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Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13
TENNEssEE-sPEAKER POLK.

NESSEE-SPEAhEk PtJLk.
The fall elections will settle the fate Of
Mr.. Speaker Polk His defeat on The
meeting OF the 26th Congress will be as
signal. MS his elevation was unmerrited, and
if not provided for byethe tenant If the
White House; on whom, it must be admit"
ted, he has some claim on score of party SER
viIity, he will be compelled to take a seat
with minority which will then be rs con-
temptible in numbers, as the present ma
ioritv are in talents. No sympathy will be
for plain Mister Polk, by my party. He is
known for demagogue 'all the country
round" The political friends with whom
he now acts appreciate the means By which
he reached his present position, and cannot
feel that regret at his downfall, which might
be booked for under similar circumsances,
by straight forward and talented states
man
Mr.. Polk, however, with all his political
trickery; may be held in the same respect
that Mr. Van Buren, ann Col johnson ought
to be regarded. lie is just about as fl for
the speaker of such party as lately con-
trolled the action Of the House Of Represent
taiiyes, as Col. johnson is qualified to pre-
side over the Senate as at present organized;
and it would be difficult 10 determine which
occupies The most enriable position, Mr..
Polk surrounded by such men as Camhre-
Ieng, Duncan, and Collar Boon, or Van Bu-
rem in tho midst Of the Kitchen Cabinet.
Take them all in all, another such trio could
not lie found in this or any other country.
They are the peculiaT growth Of a Loco TO
co Soil--''polItcal accidents" (as Tristmm
BURGESS once said Of the Kinderhooker)
who found their way to place and power,
when like porientous cloud, the Lroad man
tie of Jacksonsm overshadowed the face OF
The whole land. That mantle having been
4 literally torn into tattcrs by the storm ofreyo-
INTERPRETATIONS but bloodless, the country
will now weigh such men in the scale ol
Justice; and it will quickly be discovered
how dep'orably deficient they are in all the
great qualities which adorn the statesman
No one can now envy the prospects; much
less The feelings Of Mr.. Van Buren,. His
name will descend to plsterity, with Gin.
tons brief bn. expressive comparison. in.
delblv impressed upon every page Of his
history" political grimdlkin, purring
Oper petty schemes Of sci aggrandizement.'
| The services of Gil. Johnson in the tent
ed field will be his only consolation in ole
aye. lie will doubtless enjoy TO sDme ex
tent, the sympathy Of his fellow-ciiIzens. he
cause Of the treatment of his own party, f,lI
scarcely vas he warm in the v. Presiden.
tal chair, befme his own friends agitated
the question of his successor. They rude
lily and indelicaiely attemptto cast him off
because the party want strength and he !:
unable to command it in the right quarter
As for Speaker Polk---it would be u
bel IN posierlty to suppose that he will be
remembered hereafter, as public man, al
hall.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13
NATcuEz. June OH.
VERY LATE FROM LIVERPOOL.

From the N. o. Blhieiin Of Thursday,
the 7ih inst, received last evening. we de-
rive the most gratifying intelligence from
Liverpool up to LIST MAY. Cotton had adj
vanccd I'll per III, and was still on the rise
as will be seen from the following cores.
poudenee Of the New York Journal Of Com
meTce.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

ness exactly, and make it as profitable as q
Bank Commissioners.
Ist Ing. Mere done with sou, Mr.. -----
Cd VII. But Iwish to have my iestimo
ny rend before | g. for
"a chiefs amang ye, takin notes,
And, faith, bell Prent 'cm."
(Tse notss are rcad)
Ereunf ozncs.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

REVIEW OF THE BATTLE FIELD.
Under this head the Frederick Herald
shows the result Of the late battle for the
Presidency and points out the prospect for
Mr.. Van BTen at the next "tug Of war"
When MIR. Van Buren, assembled the Presi-
dental Chair, he had the support Of ITO
electoral votes, in ID ing as follows: Maine
10, New Hampshire s, Connecticut s,
Rhode Island 4, New York 40, Pennsylva-
MIA 80, Virginia %, North Carolina Is,
Alabama Z, Mississippi Z, Louisiana 5, Ar
kansas 3. Illinois 5, Missouri A, Michigan 3.
Total no.
= These we're against him-Massachuscits
IA, Vermont I, New Jersey s, Delaware 8.
Maryland 10, South Carolina IL, Georgia
IL, Kentucky Is, Tennessee Is, Ohio 2
and Indiana o. Total 100.
Since Mr.. Van Buren's politics has be-
come known, Maine 10, Connecticut 8, r.
Island A, New York 40, Virginia %, and
North Carolina 'l5--iota l02 electoral
yotas have changed sides, reducing his
vote of 40 to 6S votes.
Pennsylvania, Alabama Mississippi, Lou
siana, and Missouri, it iE confidently be-
lieyed are also now in opposition to the Ad-
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13
ITEMS OF FOREIGN NEWS.

ITEMS OF FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrivals at New York, furnish Liverpool
dates TO the lst Of Mag. The cotton mark
ct was brisk and firm, with an advance d
nearly half penny on the pound, and a
still further advance was expected. Mo-
ney was plenty, but capitalists found great
difficulty in making profitable investments.
A London paper says: "There is not a sin
gle commodity of merchandise which they
viii touch. Never was business Of this
kind moro Ianguid at this season of the
year. The dearfh of transactions is the
theme Of general complaint. Worse it is
scarcely possible for ii to be-" Sir Fran.
els Head arrived in Lond n on the 25:h Of
April, in the same vessel that bore his dcs-
patches to her Mnjes'y's government. A
line Of steam packets had been established
to ply regularly from London to HaVre.
Accounts from Spain are favorable 70
the success Of the Queens troops. The
Carlists had been defeated in two or three
important engagements. The expedition
into Upper Arragon had been forced to re-
treat INTO Navarro, where levy Of troops
was ordered en- mdsse, which was violently
resisted by the populace. Don Carlos had
still an army Of about Is, 600 men, principal
y at EsteIia; but they were much in wan
# provisions, and many of them had lost
the highly enthusiastic spirit so prevalent
a few months before.
The Egyptian army had been defeated
with great slaughter in their engagements
with the Drses of the Syrian mountains.
The intelligence was received with great
Joy by the Enir and inhabitants of the
country round about Damascus, but the
beautiful city Of the DamF"cenes was soon
after entered by Soliman Pacha, at the
head Of 6,0o0 Egyptian troops.
From Circassa the accounts are most
distressing. The English gentlemen who
so nobly ventured their lives and fortunes
IN The success If The Circassian armies,
had despaired, and fed the country. One
Of them, FIR. knight, arrived at CONSTANT
nople On the Oath April His escape was
remarkable-having been closely pursued
for fourteen hours by four Russian cruizers
He states that the different tribes might
easily raise an army Of three hundred thou
rsand men, but they had not, and could moi
procure either arms or ammunition; and
without friendly aid they could not stand
against the immense armies pouring int,
their country from Russia. Many Of The
principal men Of various tribes had yiedct
to the tempting brihes Of gold so freely Of
fered by the emssaries of the Car.
The troubles in IIayti still continue
An attempt was made by ruhian, on The
Cd ult. 10 assassinaie Gen. IBginac, the
Prime Minister. The ball passed through
his neck, and came out at his mouth. com
pletely fracturing the under jaw. No hop,
was entertained of his recovery. On tht
morning Of the same day revolt occurret
at Leogone.
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Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

~ report has beeuput in circulation by
two or three papers in this State that the
Commercial Bank Of Rodney and some
other institutions in the State, had agents
in New Orleans for the express purpose OF
purchasing their notes at as great DIS
count as possible. And as some people
are fools enough to believe any thing that
can be said against the Banks, we wonld
say that SO far as concerns the Bank OF this
place The report is utterly untrue, Her
notes have lately sold in New Orleans at as
small, if not less discount, than those OF any
other Bank in Mississippi. We deem this
statement called for, as We have been in
formed that many persons in the interior
counties have refused to receive her pa
psper-which here at home commands a
premium over any other in the State.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

The Canveuiiun of the Binks Of Georgia
and South Carollna, which met at Charles
ton on the 22ltl. passed the following re-
solution without dissenting voice:
"Resolred, That the Banks represented
in this Convention will resume the paymeel
of their notes in specie, at or Lefore the
first day Of January next"
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

The following hit at the ridiculous do
ings Of the Bank Commissioners in that CT
~. is from the Nalchez Courier and Jour
nal of the OH inst.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

--vIcKsBuRc ELEcTIoN.--An election foT
two Representatives to the State Lesisla-
ture took place at Vicksburg on the 2Sih
and 29h of MAY, and resulted as follows:
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13
DARING OUTRAGE.

The British steam boat Sir Robert Feel
plying between Kingston and Sacke'ts Har'
Dor, was destroyed by band OF rpffians,
said to be principally Americans, on the
morning of the 3let uIt At The time Of The
attack tho toat was laying to on the Amerl-
can side Of the St Lawrence, about seven
miles from the mouth Of French creek,
The passengers were compelled by force
Of arms to leave the boat, when she was
SGT on fire, and entirely consumed.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

A new political paper has been started
at Washington City, entitled "1hc Nation
al Wig Il supports Henry Clay for the
Presidency, and William c. Preston for the
Vice Presidency Of the United staics.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

We have received he first number Of
paper bearing this imposing title, published
nj Kosciusko, Mise, W VIM, Z. Smith g.
Co. The only thing that can be said in its
favor is that its typography might possibly
be worse-thopgh we doubt il. Ii seems
% be a real Van Buren,, Loco Foco concern,
and its editorials and selections display nei
Their talent, taste, nor judgment. We sin
cerely hope it may meet with the success
/ it merits.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

principles should DO elevated to that high
station at n, next election. We 60 for Col.
Bingaman sink or swim. What say ye'
Wings Of Mississipail--Mdnchesfsr Wig
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13

We are grieved to learn that. The Rev.
MARTIN RUrER, D. D. died at Washington
in Texas, on the 18th uli. Some time since
he left the United States and went to that
country as Missionary Superintendent Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was
n min oftalent, untiring zeal, and eminent
piely; and the church Of that Republic, We
fear, will long have to mourn loss that
can be repaired by few men IN the country.
Southern telegraph., 1838-06-13
New York, June /.

New YORK, June j.
Our city is in glee again. The repeal
of the Speeie Circular, and the letter Of
MIR. Biddle to Mr.. Adams, have given iov
10 the bushes circles. That part of the
aFtilIe il the National Gazette which ac-
cesfes "a the proposition Of our Board Of
Trade TO establish a Branch of The Penn
sylvania B nix here is particularly important,
forour capitalists had pretiynnch given over
that idea, not liking to undertake the expert
ment. Our merchants hope that the Pennsyl-
vania hank with big branch here, may d.
something to alleviate the horrible rates OF
the exchanges, though Of course, fhey DO
not expect from State institution what on
w United Suites institution GIN give
There is, however, great joy in the streets.
Alfhearis are cheered again. The future
looks better. All stocks have felt the i'm
pulse and danced with joy all the morning
U. 5. Bank run up to l23, aud other stocks
in proportion. Now Congress can do the
Commercial Emporium so much good by
one push upon the back truck, why not "a
on, and keep moyinaa
POSTSCRIPT.
There is really jubilee in The city
The board of trade have had an extra meet
ing, and Land no I is the true cry, not fog
mistaken for land, such as we have been
in. There is more Joy in Pearl street than
| have seen for months. The Board o.
Trade publish letter from Mr.. Biddle, IA
which he states that the board Of Director,
Of The Philadelphia Bank have acceded q
tier proposiiion,apd that lat an early periot'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-27
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

, Saturday. february. "a. 1888.
TRIBUTE TO TIE MEMORY OF GIDEON a. STRANGE.
MT. AFDERso! said, that al The request OF his friend
from Hanover, (alr. Fonaine,) the immediate repre-.
sentative Of the deceased whose feelings of distress
tns melancholy event. disqualified him from addressing
Inc senate he arose TO the painful intelligence
OF The death OF Col GipEos a. STRANGE. member of
the Coordinate branch of the Legislature from Tie coun
tyof siuvanne Mr. A paid feeling and handsome ri.
hu'e 10 Inc excellent qualities of the deceased, and i'm
PrcssHey alluded 10 the slo!ness and uncertainty Of life
-ioF he that few days ngo well, and with US,
is now gone TO that bourne from which traveller re.
turns Alter concluding his remarks he moved ad-
Joufhment' and The Senate accordingly adjourned.
SENATE-.N0nday.a Goth Ftbruaru 1888.
The SrEAKER laid before the Senate, communic,.
ton from the Governor, covering the resignation Of
VIM r. Mcf nrland Esq Councillor of Stale; which
was laid on The table On motion of MIR. PATrEsoS.
Mr. HoLLEMAS, from the Committee of Claims. re-
ported Bill concerning Mary A. Golfer; which being
read third time was passed
On motion of Mr. SNrru Of Culpcncr tn. Senate took
mp bill authorizing loan The part Of the Stale 10
the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail Road Company.
MIR MEADE mored 10 amend the bill, SO grant TO
the petersburg and Roanoake Rail Road Company the
same advantages those claimed for the Portsmouth nd
Roanoake Rail Road Company TO wit: the loan Of $50,
0O0 10 each Company.
The amendment advocated considerable lcng 9Th
by hessrs MEADE. NAsM, and BorLDIs, in favor and
opposed by Messrs MAxwELL, SMITH of kanawha
HARvIE, ANDERSON, ELLIS, IloLLEnAs, and Smith Of
Culpeper-and WINS r. jec,ed by The following vote:
.7ws-Messrs. Nash Carr, Robertson, Baptist Boul-
din, hohct, Bland and Meade--e.
Nocs-Mess's. Parker. {Speaker,) Hrnton, Patteson
Blllingsley, Hoilenan Ellis VIM. Smith, Opie, MEGA.
mant, Dyer, HsrYie Carter, Faulkner, acMulIen, Max
we'll McCarly, PaIrott, Benjamin Smith-I9.
On motion of Mr. Snlru Of Kanawba the Senate I'D
iourned.
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q. There has been no demand fur a long time ex.
on! 49, ;he banks, and the Influx from abroad is mote
eS :,;IIc;cn, 10 that nqsiry. The Government,
t.a NAV tow large amount Of its Treasury Notes
i" cr,son add thus procute The specie. bat Il can
H. .,,,n TIE aticie but few days -Ite:e Is great
nv cr,nuinC 10 be manifested for Use aercat OF The
sNN ckeis The financial and commercial news from
,",.,t for the next two months, will be highly I'M.
Tlsl large Import 81 specie FROM taTopc aoat
-. se.rcS ,c,c CERTAIN We understand that OF:
nave Effected negotiation with the knthschiids
ndrn through ihris agency here, tor an import OF
o. 40 anal to cnr iaon five hundred thousand dollars
',o millions b.l.e the mouth Of May. This has pro-
M crown Of The extraordinary state OF the foreign
t,nres, as mach as the necessity Of the banks.
,,,nn, couanlercia ulen, connected with London,
,..,rc and New York, import Of specie, on large
VI, from London 10 this country, has been subject
- ar,,,on and discussion, ever since The bullion vi
o. England had increased TO e. eooOo0 sterling
U.s. in. ,,s, accounts it had nearly reached Eo000,nOU
!,,,r and It's abundance began 10 diminish the profits
;.h. Rank In this stare Of the case, the London
s.,rb Of tie house Of Rothschild opening in
COUNTRY for vast operations in exchange. specie, &c
s;nr as ,uch from the inequalities, fluctuations, and
-hrstIuns as from any other causes. The financial
,s.ss n,s in train between this country and Eng
d ,, Of the novel and extraordinary character
o., nct accustomed to take into Jingle view, the
sn.s Of The whole comtnereia void, fox period OF
~ wo.,d be startled at the results which rational and
h. rejection leads the mind 10. terrible revu!sioa
- Easand may soon be produced by the singular reac
,oa from this country-yeti nay be avoided by skill!
and prudence
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Mecklen5urg county, February Goth, 1885
FOR TIE ENC tIRER.
To CAPT WILLL2.n q. MINOR

Agreeaby previous notice, we met a, our last Caro-
ae Court, and finding there would be division among
our Republican friends thought it unnecessary 10
organize meeting. They generally anxious that
you should become their candidate at the next sprng
election. We hope that your unrng exerons in the
service o! the Democratic party, recommended by your
eminent qualifications, will be remuneraed by the
dial and unanimous support Of the Republicans Of Ca
'o'ine. We are confident that have decided majo
rlIy IN the county and that defeat the last spring
election is solely attributable apathy and wan. of con.
cert. Believing that you will sacrifice any private
siderations 10 the Of common cause,
specially solicit you to become candidate for suf
irages. MANY VOTERS.
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A CARD.

There will be Ball at Louisa Court. house, the
% of March at which much Of The beauty and galnnty
OF the county expected The Editorial Corps Of The
city invited Members Of TIE Legislature well
gentlemen Of the city who may be- disposed 10 lake
rip OF pleasure, little respite from business, will
have opportunity 10 do The enerprising gentle
men, Msssrs. Lpscomb and Pet,us, who will furnish the
Ball. will spare neither pains expense make their
Company comfortable. Persons leaving Richmond at
O'Clock the cars arrive at the Courtho before
O'Clock in the evening. Music. by lessee Scott and
Son-To commence at half pas, o'clock.
By REQUEST OF MANAGERS.
Feb "a l-JS
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subscribe three ths OF the additional stock This is all
that can with propriety be dune THE Time The work
has been undertaken and is prosecuted with zeal
and ability ppoa the principle OF subscription of three.
f!ths by the State, and Two fths by individuals and
your committee do not think that il would Be either
competent proper 70, the Legislature 10 interfere With
The vested rights of the stockholders in the Company BIZ
recommending departure from that principle"
Mr. STUART briefly replied, and was followed by Mr.
SEGaR in opposition The ndnent and in defence
u me Report Of The CoE:tniitee
niessrs EDMcsps MoRDAuou and HARRISON, follow
ed in reply
MIR snIrn Of Z, offered the following amendment
Us substitute, on which Mr.. EumusDs Withdrew his
resolution
EcS"red, That the capital stock Of the James River
ana hahawha Company shall tie increased i've millions
u uoas' ihat The Board Of Pubic Works shall BE-
I"feo 10 subscribe without delay or tpha of The State
three millions thereof be applied 10 the .ecu,ion Of
Tue line OF the James River and Kama ha Improvement
from Cnvngtnn 10 its Western termination. iva, the
10 board o. fu5tc Works should be authorized to bor-
70" money from time TO lime the same called for
by SAID Compiny TO construct said Western end az aore
said, To lie extent of the subscription in authorizations
t necessarily of the two millions 10 be raised By sub.
scrbers other than the State"
Before the question taaen on this amendment
On motion of MIR. Boris, the House adjourned
u We omitted to state in il, proper place that, or
the 18th January last, MIR. Harrison submitted Tie peli.
ton OF sundry citizens Of Randolph Harrison and Mo.
mongolia Counties praying the passage OF act Great.
ing new county ou, OF portions o: the counties above
named The subject is before The prope, Commit.
tee.
10 THE EDITOR OF TIE ENQUIRER
SIR: In the report Of the proceedings Of lie Houss
OF Delegates, as published your paper OF Saturday
last purporng to give the debate on The motion of Mr..
Pendrton to take UP certain resolutions on The subject
of the Currency, / az paced before the public in
most ridiculous attitude, and represented having said
what certainly did not say. My health has been euch
for the last days 10 pre- veM my preparing more
accurate sa'eent Of my observations the occasion
alluded to; and as have reason 10 believe that such
statement will appear in the WING of 10 morrow, you
vii! oblge ne BY ra1serrng 10 The columns Of the
Enquirer for Tharsday;nez,.
! have the pleasure TO be, yours with respect,
WM. d. HODGES.
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Richmond, Feb a.

COMMUNICATED.
u The Democratic Republican Party OF the county
OF MrcSenblrg are respectfully requested 10 meet at
the Court house of their county, in Boydlon on the Sd
Monday in March neat, ut beng court day) for the
purpose OF nodnang candidates 10 represent, the county
IN The next Legislature Of Virginia and as is import
ant to have full expression Of public sent:me nj it is
earnestly aud particularly requested that there shall bea
FOL! attendance of the friends Of the Administration
full meeting is especially desired.
MANY VOTERS.
Meckien5urg county, February GOTH 1885
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so Of SGOO-5O Of s50O-5Q Of $4,000 Of S300-6o Of
$3.50 20 Of $500,
Besides many Of Sl5O-SI0O- S9O-S50-S7O-S6o-
S5O-SlO-S24- $3.50 SlG-Sl2
Whole Tickets S2O-Hsivrs lO-Quarters 5-Eghths
81 30
Certificates Of packages of p Whole Tickets $3.50
do do 25 Half do 100
do 90. p Quarter co. 10
do. DO % Eighh co. 50 oU
Ordcrs for 7lehetsnnd Shares or Certificates Of Pack
oecs in the above Magnificent Scheme, (Which viii posi-
lively be drawn the day namely will receive the
most nronpt attention, and official account Of the
dra,o,ny sen. diaely after is Address,
D. S. GREGORY & CO., Managers,
Feb q [93-2aw4wl Richmond, Virgnia
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Monday, February &c.

Monday. February 26.
On motion of Mr.. EpMUSDs, The Committee on Agr.
culture and Manufactures instructed to inquire into
the expediency OF reViYng the Inspection OF tobacco 10
Meadsvle in the county OF Halifax.
On motion of Mr. Buck Leave was given 10 bring IN
bill 10 change The time Of holding the Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery for the county OF Morgan
The motion Of Nj WILLIAMS, iEs,ruc.Ing the Com
mtee for Courts o. Justice to inquire into the e1ped-
ency Of increasing the salary OF the Clerk OF the Coan
Gil of Stale, was rejected
On motion Of Mr. CooTEs, the Committee OF Roads
and Internal Navigation instructed to inquire into
the expedency Of providing for the construction OF
bridge the main Shenandoah river IN the county
of Rockingham.
On motion of Mr. PrsxELr, the Committee for Courts
of Justice was instructed TO inquire into the expedIency
OF repeating amending The law requiring appeals al
lowed by the Court Of Appeals 10 be perfected within
thirty days.
On motion of Mr. SuERRARp, the Committee on Agr.
culture. &c instructed TO inquire into the e1pedi-
ency of altering amending the LIST and "a seclons
Of the act entitled san act reduce into the several
acts for preventing rcspasses, declaring what shall be
deemed lawful enclosare for preventing infection OF
horned cattle and losses from drivers thereof, passing
through this Commonwealth, TO give Hore etcienl
remedy against the owners OF tresP2ssing animals.
On motion OF Mr.. WATxrss, the Committee on Roads,
&c, instructed TO inquire into the expectancy OF
advancing the Slate subscription 10 ihe STOCK o. ihe
Lonisa Rail Road Company.
On motion Of Mr.. Alexander, leave was gTen 10
bring in bill authorizing the County Court OF North
cumberland acquire and hold lot of land, other han
that a! present belonging TO said county on when 70
erect jailo sell the old one, and tor other pnI
poses.
On motion Of Mr. CoorEs, the Committee on Roads.
&c. was instructed 10 inquire into the expectancy Of
providing for the construction OF a road across s!
mons Gap, in the Blue Ridge, or Tor Inc Improvement
Of the road now used.
Petition. were presented-by MIR. ALEXANDER, from