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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
PIANO FORTE WAREHOUSE.

PIANO FORTE WAREHOUSE.
TEE subscriber constantly receiving from the celebrated
manuafactory of NusS CLARK, New York, elegant and
plain Piano Fortes possessing the latest improvements and that
decacy and sweetness Of one peculiar their
ndfacturc
Also large assortment Musical Instruments Musical
Merchandise in general.
Piano Foes repaired, uncd let hire, and taken in
change. >,,,-,o
The largest collection of Music offered for sale In this
may be selected FROM at the store OF The subscribers who
now enabled To sell Philadelphia and New York wholesale
and retail prices
Piano Forte and Music Store, opposite The Banks.
Aug rs eft
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

NTARCRAVE, WINNER OF THE GREAT ST. LEGER, VIII
1NA again stables the present season. WHICH mas co
menced and will expire Isl July:
In order to the public sentiment frequently
induced to offer services Of arraee at $50 ea for eae
mae with 70 the rroom viii be well fed with grain
and hav M Al cents pr day No left with the Horse Will be
delivered until all cses are paid and for the seasons o. sae
Coed servants boarded without cargeno accommodations
far white servants Every pecauon taken to prevent accidents
or escapes but no liability for either
For the performances of argrGrs and his stock (Which appear
ed on the Encish Turf 1878 and 1897 the public Is referred
to the English Racing Calendars
hs "uuiesS' h''''' RO. C. WILLIAMSON.
r.. m g-9awiw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

.hnaoANiiiE SEAiNAGY.-The exercises of the third
s ne plan OF Instruction will afford extensive course,
'as various classical authors, and the most useful
mathematics. From several years Of practical expe
ing having applied hinselfclosely 10 studesl and
y public examinations the undersigned feels
az M "HG property instructed in their classical cGuremens
h hc state And in presenting the institution pub
ne undersigned deems it Improper express
Esr, hos upon the subject of teaching. He deems
Epr ~ me Eri Of the teacher, first make himself
rqfs, ~ disposition and capacity Of the pupil. II the
a5d OF the pupil be unrcady and slow to com
sr0, a'' must be patient and slow in imparting iniOr
Ills y N"enng the mind closely exercised, and care
psy s !" a IN the other extreme thai the mind pro-
AZ M tle matter When the faculties of the mind
b. I Dy system of reasoning and thinking, there
alca ' II will enlarge and expand according 10 the
sta,I perseverance OF the student Ii industry and
e' he ON the part of the student, the teacher must
End 70 the disposition To effect the object. IL the
lon ana comprehensive, added TO industry and applca
ri. n.TSN construct Is emphasizing.
NnG lrI 81 OBSERVES that his school will be governed by
m f,e ~ discipline, that he designs To lead rather
tery '1 but coerCiyc will be resorted to- If ne
and =. The undersigned further observes to his pat
d has school the present year, has been liberal
I > pat'oniScd, and with confidence upon their
NAV aH encouragement, and trusts that however for
tl nbl; W lvor, that merit will not be unrewarded by
TIA IN i"r the scholastic year Of 10 months, $40. TUT
s f ~ .s, Ss5; for the higher branches of English
Sjs,- NC MINOR branches 500 j. j. GREGG
---up, brunswick, Dec. D. 67-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
IOYT'S Lottery and Exchange Office,
Richmond Hfrynia FrbrMdri, 1870.


N NJ HOYT is licensed by the State authorities Of Virginia.
~. Lottery Tickets, and all know tickets passing
through his hands viii draw prizes: he stands in this
thing Therefore, in the country is In want OF money
let him send forthwith to Hoyt for ticket
In of this the largest class Of PRIZES will pro-
baby be sold by Royt -
On the day February Virginia Lcesburg Lottery will
be drawn Highest prize S32s 900; 40 prizes of 900 EACH
Tickets $40.
OF package of 25 whole Tickets will be sent for
$780, package of Is half do 6 for package of quarter do
- 80.
HOY7oS F.7YoRITE for 22a February!!.
Maryland Town Hall Lottery No. capital prize SOOo
Coco, &C.
Tickets only $40. 7s Nos, IA drawn.
certificate package of 26 whole Tickets, will be sent for
$3.50; halves and quarters in proportion.
Persons wishing Tickets the ahov. Lotteries Others
advertised should forthwith forward their orders 10 D.
W. Howl Richmond, Va no continues 10 sell more prizes and
larger ones than any other vender. Please address
D. NJ. HoYT,
Richmond, Ia.
JAMS SIT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
JAMES PHALEN & CO., Managers.

DELAWARE LOTTERY Glass No IS, for 1870 TO be drawn
~ al WiImin gton (De) Friday, Feb 81 - - .ooo
prizco $4,000 OO0 IO00 220 10 of 1000, 500 aoo aOo
- Is Nnnbcrs-l4 drawn ballots.
Wlloles s.; shares in proportion
DELAWARE LOTTERY Class No i6 for lSi0 To be drawn
al Wilmington DELI Saturday, Feb. -. .,oo
CArT.-l prize of $1,000 900; 3o 400 4oi 3o OF wv
. Numlers-l3 drawn ballots
Nyholes 81; halves ]; quarters so cents
DELAWARE LOTTERY. Class No A. for sio To be drawn
at Wilmington, (Del.) Monday, Feb. 2 . .oo "a, ,oo
prize of siOOOG 900, ssh $500 LOCO; OF eVo, co' '
of 400 4 Of 900; s of 2OO of $50; 10 Of l20 l00
- - 70 Numbers-l2 drawn ballots
Wholes So; shares in proportion
JAS. PHALEN & CO., Managers
., a Std
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

Two WILLIAM ARMSrEhD administrator dc bOn non Of An
i thony Gardiner, deceased:
SIp-you viii please take notice. shall proceed Little
Plymouth County King Queen and State OF Virginia.
the of Samuel Tunsa the l day of April next be
O'Clock the forenoon, and O'Clock the
afternoon OF the day. take the deposition OF Robert NJ
Spencer and Others TO be read evidence in suit IN Chance
depending Circuit superior Court Of Law and Chance
for the County OF James City and City of Williamsburg, in
which You admir- dc b0n OF the said Anthony Gardiner
dec plaintiff and myself, the executor Of Robert H. Boyd
dec defendants NJ which time and place attend
necessary and IL from the said dispositions
taken completed that day, they will be continued from
day to day unt1 finished.
Your obedrnt servant,
GEORGE X. CARLTON,
Eror Of RoJ. B. Boyd, dec.
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
LOTTERIES.

JAMES PHALEN CO., have opened an Office in Richmond
second door below the of the Eagle Hotel adjoining &c
the office of D. NJ Hoy ESQ., where they prepared to supply
the public with Tickets in ali Lotteries under their management
10000 Dollars.
300 Prizes of 81 600
School Fund Lottery of Rhode Island
Glass aS3-5h Series.
To be drawn in the City Of Providence Saturday, Feb 2d 1910
$4,000, aooo loOGo looo sooo 1000 6oon 1000 1000
$500, $500, 2,ooo $780, s0o 0O co., 500 Loo 900
200 Lies, Of l09 900 of 00o SO Of $780, VI OF 400, 10 OF
$50.
Numbers--4 drawn ballots Wholcs sla, quarters So
eighths 81 so.
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CANCER! CANCER!! CANCER!!!

CANCER! CANCER!! CANCER!!.
nR. BENJAMIN p. ANDERSON offers his services to his
~ friends public for the Of this nvcterate and
oasone disease Such his confidence his mode Of treat
ment, charge will he made unless cure be performed
residenc. Immediately the road leading from Rich
mend Iyncihug, by way oil Gainesville and buckingham
Courthouse and eight miles below the latter place. Letters ad
dressed him Eldrdge r. o. Buckingham County Va, post
paid, will meet with prompt attention.
Ian o. so-WG
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
MANAGERS OFFICE.

Virginia State Lottery for the benefit OF the Town Of Webue,
Class No. =, for ls40.
To drawn Alexandria, Va Saturday. Doth of February,
lS40
S35,295.
prize of $4,000 50O0 1000 $685. 3000 25 Of 000 500 80
of 800; 80 of $50; Sc Of 20o G2 Of $780, &c.
Tickets only slO--lalyes 5quarters2 So
Certificate OF Packages of D Whole Tickets $780,
DO. do IS Half do G5
Do do . Quarters do % So
For Tickets Shares Certificates of Packages in the above
D. s. GREGORY CO., Managers,
Richmond, Ia.
Or Drawings Immediately after they all who
order above.
Feb 4 s6-2awtd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
HATS! HATS UATSi!,

Ae'ic grateful for past fvors, returns his thanks TO
N1sn' q Richmond and The public generally, for the
s naSr That he has hitherto received from them; and
,pta i"crm hiS friends and the public, that he has
srd fashionable Hat and Cap Store in the house
C'r NE Virginia Banks, with entire and fash
% Hats Just from the manufacturer. All those IN
49, please cali and judge for themselves, and obligc their
rt'1 CHARLES JOHNSTON
S.n S7-2aw3w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
E

respectfully informs city and country Hat dealers
@ NJ np~ manufacturing for the ensuing spring trade,
Grui THAT'S than he has heretofore offered 10 The
% lh. WI cu>i-t Cf the various qualities, colours, ana
~" n u,, From arrangements he has recently made
'i ndgu IN New York. he will be enabled to present
iataa; city.
ne would remind his wholesale and retail customers that his
1 o. ms own manufacture made in Richmond by workmcn
ra I'm and experience, and of the very best materials i'm
N;ied to tbs coua,ry.
u p wholesale and RETAIL will be found TO be as low as at
& mandatory AT the Nonh-as the expense of manufacturing
seHf here than there with the exception of the freight on
l'ssp. 80 " '
go keeps on hand supply OF atter's materials, purchased
s, IMPORTERS which will he sold always al very small advance
IAN Is 70 an
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

-. roII ,ps REWARD is offered for the apprehension
VEN me in the CITY Richmond or IN any jail SO
la as'f bn Of negro slave named JOE, The proper
m Mr.. l. Gun nov Mrs: Gov 'r ar :, other s.I
Sho Ii yn,nsll under charge of Mr. T. W. Barker
@ and who ahsconded from said barkeT on ,e nisn, o.
IL s., r NJ is north Lexington, Davidson county
" - In, IL. !, about feel inches hish, very bia'kj
Van Il 9.c GOOD cuuntenance, and apparently very
oaJ = s +" II, was raised in Hanover county, aud
inabr W." r IN ihc subscriber Mr.. John Van Lew
u Nll, ii'N'''! ''"'''' PHILIP VI. TAEB, kgt.
i ral, ti,. . GIFT
> tmSgG F,hTaary = -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

xxTTIIsM sKEES ATTORNEY al Lar, Covngton, Virginia,
w will practise regularly the Superior and Inferior Courts OF
Allegheny Botctourt, RocSbdge ana 1eehofef' anu VI e u
perior Courts of Bath and Pocahontas -
Jan 81 o"-'m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
$40 REWARD.

pay .r,r $50 REWARD.
~ TEL M IRON the subscriber the 7th inst his man DAN
'apes remarkably likely, years of age,
ssi h. pashy hair, and has side one
t gu white wool hat striped cassinet panaloons
TANK on allied in with Of cotton and Of WOOL
nssur lie will be lurking about Richmond Fredc-
& as,s 'is acquaintance in both places. he worked
Sprc rrS,,a ~ tahi near Richmond, in 1893 will pay the
s a ~ ~ any person who will deliver him me, lodge
'@' 20 That &c, him again
Ia s'' ~ County, Jan s, 1910. >''a'> o''h''IAN
TIFF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
For Monday Morning.
$50. SCO.OO0i!

,f0
Besides sO0s 6OO 5Oos 4OCs 30O's 2OO's &cmakns 46
Cana Prizes cashed by satton since January 1877
,.nJsd m if addressed to n. STRATTOS,
~ " Richmond, IA
g-J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
L EWIS HI L L,
Produce Commission .MfrcRNnt.

Richmond, Ia
ELLIS grain commissions hires negroes out houses
y collects claims, in the Ciy and adjacent countless sells and
buys Stocks Office James VI. Radcliffe & Co.
Dec n G9-2awiw6Gw3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
Stratton's Office.

TICKETS Lotteries and the really lucky Numbers for
sale at SrRArroS's Lucky Office Look!f33 Capitals sold
by srRATroS, the All Prize Seller little over
months
Drawn Nos in Alexandria Lottery, No. 6-drawn Feb. 10.
IL % Sc 40 65 ~ IL 20 81 81 Al
Half Ticket Nos 81 81 10, another capital sold and cashed by
TRATTON.
Drawn Nos. OF Sussex County Lottery, No. 7.
a. ~ 26 IS IS b g. IL 20 - "a 30
Ticket Nos u AZ or Three capitals in Lottery,
Do do II 90 g sold and cashed by r,, .ruo,
DO do % 20 7a) STRATTON.
Drawn Nos. in Va. Petersburg Lottery, No. ,.
~ IS ~ - 10 81 81 g 8 . -
Ticket Nos. 81 81 -, prize of sl00u sold by STRATTON
For Monday Morning.
100000! S20,000!!
Lottery authorized by the State OF Maryland erect Town
Hall and other buildings City of Baltimore Class No for
lSO-To be drawn Baltimore Md, Saturday, Feb Odd
1870 ID Gregory & Co. Managers Ii drawn Nos in each
GRASP scHEME-I prize $4,000, 10000 GOoO 1859; Of
2OvO 1900 1900; 40 of 500 so of 2uO; $50 of $50, &C.
Tickets Sl0-sharcs IN proportion.
in all the Lotteries and The really lucky numbers Tor
s,le nj STATIONS LUCKY OFFICE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
$4,000 Capital Prize.
Shoot Fund Lottery of Rhode Island.

Class 2sS-5TH SERIES.
To be dra:ca the Cg Pr0rideRe Saturday. Feb 90 1870
SPLENDID ScHEME-i prize SOoo soO6 6oo0 40o0 5000
1876 2 5Oo $780, 100 Of 2 IS Of lGo So co. liz
of 80
&C Numbers-ll drawn ballots.
Wholes Sl0 halves 5; quarters 50; eighths %.
JAMES PHALEN & CO., .MdRagers
Feb II [Sy-tdl Riehssond va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

VALUABLE NEGROES FOR SALE.-Pursuant to decree of
Caroline County Court in of Frensleys executor u.s.
Frensley's admir- will be sold public auction, TO the highest
bidder on Friday the 18th Of Mahne at the residence OF Ea
ward g. Hughes in the County of Caroline six or eight Ke
Negroes credit of twelve MONTHS except for much as may
be necessary dcy the expenses Of the sale and costs OF SUIT
which will be for cash. Bond with approved security Will br
quircd of the purchasers. BY THE COMMISSIONERS.
Feb
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
WAR DEPARTMENT,
n IN 500

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Dec 80, 1889.
SIR: have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt of
YOUR letter of the 2hinstant nquiring into the truth
of the assertion made BY the public papers, that the
Government had determined to bloodhounds in the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
SCOTTnS ASBESTOS
FIRE PROOF IRON CHESTS,
FAIREANK,S PATENT BALANCES,

II
OFF different and prices, Kept constantly hand AT the
" Fre and Life insurance Office" opposite the Gank Of Viz
gnia. JNO. o. LAY,
fSS-wJwt1 .2pcIt.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
s95 REWARD.

S,25 REV AKH.
nay ,W ~ from the undersigned about the Isl OF January
,S ,nsrroYoman named SCINDA. Since she mas part
=, ESfy reason 10 believe she has for long time been
@ cher. IN the use of poisonous Inducements IN the
S-.I,-aed suspicion rested on her previously.
~ . Of COMMON stature dark ski, rsist tise anu p'o
l. 7n.rera c0Uulcnancc, about =. years OF age
;fN he given taken oa OF The state She may attempt
~ T ~ free PAPERS; $40 in the city Of Richmond OF vicinity;
% n inc gunv elsewhere than above and SIS II IN the
~ Also 50 far Crtya negro woman aged about o. OF -.
i'm The a0prc, nou and conviction Of the thieves who
l., 4 m NJ; bayn ftw nights These thieves came
In the dead time Of night, snatchcd her up and
!. " y - : c. L. FUSTAlNE.
~. h~'-''' " : G1-5t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

EIGHTEEN PIANO FORTES.-i expecting in few days,
II in addition present stock, eighteen Piano Forcs va
riols styles and prices.
The character Of my instruments well established thai u
Is useless for me 10 audc 10 their superiority.
If by accident, were 10 sell indifferent Piano (which
doubtless will happen with the that is taken In
the choice Of instruments the factory in New York. and the
strict examination Of them AFTER their arrival in wae-oo
would Willingly eXchang them take them back.
Probably there few dealers In the article of Pianos who
have been very successful in supplying instruments uni
ormly good subscriber sold thus far, TWO
HUNDRED INSTRu MENTS i. r. NASH,
. Book and Piano Forte Seller.
Petersburg, Feb. 8, $780,
Feb Is ea-3aw3w
JAMES G. BosHER, Attorney Lar will attend the Superior
and Inferior Courts Of this City, Business entrusted TO him
will receive prompt attention.
Office In Tanburk Row.
Feb Is 92-2awit
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
nm, .SED FIRM
L HDMAS Hp Nru a. DID,

TIE s,, THOMAS BRANCH L BROTHER.
GEypp az have this day associated themselves in the
haRe and 49,, 'ohMlSSIOS BUSINESS, under the above
Rop str;, A orders directed to their care will receive
icon" THOMAS BRANCH,
fi-,sI,,, ~ = ID. II. BRANCH.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
Hon. THOMAS II. BEHToN,
Chairman Committee on Military Affairs.

Chairman COnlllllllce on tiHdHS
WAsurxGros Cry, Feb 6, 1910
DEAR SIR In compliance with your request that
would communicate in writing what had previously
mentioned in conversation, having heard while pass
ing through Florida on my way here, respecting the
boodhounds recently brought there from Cuba, and
the purpose for which they procured, beg leave
to state that, the 9th ult during soiourn of two
or three days at Tallahassee, while paying visit at
the residence of the present Governor gentleman en-
tered the parlor, who introduced Col. Fitzpa-
trick and who informed Govenor Reid that he had just
arrived from Cuba with number of bloodhounds, to
obtain which he had been despatched, rs understood
him. under authority from ex-governor Call and the
Legislature of Florida. Col Fitzpatrick spoke of the
difficulties which he had had in getting those dogs, thr
tythree in number; the high price paid for them, and
the great trouble arising from boiserous weather and
scarcity provisions owing the voyage being of unu
sua LENGTH in bringing them over; he expressed de-
sire that Gov. R. should give immediate instructions
to have them taken from on board the vessel, then lying
at Port Leon, or st. Marks, as they very much
reduced and feeble from want of proper food and put
in some fit place. under the charge of five Spaniards,
whom he had hired in Cuba rs their keepers, and who
were the only persons capable of properly managing
them. A good deal said as to the manner in which
they to be used in operating against the Indians
and believe, as we'll recollect, and my recol-
lection is pretty distinct Col Fitzpatrick, who appeared
most conversant with the mode of keeping and using
them observed that they always muzzled unless
when being fed that when employed in order to dis
cover a hiding retreatng enemy, keeper was ap-
pointed to each dog to hold him in leash and endeavor
10 put him on the scent, which, found he rarely
lost the pursuers following close to the keeper, and
were thus conducted to the object of their search.
The dogs were described by Col. Fitzpatrick as pos
sessng fine wind great strength, botto and courage,
and as differing from the common hound IN one parti-
culaT which made them of infinite service in chase OF
lurking enemy: they rarely gave tongue TO
warn him of the approach of his pursuers. was not
led to believe from any thing which heard on the oc.
casion alluded to, or indeed, at any other time during
my journey through Florida, that those dogs were to
be unnuzzcd and let slip to assail the hostile maraud-
ing Indian warriors and destroy their women and chill
dren. ] am persuaded that the people of Florida,
dreadfuy they have suffered from the ferocty of the
Indians would not countenance such species OF war
fare.
Col Fitzpatrick, who, have since learned, is an Of
fcer of the Florida militia, struck being gen.
tleman of great intelligence and decided character
have the honor to be, &c.
ARTHUR l.. MAGENIS.
To the Hon. Mr.. PoISsErT,
Secretary Of Var.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Dec 20 1880.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22
HATS! HATS. HATS -!

WHOLESALE and rctl, asOEahIc ana tIt'P tidl 'Eu ~
rs, above ani nearly opposite the Bell laserh' aih
Street ri tnoul Va.
= STEEJS, grateful Cor the patronage which he mas re-
irpn The citizens VIRGINIA, since he commenced ous
yra respectfully asks leave inform his patrons and
paddle Al large that he has hand assortment OF Hal
wdrh h with confidence recommend as being male OF he
materials, b. tie most celebrated manufacturers, OF tie latest
syN. and possessing elegance of style and appearance not
surpassed any atS offered in this market lnose
;asnrn who may BE- supply themselves with HAT
and wish good durable, elegant and fashionable Hat, al lhe
reasonable price, will please call at the fashionable hot
store above and nearly opposite the Bell Tavern where they can
10. ial 20 suit themselves
Jan rsi-tf1 NJ. T. STEEDS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

- 400 SLAVES AND HEADING, seasoned for hour bar
U6U nj! and 1900 Hoop Poles for same wanted at tue
Pg,r.r ia: which the highest market price VIII be pad on
49," " J. C. WATSON,
"'''' .7geat, PenitcntGry
-, SS-2m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-22

THOMAS GREEN, Sre'p.
~ The Wing will please copy.
I,n OS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
CONGRESS-.

~ Neither House of Congress had a
quorum of members present ON the frs, d,v
VI the session, owing to the tremendous snow
storm, which had blocked up the roads in all
uhec"ohs. There were but sixteen men,
oefs OF the Senate in attendance. No bust.
ness consequently could be transacted in
either House
on Tuesday quorum was obtained in the
House, but not in the Senate until Wedres-
"ay, when joint committee of the two
IiouSes waited on the President to inform
HIM that they were ready to receive anv com.
mumca''on he might have to make. 500,
AFTER the following Message was transmitted
by the President, through Mr.. Abraham Van
buren, his private Secretary.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-12-17
MESS

W me President Of The United States. TO lie faro
H'uses q Congress, at tie commencement of
me second session Of The hcenty-sirM Con-
sress
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-03
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Some years ago, John G. Calhoun proposed to
authorize the officers of the Post Office Depart
ment to examine letters and papers transmitted in
the mails, and to exclude all of certain charac-
ter; to wit, anti-slavery letters and papers This
proposition honest, so far it was openly and
fairly made but it aroused the Indignation of the
friends of freedom, and Congress dared not pass it.
But whit think you of the fact, that posmasters,
no,o, without the authority o. law, dare to break
the seals of private letters open The envelopes o.
papers and documents transmitted by Members o.
Congress detain in their possession such papers
and in some instances TO substitute toc0toco papers
in lieu Of IVhig papers in the envelopes, and send
them to the persons to whom the original papers
were directed? Aye, and what think you at the
fact, that men guilty of such acts are still retained
in office by the administration? These are FACTS,
subsanliated by public statements, with names OF
posimasters dates and all the particulars set forth
and substanliated, too, by such witnesses as
Mr. Preston of South Carolina, Mr.. Stanley o.
North Carolina, Truman Smith of Connecticut
and John c. Clark OF N. Y.-all members of Con
gress. "Our sufferngs is intolerable," said Mr.
Van Buren, in 1924 or 1925, in abiding to the
Post Office Department We can here see how
he has proiled by his suferings.