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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

WE are now eet;in. in a large and fresh stock Of Groceries,
w from this and The Northern Markets. We assure our friends,
that they shall have every thing in our line as cheap as they can
be obtained in this city. The patrons Of the late firm Of Wyatt *
White are solicited 10 continue their dealings.
WYATT, WINSTON K POLLARD.
r. S.-We have turned cur particular attention 10 the sellInso oil
produce of every description; which. # entrusted 10 our care,
Shall be punctullly and faithfully executed, and liberal advances
made. W., w. &. T.
Nny IG a5-l2t
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%ICHMOND VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER "A, ls4I. r

nyERsEER WANTED-I wish TO engage an over zee 70,
INV Estate In Goochland county, 10 take possession the frsi
OF january. None other than a single man, who can bIns g9od
recommendations, need apply. a middle aged nun pre.e, ae N.
s,thscriher N pichmo,d' JOS. TRENT.
49, y 60-tf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

NTOTICE-The franklin Manufacturing Company have APP
~ pointed A. s. Maddox their Agent, who will be furnished NJ
his Store. two doors below the Bank of Virginia, with n large
snpply of all the varieties of Writing Paper made Al their Mil,
viz: Foolscap, fatcap, packet post and letter Paper, all -rsn :, nc
will sell. by Wholesale and retail, At such prices as cannot ial To
satisfy lie public. City and country merchants, and oiiizens OF
The State generally, are respectfully invited to examine liz stock,
and see ri i moi 10 their interest 10 encourage dnmes &c manu-
factu,es. RICHARD WHlTFlELD, r eiN7t.
-, 1e, .,2-f
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

NTOUNT LEBANON FOR sALE.-Iiaving determined TO re-
w assume the practice Of my profession, l offer for sale This
very desirable residence and valuable Farm, in Nelson county,
containing, hy recent survey, 6S5 acres. Its location is within 4
miles Of the James River and Kanamha Improvement, 6 miles Of
Tye River Warehouse, "a tlonrsbine village, with u tobacco In
Mills. 1 deem it altogether unnecessary 10 enter into q minute
detail here of this plantation, 50 well known IN TINS section Of
cuuntr-sufhce IL 10 ssv, that il is well watered, the South Fork
of Rockhsii river rnnnins immediately through u, with many
small tributarie. passing through the different shifts. The wood
timber is superqJanddRt, and Of the best quality. The I'M
provements consist of a good framed dwelling house, with nine
rooms, n framed harm and stable, good tobacco houses, spring
house and ice house, together with all other buildings which at
TO farms generally. Those who may desire 10 purchase are
hereby invited 10 come aud view the premises, and judge for
Trms-One third of the purchase money in cash-the residue
LAFAYETTE NEVILLE.
yr Address Tye River Warehouse.
Dec. 3 ou-uoJI
lr The Wing will copy, and send account 10 this office for
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

dissolution OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.-The Godfather
IL ship of Wyatt & White was dissolved By limitation on the
Is, day Of November, and $; Wyatt has purchased the in,eres! in
said concern. Persons indebted 10 us will make payment TO
either. Snas Wyatt will continue the business at the same stand.
S. WYATT.
Nov. lst. 1871. THO. J. WHITE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

roPARTNERSfIp.-I have associated with me in the Gro
~ cery and Commission Business MrsSrs. William o. Winston
and William 7. II. Pollard, of Hanover county, under NE Firm oil
WYATT. Winston & Pollard. :. WYATT.
NAr Ir -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

NToTICE.-ALe Legacy Of about sixteen hundred dollal was len
~ by John billiard of spousyivania county, Va, 10 hs son, Jas.
Va, bu, he is supposed to have moved to some q he western
S,,t.s This il therefore to iafurni him, or any OF his '.ical j., that
the Estate Is In nv hands, and he can get il by an application 10
THOS II. SNI;'I,
Executor Of John Daiord, deco.
ca, I@is
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Bank Stock, Stock an the james Rirer and haaaaria
Ganrnu, md DIN Land fnr SaLe.

~ obedienc. To an order Of the Circuit Superior rouu 81 La"
l and Chancery, continued and held for Riclrona eoun'. "m
Wednesday, the arh day of October: ISL, Saes,ins ssm.ni i'r in
notice Of the time and place Of sale ny aaseI senleI III
The National Tntelisencer, published in se Guy OF mas"'T J, :,
ant in the Enquirer, published in ths Guy ., a m,rTcao onr,,o NJ bs !.
Ire re door of the Exchange Hciel, in the eny Of RICHMOND,
N. recersionary interest in twenty-five shares IN the rafineis
II John Seward 10 his wife Frances, during her widowhood.-
Ala, The Stock in the James River and kanawha company,
.bieb NOW belongs 10 the Estate Of the said Seward. Also, all
he Land. in the State OF Ohio, belonging TO the said Estate, l
,aal, on Thursday, the ssh day of February next proceed 10
4 Richmond, as directed all the aforementioned property;
BARTHOLOMEW G. CHINN,
administrator de 5oais non Of John Ser,ard, deed.
NJ = 6l-.ds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

AND For sALE--This Land lies in u the county, " q I, Char a
Boudtn, Vim. b. Green, and Capt. John Marshall, about three or
O.. nilcs Of Marysyille, phs county seat vel, xe ay,n ns"'', ,a ~,
tlero and rr,,n crops. about one hundred acres Of creek and
,,aach hats, with good improvements, and an excellent client, M S,iin.
fflrns Mill, recently built, on an ample ana never ial'hE
frcar. There are five mineral springs on this land, one oil
which isthe strongest, perhaps, this side Of the mountains ms a. ass" ~ a
isA Mack lead mine. Pieces as large a. 4 hens egg can DC ~. u
s1hin iwo feet Of the surface. For health, convenience, ana soou
',ey. no place can be better situated. The natural advai.a.
=. o( lie mineral springs above mentioned. would make II one
i Tie most desirable watering places in Virginia, If improved
' ISAAC FAD
her Gift
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

IXEs AND MILL IRON WoRK.-The subscriber would beg
"A leave 10 inform the public that lie has returned TO Richmond,
and has fitted up the Old Nail Factory at IinSalFs Miils WIN
T~ILT-HAMMER, and all other machinery necessary Tor dong
lice, and on the most reasonable terms. lie u also Intrniacilr.
ing AXES, and all kinds Of EDGE-TooLS, whI'hhc NH sen
II "o'es' :" 'e'"''' u '''"S' JOHN HITCHCOCK.
L-lW
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ny Subscriptions To the WA,HiSeros irDErEsDEsr are re-
cefyed al the bookstore of J. w. Randolph & Co. by me.
s''" j.. II. ABBOTT.
P. s.-The first number will be issued in n few days.
Dec. IL @-'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

VALUABLE SCOTTSVILLE PROPERTY FOR SALE by.
' sirtoc cf "a deed of Trust, executed Ia me on the 9TH day Of
July, 1897. by Richard Moon, Trustee, wnirh tcrd i Of frr"ri
IN lie Clerks Office of AlLcmarle county, shall, on Monday.
the 3rd dag Of January neat, If fair, II not, the next iir dag there
after, for purposes specified in said deed, offer for sale, for cash,
near Noel's old Tavern. Also, a Lumber, House and Lot,
situated near the Ferry Landing, and Immediately on the Canal.
Beth lots are considered valuable, tmorc especially the latter
and are well worthy the attention Of those who mas desire 10
yest money in one of The most iourishng towns IN the State
Selling as Trustee, I shall only convey such title a The deed
' EDWARD II. NOON, Trustee.
scotisville, Albemarlc county, Nov. a9th, 1911. 59-aawids
49, The n'hir vviIi rouy.
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THRUST SALE.-By virtue Of Il Deed of trust S"u.S, y
4 Rev. Ileth, To US. for certain purposes therein n'ntS nea'
and Of record in the Clerks Office Of e tie ssr c of ps, e = G, Vs rS@ At
The Black Heath Coal Pits. offer for sale, for cash 10 The highest
bidder, fifteen Negroes, chiefly men, and one OF ueih " "ios'
MILES c. SELDEN, T,,s.,,..
JNO. G. McCREDlE,
Richmond. Nov. 9th, 1911. o9-lds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

r OCK SMlTHING AND LOCK MA~kING.-HJ procured
IL a Lock Smith aud Bell Hanger from the NosS 4 am 20"
prepared to attend 10 all orders in that line, III any o. lhe on!
or vicinity, in u superior manner. A portion I'll Pa e ." NIX
above line solicited. 49,.
Gun Smi,hing, a. usual, promptly and neatly exc II on
the most reasonable terms. Always on hand, fish owl
ing Tackle, Of The latest imported styles, ana No, : pes
rates. g. = EB,
Nov. q
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14
ID. NJ. Hoyt & Co.'s Lottery and Exchange Office
RICHMOND, Va.
GRIND SCHEMES TO BE DRawN ~ DECEMBER.

GR-1.ND SCHE-HLo " Dr. DNs1Usf ~
pELow we give The schemes to be drawn in the month Of
urize of Hoyt ( Go. in 1871. We have nothing 10 complain Of
during this year; our patrons have been liberal, and we have
dealt out the prizes to them with an unspa,lns hand, ~ re-
wish To signaiise In some way, so that i will lon. he rcinem-
hered. Now there are capitals OF $1,000, a',ooo, 4o,u1o, 10 hr
pondents To give Us an order in one or more of the schemes; and
on or part We promise them immediate ait ntion aud all the al
vantage Of our great luck in selling big prizes, which Is 50 well
known, that Il Il useless 10 mention II now.
In due time, we shall present the schemes for the beginning Of
the ".Aeo Var"
VIRGINIA WELLsBURG LOTTERY, Glass N, TO draw 18th
Dec, leil.
| prize Of sa5,294 80 prizes Of sl,N0
| 10000 20 100
| 1000 80 800
/ Ices 30 900
Tickets slO-shares in proportion.
Certificates of packages of 26 whole tickets Sl30-shares in
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY, to he decided by the Grand
Consolidated Lottery, Class 4, 10 draw 23d Dec, ISL.
Grand Scheme-Christmas Presents.
| 10000 1 1900
| 1910 1900
/ 5000 l,iO0
! 5000 1900
] 2,sl0 I,20
] a,aj0 100
| 1900 50 aD
50 prizes of 900.
Tickets S~l0-shares in proportion.
Certificates of packages of . whole tickets slio-shares in
VIRGINIA STATE LOTTERY, 10 be decided by the draw
inc Of Grand Consolidated Lottery, Glass b, Ia draw seth Dec,
1911.
/ prize Of $4,000 prize Of $4,000
/ 5000 o,32.
/ $1,000 30 1850
5000 co 500
5000 to 800
Whole Tickets Sl0-shares in proportion.
A certificate Of a package Of ~ whole tickets sl3o-shares in
Ii any and all cases lie, your orders be directed TO The prize sci
Iers, IlOYT & co.
Sov an STD
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

yALIABIE KEAL ESTAT NEAR RICHMOND FOR SALE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

SALE OF ETNA PITS, &c.-By virtue OF a Deed Of Trust,
= Ia,sa Anil dc, Isli. executed by John iieth 10 the sub
cn5ers. and duly recorded in the Clerks Office of The County
tur of Chesterfield, for the purposes therein mehuoneu' WI
H. sol a. Wednesday, the aand December, inst al the Etna
Pr. otherwise called Blount's Pits, in Chesterfield, The uneS-
yfi term OF 4 lease ii Tie said Pits, ending on the 81 oi Jaiau-
~ ,s;5' ,oretheI with all and every the engines, machinery, fix
aes. tools and utensils, Goals on hand, horses, muies, lolase,
~, wagons, cars, and other articles Of property used 'heieat OF
#maner,el herewith. Also, the unexpired term of a lease 81 u
Isl vard, opposite Rockets, belonging 10 the said pits. Ihe
al viii be made by public auction, and by agreement oi me
and is months. Bonds, with good security, bearing interest
:nn day OF sale, will be required of the purchasers.
These Pits are well worthy the attention of persons disposed TO
ta.a-e IN the coal business-the coal being of the first quality,
Ad abundant in Guantity-and the engines and other properly are
b God o.der, and OF great value.
JOHN G. McCREDlE, ~
Dec. tn, 1871. oi-,ds
jy Tie Wing will please copy, daily and country, until the
II. Of sale.
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NEGRO HIRING, &c.-I shall continue to hire ont Servants,
IN sell Produce, ami collect Debts, in this city and the adjoin-
ROBERT HILL,
Ofce on Gross Street, BY Bell 7drern.
Richmond. Dec. OH. 1871 G2-tf
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The Editors Of the Daily Richmond Wing and Religious Herald
VII please insert in their respective papers untn the iotn De-
t-Dter, and charge James A. or Jno. 0. Goddin.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

Drc. IN, 1871. UI-,u.
U The Wing win please copy, daily and country unti the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

j. H.. ABDUL u.
p s-The frs, number will be issued in n few days.
Dec. IL ~-'
A VALUABLE JAMES RIVER ESTATE FOR SAT.E.-By
N virtue Of a Deed of Trust from John He'll aid Margaret his
wife. 10 us. bearing date the I4rh August, 1888, and admitted TO
record in the Clerks Office ofGoochland County Court, 18Th Au.
gust, ls3s, we shall, ON Friday, the lth day of March, 1877, Ut
- O'Clock, upon the premises, expose To sale, ut public auction, to
the highest bidder, that valuable Estate in Goochiand County, on
lanes River, known us "Dover,' containing about 800 acres oil
land. about 300 acres Of which are of River and Creek low
grounds, not surpassed in fertility by any on the river. Ihere
are now seeded on this Estate, rs we are informed, about oWo
bushels wheat. The Canal passes through this Estate, ana u Is
about twenty miles above the city of Richmond.
Acting as Trustees, we shall convey only such title as Is vested
in us 10y The Deed of Trust.
7trns-SlO,U 300 cash, the balance with interest from day OF
sale-the time of payment made known IN a future advertise
"e"A JAMES TWHAlRiwIcK, Trustees
Richmond, llth December, 1871. G-tds
TAVERN FOR RENT the ensuing year, about two hundred
j yards above Louisa Courthouse, formerly belonging To Nad-
dy Lipsconlbe, and is now occupied by Nathan w. Smith, with a
Farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres Of land: For terms
apply TO wa. MaLioN,
nae II G3-5ls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

JEMALE SCHOoi.-The next seSinn of the subscribers
Il School. conducted by Miss f. a. rhurston, will commence
January iUih, 1872. Miss Thurston LA. been living in his fami-
" for more than two years. and from her skill and experience in
teaching. aud the satisfactory progress 6fler pupils during that
time, he feels warranted ia say ing, amalr justice Will be done
those disposed TO palronize the school. His tennis are:
For tuition IN all English Branches usually taught IN the best
81 mon,bs - 500 90
Instruction will he given in the FienclS Language, 10 such as
desire il. by Mr.. Fiuda, 4 highly educated gentleman, u native
of Europe, and complete master of the language, AZ SD per US
sion OF i've months. Persons wishing TO enter scholars are fe-
quesied TO do so al an early day, by letter, addressed to The sub
scriber, Orange Courthouse, Virginia.
Dec O G2-2iw3w'
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WASHINGTON HOTEL FOR SALE.-By virtue of a Deed
w of Trust, executed 10 the subscribers, As Trustees, by Hen
~ A. Christian, dated on the 10Th day Of April, 1885, and record.
ed in the Clerks Office OF Richmond Hastings Count, we vii.
sell, on the premises, al public sale, on Thursday, the 9th day OF
January, 1912, at 1 O'Clock, 7. NJ, that valuable property, called
the Washington Hotel, at the corner Of q and oh streets, TO-
ceher with ail the buildings, stables, &C, 10 the same belonging.
The Deed OF Trus, under which tho sale win be made is to
secure the sum OF 5000, due 10 Mary Richard, Executrix OF
John Richard, deceased. The sale will lie for cash. citing as
Trustees, we shall convey such title only as is vested in US by
the provisions fsaid deed. The title, however, is believed TO be
perfect. GEO. W. niAoN, Trustees.
Z. w. MACMURDo, 1'
Nae a 1871 12-tds
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Nov. 18th. 1871. by THE DISTRIBUTES.
y. n. There HAVING been a misapprehension OF former notice
HI-n Of the above sae-produced by 4 postponement 0 the sale
from the i7h Ia he aa ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on account of another
il;.e ale Col. S,lden's) occurring on the l7'h-we wisi IL 70
r Understood, iha, ,ae above sale will mot he postponed on ac-
count II weather. THE DISTRIBUTES.
My al J9-tds
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SMITH. DRINKER 4 MORRIS, late SMITH & PALMER,
1T aer Old Stand, < "r .fain Street, .harsa Bridge,
BooxsELLERs, SIAIIoNERs, DEALERS ~ Music, MUSICAL
ISsIRuMESTs And FAScy Goops,
IEAEE constantly on hand an extensive and Well selected
Ii stock of Books, in every department of literature.
All new publications received as issued from the press.
The ANIMALS, for lSi2, and other publications, richly bound,
suitable for presents.
A large supply of every variety Of Writing Paper.
Have jus, received 100 Ieams of superior Frsnh Post, 4 beauti-
full article, and cheap.
Also, on hand, Flank Books Of every desc,iption,-and are
prepared Ia manufacture, i'll tile most superior manner, Merchants,
Account Books 10 any given pattern; and 10 execute binding OF
every variety cqua! 10 any establishment in Virginia, and on as
Der. o ls3I. 62-l0t
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STOP THE UNAWAY.-1UENTY DOLLARS REH.7RD.
- Ran away from the subscriber, in Danyile, Va, about 3d
day Of last month, Negro Man Cyrus, OF Cy, % or 30 years of age,
dark comp eSion, pleasing coantenance, about 2 feet 10 or IL
inches high, and may readily be known by a stiffness IN one Of
large scar on one OF his legs. The above reward Will be paid 10
any person wa may appreiend and secure said slave "a that I
gel him. Any communication addressed TO me, al Danville, will
be promptly attended 10.
Cyrus has been working in tobacco factories for the last 5 or 6
wears, and il is believed that lie has procured the free papers Of
Bryant Sawyers, or some ether +. N. of the place, and will attempt
10 pass for a free man. PRESTON GILBERT.
banvile Va. and December. 1871. 62-its
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rpr Lands be,onoinp TO the Estate Of Isham Goddin, deceas-
| ed. Of IIrnHco county, will be sold, al public auction, on the
Eth Of next month, (December,l at IL o'clock. The Land shins
s,r-. i. \ , healthy and improving neighborhood, 4 miles y. +.
f~a Richmond. tiles on a good road, and is bounded for about
che mile b. the Gilley's Creek, on which there IS some vtIy hne
i'd. The improvements are, a convenient dwelling house,
'SIren; for a large family, a good kitchen, negro quarters and
,:her opt ho,ses. ANY further desc ription Of the land Is deemed
Unnecessary, a. it is expected that those who wish TO purchase
~Il view The premisesb before the day Of sale, which they are IN
itel 10 40. The land will be shown by J. o.. Goddin, who may
teound on the premises. II will be divided into three parcels,
ithl; i desired, and n very liberal credit viii be allowed the
Purchasers. A plot Of the land, drawn from a recent survey,
hay he seen by applying TO Mr.. James A. Goddin, at MI. Phhip
T. Jones' Office. IN KNhnond. For further information, please
apply 10 lanes A. to J. o. Goddin.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-14

SJTh kaqsuan and tpiee a ,ceek during the res; Of the year.
,na Na. u. FERN OF SUBSCRIPTION.
The Polynesian., 1841-09-25
J. j. JARVES, Editor.
, = ETE p
TIE MISSIONARIES FAREWELL.

TIE MISSIONARIES FAREWELL.
Land where the bones of our fathers arc
sleeping,
Land where our dear ones and fond ones
are weeping,
Land where the light Of Jehovah is shin
ing,
We leave thee lamenting, but not with re-
pning.
Land of our fathers, in grief we forsake
thee,
Land of our friends. may Jehovah protect
thee,
Land of the church, may the light shine
around thee,
Nor darkness, nor trouble, nor sorrow con-
found thee.
God is thy God; thou shalt walk in His
Brightness;
Grid thee with joy, let thy robes be of
Wilderness:
God is thy God! let thy hills shout for
gladncss;
But ah! we must leave thee-we leave thee
in sadness.
Dark is our path DER the dark rolling
ocean:
Dark are our hearts; but the fire of devo-
ton
kindles within and far distant nation
Shall learn from our lips the glad song of
salvation.
Hail to the land of our tolls and our sor-
rows!
mOrrOWS
Pass DER our heads, we will seek our cold
pillows,
And rest in our graves, far away DER the
pillows.
The Polynesian., 1841-09-25
Documents accompanying the
Presidents Message.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
MR.. FOX TO MR.. WEBSTER.
WASHINGTON, March l9, 184l.

WASHINGTON, March l2, 184l.
The undersigned, Her Britannia Ma
iesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
is instructed by his Gov
eminent to make the following official
Communication to the Government of the
United States.
Her Majesty's Government have had
under their consideration the correspon-
dence which took place at Washington in
December last, between the United States
Secretary of State, Mr. Forsyth, and the
Undersigned, comprising two official let
ters from the undersigned to Mr. Forsyth,
dated the 18th and goth of December,
and two official letters from Mr. Forsyth
to the undersigned, dated the Goth and
Both of the same month, upon the SUBJ
lect of the arrest and imprisonment of MIR
Alexander Mcleod, of Upper Canada, by
the authorities of the State of New York,
upon a pretended charge of arson and
murder as having been engaged in the
capture and destruction of the steamboat
"Caroline," on the goth of December,
1887.
The undersigned is directed in the first
place to make known to the Government
Of the United States, that Her Majesty s
Government entirely approve of the course
pursued by the undersigned in that cor
respondence, and of the language adopted
by him in the official letters above men,
toned.
And the undersigned is now instructed
again to demand from the Government OF
the United States, formally, in the, name
the British Government, the immediate
release of Mr. Alexander Mcleod.
The Polynesian., 1841-09-25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER s5, Isal.

ufess Tor that wrong ana soch loFe'Sh
power cannot admit the pea mat me sep
afa'e 0'a'e IS an independent pody' over
"hich 'le federal uoVefh'heht mas no
cohtrol. IL IS obvious tliat such ooc-
.llhe, II adi'llt'ed, Wouio at once 20 10
aisso'u'ioh OF the Union as lar as us fela-
''ohs win foreign foWers are concerned
ana foreign fowers IN such case, instead
OF accredlilng diplomatic agents TO the
federal Government would sehd such
a3eh's not 10 lliat oo'erilhlehl, Out 10 'he
government OF each separate o'a'e ana
would make their relations OF peace ana
war WIN cach STATE depend upon lflc re-
suit OF 'helf separate intercourse WIN such
state, without reference 10 the relations
'hey hlSht nave win t'ie rest.
Tier Majesty government appfchchd
t'lal the above IS not lhe conclusion at
Whlch inc government OF inc Chi'c"
states intend TO arrive; yet such Is ,he
conclusion to which the arguments that
nave bccn advanced ny Mr. fofsvth ne
cesSarily lead.
but De ''at as II may, Ter Majesty S
government formally demand upon the
grounds alrcaay stated the 'mihcdia'c re-
lease OF Mr MCLEOD ana lier Majesty 5
government ch'fea. me rfes'deht OF llie
Ohi'ed states TO take INTO MS most ociIp-
craze consideration lhe serious nature OF
the consequences Whlch must chsue from
re!ec'lon OF TINS demand.
Inc nlted states Government VIII
perceive mat m demanding Mr. MCLEOD S
release, Tier Majesty government argue
upon the assumption that ne was one OF
the persons engaged In 'he capture OF the
steamboat caroline but l1er MaJes-
W government nave me strongest rea-
sons Tor pelnS convinced 'hat MR. McLe-
on was not IN TACT engaged IN that trans
aclloh : ana the Undersigned Is hercuPon
instructed TO say mat altlouSh the circum-
stance ltscil makes no difference IN the Po-
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