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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
NE w MUSIC.

UST received, the following Jieces Of New Mu
- SIC, at the OLD established store, two doors ca.
Of 18th street, Pennsylvania Avenue.
My sister, Oh my sister-by l.. r. CbsJwiok
When the early stars peeppg-by C. Meipek,
Days Of my ohdhooJ--by c. =. Heuberer
The American National song Of Lberiy-by s
Raddon
Ask me no more to sing that song Of pl.dnes.-b,
8. Glover
The old church olock-by j. Long
Unfsding bcauiy-by r. 'Pet,rsiles
The Free, the German Rhine-bv J w. Hudson
I'm With you once agsin-by w. r. Dempster
The Matin bell
jeanne Morrison--by W. r. Demps,er
The voices Of hfe--by G. J. Webb
The belle, The bells Of evenng-by A. Lee
The Inch Cape Bell-by J. Parry
Stars Of the summer nightly o. w. whhnng.
Mary Hsy-by ". Bruce
Little Edd,el-by J. N. Metcalf
The bold outlsw-Glee-hy II r Bishop
navery merry thing-Glee-byJ. A. Wade
Grabbed age and youth-Quartette-by Rev ] &
Stephens
Come, Fairies trip IL on the ura.-glec- n, 7
Parry -
Down the dark ws,,rs--luett-by c. Jearie.
Inc mariner loves DER the waters to rosm-by A.
S~eet ws,1-by c. r. Hebesren
Ind'an summer grand ws'1-by T. Brioher
-Four easy ~sIres-by J. b. Woodbury.
a"' "e'm- grand wst1-by Strauss
Love not-s celebrated quct.iep
Independent Grey's quick step-by h. Res.
Csrnesos quick step-by +. VI. Brunn
Mn my DOly-a fsvorite quickstep
Village qu'ckstep-by T.. L. White
Johpeon's quick step. G.. Jones
IRA tante angrosce, Rondo-by r. Hunter
beetho'ens celebrated sndante-arranged nv II
Herr y, H.
Fsvoriis polka OF the Rhme-by f. Wolf
Fairs polka-by r. Schubert
Romance sans pawles-S. Thaberg
Rubini polka-P Schubert
Three isvorie polLas-by G. Labtzly
Quadrilles les adieux-by V. Lazard
Ethiopian quadries, danced by the Virginia min.
strels ''"
La Gitana-by II. Herr
Chhdrens party qusdrille--hy Camellc Scbob,rt
hory " Moore, with variations-by + h. Bobe,,
rewics V"e's
she wore wreath Of roses with vsrisiions-bv
J. Valentine Wy
Lady mine, with variations
hings singers daily practically G. NJ KIM
companion to the chou-by C. NJ King
Jenny get your Doe cake done, by Joe swe.nv
Jim along Josey
Oie Vira'nny break down-by Joe Swee,v
Ne ole jaw bons-by Joe Sveeny
Ole Isre rIvsr-hy Joe Sv,epy
Jumbo Jum-hy John Smith Ne, : 7.sl
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

l. RoIssART'sCH ICLEs-lranslatcd into
l. English-complele in one large volume, hand
somely bound, with many engrsvings-prce thee
dollars.
Also, the same work in the original French, i'm
ported from Pans by +. Taylor.
Ireland and the Irish, by j. G. Kho au hor Of Rus.
sia and the Russians-cheap edition, complete for IS
cents.
Thirty Years among the Players in England and
America, by J. Cowcl, Com, dan written by him
self vol.
scenes and Scenery IN the Sandwich Islands and
IN Central America, by J. j. Jarves, vol. With en-
Cravings +. TAYLOR.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC
lust RECEIVED, The following pieces Of New
u Music, at the old established store two door
east of 10Th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Loves tell tale--by +. II. Brown
Come with me to Cedar trce-by r. n CROUCH
The wanderers dream of honc--by F. ii. Brown
Return 10 me again-by Miss G.. s. Morinski
Oh ! Boatman haste-by G.. Loder
Leucothoc Waltz-by II. Bellman
Bower Wsltz-by y. II. Brown
Antonette Watz-by Miss r. Bundell
Linden Waltz, by +. II. Brown
Oct
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

ITO LET-A new three story brick bu dng on X
I street, west Of Franklin Row. The house stands
on a spacious lot, contains eight rooms, and has
double poriioo the entire length Of the building on the
east front There also carriage house aud stable
in the rear Of the premises. Apply to
J. e. MokELDEN,
dec l2-eo3ins 9Th St, near Gen. Post Office.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

RICH SHADED FEATHERS for Ladies, Hat
w,' DC opened this day at Mr.. s. PARKER,s
s':v noh shaded Feathers for Ladies Hate
A,so an assortment Of broad and narrow Friny..
and 6imps, 10, Buttons FOR trimmings. &c Se psnn'
sylysnis Avenue, between 9Th and iOh street. GUM
" 6-N
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

CHEAP LIBRARY for Families or Schools, con-
~ sistng of fifty volumes, many Of them being the
best works from Harper's Family Library, selected
from that series for this purpose.
All the volumes Of the same size, and bound
uniformly and handsomely, and put up in a neat book
case OF three shelves with lock and key.
Price for the set, including the book case, 500
oct 80 +. TAYLOR.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

THE NEW YORK GLEE BOOK.-Contsinine
one hundred GIses, Trios, ousr,e,'., Rounds and
Catches, selected spd barmonissd with acconpao i
ssn's, by Loder vol. price VI %.
Jos' P0sl'shej +, TAYLO
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
lust received the following pieces of New Music,
y at the old established Store, two doors east OF
18th street, Pennsyly snia avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Oh, come TO me-by A. Rawlings.
Forget thee by Jane Holman.
My happy bome-by J. Bockiey.
The promised hour-ior the gutar-by G II.
Derwoh.
Sound, sound our horns-from "Amelicr-for the
guitar.
Corintbian Waltz.
Souvenir de ysrsovie valse-by A. Henselt
L'Arsgonaise ralse-by ID. y. T.. Auber.
Gabr,eskys six polonases-srsngcd for two
flutes.
ksfners light do do do do
Berbigniers sirs-from La Dame Blanche do do
Wiess' studio on modulstion-for the flute.
Wslk'ers airs-irom La Bayadere-srranged for
two flutes. oct 26
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
A GAIN, THE BRANCH OF F. PULvERME.
"A CHERS LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street.

A GAIN, THE BRANCH OF F. PULvERMN-
"a CHERS LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street
baltimore. In introducing TO the Ladies OF Wash.
lngton this card, wish them to pay their partlcu-
lar attention, because there two things Joined
my store between 9th and 10Th streets north side of
Pennsylvania avenue, which will prove the greatest
magnetism 10 every one who is inclined 10 buy, W.
cheap and handsome. The following desirsb goods
arrived the other day:
Black and blue-black Velvet for scarfs cardinals
and bonnets, together with the most suitable
Trimmings, as black silk fringes and lace for the
hrst ones, and the very corresponding IN and out.
side French flowers for the latter ones
few already made Velvet Scarfs and Long Scari-.
very rich trimmed, sent TO me only for model.
velvet Collars trimmed with jet beads, Chenille
Roses
Wrcaths for hair ornaments, Silk Velvet tIandkcr.
chiefs, at IS cents here | cannot help mention
ing the price
French worked Collars Of such a superior quality
and cbeapness that II would be pts for any
lady not TO look at them at least
Besides these things, Ladies' you will find a beau
tful assortment Of Rbands Vslencionnes and Thread
Laces, Nuts, Perfumery, aud French Jewolry
nov 29-eod2w
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

TUCkEk 4 SON, Merchant Tsiior, having lust
received their Fall and Winter Stock Of Goods
respectfully announce the fact TO their foreign and
city customers, and also extend an invitation 10 tbo
public generally TO examine their assortment OF
French and English Cloths, Cassineres, YestingS and
Fancy Articles for Gentlemen all Of the very lat,s,
styles and so varied in prices that every one may be
suited.
II has been their object IN the selection Of good,
the present season, not only TO please all tastes by
presenting splendid variety but also 10 convince al
who are disposed TO test the matter that they can he
furnished With clothing at regular establishment in
Washington as cheaply n at a store or by going
abroad ], will therefore afford US pleasure 10 illus
traie these fact, either by direct indirect oompsr
son. nov 27-d2wif
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
T LIBRARY FOR THE WRITING DESK

I IBRARG FOR THE WRITING DESK
IL The Treasury of knowledge and Library Of
Reierence-containing an English Dictionary CLASH
al Dictionary, Dictionary of Quotations from the
Latin, French, Spanish, and other languages giving
(wi'h their transauons) the foreign phrases expres-
sions, and sentences ordinarily TO be met with in
reading or con creations Dictionary of History and
Chronology, Law Dictionary, Dictionary of Geo
graphy and Universal Gazetteer, a comJru duus Eng
lish Grammar, Dictionary of MaIims and Proverbs
Of oil nations with Transitions Of the foreign ones
Political and Statistical Dictionary, Dictionary Of
Science and Philosophy, Dictionary Of Biography,
&c, &c, and much other useful and valuable mat
ter arranged 10 afford tie facility Of instant re-
ference.
Tn, whole complete in two volumes Of eleven hum
bred pagcs each Price fur the SET full bound in lea
Their, 81 IS.
For .ale-a few copies only remsining-by
debl2-u r. TAYLOR.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

DAVID A. BAIRD, (iaie Of -Nsp York Ursor.
II 'rrRsr, IN all is various branches respectful,
informs the citizens Of the Metropolis and vicinity
that, having made this city the place Of his perms
nent residence he Is prepared to do all kinds Of work
IN his line Of business, viz -
Window and Bed Curtain, made and put up in the
latest style Carpets cut, made and put down in the
nes'est manner; OIL Cloths and Mating, fitted and
put down old Sofas and Chairs Resulted and re-co
vered, and Paper Hanging done with nestness and
despatch, and on the most reasonable terms
Residence on Sixth street, between n and l. All
orders loft with Mr. Dodson at Mr.. Clagett's, or at
Mr. Cripp's Cabinet Warehouse nth street. will re-
ceive immediate attention nov ol-tr
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

GEO. c. BINGHAM, PosraAIr PAINTER,
the termination Of the Avenue near the west Capitol
gate. His studio is open to the visits Of citizens and
strangers II
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
NEW AND RICH WINTER GOODS.

NEW AND RICH WINTER GOODS.
NTE have this day received large aud superior
w stock Of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, TO
which We invite tho attention Of purchasers Ia part
wo have
rs piece extra rich CameIion change (Poult
p'SOu)
do do blue black Anime silks
do do do do satin striped do.
Is do assorted, figured and plain, blue black silks
some Of which will be sold great bar
25 do rich Mouseline dc Lame
10 do Csmeon Brocado Gan entirely new srti-
10 do Cashmere D'Escotte do do)
5 do black Cashmere Cloth Ia beautiful article
for ladies wearing black, and suitable
for mantas)
IS do Jet and blue black Silk Velvets
rs do superior Alpaccss Cat all prices and ex-
treniely chesp)
10 do black and blue black Bombazincs
carton rich embroidered Cashmere shaws
do do camelion silk do
3 do do Cashmere do
200 assorted Shawls (of every description VARYING
in price from 81 TO 500
IS do Cashmere Hose, ribbed and PLAIN
70 do black mohair and worsted Hose
50 dozen linen cambria pocket handkerchiefs lem
bracing all qualities and prices)
SO pieces Irish linen Cheap
40 do Birds eye Diaper extra hne)
100 do medium and low priced aannels
40 do extra quality
10 do Rob Roy plads (for Ladies wear
20 do Cashmere do (for boys wear)
dozen shirts Ga article without SEAM
10 do Ladies Merino and Silk vests
S do Plush, Silk, and Velvet Points
l carton Oimity Rands
pieces French Dimity
Is do extra fine Linen Cambrics
10 do medium do do do al 81 per yard,
Ga substitute for fine LAWN
% do Gothic Chinlz (for close blinds)
so do rich furniture Chintz
100 do Leopard do Glow priced)
10 do furniture Dimity
25 do cambria do (msdium)
20 do do do (extra)
100 do curtain Muslin (assorted)
10 do drab damssk Moreens
25 do scarlet Cashmarette (for curtains)
% do crimson satin Damask
25 do super ingram Carpet
Is do low priced do
25 do A, "a, and SO Venetian Carpeting
10 pieces fancy floor Druggels
10 do floor Oil Cloth
100 do assorted Tuftsd and Wilton Rugs
Also. 100 Gilt Rods Rings and Bands, and suitable
curtain trimmings, together with Damask Table
Cloths, Damask Diaper, Damask Napkins, French
Towels, Diaper Towels, Irish and Bamsy Sheetings
"a, 1914 and l2-4 wide.
The above goods have been purchased at extreme
y low prices for the qualities, and will be sold &C
cordingly.
We again ask call before purchasing elsewhere,
wren we will be enabled to give entire satisfaction
nov 81 kSTEP & CATLETT.
NOR SALE farm northeast OF Rock Creek
l. Church, at the distance Of 3, miles from the
Centre Market, about half wood land-the
whole very susceptible Of cheap and easy improve
nent, well situated in a delightful healthy country
As the object of the sale is TO settle up estate
bargain may be had for cash or liberal time. Apply
o JOHNSON & CALLAN.
Nov Off
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

II he MADISON PAPERs, CHEAP-Compist.
Il IN three volumes octave, bes, edition. beautiful.
y printed, and neatly bouud-prce 81 So published
at tll
For sale "a few copies only at tina, price, BY
dee y. TAYLOR
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

HNO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND STRAIN
Il GERS THAT WILL VISIT THE CITY
OF WASHINGTON The subscriber takes plea
sure 10 inform them that they be sui piled with
pure Wins, Brandes, and many other arr cles usu-
ally Kept IN Wine store, and would be pleased TO
serve them.
Champagne, well as other Wines will be sold
at the New York wholesale prices. and d li,er,J 10
any part of the city with the shortest possible notice
free Of cost for pJIlersge.
EDW SIMMS, No. ,, Penn. avenue.
dec 9-3t
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

CAPTAIN MARRYATr'S NEW WORK
" Travels and adventures Of Monsieur Violet in
California, Sonora, and Western Texas, by Captain
Narysit This day received (Isrpers cheap edition)
and for sale by =. TAYLOR Price Is cents.
nov. lift
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CElEAP BoOKS-This day received for sale by
" T. TAYLOR, Ten Thousand Year com.
sete for 20 cent?, IN ! volume octave Of 5s7 pages.
large type.
Celebrated Tricks Of all Countries - complete in
volume octs,o $50 pages, price 30 cent?.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

BLANKETS BLANKETSli BLANKETS!
'INHE Subscibc.s offer grea, baIga in Blankets
Il Persons wanting the article Will find great in
duceTeDis They offer
100 pair l4-i Riband-bound Whitney Blankets,
(Sanony wool)
100 pair PA Red end do do
90 do III DO do do
100 do 1914 do do do
BOO assorted kinds and qualities for servants.
decl3-u E.S rEP & CATLETT
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

COOPER'S NEW NOVEL, "The Wyandott "
~ Expected this day, will be for sale by y. TAY-
LOR volumes, price 80 cents. sep
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CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, VEsTINGs, s

CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS, &c.
WE have his day received large assortment Of
w Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, which m
point of quality price, and quantity, cannot be sur.
passed in this Market all of which will be sold a, the
lowest possible prices. We name in part
25 pieces extra finish wool-dyed black Cloths
10 do medium do
Is do do blue do
10 do medium do do
40 do invisible green, dahla, olive, brown,
and green cloths
25 do assorted Cloths, suitable for ladies
use, exceedingly cheap
25 do London, Plaid, and plain Tweeds
50 do assorted Cassimeres, in fancy plaidg
striped figured, and plain
25 do rich Cashmere Vestings
10 do medium do
5 dozen rich Cashmere Scarfs
5 do low priced do
35~pieces silk pocket Hdkfs
III dozen linen cambria do
Together with Gloves, Suspenders Knit Shirts
and Drawers, aud Hosiery of every description.
nov 24-tf ESTEP & CATLETT.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13

NOR HIRE--A likely negro boy, between II add
J. l2years of age. Inquire at this office.
dec l5--N
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-02-13
CRIMSON AND CHERRY coLoRED SILK
VEL VETS

VELVETS.
ME have just received few pieces Crimson and
w Cherry oovred Silk Velvsts suitable ,ot Tadie.
dresses cardinals closks, &C. to which we invite tho
attention Of ladies wanting rich article
Also, an additional assortment of Row Pla;J. "a,
Lsd'es Closks, which viii he sold cheap
ESrEP n CATLETT
dec Il.-3nf
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7 oUDoN's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN


I oUDoN's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDEN
IL ING, and
Loudons Encyclopedia Of Agriculture, cheap
few copies Of each of the above, for sale by y. TAf
LoR, price - so the usual price in this country be
ing fifteen dollars.
New Works lately imported from London, by
+. TAYLOR.
Donaldson on Nanuros, on Grasses. and on Farm.
ing, vol ootsvo
Johnson on Manurcs and Fertilizers, vol. svo.
Naux on Tilling and fertlizing Land vol. syo
The Practical Gardener by c. Mcintosh, Garden
or TO the hing OF the Belgiaps
The Conservatory and Hot House, by r. Balm
bridge, / vol
Hog on the Carnation, ! vol
Mains Domestic Poultry, | vol and many others
oct Ia
DRlNCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MEDL
Il CINE, by John Elliotsou, President OF the
Royal Medical and Chirurgicsl Society, edited b,
Nathaniel Rodgers and Alexander Cooper Lee NJ d.
First American, from the second London edition
greatly enlarged, with notes and additions by Thos
Siewsrdson, Of the Pennsylvania Hospital. | vol
octave.
PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE DISEASES
OF THE TESTS, and OF the Spermaiic Cord and
Scrotum, with illustrations, by r. u CARING. of the
London Hospital edited by y. r. Goddard NJ ID
Demonstration OF Anatomy IN the University of Penn.
sylvsnia. volume octave.
just Published and this day received for sale by
oct Att y. TAYLOR.
A T rrsi.. VIRclL-'o'' issued from the
The Eneid Of Virgil with English notes. critical
and explsnatory-a Metrical Claws and and An U,s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-17
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

A communication was received from the Senate
by their Clerk, that they had agreed 10 the reso'u
ton TO proceed on the 18th January 10 The cleo
ton of Judge Tor the ID District and Sd Judicial
Circuit, in place OF Thomas II. Bayy, resigned.
On motion of Mr.. JACKSON, the Committee
of Propositions was discharged from the consi-
Iteration Of petition of James H. Edmonson for
the release of the Commonwealth RICH! 10 a GER
tain piece OF land
The following resolutions were adopted;
By Mr.. RAMEY that the Committee of Pro-
positions, &c, enquire into The exrediency OF
more eiitctually preventing by law The escape of
runaway slaves beyond the limits OF The State;
By'Mr FOX, lhalthe Committee oil Courts &c.
enquire into the expediency OF repeating an ACT
concerning apprentices hound ont By overseers OF
the poor, passed 9Th April, 1889.
BY Mr.. McRAE, that Committee on Public
Edifces be appointed whose duty it shall be 10
examine aud report upon the same. (Tne Chair
appointed the following committee Messis Nc
Rae of Henrico, Carson, Anderson, Leake and
Tate.l
BY Mr.. ANDERSON, That The Committee
of Schools and Colleges enquire into The expe-
diency OF reporting bill No. IS, having for lis OBJ
jec. TO establish the State Armory School OF
The session Of lSi2-i3.
BY. Mr.. ANDERSON, That The Librarian
he directed 10 furnish, upon application, 10 each
Of the Judges Of the General Court who have
not received if, one se,t OF Hening's Statutes a!
large in Is volumes, and The continuation ii tho
Statutes published by Samuel Shepherd, in vo-
lGmes
Petitions, &c, were presented and referred
By Mr. TOLER, a remonstrance Of large
number OF the citizens OF Campbell against the
formation of new county OF parts of Camp
bell, Buckingham, Charlotte, and Prince Ell.
wanl; also, petition of Samuel Pannill of
Campbell, lha, the tax heretofore assessed upon
his iollbridge ana paid to the Common wealth,
may be refunded, and that The bridge be put upon
The same footing with other tolibridges in the
Stale;
By Mr.. BOILING, a petition Of The Judge
and Members of the Bar Of the Second Judicial
Circuit, for change in the times Of holding
certain Courts in the said Circuit;
BY Mr. STEPHENSON, OF Franklin Ia
veneer Commissioner Of the Revenue for the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-17
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

ITlHRN Jjff. Id.
Mr.. CARTER. from The COMMITTEE OF Claims
reported the act for the relief OF William Mock Of
Accomack; being explained by MIR. c., il was
passed. (lt is the first lar of the session)
Mr.. McMULLEN offered the following reso-
luton
ReUlrcd, as the opinion OF the Senate, That
the salary Of the Clerk ongh 10 be reduced.
Which, on motion of Mr.. Mem ULLEN, was
laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. McMULLES,
Rcsolrcd, That Committees oil FIVE members
each be appointed, 10 act jointly with Committees
on the part of the House Of Delegates, 10 exam
inc the Stale institutions al Stanton and Will
lamsbnrg.
Ncssrs McMULLEN, SllNN. GARRET.
lPEYTON, STANARD and CRAWFORD
were in favor OF The resolution.
Mr.. BONDURANT was opposed 10 it as un-
necessary.
Mr. ROGERS was also opposed to the reso-
luton.
Mr.. BONDGRANT called for the ayes and
noes which were ordered
The vote stood, ayes III. noes H. as follows:
Ams-Messrs. Z. p. Scott, (SpeakerD John
Thompson, Jr., Peyton, Crawford, Wiley, Gar
rett, Gallaher Piper, Caperon, Penn, Stanard
Mofel,, Shinn. McMullen, Guerrant. Newman--
lG.
Nocs-Mcssrs. Sutton, Bonduran' Sloan, Ro-
gcrs--l.
The SPEAKER laid before The Senate COM
munic;lion from the Governor communicating
the annual report OF the Captain Of the State
Guard; which being read was, on molten OF
Mr. ROGERS, laid on The table
At about : o'clock, on motion of Mr. Nc
MULLEN, the Senate adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-17
James River & Kono,cha Company

On Monday evening, the 9Th December, The
Stockholders of this Company assembled in The
Hall of the House OF Delegates, when S. Nc
Dowcll Read. Esq, OF Rockbridge, was called 10
the Chair; and quorum being in attendance, the
Presiden, nf the Company, as usual, presented
his annual Report. 1t took upwards OF two
hours in the delivery, and was very comprchen-
sive in lis scope, and embraced detailed view OF
the works and finances Of the company. The
branch OF the report touching the works OF the
company in operation, which are upwards OF
420 miles in extent embraced as well the amount
and arrangement of the forces, rs the character
of the operations and their results, on the scve-
raj leading sections OF this great line OF improve
mcnt. The part relative TO the canal was par
ticularly full and touched upon topics OF exciting
interest both in reference to the company aud The
State. The numerous breaches in the canal and
The deficiency OF the tolls in comparison with the
anticipated amount during the past year, were
explained, as having resulted from temporary
causes which would expire of themselves, or
might be neutralized by prudent cooperation
on the part of the stockholders and The Directory
The Report also presented detailed view of
the finances of the company, and concluded with
the recommendation of plan Tor meeting the
company's mos, pressing liabilities, and Tor pia-
cling it in position for progressing with the works
uron the line The reading OF The Report was
attentively listened to by numerous assembage,
embracing many members OF the Legislature,
who appeared stimulated TO attend by desire
10 Obtain information OF the state and condition
of the company The reading being over, the
Report was referred 10 Committee of thirteen.
whereupon the stockholders adjourned in order
TO give time for the action Of the Committee.