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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE is hereby given that Mr.. Samuel +.
~ Jones has no power or authority 10 execute
or endorse any note or notes in my name or 10
bind me in any form whatever and that hence
forth shall mol consider myself as bound by any
contract into which he may enter in my name,
and do hereby revoke all power or authority
which may have given TO him heretofore.
MICHAEL X. JONES OF Hanover.
Cpnt 2-clt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

FOR YOUNG LADIES-RICHMUNU
THIS Seminary is situated on Grace street,
i and in The house lately occupied by Thos.
Richie, Esq.
In announcing her intention 10 open School,
in Richmond, for The instruction of young ladies,
Mrs. Kingsford will simply observe that her Oh
iect is to adopt course OF tuition which will i'm.
part TO her pupils thorough knowledge Of those
branches in Literature, the Arts, and Sciences,
which constitute USEFUL and an ORNAMENTAL
female education.
Cards OF Terms may be obtained at the School
Aug. 27-dlm<
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
LAND EQR SALE

THE subscriber, intending 10 change his place Of re-
L sidence offers for sale. reasonable Terms III.
Farm, lying IN the upper end III New Kent county
This Farm contains Two hundred acres. The improve
mrnts consist of good dwelling house, with fosr
rooms and the necessary outhousrs. Persons wishing
10 purchase land are respectfully invited view thr
premises If this Farm sold privately before the
als day of September next IL Will that day, ii fair
# not, the next fair day, be offered Ut public auction
to The hight Il bidder, on the premises.
Terms will be made knawn on the day Of sale.
JSO. cOI.GlS.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
SAFE oF vAI-UARIE NEGRoEs.

In pursuance Of the provisions of the said decree Of
the County Cont Of Orange IN the SAID case oil Webb
&c, against William {. Webb's administrator and
others, The undersigned administrator Of the late
William e. Webb, deceased, will on THURSDAY, the
eighth day Of October next, al the late residence OF
William Webb deceased, in the lower part of Orange
county, near The Orange Springs, offer for sale To the
highest bidder, nj public auction, for ready money,
from twenty 10 twenty-five very valuable slaves, con-
sistinp nj men women aud children, amongst them Il
good blacksmith WILLIAM {. MOORE, ST.,
Administrator of William e. Webb, deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
CHEsTERFIELD LAND FOR SALE

CT1Eo I ENT Ir1LI1 I11fANI3 OIs o.hlat1'
DY virtue of decree Of the County Court Of Chts
ID terfed pronounced the 18th day Of April 1916,
Major W. Gregory's administrator Us. Thomas Newly
and Others shalt sell for cash, nj Chesterfield Court
Iinuse on the second Monday In September, that being
Court day, one hundred acres Of land, or so much
thereof as will he sufficient satisfy The said decree
The land lies on the road leading from the Court House
10 Gregorys Tavern, about five miles above the Court
House Joseph G Mann, living on the premises, VIII
show il to any person wishing 10 view before the DAY
of sale SlLAS LHEa HAN,
Deputy Sheriff for IIisslnson Hancock, Sheriff.
Sent. a-ult&ctdS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
ID. Paine & Co.,
MANAGERS OF LOTTERIES,


7 PRESENT to the patrons of fortunes Home" one
L Of The largest and most attractive Schemes Of The
season; and il is presented ut this early day in order
that distant correspondents may have full time TO order
their Tickets and receive them before the day OF draw
nr The attraction of the Scheme speaks for itself and
the extraordinary chance for fortune offers rare IN
ducements to clubs individuals TO purchase by the
package For grand capitals, address
c. w. PURCELL,
Agent for D. PAINE & CO.,
Managers of Lotteries
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
FALL GOODS.
RICHARDSON g. CO.,

RICHARDSON g. CO.,
No. So, Main Street,
A RE receiving, by various arrivals, full
n supply Of NEW FALL GOODS, oil both
foreign and Domestic manufacture. Their stock
this Season will embrace a great variety Of fine
and coarse Woolens, and complete assortment
of articles for ladies' dresses, &c. &c.-all which
are offered 10 Country Merchants on very reason
able terms.
ALSO,
A large supply OF Carpetinss Rugs, Mats, &C.,
at wholesale and retail.
Aup 26-dl2t&c2l%
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
FALL GOODS, 1916!
ROOfS. Shoes. Trunks. &c.

TWO HUNDRED PACKAGES.
WE are now opening, by different packets,
w from Boston and elsewhere, 200 packages
of BOOTS and SHOES, suitable for the FALL
TRADE, TO which we respectfully invite our old
customers and the public to call and examine be.
fore they purchase elsewhere. Our stock will
be found desirable in all respects. We give this
early notice to our friends and The public, as we
have not, nor do we intend TO trouble them with
extra postage, in The way of circulars.
PUTNEY & WATTS,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Boots, Shoes,
Leather &C., Main Street. Sept.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

FOR BALTIMORE ANDPRILA oELPHIA
r. b The steamer COLUM B U S,
ES55s Capt Parrish, will leave Rockets
on Tuesday afternoon, The Slh inst, al o'clock
Boxes tobacco, and other small freight, taken 10
Philadelphia as heretofore. Passage and fare 10
Baltimore only 81. Apply 10
HENRY LUDLAM s. co.
rr No more hhds. Tobacco or Stems than are
already engaged, can be taken this trip.
Sent
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
RICHMOND ACADEMY.

RICHMOND ACADEN1 1.
THE course of studies OF this Institution WIZ be re-
i suned on the 18th OF September, al )! O'CLOCK.
Mr. William Munford will take charge oil the Ciassi
| cal Department. ,,,
Other competent teachers are expected and WIZ DC
EMPLOYED in The proportion Of one 10 about twenty 1--WE
hoxs c. CROZET,
Ssot. I-dowac3, Principal
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
New Fall DRY Goods.

T WILLINGHAM, No. 50 Main street, is
- now receiving and opening his stock OF new
Fall Goods, to which he respectfully invites The
attention of his customers and the trade general
w. August 25-d&clm
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
HEAVY WOOIIens.

M nave in Store large Stock Of Heavy
w Woollens consisting Of
'O1ioc ana steel mixed blue, black, diamond
Heavy mixed Tweeds
Negro Ketseys OF all grades
Plain and Plaid Linseys
Blue, black and Cadet Kentucky Jeans
Silk and Wool Codding,ons
Heavy Hecla Woollens, superior article for
servants, of Virginia manufacture, with many
other styles, which will be sold reru io,c
KENT, KENDALL & ATWATER.
Sept. 8
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
T AW NOTICE-The Subscribers have =,

AW NOTICE.-The subscribers have as.
~ ISOLATED themselves as Partners in the prac.
use Sc Of the Law, under the style OF JOSEPH &
GEORGE S. FUQUA. The former partner,
VINO ',,i% resides near New Canton, Buckingham,
n,n auend The Superior and County Courts OF
cou a,ng ~ and Cumberland, and The Superior
,sU.r W nj A' sss1 and Fluvanna; and the
c 1a.a VINO % resides in sco,tsville, Albemarle
G .u"y' WIN . a.end the Superior and County
s OF AIoemarle, Fluvanna and Buckine.
nam. ANY business con6ded 10 them win he
Aug. l4-cwl0m GEO : T110M'.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
New Arrangement !!

BALTIMORE &c E e. d PHILADELPHIA
FREIGHT E=Es9SsEssss sss7 BOATS.
TINE Steamers COLUMBUS and PoCA-
i HONTdSare now both on The line between
this port and Baltimore. The Columbus, Capt
Parrish, leaves here every Tuesday afternoon al
4 o'clock, and the Pocahonlas, Capt. Holdings
head, every Saturday afternoon at the same hour.
Goods intended for Philadelphia will be taken oy
either boat Passage and Fare 10 Baltimore only
81 90. For Freight, apply TO
HENRY LUDLAM & co.
The Columbus leaves Baltimore for Richmond
every Saturday evening, and the Pocahontas eve
~ Wednesday evening. Goods shipped from
Philadelphia or New York, and directed TO care
of J. BRANDT, JR., the Agent in Baltimore,
will come directly on, free OF charge for commis'
sion erc Sept
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
MARINE JOURNAL.
.,u7r OF RICH MOND.
-, Water this day, al Ct o'clock, A. M.


ARRIVED,
s..amer Pocahontas, Hollingshead, Baltimore.
Chr Splendid, Terry, New York.
chr Ovoca, Brush, New York.
SAILED,
p,;s annawan, Bird, New York.
PM S Argus, Minor, New London.
S.s, pawtuxent,i Underhill, New York.
81, Independence. kirwan, Norfolk.
BELOW,
p,,,ue Phrnix, Boush, from Liverpool.
u,;, Carthage, from James River, arrived in
- osIbelde Aug. l3; Douglass, from Norfolk,
~. .s,, .t a, Cadiz, July 80.
s'HnRFOLK, September 6.-Arrived, ship
, Ana Bison. from New York for City Point,
sssns s.so R In edass with qs. sss
eu. .";no with schr. John W. Smith, Woolley,
, ,n,,I, sailed hence on Friday, for New York
VIII having Gu, the schr down TO The waters edge.
s"s s.samer has been despatched to the aid of the
s'a RSssIL'TlIMoRE, sep'.6-Arrived, schr. Spray,
ua,neshead, from Richmond.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

THE MODERN BRITISH ESSAYlSTS.
l. The Miscellaneous Works Of the Right Ho-
norable Sir James Macintosh. Three VOLS.
complete in one. Forming another volume Of
thai valuable series, "The Modern British Essay
ISIS"
Father Darcy, a new novel, by The author OF
1.-TWO Old Mems Tales" "Emelia Wyndham,"
&C., &c.
Part Log Of Priva,ecrsman hundred years
ago; by Capt Marryalt, author of "Peler Simple
Jacob Faithful" &c.
Aun, Pauy's Scrap .bag, by Caroline Lee Hentz'
author Of 1.-THE Mob Cap" &C., with illustrations
by barley; forming vol. 4 Library OF humorous
American works." Price SO cts.
The King of The Commons; play n.hve acts
by Rev. James White. Price l2c.
Sent, ~ NASH 4 wooDHOUsE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
.,tcper,s Prize OhiCc.

THE subscriber has taken the stand formerly occu-
i pied by Mr.. G. Is. LUCK, and will continue The
sp Of tickets in all lotteries under the popular manage.
mrnt Of Messrs D. PAINE & co. lie socits call
from his friends and advennrers Persons IN The cn'n-
try will have their orders promptly and condeniially
attended To- if addressed 10 JOHN Is. BIGGER,
Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LOUISA
RAILROAD COMPANY.

rrHE Board OF Public Works have called for,
and have furnished, copies OF the data and
estimates upon which the stockholders at the an
mai meeting in June, decided Tin the event ofhe
rejection, BY the R. F. e. P. Railroad Company.
of the proposition made TO lhem) 10 do their own
TRANSPORTATION. am authorised 10 state, that, a.
full.meetng ot,he Board ii was determined unanl'
mouslv, mol TO interfere, as requested oy Inc me
mortal from Louisa, with the action OF The Stock
holders. on that subject at the annual meeting.
E. FONTAINE,
Sent President Louisiana R. Il. Co.
yTTHALEBoNE SKIRTS.-Whale-
w bone Skirts just received.
Sept s CHENERY & HARTWELL-
HLANNELS.-25 bales Red Yellow and
White, all wool Flannels and Domestics, in
store and for sale low by
KENT, KENDALL & ATWATER.
Sept 8
LOOK HERE
TRESH VENISON will be offered 10 the pa
irons of The ALEXANDRA this day-in steaks,
s,ew,, &c. Epicures will please call on
r. w. ALLEN,
l4th ST., next TO Pentenliary Store.
M Sora and Fresh Oysters. Sept.8
TOTHE LADIES.
10000 PAGES OF MUSIC
T w. RANDOLPH s. co. have recently
j made large additions 10 their stock OF stand.
ard Music, which with Ferret & Co.'S cheap and
beautiful publications (for which they are agents
for virginia. make their assor tment complete.
New Music received every week.
liberal discount made 10 Teachers and Mer-
chants.
n P. Dougher,v, who is now engaged with
JW.R. & Co, l2l Main ST.. will be pleased to
attend 10 any orders, and will be happy 10 wait
on any OF his old friends, from town or country,
who may favor him with call-paricuarly the
ladies' Sept. 8
lust TO HAND, per express from New
y York
Cashmere Robes
Twisted silk Mills
Black and fancy silk Cravats for gentlemen
Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs
Gentlemen's superior Satin Scarfs
Thread Edgings
French, Lisle and Bobinet Laces
Cap Laces
Handsome new style Ginghams
White Flannels; white Cotton Hose
Byron Collars; Suspenders
Suspender Ends, new article
And srea. variety OF other Goods.
Sept. S CHENEEY & HARTWELL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

GRAND LOTTERY FOR 18TH SEPTEMBER.
Capitals
| prze of sG0nO0 2pIizes OF S3,oOO
a pr;zss or 0GO 100 900
\ 10000 l76 500
Lowest three number prize S5OO Isl and I'd, or 81 and
18th drawn numbers, S20o
Tickets $40; halves 10; quarters D.
r Orders for tickets In the above, In any lottery
advertised In another column by ID. PAINE Co., Ma
nagers Of lotteries, will be promptly attended 10, u al
dressed 10 JOHN b. BIGGER, Richmond, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
FALL FASHIONS,
auorST CSTH

FALL FASHIONS,
AUGUST 25TH.
- Gentlemen in want OF fine HAT can
" besupplied with one Of The fall style atiNo.
81 Main street,
Aug. 25 JOHN THOMPSON & co.
COTTOM'S VIRGINIA AND NORTH
" CAROLINA ALMANACK, for 1847, con-
tanning besides The astronomical calculations,
courts, &C., a Jewish Calendar for the year,
l847, IA. Nj. 5607 and $685. calculated for
the meridian of Richmond LAT. 81 deg. 32m.
25s long. II deg. Dim. 24s. Just received and
for sale by A. u. PENDLEIoN, .
Bookseller and Stationer, No. l6 Main street, 8
doors above the Old Market. Sept
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

Will be sold BY MS, on Wednesday, The 9th
inst, al 10 o'clock, one Negro Woman and Two
Children, one Woman and one Child, and three
likely Girls, Is, Is and Is years old.
Sept. 8 n. B. & G. B. HILL. Auc,'rs
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AUCTION SALES.
BY N. B. & e. II. Hill, Aucts
NEGROES
NEGROES.

Will be sold by US This Morning, alto o'clock
TWO Negro Girls and one Negro Man.
Septs NIB. & c. B HILL Auc,s
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.
Moy.m.n,s of the Steamships.

yrMr. Davenport, returned Missionary from
Siam. will deliver two Lectures on Southeastern
Asia, al The Odd Fellows Hall, on the evenings
Of Tuesday and Friday next, al eight o Clock
Tickets 10 be had al the door.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
FIRST ARRIVAL or NEW FALL GOODS

FIRST ARRIVAL or NEW FALL GOODS
Monday Morning, September 7th, 1916.
ID H.JENKINS, No. 14l Main Street, Eagle
II. Square, will open this morning, so pack
ages OF New Fall Goods consisting of Rich and
new style Furniture and Dress Prints, elegant
Mouselins, new patterns, and cheap Red, White
and Yellow Fannels, Sattinets, bleached and un-
bleached Shirtings and Sheetinss, Canton Flan-
nels, Cloth, Cassimers, &C., &C., all OF which will
be sold cheap al wholesale and retail al
Sent R. H. JENKINS.
BATS, soRA, OYSTERS, FISH, &c.
r CAN serve this morning some of the finest
Bats, Sora, Oysters and Fish, ever brought 10
This market. The Bats are unquestionably The
faltes, ever seen. shall be in constant.receipt of
Sora, Fish and Oysters, with every other kind of
game in season, which | shall be pleased TO
Serve 10 the public in the most approved style.
Epicures and others, fond OF good EATING DRINK
mo AND SMOKING, are invited TO look in at the
Old Market Hotel, and judge for themselves.
Rooms furnished in a superior style, and at
short notice, for dinner and supper parties.
GEORGE E. SADLER,
Old Market Hotel, Richmond Va.
b. Just received lot of Plover. Call and
try them. w. T. D.
Sept. SGT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

The adyenturer who purchases by The Package, has
one chance in 27ol Of drawing The $50 one chance
Of drawing 500 O00 900 10000 chance in 270
Of drawing $50 600, 100000 10000. $780, or 5000; one
chance in nine Of drawing $4,000, aO,ooo 10 600,
s asn { 600. lOOO or 500. single Package may con-
tain te four first Prizes of SbO0O0, and three
~ Persons ordering by the Package in any of the
.hove can deduct the price Of three Tickets. have
every day Lotteries from 81 to 20 and when remit
i; he most nonuar Lotteries on hand. The drawings
semi when requested to all who order from me. The
cash for ali Capitals be had, usual, at sight On
ali letters enclosing cash or Prize Tickets, The postage
NEED moi he maid The Tickets in the above Lotteries
are received and all orders meet the most prompt and
CONFIDENTIAL ate ntion when addressed to ID PAINE &
20 ~ C. w. PURCELL,
Ano o6-2t Richmond, Virginia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08

LAND FOR SALE AT AUCTION
IlY virtue of authority vested in me- shall sell, on
ID The premises 10 the highest bidder, Saturday. the
18th OF September, the Tract Of Land on which Mr..
William Is, Banks lately resided This land lies on
Banister river and Pole Cat creek two miles North of
Halifax Court-house, contains between 100 and 10
of land, large portion OF which Is Of excellent
quality is well adapted the crops usually cultivated
in this county, and susceptible Of high state Of i'm
prnvemenr Banister river affords good batteaux navi'
CATION 10 Mradsville which Is three miles above =
There are several mills for the manufacture Of flour
within few miles.
The improvements consist Of large and convenient
dwelling house. with all The buildings necessary for the
comfor, of family or The housing and securing OF
crops The land is we'll watered, and The location
healthy. Full possession will be given the 18th De
ceber with the privilege OF seeding wheat in the
Fall. II desired, the purchaser could have immediate
possession Of The dwelling house and portion OF the
premises.
TERMS-Onr third Of the purchase money 10 he paid
when possession is given, the balance in and two
years.
Mr.. Harden P. Edwards who resides on the premises
Of Mr. Thomas :. Flonrnoy, OF Halifax Court-house,
will show the land 10 any one wishing to see It.
Aug ll-clds WILLIAM l.. PANNILL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
AUCTION SALES.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE AT
aJTCTION

AUCTION.
WILL be offered for sale, TO the highest bidder at
w King William Court house, at September Cont
next thar valuable Farm, called, Flobeck, ying upon
near the Acqninton Church. containing about o3o acres
large portion If which is very valuable low gohnn-
The soil Is well adapted TO corn, wheat ana clover
farm is situated in good nrghborhood and well worth
the attention of those wishing 10 purchase has upon
tolerabc good dwelling and other houses-s about
miles from the Court house, and three miles from
navigation, AT Wakerton.
Mr.. Baylor Temple who occupies the Farm, will take
pleasure IN showing II 10 any person wishing to pnr-
chase.
The Terms will be accommodating, and made known
on The day ofsae.
JOHN BAGBY, Stevensville, Va.
WIN. MCDONALD & CO., Baltimore
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
GO, 900 DOLLARS 8 of 10000 DOLLARS

3 of $40 900! 100 OF $1,000!
Lowest three number Prize 500 DOLLARS lst and Cd,
or I'd and 4th drawn, 200 DOLLARS!
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, Class No.
49, 10 be drawn Saturday, September IL 1885, at VIII
mno,nn naIawars Is Nos IL drawn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
spIENDIp sCuEMEs FOR SEPTEMBER.
eco oOO,-3 Prizes Of 20 1000 DOLLARS each!

3 of 10000, 100 Of 1000.
Lowest three number prize $3.50
;st and ID, or Sd and iih drawn avo
Grand Consolidated Lottery, Class No. -, To bc
drawn on Saturday, September l7lh, 1910, at Whining
ton Delaware. IS Nos. Is drawn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-09-08
The Hermitage and SydnOr's
Point.

New Kent County. Aug. a5-cwtds = :
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-02-20
AN EXTENSIVE AFFRAY.

Al ball in Frankfort the other evening,
d young gentleman, ii is said took an un.
due liberty with a pretty lady's pretty
Hngc'. The lady made her complain, to
the gentleman with whom she was dane.
ing. Thercupon, the last named gentle.
man knocked the first named gentleman
down IN the ballroom. The fight extended
until, rs we are told, fifteen Of twenty per.
sons were engaged in it, Fists pistols, and
knives OF al. SORTS were flmrishcd, and some
blood was split, though nobody was killed.
Two OF the persons, who took par, in the aC.
iair, have since arrived here with the in,en.
ton Of settling their quarrc! on the Iudlana
shore.
1t Is said that an English officer, soourn.
ing Tor short time at Frankfort, was re.
marking, On the day before the afray. tina,
no had heard much Of Kentucky rows. ="
ana that It was his most anxious desire 10
see one. When the ballroom figh, rot wei,
under way, a gentleman who had heard the
expressed wish Of the officer, ran to his
room and told him what was going on. The
officer ran 10 the ballroom, but the momen,
he entered the door, tremendous stray ifs,
knocked him down. He scrambled IN and
ensconcei himself in a corner where he
thought he could took on ia security. He
had not been there many minutes however
before big fellow, installing him for an,
other, rushed at him exclaiming this is
The very scoundreI have been looking for.
The officer dartcd like lightning from the
room, aud strange to say, he has not since
been heard to cxpress the slightest curiosity
10 see kentucky row.-Lou. Journal.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-02-20
X. PAN LIMA VI.
To the Hon. JAMES BucmANAS, &c. sc
Air. PAKrNuAN TO Mr. HrcnAvAs

MIR. PARENHAH TO Mr. HrcnANA9.
WAsmSGToH, January 10, l-IG.
With an anxious desire to contribute
by every means IN his power, to salts
tyctoy conclusion Of the question pondin.
batween the two Governments respecting
Oregon, the undersigned, her BitaunIc
MaJe,;y's Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter Plenipotcntlary, has reflected on the
contents Of the note addressed to him on
the ID instant by the Secretary # State OF
the United States, IN answer to that which
the undersigned had the honor to address
to h,m on the 9th OF last month.
The note Of the undersigned proposed Ia
the Government of the United States tina,
the whole question Of an equitable partition
OF the Oregon territory should be referred
to the arbitration Of some friendly Sovcr.
cIgn or State.
In his answer, the Secretary Of State
informed the undersigned that his PROPOSE.
ton could not be accepted, That It did not
propose to refer to arbitration the question
Of the title to the Oregon territory claimed
by the two Powers respcc, lively. That in
proposing to refer TO friendly Sovereign
or State merely the partition or equitable
division o. the territory between the par.
ties, It assumes the fact that the tltc of
Great Britain 10 portion Of the territory
Is valid, and thus takes for granted the very
question IA dispute that, under thI, pro.
position, the very terms Of the submission,
would contain an express Acknowledgement
Of tho night If Great Britain to poftlon
OF the territory, and would Unnecessarily pre-.
clude the United States from claiming the
whole territory before the arbitrator and
tins, too, the Secretary Of State goes ON to
observe, in the face Of his note 10 the under.
signed Of J0h August, by which the Pres.
IGent had asserted IN the most solemn form
the title Of the United States to the whole
territory.
1t Is not the purpose Of the Undersigned
IN the present note to renew the discussion
as to the title Of either party, Great Britain
or the United States, to the whole or 10 any
Fhrt Of the Oregon territory. Ilo must.
however, beg leave, with reference To tbe
observation which he has iust quoted. In
remind the United States Secretary orI
State, that if the Government Of tho n
nlted States have formally advanced n
claim TO the whole of the Oregon territory
Il IS no less certain that Great Britain has
IN manner equally formal, declared thai
she too has rights in the Oregon territory |
Incompatible with The exclusive claim adj. !
vanocd by the United States.