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lbylIlne Oracies.

follow
ing extract from old edition OF "Merlins Prophecies
written about ammo Domn $50. II was reprinted in 1850
Many of readers may, like ourselves have ii
gone by, but il has doubtless escaped their no.
tce il did ours, for long period II may amuse them
TO read il again and those who have never seen il will
doubtless find in the abstract matters OF interest
When the savage Is meek and mild,
The frantic mother shall stab her child.
When the Cock shall WOO the dove
The mother the child shall cease TO love.
When the men, like moles work under ground,
The lion virgin true shall wound.
w.
When The dove and cock the lion shall fight,
The lion shall crouch beneath their might
When the cock shall guard the eagles nest,
The stars shall rise ali in The west.
When the ship, above the clouds shall sail,
The lions strength shall surely fail.
When Ncptunc's back with stripes is red,
The sckiy lion sh all hide its head.
When the seven and six shall make but one
The lions might shall be undono.
SOLUTION.
Verse /, The settlement OF America by civilization
very clearly alluded to in the first line. The frantic
mother ia BrIiaiH--America the child.
Verse 2. The cock is France the dove Amerca-Co.
nmbla; their union Is Inc epoch WDen America shall
love Britain; for 80 understand the prophecy
in which there is manifestly equivoque; which is
Of the most common characteristics OF the ancient
orsces.
Vefse 3. The siege OF Yorktown, where approaches
carried working IN the earth. In the second line
there is another equivoque We are told by Mi. Add
son. in his Spectator that lion will not hurt maid
ths 1T fret contracted by the prophecy, but il,
will be found that at the epoch referred the virgin
Virginia, las North America was then called in Europe
shall wound the lion-viz: Bntan--which shows the
precise time when the oracles should be accomplished
Verse alludes to the alliance between France and
America, before whose might Great Britain crouched.
Verse 5. This certainly refers to the period when
France he cock) guarded the home OF the Americans,
(he eagles nest) and assisted the States Che stars) to
attain their independence that is TO rise in the western
hemisphere.
Verse O. II very remarkable that the properties OF
the inhammable air by which balloons first traversed the
upper regions then first discovered, end they
evidently called ships.
Verse When Americas navy covers the with
her red stripes, Brlian's pride will be BUNDLED
Verse s. The thirteen States first confederated
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n1-SccOnd Presbyterian Church, New York avenue.
near 18Th reetThe Rev. j. X. EcKARp will, permits
lecture "The Rise Of Modern Msons,' sunday M4
O'Clock, p. OctA
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QS~ 81. Matthews Church.-Rev. JoHs b. DoxELAs az
O'Clock, a., flet
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
sATURDAY MORNING.. OCT. 4. 1854.

Mr. g. W. JAnrs, OF Cincinnati, Ohio, general travel
fos lbs western States BY JoHs r. Dssr, VIZ
.su., d. j. WApswoErs, T. X GaAvxs, A. H. LAWS, JAAxs
.-s..,oap Dr. Lorr TnonAs FARMLAND and c. ~
w,.xnAs shove hes ceTuecsts Of the
% AZ Cincinnati city, describing thsir persons
s.,r gill In psyias lhe, and hope al whom
- NAV call will convenient settle with them.
~ NJ IsxAxL JANIS No. S9 soulh Tenth street, Phsdcl-
-, 4 ..,hoxed 70 make collections New
~ Bo,,ou PhiIadephia and Baltimore
AZ GosLs, Richmond Virginia. general ssen,
for Virginia. assisted by travelling agents A. b. PuLIsH and JAArs
TsonAs
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THIS institution il very pleasantly
prospect embracing the city Of Washinocu,
m OF Aexsndna Il 10 d.
rsbcv OF boys the benefit Of good,
seeks combine tho Advantages
with The dcpMne II
Christian home
The ne viii begin November PartnN
any earlier admission confer with
Application admission Of pupils or for further inuaaoa
be Addressed -.
Bishop II Maryland, Hux Davsy ngnhe
d., Baltimore Hon q v Chsmbsr,, Kent ccvny, NJ As1
Fourth Auditor Of the WaSfnnpc
Jyops esq Georgetown; W. Bevs~hout Thompsua TSorcs
Carolina; Cob Miller Hslowes, 81 Msys 0ees1ta. *
l6-9aw4w sNHa
TWENTY Dollars R<warA--(aons AGaAs.--Mv memo
Cstsne (slss Kitty FfAncis) aenH ab:eon6st.
twenty dclars reward win be given 10 any who
back or inform me OF hes whereabouts that
bewaned against Narrowing hiring sad
Kitty about thirty thirty ve age, high.
sTsll Frame and dark complicated.
MO r. HILTON
Oct l-Awaw tIatsL Rspsbas.l
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IN obedience the direction Of United ses
the undersigned commissioners for asccraning
land claims in the State Of California, hereby rvs dat
session OF their board win be held San si1 sas
on the 9Th day Of December, 1851
Given hands, city Washington day or
September, 1851
HI.AND HALL,
&s@E HARRY THORNTON,
I7-eod3m Commissioners.
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Carusi's saloon.

MISS JENNY BUsK'S FIRST CoNcERf IN WARRINGTON
MISS JENNY Bpsk (weve age) win have
liz Of wing first Washington, Caruss Saloon,
Saturday evening" October when she will Of her
longs by Professor Muller
Wagner the distinguished performer the claonet
PROGRAMME.
PART l. ats tfat
/. Solo The ciarionet Prof Wagner
q aRobert o que j'aime,' from the opera "Rober
lie Dable,n eyerbeer Miss Jenny
g. Solo the carionet.. Prof Wagner
4. "Poor tho my may be-" from "Betty,"
(Donizet Miss Jenny
PARr2.
Kate Keaney Miss Jenny Busk.
8. Solo the claronet. Prof Wagner
"Comn' hro the Miss
Solo the canone Prof. Wagner.
Bird Miss Jenny Busk
3-H + +
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GENERAL Wool.

This distinguished officer is now at Willards Hotel.
having recently assisted in the discharge Of his duty
an. Of tho board OF commissioners to establish the mill
,,rv asylum in this neighborhood
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AIAIkItIEI

MARRIED.,
On "Wednesday evening, Let Instant BY the Rev JAMES
Mr. JOHN W. WELLS Miss MARY JANE SINNERS, all Of
this city. Tf
baltimore sun please copyl
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Nessrs. Henry and Walsh new members All the
Others were in the last Congress.
fire broke last night in the cedar establish
ment OF Mr. Mass, in Lexington street, which destroyed
several surrounding bu dIng before could be subdued
The loss is accurately known.
Dr. Goufreid knkle, The distinguished German patriot
arrived last night in the Philadelphia boat, and es
corted to the Euaw House by large OF Ger
mans. Aer arriving at his quarters he addressed the
crowd In brief speech.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent

BALTIMORE, Oct 3-5 p. m.
The smose has cleared oil fom The battle field, and
able to make mp the ls, of killed and wounded,
The poIled very small, showing decrease OF
about leo since the presidential election OF 1898 The
following is, think. list of the members of Con-
Qrcss elected from the State;
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By A. GREEN. Auctloneer.
HOUSEHOLD Furniture - An ction On

HOUSEHOLD Furniture ~ Auction.--On Thursday Tho
III shall sell, at 10 O'Clock,
Whtwel, 4!
ana avenue, good Of furniture,
Mshogany sofa, bureaus, sdeboard, and looking glass
Do. dining, breakfast and card tables
Feather BEDS bedding, hair and shuck
High and ow-pos bedsteads and wardrobcs
Writing tables, wash-tands, toilet sets, &c
Glass and crockery which French
china fish Dishes &C.
Alright and other
Terms and under 12s, credit Of 90
and 80 days. for satisfactorily endorsed bearing
Oct4-d A. GREEN, AucHonssr.
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Washington and Alexandria Boat.
= u The superior GEORGE WASHINGTON
ExapAl@cw will leave at the following hours
Alerandris, Bk, l0k, I24, AZ, Ak.
Washington, pk, TX, TX, *, 5k.
Fare, l2k A coach he boat
Fare round trip, i2x cents, withou, landing.
JOB CoRsoN, Cap,sin.
The George Washington leaves 10 O'Clock Wednesday and
Friday for Mount Vernon,
Ns Passage Five Cents. H.E
Wasktugto~ md .fterardria podf,
4 yan<M The favonte steamer THOMAS eolifER wih
fkrmo}Dw ndepat the following hOsrs ~ -,
Leave Alexandria, TX, *, IN, N, ss,os
Leave WnshAmoson, *, i0k lax, ~, %h,e
ocs "a ~"' '" SAMUEL osDSEY, Csp,ata.
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EALOON TO LET.-To respectable and thoroughy
will be let the saloon National Hall
together with all the
for refreshments.
The advantages this exceed
being sufficiently
billiard rooms Ae &C The great saloon NOT
audience Theatre, but from
the day n well the evening.
Applications pad addressed The propnstos
the National Hail. at the Republic Once, Washington city
Oct at
VENTRILOQUIsM, Magic, and the Learned Casaxy
Birds! Positively for week onlyacrnoons svsnings
sIGNOR BLITZ
that he will popular rsud
entertainments
ODD FELLOWs' HALL, Washington cay, D. c.,
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thuday Friday Saturday
afternoons and EVENING" October 6h h sh Sh 10Th. aaA i,
1851
The performances will evening" a u
O'Clock.
Doors afternoons nj q and evenings O'Clock
Admission, p cents children under 10 years, i2t
4-u
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w. t. Duvall, Merchant Tailor,
Late firm Of Lusby Darni,)
friends and the public ba
he has Just opened a Mn and
VI o gentlcmcpl such
Cloths, approved msnufhc
and syes
Mcrno, silk, and shirts and drawers
Hosiery, cravats supender., gloves
Umbrellas, dressing gowns, Ac.,
viii he
rates He -oicu liberal Of pubic patronage
present location oppostebs former stand-hs NsaenaI
Hotel, Pennsylvania avenue.
sept 27-3taw3wf
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The duties devoving upon yon in conseq OF the
fac Of the hostile expedition against Cuba will require the
exercise Of all the prudence aud rmness which you
command .
" But although your duties will be once arduous md
deicste you will bear in mind that they be such
auicy belong the consular character under the Ia Of
nations The Spanish has refused consider
your functions any respect diplomatic You wiIl
however, be vgilnnt in asoeraining who among your
your consular district charged ch cvips
agar the soVssigsfy Of Span Yon rW they
fair trad and IL ~ asy f~sones, this shaH b vefnsed
yov nil report to fhs department. order that fhs
Spnn,sh sovonrssni may be held aecosntabi,,"
And now where, in this controversy stands the prece
flowing Rspxm7 Where stands the whole doctrine
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
TRUSTEES PUBLIC SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.

DY virtue of an order passed in the matter
- of the petition of Charles A. Pye, next friend
of Charles ]. Pye and others, by Charles County
Court sitting in Equity, the undersigned as Trus-
tee, will sell st Public Sale in Port Tobacco on
MONDAY the 3 lst day ofthe present month, all the
interest of the three minor children of the said c. A.
Pye, in tract parcel of land called GOOSE
CREEK" lying in Charles County aforesaid, con-
tanning TWO HUNDRED AND TwENTY-oNE AND A
HALF ACRES, more or less.
The above tract or parcel of land is now in the
occupancy of Charles A. Pye, Esq, and is believed
to be equal in fertility and quality of soil to any
other in the county. The interest Of the said mi
nors therein is half. and it is sold subject to
the tenancy by curtesy of the said G. A. Pye.
The TERMS OF SALE follows The said
Real Estate shall not be sold for less sum than
the valuation placed thereon by the Commissioners
named in the proceedings. One tenth of the pur-
chase money will be required in cash, and on the
sdue credit of two years will be given, the Pur-
chaser giving therefor his bond it'll such surety
the Trustee will approve, bearing interest from the
day of sale. On the ratification of said sale and
the payment of the " hole of the purchase money,
and not before, the Trustee is authorised to exc
cute deed to the purchaser, his heirs assigns,
conveying the hole interest of said minors of, In,
and to- the said real estate.
GEORGE BRENT Trustee.
March 5, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
HARDWARE & CUTLERY.

TNliE subscriber begs leave TO tender his sincere
IL acknowledgements to his old friends and custo-
mers of Charles for their favors in times past and
would respectfully request continuance OF the
same.
Anxious to extend his trade with the citizens OF
the county, he would respectfully request ALI. who
want any article of IlARDWAREo or CUILEtl
to give him call, and satisfaction will be guaran-
tied in all His stock comprises, IN part, the
following articles:
Locks of every description; Hinges and Screws
Candlestcks and Shutters; Knives and Forks
Spoons, Nails Plough Castings
Grndstone Rollers; Iron and Steel
Saws-cross-cut mill, pit, hand, &c
Plancs-thc best article and most extensive as
sortment to be found this side the tactory-&c.
Gentlemen who contemplate building are InVlt-
ed to examine his stock of Locks, Hinges, &C., and
although not partial to seIpullng, he feels assured
that he satisfy them both in quality and price
JAMES F. CARLlN,
ROYAL Street, near the City Hotel.
Alexandria, Feb. &c, 1S31-1y.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
STIMSON & cos
NETWORK, NEU-ORLE.4.NS s. MOBILE
EXPRESS,

.NEU-YORk, .NEU- ORLEANS g. MOBILE
EXPRESS,
CONNECTING with the SWIFTEST and
" MOST RESPONSIBLE EXPRESSES, be-
tween the principal Towns in Maine, New-Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut, Lower Canada, New-York State,
Delaware, Pennsy lvania, Maryland, District of
Columbia, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, the Western
States generally, the Mississippi and Alabama
River towns and the prominent places in Georgia
and the Carolnas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect, that
we can secure the safe and speedy TRANSPORTATION
OF FREIGHT, Trunks, PACKAGES, AND VALUABLE
PARCELS, from one end of the Country to the other
and between the most remote points.
From our many years experience in the Express
business, while connected with Messrs. Adams s.
CO., and numerous advantages in other respects
mot the least of which the confidence and patron
age of the Newly ork community we feel assured
that we shall never to give the most entire
satisfaction to friends the Jewellers, Bankers anc
Merchants generally.
We beg leave to call attention to our California
Express from Ncw-Orleans, and our Express be-
tween New-Orleans and Mobile.
Offices Camp Street, Ncw-Orleans, and Is
Wall Street. New-Io rk.
Feb. II, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

NTIL be let to Mares the ensuing season at the
w following places:
His own Stables Gin Nanjemoy) on Mondays and
Saturdays;
Hilltop on Tuesdays;
Will call at Franklin's Store (near Port Tohac-
COZ on Wednesdays;
Will pass through Port Tobacco on the same
evening;
Will stop at Hanson-H on THURSDAYS, and re-
turning, stop at Richard b. Posey's, in
Chickamuxon.
MUSTANG, having proved himself last season.
to be singularly certain foal-gctter, the sub
scriber has determined that insurance anv longer
is entirely unnecessary. Therefore, the terms are,
for common Mares, IS, if paid by during July
Court; or $40 after that time. Thoroughbred
Mares. $40. II if not paid during July Court as
above. Fifty cents to the Groom in each case.-
Season TO commence the 25th of March and end the
25th of June.
To those who wish fine horses, chance is
now presented III Mustang, who, combining with
the best points of the racer the stamina necessary
for the roadster harness horse fail to be
regarded by Judges as the best horse in the county
for general purposes.
as furnished by VIM. H. Tayloe, Esq. of Richmond
county. va.
."MUSTANG was foaled 1913, and was got by
McCorbin's imported horse Cetus out Of Multafora
by Mason Rather out of MarigoIe by Tom Tough
g. d. Col. Hoskns Sir Peter, G. G. d. by imported
Bedford, G. g. G. d. by Escape g. G. q. g. d. by
Shark. THOMAS A. MILLAR.
March 5, lS51-otes
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
ALEXANDRIA VA.

WIN. r. GLAsSCOCKE, of Fsuquier
W County Va, having taken and fitted up
The above we'll known and long established
stand, at the corner Of King and Pitt Streets
Alexandria, takes pleasure in informing his
friends and travelling public Of his readiness
10 receive and welcome them at the MAR
SHALL HOUSE, where no pains will be
spared 10 render his guests comfortable and
al home, upon terms that cannot lal TO give
entire satisfaction, viz:
Board per day, SlOO
Man and Horse, $3.50
Feb 26. 1S5l-3t
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12

IN CHANCERY, 10Th FEBRUARY, 1851
Il Ordered, that the sale of the property in the
cause If Alexander Combs and Benjamin G. Har-
ris, against Mary E. Key and others, made and re-
ported by the Trustee, Benjamin &. Harris, be ra-
titled and confirmed unless cause be shewn to the
contrary on or before the 18th day of April next
provided copy Of this order be published in some
newspaper in Charles county once in each of three
successive weeks before the 3lst day of March
next. The Report states the amount of sales to be
$4,000. True copy-Test:
LOUIS GASSAWAY,
March 5,-3w. Reg. Cur. Can.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
Come, for all Things are Ready
AT MY NEW STORE,
AT OWENSVULE.

I HAVE just received large and desirable stock
Il Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, embracing
nearly every description of ladies' and gen,lemcn's
wear, servants clothing Sc. My Groceries were
purchased when at much lower figure than they
can now be obtained at, in anticipation of the pre-
sent rise. My stock of Boots and Shoes have been
selected after the most careful examination of the
different markets, and think will compare favora-
bly,, as to price and quality, with any market
Farmers and others in want of coarse Brosans and
Boots, will do well to give a call before buying
elsewhere. The above, with all the other varieties
of goods kept in well-assorted Country Store,
have in such quantities, qualities and prices must
command attention by all who will favor me with
call. | wish it distinctly understood, that my
goods are for sale, and man, woman or child,
need 90 empty away for the want of price to suit.
Thankful to the public for the indications of ia
vor received, ] assure them that nothing shall be
wanting my part to merit their increased patron
age. }. II. MONROE
Owensvlle, Nov. 1850. nov l3-tf]
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
COMMISSION HOUSE.

T5NllE subscribers respectfully inform the public
Il that they have established in connexion with
their Grocery Business an agency for the sale OF
all kinds of MARkETING, such as Fruits. Meats,
Poultry, Eggs Butter, House Vegetables, Live
Stock, &C.. on commission. For which we pledge
quick sales and speedy returns and hope by personal
attention to merit liberal share of the public pa
tronage.
Commission ) per cent.
JOHNSON s. NIAGRUDER,
No rs Calvert Street, I'd door from
Pratt st. Wharf Baltimore.
Baltimore, Feb. &c, lS5l-3m
n B. ANY article sent to us should be accom-
panied by letter, or memorandum inside ofthe pack
age with The number Of the article sent, and own
ers name thereof.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS.

FH7HE subscriber tenders his thanks to his friends
Z and the public generally for the liberal patron
age received at his Store. He has still many
valuable and useful Goods on hand, and in order
to reduce his stock and make room for new sup
ply this spring, he is determined to sell his
GOODS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
many articles at prime cost. Those in want will
find it to their interest to give him call they
may rely upon getting GREAT BARGAINS.
LYME SHACkELFORD.
Port Tobacco Feb. -, 1851.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
TO FARMERS
Agricultural Dealers.
AND

NOTTINGHAM s WILLETT, Manu-
~ factuEers of Plonghs, Agricultural In
plemenls, SC, near Pratt Street Wharf, 'front.'
ing on Grant and EIlco,t streets, No. 9,
next door to Messrs. Dinsmore s Kyle,
Baltimore, keep constantly on hand a gene
raj assortment, and are prepared to execute
all orders for AGRICULTURAL NIPPLE
MENTS AND MACHINERY, al the short
est notice, and on as favorable terms as Cal
be had in The City. Having recently ftte
up Factory in PRATT STREET, betweo
Eu,aw and Paca Streets, for the purpo,
where they are prepared 10 manufaclu1.
every article in their line, and can assn
their friends and The public that their wo
will be executed with faithculness, and T.
materials of the bes, quality, and they A.
ter themselves that all articles sold by the
will favorably compare with any to be O.
tanned elsewhere.
The farmers and planters Of Charles al
The neighboring counties, may find il to tn
Judge for themselves.
Among The machines they manulactu
will be found The following, all Of whi,'
have been improved 10y them:
Firz's HORSEPOWER, with wrought shat
Alleys HORSEPOWER, {.
The Railway Power.
Also new Stationary Power, recen'
gotten up, which possesses many adv
lages over all others, and which agrculs
ris,s will do well to examine.
Thrashers Of various sizes and patterns
- Ploughs Of every varie,
: ~>s+=A-===, Tanning Mills of approx
ssssss.-.assa,ssx' patterns. Harrows, Gulf
tors Drills. Horse Rsk
Straw Cutters, Crushers, SC. SC.
Castings OF every description.
S9sAll Of the above are warranted.
Repairing done with expedition and
deity.
! oct 2-1v,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-03-12
Office Of the Com. Of Charles Co., !
T,,,,,or,, 90 1871


THE Commissioners of Charles County
will meet at the Court House, in the
Town Of PORT Tobacco, on MONDAY the
9Th day of MARCH next, and will continue
in session six days, for the purpose of hear
ing appeals and making changes and trans
fers in The assessatIe property of the eoun-
~, and transscling other business iha, may
be brought before the Court.
By order,
JAMES MCCORMICK. Clerk.
8fPersons making application for lranl-
fers of property, will be required to comply
18th the following section of the act Of De-
cember session. 1917, chapter 266, entitled
"A supplement 10 an act, entitled an act for
the General Valuation and Assessment OF
Property in this State, passed a! March SEES
sion, lS4l, chapter 49,
Sec. Is. And be it enacted, That whenever any
person shall make application to the Levy Courts
Commissioners, or Appeal Tax Courts, as the case
may be, to make him her allowance de-
duction account of the sale, transfer, alienation
loss, destruction removal of any property, the
collection or payment of any public debt or private
security for money, it shall be the duty of the said
Levy Court, Commissioners, or Appeal Tax Court
to interrogate such person. on OATH in reference to
the said property or security and disposal of the
same and especially to require him or her by whom
said property has been sold transferred, the a.
mount of the purchase money, or the money col
!ected and paid, and how the same has been invest.
ed and it shall also be the duty of said Levy Courts
Commissioners or Appeal Tax Court to interrogate
the said person, oath, in reference to any acqu
siions investments made by the said person, ant
not already assessed, and the amount of all such
acquisitions and investments, in whatever descrp
ton of security shall be added to the assessablt
property of the person so applying and charged &C
cordngy, and if the said person refuse to answer
the interrogatories proposed aforesaid, allow
ance deduction shall be made on his her as
sesement. jan. 80, lS5l-tm.