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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27
n Cii:en Of Lynchburg,
rem pHr NIRGINIAr.

.ltsSrS. Pdiiora--'rownrds the end ofthe
last spring, visited Charlottesville, for the
special purpose of gratifying myself with II
view of the noble pile, which Virginia is
there erecting for the instruction of herpos-
terlty : although ! disclaim al professions
To competency ol Judgment in relation To
architecture, YET II requires, in my humble
OPINION, but Il slight acquaintance with this
art 10 be convinced, thai thu series Of edit
ces constituting the Uniscrsi',', combine in
Their structure, great fidelity Of execution
and durability of material, with an admira-
bic convenience OF arrangement, and pro-
portion of eleganee.-The institution is stu
atd about mile, in Il western direction
from charlottesville, ON a moderate emf
hence which is, however, sufficiently cle-
waited 10 give il the command of m extrn-
siNe aud varjegatcd, landscape in which
III" ragged Suhllmity of mountain scenery
IL }laprliy contrastcd with the smiling as
pect al cultivated farms, and the woodland
beauty of fine eXpanse of sweeping valley,
which stretches towards the south from the
base OF the hill ON which the institution
st2hdS.-An immense dead of labor must
have been expended in dwelling and prepar-
ing The grounds for the buildings Of the L.
niversity +; which last extend, in four paral-
lei ranges, of consderabl length, end seem
inliR egW-dIstant from each other, across
ihe hill, from about midway the ascent on
ne southeastern side To nearly the same
distance IN the descent on the north wes-
tern. About the centre of the ranges spa
cions area has been allotted, and advanced
10 state oil some preparation, for the foun-
dalton OF great circular, centre building,
or Rotundo, To correspond in its outlines.
with the celebrated Pantheon at Rome !
which shall be held all the grand convcn-
tons OF the students for public exhibitions.
&c. suitable hall 10 be reserved for the
purposes of future lihrary.-Thc eStima-
ted cost of tins building is stated at, be-
hevc, $4,000 aud considering the many
important uses 10 which il might be appro-
prated, and the effect which it would
have IN giving to the buildings of the Uni
versty, the engaging Appearance of one
grand and imposing whole, do trust that
no petty, pecnnlary consideration will be
permitted to interfere with higher interests,
and INDUCE the abandonment of a design
which has so much TO recommend il. But
5, SIT the disgusting niggardlinesswhich
. last legislature SO abundantiy displa, ed,
We must not be too sRnguine in our calcu-
latIofs on the public spirit aud liberality Of
those, Who may in future be entrusted With
me appropriation of public monics.--The
urarth OF cash IN hand, and the uncertainty
OF iutnte supplies, being such as TO, render
the formation Of new contracts, by the vi
sItors totally inadmissible, for uotwithstan-
my The any Ting bit Sordid character of
TINS blessed age, do boidiy affirm that with
out modicum OF Spanish stimulus being
occasionally put into requsition, nothing
worth having Can be accomplished, III saw
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27
COMMUNICATED.
THEATRE.
NeIson COUNTY, Sept. l0th, l9ea.

"THc Gamester" and " The L1dy Of The
Lake,s will BIZ performed this evening. o.
the merits OF the first pr &c, as a moral les
son, II were useless for us To say any thing.
Its reputation is too well established, AZ an
Interesting and correct dcIincation of the
consequences which always Inevitably re-
sui from the pursuit of an insidiols aud
/ iatuatlng vice, 10 ned any encomium.
Those who witness il, without prolitng
nom the Impressive manner III which its
moral IS conveyed, will at least acknow-
ridge that they will not be induced to
plunge deeper IN the pursuit of the vice
which il hoIdNup in such cogcnt terms, To
o;lr detcs icn.
'Thc Lady OF the Lake, " II il known, Is
more attractive from the superb scenery
e'hlhlted in the performance, than from
the merit of the piece itself II is, howe
yer, not wholly devoid Of interest, and
would always command respectable au-
dlclce. We take this occasion to pay a
tribute to the talents Of Mr.. Cram. TIE
scenery used in the Lady of the lake is
nearly all entirely new and certainly sur
passes N beauty my that we have ever be-
fore seen. This latter remark Will apply
more particularly To the Iake scene. /; re-
fleets considerable credit IN tie artist.
Those who have rot vet seen The Lady ot
The Lake should not mlss the only 0pPort4-
mty which they Will have of witnessing this
elegant exhibition of "sceI ic lihsion.' We
ant clpate IA crowded house, particularly as
II - TIE last night Of Performance, and a
capital q" Till Of fire"
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TIE NIRGINIt

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EdiiofA uaiii I'll rtteafares ure paid
IL Advertisements VII be inserted nj 81
cents prr sgnsra OR lesel tie ifst time, and
~ IL cents faF eneh continuance. Those
Com distance must lie paid Tor presion' 10
heir insertion ar iir payment assumed BY
sosaa responsible person h. Iynchhurz
e. Mlictisrs nidres 10 The Ediiars must
be rosr rAip, or they will mol be attended 10
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27

freseltiny to the public, day allef lay aiabo'
ate eulogies and ialsogne pant asries each on
iis .aegns .ipoao. lake heed, gentlemen,
lest your ammunition be expended before The
Tug OF wnr' comes. HE inflated bellows
90, burst. aud when It. aid may be useful, IL
xill be found that is wiad has esapornted IN
useless pubs
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27
LYNcnouRG, SEPTEMBER n, Iess.


Ktnb,rly Inc following ia complete lit
otthe mrm5efs eleeledio refae cent kceinchy
inlheiN3 Conetrss --fhomas AGealie, 1ohn
r ,hnaaH. iraaci. Johnson, DAVID lr.nhie,
Henry Clay II = I,'ehel' T = Moore b
David White Charles !. M.ckliile,+ Illip
Thompson Robert T. Henry and Richard
\ Barkucr.
hsisas--Ionphan Joining. john Tcst.
AMI nabhm Prince
Maali It christopher Rankin.
.M=wsgi john Scott
4 4os--n auitl + Good
Rhode Liaud--Job Duefee, - Eddy
sNol IN ibe pre- senl Congress
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27

u The last aecouts from New York.
report l2 new cases of the yellow fever
Our other towns are more healthy than H.
sual at this season Of the year.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27
- Chiefs are a,uang ye, taAin' notes,
An faith they'll prent it,"

Tue Columbian Observer, Washington Ga
seite and Philadelphia Franklin Gazette have
orseyera months past, Kept up an incessant
fire Of squibs against those of the Presidential
eaediaatss to whoa they GRE opposed, and
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27

However great may be the division OF pub
iie continent uIib regard 90 the gentlemen
spoken 1t a. candidate Tor the next Presi.
dency il !. eratif my 10 per~.i, TINT section
al ferliHs have bn, Iitio influence on the
minds of The people For instance, the greet
er part of M1inr, md small portion Of the
prnpla 81 Massachusetts, are In favor of Mr.
Crawford; while 10 GEORGIA, where Mr.. {
resides, lhsfa l. a strong opposition 10 liim--
In keutncky, we ser the orthodoxy oi Mr.
Clay disputed, and bis esat.tt IN the Client
negotiation rcprrhended, by enc of the most
able republican prints al that state, while the
course pursued by Mr. Adams Is upheld Ten
nessee !, 10 lss or OF Gen Jackson. Virginia
\ divided In opinion, principally between
alessrs. Adams and Crawford. In pennsylvn-
MA, Jackson, Calhoun, Albums and CraHfor /
have Uil paf,ies--Yc bcieve, however, that
the friends OF the Inter gentleman urc lords
Of til ascendant" New York, we lhihk, I'm.
eeg,nu-Ths principal mouth pieces bic
opinion IN that state have poi vet hung ont
their banners, bal have eontened themselves
with doubtful "gisngs o. steru
slnles ara rs yet uncertain II is but rsasona.
bio 10 Suppose, huwese that In llIinose at
least, the tide ot public opinion Is against MI
Crawford We infer ibis from the circum.
stance tbat Mr. Cook has been again elected
10 Congress from that state, after his unequiv-
oeol manifestations OF hostility towards the
Secretary OF the Treasury.
There are more eombatapts inthe field now,
however than there will Le in 1875 They
muster suong now that thcy only "snuA The
menee, IL will be seen ulet not more than TWO
will engage in The fight
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-09-27

The Columbian Observer, paper lately es.
Iiblishcd ia rhiadtl ha. audrembrk able more
for boldness and scunillty than for its ability
-stigmali.cs Mr. Crawford MS u cold.5ioodfd
mmd,rtr and ass8ss.a, because, some twenty
years since, being rondod 10y "coyey OF 10.
litioal lotspurs, be slew QUO of them in II
dSel---Nlr Adnms 1t ss.s Is a sophjd and an
opposite 'e--the FIRST OF which charges il cndca.
yors 10 support by n reference to his recent
productions relative 10 Sac Client controversy,
and the later from the circumstance uf his
having seeded from the federal party, uhen
-sonr,need THAT he was In error And Mr.
Calhoun, IL suys, is on amb;hom dcmasugut
nld political lptaA ftock How DEGRADED
must be Tint milton which has for liz principal
oiissrs sgst combination of villains Yet
such Ale lhc Characters, according to the oh.
server, ta whom ARE conided tho dcsinies of
abe American people!
The Observer had better stick 10 facts aud
aRnmen,. Vulger abuse and low scurriliiy
'hoye gs.tss7lly n contrary fleet from that in
landed. The pceptG.4"ill iUdre Tor themselves,
and thev viii not believe all that IS said OF
:he Presidential candidates, by their enemies,
hhout better evidence than bare positive as
sertiou. They are perfectly competent 10
iIdgc between seltdelence aud assassination,
between q chllnse of principles from n sense
oi duty, ard on aP',iac., dictated by interest.
od views; aud between the artioas of men
Influenced by honorable motives, and those
winch are dictated alone by n desire TO obtain
popular favor.
Gen. Jackson. Butwe will venture II wager
that its ink aud paper war VIII not be crown
a with the success which attended the exer-
tions of their hero in the field
Tue Editor OF the Boston Centinel. some
weeks ago, published y shortparagraph, in
which he minated hi, preference of Mr.. A.
dams. The Washington Gazette comes out.
in consequence, in strong terms against Mr.
u. What a wonderful knaek the sapent Ed.
;or Of the Gazette has at picking holes In tho
regulations OF t0ose TO whom lac is adverse /,
And how strong are bis reasons for opposing
MIR. Adams Finding Mr. \. iur,dRefdLie, he
has taken the field against him, simply because
the federal Editor Of the Boston Centinel pub.
lished an article which may he construed into
his preference o temP0ra In this certified
crisis" we would advise the Presidential can
ddstes to keep constantly in view the lines
81 the Scotch poet
Z" II there's hole 10 a your coats,
II redc yo tent it,
Chiefs are a,aapg ye, taiin' notes,
An faith they'll plent it,"
Tue Columbian Observer, Washington Ga
seite and Philadelphia Fran1in Gazette have
for several months past, Kept up an ncessant
fire Of squibs against those of The Presidential
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
PUBLIC SALE.

On Saturday the 5h day of October next will positively
be sold at auction the premises the unexpired lease Of
the property occupied by John Quinn Of
Nicholas Quinn, dec. consisting Of hundred Of
well cultivated arabic ard woodland, well watered and Of
good soil. The Improvements dwelling house, for
nearly twenty years last past occupied a tavern, situate
on the called HARE's CORNER, miles Westward
from Newcastle, Del where the French Town Turnpike
joins the Buck Road within few rods of the olgate, long
knewn and established very eligible stand for public
house, having suitable accommodations as dwelling
and appurenant buildings. Any person wishing to view
the premises will be attended to calling at the place
bove mentioned. Terms will be made known at The sale,
by ELIz tBErH QUINN ! ,...,..
august 81, 1922 66-12 JOHN QUINN, S'"""'.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
THE aURORa ESTABLISHMENT

The editor Of this paper. being about to undertake
distant Journey and as his absence must nece ssa-
lilly b. thr'e months, and may extend to six months,
he oilers THE EsTABLIsHMENT FOR SALE
1t will be disposed Of. upon such terms as it is
belle. ed would prest nj no obstacle to competent
person, disposed To conduct such paper Inor-
NATION necessary to enable applicants to decide up
on the subject, il applied for forh0h will be Civ.
en- with fankness.
sG@ Publishers OF newspapers will obge retir.
ing member Of the fraternity, by a public alton OF
this otlce in their respective papers.
PliladeLblla .94gust 70, 1922 69-f
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
NOTICE.

The amount of seven and six per stocks anthor-
ed to be subscribed by the first section of the passed
he Goth April 1922, entitled "An act to authorize the
Secretary Of the Treasury exchange stuck bearing
Interest OF five per cent? for certain stocks bearing in
crest of six and per - not having been sub
scribed, the proprielos of six per stocks of 1872
1873 1914, and 1875 and Of per stock of 1876
%ho may wish TO avail themselves of the provisions of the
bird section Of the act hereby informed that books
been opened the Treasury for receiving subscrp
lions pursuant thereto, and will continue open until the
first of October next
The subscriptions may be made by the proprietors of
the socks specified ehcr person, by their Attorneys
duly authorized to make the subscriptions and transerthe
stocks to the United States the certificates of which are to
be surrendered at the Treasury the time of making he
subscriptions. .9tezist 12M. 1929. 64-l3t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
FARM, MILLS & MILL SEAT
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale the plantation which
he resides, situate in Eas Nottingham, Chester
Y, Pennsylvania, containing one hundred and nine acres
of excellent land, including large portion of rich bottom
meadow all in high state OF cultivation except the wood
land. On this farm good dwelling house two
stories high, with kitchen and fountain of water in
the yard barn 40 by So feet, grs mill IS feet
square, with large share OF custom mill
ceent cunsructionlhe stream which turns them the lit
lie Elk river being of the most permanent in that part
lot the country two story tenants house, Wagon house,
carriage house and store house all in good repair There
on this property uimprovcd mill seat, with sixteen
feel head and fall As presumed that any person wish
Ing to purchase such property will view it for themselves
lit is unnecessary to give further description of it An
Indisputable title will be given and the terms made easy
the purchaser. For further particulars apply to
JOHN WILSON, on the premises,
orto Benjamin Ferris, Conyeyancer, Wilmington
mo. 18th, 1899. 63--if
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
lRDUGA!p1DHIo

NICHOLAS DoNNELLY, respectfully announces to the
inhabitants of Wilmington and its vicinity, that he has
moved his School from Oxford this Borough; he has
pened at No 101 MarketStreet, where gentlemen can
have favorable opportunity ofbeng taught the Classics,
only.
" b. lie will teach a class Of English Grammarans, on
that celebrated plan of Mr. Greeneaf for the of FIVE
weeks saturdays exceped $500 per said term Hours
from O'Clock till half pas 9, p. NJ lie is per-
suaded that he make good Grammarans of the dgent
in said term. Tuition will commence at his school
as above, on July LIST, 1922. June 25. 49-tf
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
To be Sold at PRIVATE SALE.

plantation in Mill Creek hundred, Newcastle county, &
state OF Delaware, situate on the Gap and Newport Turn
pike road about six miles from Wilmington and fourfrom
Newport, containing about eighty. five acres twenty of
which are woodland and the remainder arabc all under
good fence and part of it well with clover The i'm
provtmen's good new story dwelling house
and log kitchen, with awe Of excellent water at the door
a good log barn and stone dstiery conveniently
constructed and supplied by failing spring Of good
at least barrel of liquor per day The situation of this
farm is high, healthy and pleasant, commanding slight
view Of The river Delaware and convenient several mills
and different places of public worship ALSO small farm
situate in the hundred aforesaid adjoining lands of Abra-
ham Mendenhal Jam Robinson and others, with good
stone dwelling house and stone barn, containing about 10
acres of land all good state ofctvaton and principal
Ily well set with clover and mohy it is well watered
with several springs, of which is the door, The
terms will be made easy and indsputabe titles and mme-
late possession will be given 10 the purchasers Persons
wishing to view the property will please to apply to the
Isubscribers, on the premises HENRY RICHARDS,
Sept. Sd, 1929 6l-v'tf SAMUEL RICHARDS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
THIRTY DOLLARS REWAkn

Ran away on the 9th ut. from the subscriber living
near Newark, Del. negro named Robert, of yell
owsh COLOR about five feet nine inches high TWEEN
~ two years ofage, has prominent forehead and heavy
look but sprighy when spoken to. lie took with him
when he went away, fur hat half worn, white muslin
roundabout, yellow merseiles about half worm new
tow linen Shirt three pair Of panaloons, viz Of Nan
kin, one of blue the other Of yellow and pair of striped
tow linen, and also pair of coarse Shoes The above
reward will be given to any person who will apprehend
the said negro and him in any Jail so that ret
him. ANDREW KERR Jr
Newark, September 2nd, 1922 GIFT
The Editor of the Union, Philadelphia win please TO in
sert the above three times and send his bill TO this Office
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
ABoCUNniAIl

On the night Of the 18th instant, indented apprentice
named Ann M'Cunn fifteen years old She was born in
he Hundred Of Appointments where She has three SIG
ers living is believed that she has been induced alb
ord by the adyice Of evil disposed person per-
Her dress be well described, as she TOOK
with her variety Of good clothes. The rersn per-
SONS who will give information, will brig her home,
shall be Rewarded All persons forbid farboring or
concealng her JOHN CROW.
New Castle, August 18th, 1892. Gift
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
HOUSE. NM SIGN
PAINTING, GLAZING, &c.

The subscriber having commenced the above business
takes this method of informing the inhabitants of tie b.
rough Of Wilmington and its vicinity that he intends car
ryng said business in all its branches Having serveda
regufr apprenticeship to it, and worked during the last
four years in of the principal Cities in the United
States, he confidently expects to give general sasac
ton to all who may favor him With their patronage.
Orders thankfully receNe ed at No. "A, King Street, and
executed with neaness and Dispatch very moderate
terms JOHN KANE.
August 81, 1922. 66-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
MILL SE.1T'S FOR S.aLE.

The subscriber offers for sale two valuable Mil Seat,
on White Clay Creek, stream sufficiently strong for al
most any kind of water works One of these seats has
bout eight nine feet fall of water the other about twelve
feet. These seats about mile and half from New
ark and about six from navigabe water Also farm os
about 100 acres The mill Seats with suitable pronor
ton of land the whole together may be had as NAV
best suit the purchaser good title and immediate nos
session may be had
Those wishing to purchase, will please to call on the
subscriber. ABEL JEANS
Mill Creek Hid. New Castle County Del
April 2, 1892, 24-.6m
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
100 DOLLARS REWARD.

Ran away from the subscriber living near Chester Town
Maryland, about two eeks ago. black man ramed David
about five feet 10 inches high always smiles laughs when
spoken to- and of course shews his teeth No particular
marks by which he may be known reculeced except
awkwardness in his gait The above reward will be gy.
en- for him il taken out Of the Of Maryland ana de.
livered TO me JAMES CORsE
August 24th 1922. 66-9t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
EUUC.4TTON.

BARsToW respec fully informs The public that he
has resumed the arduous duties Of his profession in the
You've LADIES AcADEMY and that he is furnishing it with
Maps Globes and other apparatus necessary for acquiring
~ extensive and useful education Satisfactory specimens
of improvement aud scholarship may be by calling
The establishment.
TERMs-Board, Tuition and Stationary, S32 per or.
Tuition aud Stationary, 81 per or
Wilmington. Sent. ~. 1922. 11-ff
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
LAST NOTICE

All persons indebted the Estate of Mrs Jemima Mon
no, late OF the Borough of Wilmington deceased,
quested to make immediate ayment and those having
demands against SAID Estate present them for settlement
III the course the present month"; As il is the intention
of the subscriber to close his Admins ration Account
before the 10th of October next he hopes hat
persons who interested will dlsappon themselves
but attend to the terms If he present notice.
JAMES C0UPER, Admir-.
Newcastle, September 10, 1922. 72-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
NOTICE.

Joseph Robinson, of Wilmington, Del Merchant having
the lhrteth ult made assignment Of all his effects
the subscribers for the benefit of such creditors who should
within sixty days after the date thereof release
of their clams the creditors hereby notified that
lease and copy of the said assignment deposited with
Messrs Bunker s. Starr, in Philadelphia and at the store
Jfthe subsc ibers IL Wilmington Del where all persons
interested are requested TO call without delay
September 9, 1929 7l-f VII +. GlLPIN.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
STRAW CUTTING MACHINE,

which confidently think far exceeds every thing for the
purpose before exhibited; both it respects simplicity
cheapness of construction and of operation
II has been in in Massachusetts, six years and conn
mands universal approbaton II is lately patented BY
Giles Dayton, the INVENTOR of whom the subscriber has
purchased the exclusive right of making and vending
in the state of Delaware and has also the agency, BY
virtue of power of attorney from said Patenee to sell
the above right TO person persons in the counties
Philadelphia, Lancaster, York. Bucks and Northampton
the state of Pennsylvania. ABRAHAM EYES.
June 49, 1822-1y Near New Castle.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-09-24
PORTER ALE & CIDER.

The subscriber having the above business
at his old stand No o. Market ST. Wilmington, where he
intends TO keep constant supply Of the best quality Of
Porter, Ale aud Cider lie returns his thanks 20 former
friends, and trusts 10 receive share of Public patronage
March g, 1922. 22-6m HENRY GRIMES