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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

IT Our Eriends near Ieessiilc, canrbeil
county, viii perceive, by the "aet 10 discon-
tinue certain posi- roads aud establish others,
which wc publish to-day, that the mail " ii
hereafter pass by their doors
aPWe are authorised TO saw Tint Nr. VII.
LIAM lively declines being = candidate 10
repre- cent the people OF Campbell county, in
tie next Legislature, in consequence OF the
continued bad state of bis health.
II TO CORRESPONDENTS. 5" .y5mrod
Bofheraiieh, Gent, +" Oriefn' aud 9Hrediga-
tor shall haze u place neat week. Al Iriepd
10 Cons0rd' cannot appear We had deter
mined, previous TO the receipt Of his eommu-
nieatiun. 10 put astdp 10 controversy calcD-
Lifted 10 do more harm than good. aud which
il nj the same time extremely nninteresiine 10
all whom il does not Immediately concern We
hay. been since fortified IN this determination
by additional reasons.
-.,.see"-
u The Tirgiaia Innoal Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Ghoreh, closed its ses-
sion on Tuesday evening last. II drew from
the adjacent country a large ooncourse Of
strangers. and during the week which il con-
iinned. the Chnrehes 9 ere filed 10 overflow
ing. The following appointments were
mnde
James Rirer Diarioi-Peyion 8nderson, p f.
Riehmond--G NJ Anderson, J. +. Andrews.
HfHiamslurg-- wilkinson.
ecsi1r-Moses Brock, james Morrison
HaHorer-Thos. d. Humphrey, Lcwellin l..
Jones.
cn,pepn-G. ". 8 Harper, WIN. Hsmmiu.
Columbid-E. Sparks, John Cannon.
.Amhust--John IIales, Felix Parker.
.nthtrrin Didrici-John Edrty, Pc.
Peiersbuk--li g. Leigh.
Lgaohburg CroNder.
GrrensriH thompson Garrafd, John Il.
RuiIedge.
Brupsuiot-Oyerton Bernard. Joshua Leigh.
1mtiia--E. Johnson, John Kerr
.Mecklcaburg-loi Thompson, Mann Dutton.
Bnctinghapt-H Henry Alley.
Gheacrfeid--G &. Cheslcy, Il. " OglOrD.
Bedtord--T. L. Bramc.
Yadkin Distriet--L- Sk'dmore,P Z.
fadkm--I.sse Lee.
Iredeli-John Baliew
GpHford-Tbacker Auire.
SaiiSbury-Jo Lnne.
Irankiia--Iames Reid
CasmeH- Rnsscl b Foster.
Granrt1e--P, poub, John Craigg
Hiitsborough --WilIidm Leigh.
.htuse Didrirt-u'm. Compton, p. Z
Neubetn--E. Drake
Rnieigh Cty--T Howard.
Rnleigh Ciruii---Rnlus Wiley.
Tar Rirer-W llian II Starr
HaW Hrer--T Mann, John ". Nitten
Biock Rirtr--B. Edge
Ncr Rirer--Benton Field.
BtapfoH 4. Sirad,--Joscph Carrie.
Roanoke Disifiet--HeHtg Holmes, p Z.
Roanoke Crtmt-NlIes Nash, w. ID. Goode,
HaSbingion--C. l.. Cooley.
1beHdrtf Sould--C s. Moring, Vim W White.
SriH Crek--Anson Chadwick.
HaftGmuSkfft-DavidE Ellis.
Banks and Eiaads-Eph. jones.
Cdmien- Jacob Hill.
.Norfoh Diiriet---B. Derany p r.
Norfok-C. Leach.
P0rtsmouihs--G. \. Balm.
Princess .3nnc-f. \, Ward, b. Floyd
Sng0ik--A X. Bernard.
S'TYy--Isainh Harris.
Saafr-N johnson, c. Thomas
Murj fsb0r0ugh- Samuel Harrol
Gates aud EGe,d0n--fNum Chapman.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28
To The Frechoidcrs Of .Amhersf County

FrILoW- CIrIzEks--I have consented nj the
solicitation Of many of my friends, 10 become
candidate for seat in the neat Legislature
of this state in doing which, assure ven,
am not prompted by undue thirst for promo
ton, norany feelings of ambition bat am m
nuenced hy belief, that all men in Society
are bound 10 perform portion of public ser
vice when required
In soliciting your patronage, have 10 re-
greet my very limited acquaintance with many
OF our most venerable citizens. will, how
ever, avail myself of every opportunity 10 be
among yon, in order that may become ne
quainted with Your wishes and feelings. fo
which, on all occasions, | shall feel M, sell
bound TO conform. In all other situations,
where your wishes and feelings are not ,andc
known, or caunot be ascertaincd shall be-
governed by genuine republican principles,
taking the constitution as my guide and by
no nct-of mine, will Yield 10 any infringe
men of those rights SO " iscly and so equally
secured 10 us all.
With these sentiments, come before YOU,
together with perfect consciousness Of the
great responsibility OF the confidence solicited,
and not without some disrust of my ability,
to perform the arduons duties OLA legislator
am, very respectfully, your friend and icl-
lowcitizen, VIM. NJ WALLER
amherst Comfy, March %, 1923
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28
IOR TIE vinGlNIAv
FOR TIE finGlHlAN.
To The Stockholders Of the LyHchbirg and Sa.
lem JuruuiEs Eou,,ouu

FOR TIE NiRGlHlAN4
To the Stockholders Of he LgRchbirg and Sa-
lem 1Wnpike Company.
The completion of the road which is pro
crossing under your direction is beginning TO
be looked 10 by all men in the section of coun-
try in which it is located, as an object of the
first importance and concern and by intclli-
gent men IN other parts of the safe il is re-
garded as forming an important link in 4hc
chain OF Improvements designed TO stretch
from the eastern to the western extremity of
the state and they look to the Success of your
undertaking with anxious concern, rs tending
much TO affect public opinion as 10 the practi-
cabitv of the whole scheme for internal i'm
provemcnt. II should not be considered then
as imper,inent in one who ha Sonly this gen
eral interest in the success of your undertak
ing, 81 far 10 interfere asto express an opinion
as to the course it wouldbe prudent Won should
pursue Though no stakeholder in this com
pany, my interest is intimately connected with
yours, and will be materially affected hy your
determination either TO accept or reject the
subscription directed To be made Ivy the board
OF public " orks, on the terms offered by the act
passed at the last session of the Legislature.
The opinion of such of the Stockholders MS
have conversed with has been that The con-
ditions imposed by the act were such as Ought
to he rejected by the company. This opinion,
presume, has proceeded from misappre
henSion of the terms on which the subscrip-
ton Is proposed, which seem 10 me mere re-
Herous than any heretofore offered TO other
companies. BY the report OF the board Of
public works, which was founded on report
made To that board by the president aud dircc-
tors OF the company, it appears that this
company did not come within the meaning Of
the law providing for the describing on the
part of the state for stock in canal or turn
pike company because the law requires thai
three-fths OF the sum necessary To effect the
undertaking shail be subscribed by individuals
before a subscription shall be made by the
state; and II Is apparent from the report of the
board of public works that the whole amount
OF stock in this company, if subscribed aud
paid, would not amount TO three-6tths of the
sum necessary to complete the road from
Lynchburg Ia Salem. The law farther re-
qnres that the stock subscribed shall be paid
or secured 10 be paid. before the subscriptions
shall he made ; aud Of sther companies il las
been required either that the individual stock
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

IL II the fact were not before our eyes,
ave could not believe that free people would
he so lethargic when aquestion arises emhrac-
ing so many important considerations rs the
selection OF ruler of these states. Do not
the freeholders of ihis state know, that in A.
pril, they make their choice And will they
enquire AS TO The qualifications of the candi-
dates for the Legislature, in other respects,
aud pass over their predictions on this all
Important suhjcct, SAB aicRiio 9 Citizens of
Virginia, awake! Because the sear has ceased,
have you no longer principles TO defend, nor
rights 10 guard WILL yoH be content TO see
the Presidency of the United States, embrac-
ing As il does n wide influence and mn extern
siye patronage, oonhded TO an undeserying
mani You surely will not. II is time, then,
high time, that YOU had not only settled your
own opinions on the subject, but that you had
also ascertained the opinions OF those who Of
fer TO represent you. Several high names are
before the people, as aspiranis for the Presi-
dency We have already expressed our pre-
ference for John Quincy Adams and we be-
leve too, that our opinion hccords with that
OF n majority of the people of this section OF
country (; aud we call upon them not 10 let
the opportunity pass by AT the April electioa,
without expressing ikeir sentiments on The
subject
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

The Kentucky Argus dispatches our reply
"a its iliiberaI censures in very summary way
|, only repeats is former assertion, that il ar
CUES want of sense, and is highly criminal,
10 say that the WtterR States are ambitious
We DO not deem its simple ipse DIRT on the
subject, conclusive. We at all times prefer
argument TO asscrtion--and more particularly
when that assertion, asin the present instance,
is in tie teeth Of fact,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28


n The Semi Wettly Paper, At 81 aud the
Nrekl, Paper az - tter nnntln payable ~
a,ivaurr--Ne subscription alli lie received Tor
N les tiine thsn ~ month, und 40 parer y III
l.. discontinued ltd al Tie discretion oi The
Editors .ndil all sffea,aers are pad.
II Advertisements will he insefted nj 90
resis pcs s.inare Tor h'ssl ia. hr-i time, and
2. - efhls ior each continuance These
from a distance must be paid lor previous 10
them insertion 90 The payment assumed bs
semc responsible peisnn "a ly1nhtmfg
u chancery Orders are ihs,r,ed Tor sis
,luflars.
II ~ letter nddre ssed To- The Editors must
De rosr rap. 81 they viii mol be attended 10
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

The late correspondence betweenthe Ex-
Presidents Jefferson and Adams. which has
been SO widely circulated in the American
newspapers, has appeared in both the Lon
don Courier and London Morning Chroni-
Gle. The editor of the latter journal pre-
faces ii with the following remarks : -?
mcricd and EuropC-What a contrast the
following correspondence Of the two Rival
Presidents of the greatest Republic Of the
world, rejecting or old age dedicated To
virtue, temperance and Philosophy,presents
TO the heart sickcmng details occasionally
disclosed to us of the miserable beings who
| Gil the thrones of the continent There is
not, perhaps, one sovereign ofthe continent
who in any sense of the word can be said
TO honor our nature, while many make us
almost ashamed of il, The curtain is sell
dom drawn aside exhibiting To us beings
worn out with vicious indulgence, diseased
in mind, it not in body> the creatures of
caprice and inscnsibity. On the 0her
| hand, since the fouudatioA of the American
| Republic, the Chair has never been filled
by man. for Nhose life Ito say the least
any American need once to blush. Ii
must, therefore, be some compensation to
| the Americans for the absence of pure Mo-
narchy, that when they look up" ards ttSir
eyes are not always met by vice and mean
ness, and often idiocy as it is a deduction
| from the advantage of those who possess
net Kings, that they cannot help dcspising
the idols they worship"
-.-e9s"-
The New York Mercantile Advertiser of
| the 10Th instant, states -" news
| from Europe had some effect in our mar
ket. Exchange on London, we are in
formed, fell yesterday morning at about 8
per cent and The principal quantity of
! Rioe in market, was bought at an early
| hour, IN some instances, at an advance of
half Il dollar per cwt. from the price of
Monday"
Tue people Of New York, have already
leXpended S5,603, 1886 80 cts on their canals,
and calculate to eXpend about two millions
more. The revenue from these canals will
IN time pay all the expenses of the state go
sernment Though only the middle Sec
ton the Erie Canal is completed the "a
mount off tolls received last year exceeded
$50, 900, and nearly $4,000 We're received
on the Champlain Canal, though it was
na,igable but for few months.
-".s0s-.-
Aconnecticutpapero fthe 10th inst. says:
| Is We uadersiand I. serious riot took place
at New Haven a few days since, between
the Students OF Yale College and some of
the citizens. The particulars we have not
learned, but understand that il was very
| fHuD ffr..a hnpI,oI
being engaged therein, proceeded to great
lengths. Some bruised limbs and bloody
faces was the result"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28
TIE NIRGINIAN.
fRlsvtp Asr rrsltsf'tn "

tII.ASARIN III Ifffh . ~
rtfn ls,ff5ns OF 1nE LAWS ~ 1nt t>loN
Mans, epeosift .h4ssrs LelfetohS tiay'ofs.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

This term involves a contradiction, hut is
nevertheless correct HE is the legitimate
monarch of Spain--but, it is said, tina; his own
m9ther proclaimed his bdstardg.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-28

II We are authorised 10 say TINT Nr. WILL
LIAM lively declines being = candidate TO
repre- cent the people oil Campbell county, IN
tile next Legislature, in consequence OF the
continued bad state of his health.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17

those acquainted with the geography of
the country, as deserving attention.
Those proposed, will be examined, and
such others as the engineer, upon
careful and accurate survey of the coun-
try, shall think it advisable, and the Ca
nal without doubt will be ultimately To-
Gated on that ground where it can be
constructed cheapest, and accommodate
the business which ought to fall into it.
This we understand TO be the present
condition of this important improve
ment. As far as we can learn, every
thing promises well but much, very
much, remains to be done, and we shall
soon have an opportunity to bring to the
test, the professions of those who have
declared themselves the friends of the
measure. The books will be opened,
and the question will then be decided,
whether we shall be joined TO the
ocean, and enjoy all the advantages of
commerce, or remain imprisoned in the
country, rejecting the only means heav-
en- has placed in our hands, by which
we can develop our resources. We con-
slider the crisis as one of deep moment
to all who live in the section of country
that would be favorably affected by
Canal and we hope it will be met with
that promptness and intelligence it de-
serves Each individual ought carefully
and candidly to consider the whole mat
ter, before he decides that the stock
will be Improbable, or that he will
withhold his aid /; for the subject is one
that bears investigation, and he who
most carefully considers it, will be most
likely to promote the enterprise by all
the elfectual means in his power.
Those who have been chiefly concern
ed in it, do not abate in their zeal but
as far as we can learn, have become
more and more convinced of the great
importance of urging the measure for
ward to its final accomplishment. Our
friends in Providence are active and
efficient, employing those means best
adapted to inspire confidence, and to
accomplish the end in view. We hope
our citizens will not be behind them.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17
THE PRESIDENCY.

We have frequently heard it said Of late,
that the other candidates would probably
soon be dropped, and that Adams and Craw-
ford would be left in possession of the field,
and that the contest must eventually be be-
tween them alone. To our minds, facts will
warrant no such conclusion. In some places
on which the success of the former must mate
rally depend, his cause is evidently on the
wane-old party prejudices have been excit-
ed against him apparently with a good deal of
success. There are not more than FIVE or six
States on which he can calculate with any
degree of certainty. Even in Massachusetts,
if the Federalists should be disposed to unite
with portion of the democrats in choosing in
dependent electors, who are pledged to no
man or party, they would succeed in oppo-
sition his friends. The latter has many in
fuential friends among the intriguers and
office seekers in almost every State, but
does not seem 70 be favorte with the peo-
pie they never have seen the evidence eth
er of the talents or worth requisite for that re-
sponsible station, and we think at present, he
is sure only of the votes of Virginia and Geor-
gia, the States of his birth and residence.
What reason then, have the friends of these
two doughty champions to suppose, that no
others are to enter the lists with them. Clay
is in the field, with friends who are powerful
and active, and will probably receive a strong
er support from causes purely local, than any
other candidate. .s4'.
One other candidate yet remains to be
disposed Of, and his prospects, are think, are
daily frightening. The friends of CALHOUN,
have of late increased in zeal, activity and
confidence, as we'll as in numbers. To tai
ents of the first order, with clear and dis
eliminating mind, he unites GOODNESS and
prudence, which will cause him to restrain
his friends from injuring has cause, as those of
some of the other candidates have theirs, by
their Incorporate zeal. The only objection
we have heard brought seriously against him, is
his not being old enough. But we think that
he who ten years ago, was able in Congress,
amid all the talents assembled there, to take
the lead, during the most trying and fearful
period which has happened since the Revo-
tuition, must, by this time, be qualified to take
the helm of state, if it is offered to him. Gen.
Jackson we consider as out of the question.
1t would be worse than madness in him to
think seriously of attaining the Presidency !;
and the influence of his friends will, probably,
eventually go to Calhoun, who appears best
qualified to unite conflicting opinions, and to
heal the animosities which protracted con-
troversy may create.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17
AGRICULTURAL NOTICE.

q * ne Members OIL the Rg-
ricultural Society of the County of Worcester,
are hereby notified, that semi-annual meet
ing Of the Society will be held at Captain
Thomas's Inn, in Worcester, on Thursday, the
I'd day OF October next, at II O'Clock, A. NJ.
at which general and punctual attendance
is requested.
By order of the President.
WIN. d. WHEELER, Rec. Sec'ry.
The Trustees of the Worcester Agricultural
society, are reminded, that their meeting
stands adjoured to Thursday, October 3D. at
2 O'Clock, P. NJ, at their Room in Worcester.
% The Recording Secretary in
forms all persons who wish to become Compel
itors at the Ploughing Match, that the time
for entries, for that very interesting part Of the
performances of the day of our Agricultural
Jubilee, is extended to the 25th of the present
month, inclusive.
Mr.. Samuel Wood of Grafton, has been APP
pointed a Marshal, in addition TO the gentle
men whose names have already been pub
lished.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17

CoLoMDTA.--A proposition has been made
to the government Of Colombia to connect the
Atlantic and Pacific ocean by means of a Ca
nal and the President has meditated visit
to the spot. A foreigner has made PROPOSE
ton for performing the work, on condition of
receiving the exclusive privilege of navigating
1t. His estimate of expense is only 200, 900
dollars. The government are opposed to mo-
nopoiies; but as there seems to be no proba-
blity Of the canal being dug, or of steam
boats being introduced without them, it is
probable they may be granted. The proposed
canal is to connect the river Atrato, on the
east, with the San Juan on the west; to do
which, short canal only will be required, as
the channels of the rivers may be deepened
and rendered navigable nearly their whole
length.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17
POSTSCRIPT.
NEM YoRK. Sent. h

LA Ed Il fhOM SfAlN.
We are favored with Gibralter papers to
August 9TH, and the following interesting let
ter from a very respectable gentleman at Cadiz.
CADIz, August 1.
The situation of this city is neither better
nor worse since last wrote you. The French
shave been four months in the country, and |
conceive their cause loses ground daily. A
reaction will ultimately produce the effect of
their total destruction.
In Catalonia, there is no end to the fighting
the Spaniards always successful.
In this Province, where Ballasteros is now
gaining ground, we look to active measures
soon. sally that was made here from the
lines, showed that our men knew how to fight.
They marched up to the enemy's parapets
without firing shot, till they reached them.
All the force employed on our side was not
more than 5000 men-the French, however,
in their bulletin stated our loss to have been
from two to three thousand, limiting theirs to
five hundred. The latter part believe. On
our side we had about twenty killed, and two
hundred wounded. No prisoners.
There are accounts to day that the advanced
guard of Ballasteros, and Molitor, have met,
and the victory decided in favor of the former.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17
IMPORTANT
TO THOSE INTERESTED.
HE Subscriber would inform

fE OuUSCIIDCI WOUlU UlOEm
u his Friends and the Public, that he
is about to make different arrangements in his
Mail and Stage business from Worcester, By
Hardwck to Northampton, and Of course an
immediate settlement, ia indispensably neces-
sary, with all those indebted to him for Stage
fare, Newspapers, &c.
To those who have been his puncfuGI PAL
rons on saidroute for six years past, he returns
bis grateful Acknowledgements, and respectful.
ly solcits continuance of their patronage,
so far as his situation in business may accedc
to their convenience. Ills bills for Newspa-
pers, &c. will be made up to the first day of
October next, and all those which remain un-
settled on the 10th day OF said October, will
be left in other hands for collection.
CYRUS STOCKWELL.
Hard'ciek, Sept. Q, 1923.
N. B. The upper part Of said Stage Route
from Hardwick to Northampton, will on, and
after the first day of October next, be managed
by Mr.. Frederick A. Billings, who has the
appearance Of every necessary Qualification
for said business, in all its branches and who
will be happy in devoting himself to the pub
lie service, in the faithful transaction Of all
business usually done by his predecessor on
said route.
From Hardwick to Worcester, said business
will in future be conducted by said Stockwen
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-17
Dffn.


At Grafton, the 9th inst Mrs. Polly C. wife
of Nathaniel Adams, Jr. and daughter of dea-
con Timothy Merriam, aged "a years. Much
lamented.
At New Braintree, Cd inst. Mrs. Sylvia
Barnaby, relict of Mr.. Samuel Barnaby. aged
&c. Prsntersfa NeW York, Ohio, and Mid
diebury, Vermont, are requested to insert has
death.
At Marietta, Ohio, Major General Rufus
Putnam, formerly of Rutland, in this County.
at Mount Vernon, Bullitt county, Kentucky.
on the I'd ult. of bilious fever, DIR. James
Watson, Jr. native of England, aged 81.
On account of speech he made some years
since, at meeting at Spafelds, DIR. Watson,
his father, Thstlewood, and others, were
arrested and committed to prison, charged
with treason.-Thisilewood and two or three
others were executed, the elder Watson was
acquitted, and DIR. Watson made his escape
to this country. He eventually settled in
Tennessee, and about two years since. was
arrested in Nashville, charged with breaking
open store, was tried and sentenced to be
hanged, but was pardoned by Gov. Carroll.
who, 1T is said, was convinced of his inno-
cence. After his misfortune in Tennessee
DR.. Watson wandered from place TO place.
until within few weeks of his death, when
he settled in Mount Vernon, with view 0
commencing the practice of Physic. He wa,
an eccentric character, and as eloquent anc
persuasive as he was eccentric.
In Louisville, Ken. on the 10th of August
MIR. Joseph Gilman, formerly of Philadelphia
He was graduated at Harvard College in 1918
lie was subsequently, engaged in Commercial
pursuits, and was on his return from New Or
leans to Cincinnati, when he was seized will
q fever which sneedilY fermin q ted lis LIZ