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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
.uuseum Of Foreign Literature
and Science.

Conducted by ROBERT WALSH, in
ne nature ot this enterprise, may be under
stood from few considerations which the ad
Vertl'eis WI, VI tufe to subjoln to Their annun
ciatlon oiH. The periodical works OF Gieat
britain and France contain a mass Of literary
ana sciehtihc Intelligence, when does not reach
the American pubhc Ion want OF a suitable.
channel, but which would be read among us
WITH equal pleasure and profit. Such Of the
british reviews aud Magazines as are reprint
ed IN the United Statcs--not excepting the T.
Oh hnfgh and Quar,e,ly Reviews emhr ce
much matter Which Is Of title interest and no
advantage TO the American reader, and not I'm
frequently fitted to vltlate his literary taste hi,
ais, Oh his political principles. II is desiia.
Ole, under these circumstances, that a selection
should he made, such as W aid iurniah the a
liable anu enteitaInnlg portion OF their con.
tents, to the exclusion oil the othel portion con.
sl'tmg OF details and speeulations either unin.
teresting IN themselves, or nlschievous in then
tendency, OF altogether oil local concern and
application. On tins plan, idle expense and
ir'ntless consumption OF time, would be olivia
ted Tor pages destitute oi merit might be sub
shtuted many OF value which now iemain un.
known and inacces ,ihle. OF several Btnlsh
journals oi the sci ntihc and erudite cast, and
others indeed Of a moe re, eral aud atthe same
time very solid character, little OF 10 use is
nsde by the edilos ana compiiers OF the perio-
deal works printed IN the Unittd Sta es
The object OF the one now adve,tsed, is the
accumulation, in pei mauent form, o! the ma
terals thus neglected, ard Of the lite any AID
scientific aticics worthy Of beng iep,imcd in
thi untry, hut which, when %, are accom-
panied 10y Others POSSESSING no clllm 10 attcn-
ton. a mi cellany--thc Select Resicws--akin
III thed sign, but not equal IN comprehensive
ncse, to the present, fionrished tor some years
IN this city, and would, 1t may be presumed,
have continued to be supported by widespread
subscription, but for an alteration OF the plan.
and serieb oi adventurous Ieyerse5. The tevl
val oih with a larger scope, would seem likely
10 be attended with still. more signal success
than IT. odsital existence, owing 10 the great
multiplication oil readers oI periodical works.
and the wide diffusion oil the habit oil seeking in
hem, both information and amusement
The Museum commenced IN July, 1922. 1t
10 ms twoSolumes yer.
Pubtished mouthig-Piire Sir Doilms a ytar,
payable in adrapcc
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
Journal Of Foreign Medicine.
Conducted by SAMUEL EMLIN, Jr. VI
ID. aud WILLIAM PRICE, NJ. u.

As It's title indicates, the Journaluon Offered
TO the patronage olthe pubic, will be conduct
cd entirely ON the principle OF Selection. tn,
leading feature oSthe plan. more distinctly enun.
Grated, Is to present. at stated intervals, sort of
synopsis OF the Foreign Magazines, Journals,
and Rcviews, appropriated TO Nleaic,Gs and its
kindl ed Sciences.
No one will doubt the importance oithis de.
sign, who is conversant with the periodic u
works oi Europe As Is incident To such pub.
LEGATIONS, the matter which they contain Is alto
gether ol mixed nature, aud oi me- It's the M OIL
unequal. They are a vast field, where golden
wheat is too ollen choke by useless or PERM.
cious tates. AID where it imports ms like the
prudent husbandman, 10 REJECT the one, and
hoard the other. These publications are,
moreover, at this time so numerous, ~ costly
and so difficult To he procured, that really they
can only be consulted bya lal ge majority Of the
cultivators OF science in the United States, thro
medium m.what similar To the one now
propo ed. II istbereiore meant TO GIVE an ex.
tract 5" copions Of their COW nts as mo- only To
exhibit the lrogress oIthe Phvsieal > noes a.
broad, butte do away, in a great deeiec. the
necessity oflecurring to the wu, ks themselves
The contents ofthe journal will be arranged
under the division oil
/. Selected Papers.
:. Selected Reviews.
). Medical and Philosophical Intelligence.
4 List of New Publications.
The work is published IN Numbers IN .Ianua.
ry, April, July, and October, forming yearly a
large volume.
This Journal is continuation Of the Flee
trio Repe'tory. and was eommencedin January,
1921.
Published er'g-Ptice -Four Doliarsa gear,
payable IN adraRcc
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18

DtP"te" iie'otS, cages and Statesmen of a.
merica.
To be confined exclusively TO those WHO s,g.
nal'zed themselves, IN either capacity. in the
Revolutionary War, which obtained The Ind..
pendence oftheir country.
Second Edition, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
VIE Declaration by the Representative .,
Il the United Colonies OF North America.
acting forth the causes and necessity of taking
up arms, July ., 1775-The Petition bv the
Representatives ct he United Colonies. to the
King OF Great Britain, July 8, l715-A procla-
ton ol Congress for day of fasting. bom;lia.
ton and prayer, March 10, l775-The Decla.
ration OF independence, July +, l776-and the
manifesto by the Congress OF the United States
oil America, October 80. l779.
Also, the Constitution Of the United States
and the Farewell Address OF General WASH
rNGToN, TO the People Of the United States an.
nouneing MS intention OF retiring from publi,.
service, September II, 1896
COMPILED BY THOMAS J. RODGERS
" We ered"oed TO the alternative of choo.
sing an unconditional submission to he tv,an-
ny OF iIntated ministers, or resistance by iotce
The latter isour CHOICE. We have counted the
cost oil this contest, and find nothing So dread.
ia as voluntary slavery. Honor, Justice, and
humanity forbid US ,alnely TO surrender thai
eedom which We received from our pallan,
sncesto ;, and which our innocent po5te,;tv
have right to receive from US. We cannot
endure the iniamy and guilt OF resignng sue.
ceedlng generations to t..ai wretchedn.ss VIII CHI
mesitabI, awaits them, il we tasely entail here.
ditaly bondage upon them.
The arms We have been compelled by aul
enemies to assume, We vii, in defiance vi every
hazard, with unabatIng hrmness and pelseYei-
aace, employ for the p eservation oil our hbef.
with one mind resolved to die free.
men ather man to live slaves. fDeeiarntion
Of Congress, selling forth The necessity Otlakiag
up arBtS-Juiy D, l775.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
The North American Review,

Was begun in 1915, aud has since been stendi-
ly advancing in public estimation In Janua-
ry, 1920, the editorship was assumed by Pro.
lessor Everett, of the University at Cambridge,
New-England A utW series was then com.
menced, with which il is convenient thai sub
scrpilons should begin. Orders for any part
Of the work will however be thankfully re-
ccsed by 4. Littell aud by r. Norris Henry,
who are interestedn the publication.
Published qnnrterig--Prtce Eite DoHds a
yeaf-paydbtt in adrdnce
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
SPANISH PROVERBS

Tell not what you know, judge not what
you see, and you will live in quiet.
A great fortune with a wife is bed full
of brambes.
Leave your son good reputation and
an employment.
Receive your money before you give
your receipt for it, and take receipt be-
fore you pay IL.
God doth cure, aud the physician taketh
money for IT.
Leave dog and great talker in the
middle Of the street.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18

O. The EDIroRs OF THE VIaGINIAN,
agents for Lynchburg aud its yicinity,) so
llcit subscriptions TO the above works
The North American Review, and AmerI-
can journal of Science, particularly, are
now well established, aud have decided
claim to public support, as forming upor-
tant parts of our national hieraturt.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
ladies' most elegant SIX Shoes,
LAND FOR SHE.
The subscriber wishes to sell the
following tracts of land, viz

NOe ACRES, lying in the county of
NJU Botetourt, on both sides of the main
Western road leading from Winchester, Va
10 Nashville, Kentucky, and North and South
Carolina, &c. sixteen miles from Lexington,
twenty from Fincaslle, four from the Natural
Bridge, eight from Pattonsburg, and two from
James River, and supposed to be near the
centre of Virginia, A considerable part of
this tract is upland, of excellent quality, "a
bout 10 or so acres of which are cleared the
balance in timber. There can be fourteen or
fifteen acres of as good Meadow made as can
be found in the county. This is low ground.
This place is situated in a healthy and an ID
greeable neighborhood, in sight Of Springfield
and Rockbridge Westinghouse and is iia-
proved with log house and barn, and other
out-houses, including spring house, over as
good spring as can be found besides this,
there are severe al others. Among lis Hdyanta.
Ses is an ORCHARD.
This plantation will be exposed TO sale on
Thursday the 20lh of March inst. Terms
one-thrd of the purchase money must be paid
on the day of sale; the balance in two annu-
al instruments. Bonds, with approved secu-
tity, will be required of the purchaser This
hand is to be sold to comply with the last will
and testament of John kcnney, dec. The
title will be made good. The sale Will com
nence between u and 2 o'clock.
THOMAS NEWELL, Ecg 0fhe
Eyjotf If 7pHY kgpue1j dsftJ
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
RTCHaRD POLLARD

-. ,rsr RECEIVED AND OFFERS FOR SALE,
- Most reduced prices, the Jotio"ing articles
use Ladies Leghorn Gipsey Flats, from No.
% to 40
cases Ladies most superior Gipsey Straw
, ease slperhne Straw Bonnets
Ran Boxes by the bundle
, case containing White and Brown Fur Hats
for Ladies
Collars. Collaretts and Doll Babies
lavender and Cologne Waters, &c. sc.
ALSO,
ladies' most elegant Sitk Shoes,
consisting of figured white, blue, lilac, brown,
cinnamon, black and other colors, manulac-
tred by one OF The first houses in Philadel-
phia. ..
February %. 81
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
'"WWB 80
OF EItJES.

Why is the clcrgyman's horse like king2
Because he is guided by minister,
What is that which makes every body
sick but those who swallowit?
Flattcry.
Why are there three objections to taking
n glass Of brandy aud water
Because there are three scruples TO a
dram.
Why is lady's saddle like four quart
bottle ?
Because it holds a gall on.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
Medicines and Paints.

hE Subscriber has ;ust received,
pyp fresh supply OF MEDICINES, PAINTS,
tor,ao lUFFS, &c. which, in addition 10 his
"'ef STOCK, makes his assortment complete.
BENZ. +. OWENS
Per "" s'"O''g
January 8. oots
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
American Journal of Science and
Arts,

Conducted By BENJAMIN sILLIMAN, Pro
fessOr Of ChemstrH &c. Yale Coiegs.
This Journal began in the year 1919. Two
numbers, between which there is an interval
OF about three months, form volume.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18

Just received, anil Tor SALE
Brown Sugar,
Loaf do
Imperial Tea,
K,st Green Coffee,
soermaoeti Candles
Tallow 40 A..
nurlam's superfne Mustard
enperior Canister Powder
a. boxes best Havana Cigars
Rest British lax Powder
Windsor Soap
Castle do.
Turpentine do.
LampDIack' nj, 1919
,;roceries, Medicines, Paints, &c.
i expected in the course OF few days.
=" b. +. OWENS.
January 81. Is
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
MA RRIED.

BY the Reu. Uitiiam H. Hart, on Thurs
day, the 9th Feb. 1928, Mr.. JOHN .Stogg, OF
Charles City, to Mss Elizabeth X. For, at
the residence Of b. +. Cooke, esq. in Henri
CO County.
On hearing of the above marriage, la
dy of this city, Immediately wrote the fol-
lowing very neat lmpromplu.
Siogg long endeavourd a mate TO obtain.
From bis own native. forest and rocks,
But finding his hopes of doe were in vain.
lie resolvd to go wooing For
Sly Reynard was pleas with his full beam
ing eye,
Nor long for her favor he tarried--
The knot, their hiend' Hart was invited 10
tie,
And at gay Chandeliers they were mar
RED. Ia. TIMES
Effect Of Beauty.-~A celebrated harris
ter, who had not a very pleasant coun,c-
nance, used pleasantly TO say, " that il
cost him half AN hour more to get AT the
hearts Of his auditors than Il would hand
some man
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
Also. 1000 acres.

Lying in that part of the county Of Allegheny
which was taken from the county OF Bote-
tourt, and on Jackson river, 4 miles above IFS
junction with the Cowpdsture, which streams
when united, make the James river. There
As navigation all times of the year from
Richmond by and 10 miles above this planta-
ton. There are 200 acres cleared and now in
cultivation, of which portion is is good mea-
dow, and 100 acres more can be made and
Watered, the balance well timbered. The
whole is well watered on one ofthe streams
that runs through it, could be a
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
10 be h0d, Harrnaf6d Ubdr0irH. n
{ y II f NJ S

W" -" |i"ir| 'Ihct, llti hdlhcL
street, Baltimore.
Where the rapitns Of 5000 dollars, 30 ,OOO
dollars, and ! Of 5000 dollars each were sold
10 the t@o last STATE LOTTERIES, and
where were also sold, 10000 dollars L. 10000
dollars, being the TWO HIGHEST in the
Monument Lottery, just finished
u Orders from any part Of the y States,
by mail, post paid, or by private conveyance.
enclosing the cash or prizes in any OF the Bal
timore Lotteries, viii meet the usual prompt
and punctual attention, addressed TO
J. |, COHEN, Jr BoIimore.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18

houses, STABLES, &c. and a good orchard OF hrst
rate fruit. The land is well adapted 10 the
RAISING of wheat, rye, corn, &c. and d consid-
cable portion of il suitable for tobacco and
meadow land. This place is in "A healthy and
tood BeighborhOod, twelve miles from Lex
lNgt on, twenty four from FincastIe, tw eive
from Pattonsburg, and five from James River
About 80 or 30 acres are cleared the balance
IN timber, of which a considerable part is To-
Gust aud walnut
TEkMS-One-thrd of the money must be
paid in hand--the balance Will be made az
eommodating, and will be explained by Vii.
Lam kenney, on the Land, who will also
show it. will make a good title This will
Il sold at private sale
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
PROPOSALS
For publishing, by subscription,
NEW AMERICAN
biographical dictionary,
OR
A REMEMBRANCER
A RENE NBRANCER

OF THE
Dep'fted Heroes, Sdges and Statesmen of a.
nIerIcn.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
CONDITs ONS.
RX.AEHS,

FOR SALE AT TINS OFFICE,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
Saw or G.ist MIN

built, and water sufficient. This place is just
~ celebrated for its fine pasture Besides, it
Is well adapted to the raising of rye, wheat
corn and tobacco. 1t is improved with four
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18

Au5dCtO' IL 10 iHptbNCd VIM iCui
HYA Dwcllng-HOuses, M.y5A
Es.;1 at different points, .::1l
kli.M aud the necessary .iiiSE
a SO out-houses, aud an rzz 1 ss..-ssas.
a.ehard. 1t is twenty-six miles from Fincas-
We twenty eight from Lexington and the
eeat road leading from Staunton TO Rich
hiond, which unites the head waters OF James
sno kenawha, and is loo miles nearer to
lexington, Kentucky, from Richmond, Virgi
I'u' Than any other route Taking into Consi-
se'dton these advantages, and lis being on
,na'isable stream, makes it all object worth
w %e attention of any disposed to purchase
aIefe are at present four tenants on the land,
s smo'e terms will expire in the spring and
ror terms, apply to the subscriber, living
.eaf raltonsburg, and for view OF it apply
capt, John Gordon, near the land. 1 his
wi, g"i be sold privately; but if not sold before
a %e Isl OF April neAt, will lease it for term
years THOMAS NEWELL.
March /. GOltw2w
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-03-18
Also. $40 aereS.

lying IA the county Of Kockbridge, ON tie
waters of Cedar creek, four miles above the
great curiosity, the Natural Bridge This
place is well watered and improved with two
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
VERY LATE FROM FRANCE.
Fran thp DalI7I .adverHSer.

NEw.YoRk, April l8.-By the arrival
OF the packe, ship CADMus. capt. Rich
ards, IN 50 days from havre, the editors
OF the New-York Daily Advertiser have
received Paris papers 10 the 18th March
The king OF Spain has at length restor
ed his ministers, and according to a report
current IN Paris, has consented TO reno
val OF the seal OF government 10 Badajos.
which, as it is very near the frontier u
Portugal, must be much safer than Ma
ord. This measure seems TO indicate The
greatest confidence 10 the Portuguese 60
vernmeDt, and promises great advantages,
not oniy by an increased distance from
danger and dangerous influence, but by a
proximity 10 Lisbon, and facility OF cor
respondt nee and corporation betw cen The
two sister kingdoms. Ferdinand was ex-
tremely DESTROYS that the seat OF govern
men, should continue in Madrid, and since
the hostility he has lately manifested to
the constitution, That is a sufficient reason
why it should mol II he is disposed to
keep up secret correspondence with
france, as he undoubtedly is, he will find
II extremely difficult, If not quite lmpossi-
BILE, at Bsdajos. If his actions are per-
mitted 10 appear in Judgment. he will not
be allowed much credit for the sentiments
expressed in bis address TO the Cortes, for
1t Is very little in accordance with bis last
public sct-the dismissal OF bis ministers.
Every thing ConcuIs 10 prove that opposi
ton 10 the friendly interference OF France,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
INTERESTING.

NFw YoRk, April BY the ship
Elias Burger, the editors Of the Gazette
have received the Gazette OF ST. CroIx OF
The Sd inst. containing al order of The Go
vernon, regulating the trade OF the Danish
Islands, under date of the Goth nit. Elk
tending TO the lst of September next, the
importation, free of duty, OF corn, corn
meal; including & permitting rice, wheat
-four, behring's, sailed fish, ship bread,
and negro clothing, also tree of duty. 1t
also reduces the duty on sugar shipped to
America, To o per cent. and the extra du
ty on run exported is done away. on con-
dition however, that no deduction shall
be ma lie in the e,nOuments of the Office rs
of the customs, whose fees remain as here
tOtore. SCdsette.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

A passenger in the schooner Precursor,
arrived here yesterday in l9 days from
Campeachy. informs that the province of
Yuca;an declared itself separate and in
dependent of the government OF Mexico,
about the end of last month, and that a
congress had been convened at Merida,
the capital OF the province. The COVER
nor OF Campeacby was sent out ct the
prosince, being opposed to the change.
ard another was appointed by the, inhsbi-
,anls, ibid.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
From the National hteliigencsr.
SPANISH CLAIMS.


The board Of commissioners for the
settlement of claims upon Spain, under
the treaty Of the ED February, 1919,
having at different periods received
many memorials, which have been
since, from time to time, continued,
upon application of the claimants, tho
the period for setting down the same
for examination under their rules had
expired by reason Of which other clai-
mants interested in the same matter
and whose cases were fully prepared
for examinstion, have been postponed,
and the business before the board there
by greatly delayed, have passed the
following orders:
Ordered, That every memorial which
has been received more than six months
prior to the next session OF this board
shall, at that session be set down for
examination; and that every new me-
mortal which may henceforth be pre-.
scented and received, shall, Immediate
ly upon its reception. be also set down
for examination.
And, 10 order that claimants may
have notice of these rules, and govern
the mselves accordingly iii the prepare
tion and exhibition OF their proofs, 1t
is further
Ordered, That copy of these orders
be published in the National lntelliSen.
Ger.
The board, having completed all the
business which was in a state of readi-
ness to be acted upon, adjourned this
day, to meet again on the 18th Of July
next. By order:
T. WATKINS, Sec'y.
Warrington. April 18th, 1925.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
Err the Gpzette,

TOT WC ot@bseo,
Ma SNoWDEN-l am aware that Mr.
MERGERS election is inevitable, anu thaI
your paper OF to -morrow VIII announce
The poliiical apathy Of Fairfax. is view
ed with aston,shmem by those only who
are nnacauainted with lis secret cause !;
bu, =, ne containing the discussion OF po'
hrc,l questions after the naturally excl.
tug cause mas ceased To- exist Is offensive
10 the pnbI,c, aud must be particularly SO
10 YOU do not design TO ob'rude unPiea-
sanity upon you ar your readers.
shall not, therefore, pertinaciousiy IN
sist on the soundness OF my reasoning bi.
.herto, or undertake 10 raise the thin ven
% A Fnrginian" has thrown over bis sell
,ove. All desire is, TO request the favor
of ynn TO express 10 your correspondent
my lust sense OF the honor be has done me,
in 80 prompt notice OF my hasty and H.
iogtca effusions,
To oe noticed al all by " a v,rtnous, IN.
tsliisent, isarasd, eloquent, and pdtr'ottc
gentleman. could not be Otherwise than
gratifying; but to cbaie him so un'ntenl'on-
sllv, and to be a common object OF resent
ment with 8 the duH mass, which Tolls
on the easy CHAIRS VI tuc u'uSC w '>t'>
sentstves." and with three@ distinguished
speakers, VINO are roundly charged with
parliality, and discreditable views IN dis
charging the sacred duty OF organizing The
committees Of the house, is distinction
Ear beyond any hope or anticipation OF
mIDe
One word more-for myself, | disclaim
auy feeling OF personal dislike" 10 Mr..
Mercer II readily acknowledge his per-
sona worth, but even bis amiableness may
render him, uncon>ciously. an instrument
in the. hands OF the designing Il obJect
TO hitr polincally only, and anxiously de-
sire Mr. BaiIy, whom greatly respect, to
succeed him,
A Prince William Freekolder.
NJ believe Mr., Clay, Mr.. Taylor, and
Mr. Barbour are the three gentlemen who
have filled the speakers chair since Mr.
NJ. has been representative.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22

By the Gen, Scott, at Sag Hareor,
from ST. Salvador, we learn that the
Brazihaus attacked that place on the
10Th of February, and were repuised,
with ? to 500 killed on both sldes. 1t
was. known that the Brazilian fleet had
sailed from Rio, and were to land some
miles to windward Of that port.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-22
FIRE.

PErsRsEURG, April il.-About IL o.
clock on Monday night last, the cluster OF
wooden buildings opposite the site OF
Powell's old tavern on Sycamore street,
was discovered 10 be on hre, and, notwith-
standing toe greatest exertions were made,
we have 10 state that three tenements
were entirely consumed in about all hours
time.