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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-03-09

ArCarty.--Nors, ncssrs Cla1nl,.. lie,
Wyatt. Olcy, Clofson, iloif, Rose, ,Ja7,
Tom, Page aud Boyd.
Aud in this state of filings the Sen,.,
Adjourned. Eaa,,;sl-
MARCn 5.-Yrsterday was an agitai,.,r
day 10 the friends as well rs To the eucn,,.7'
ii the extension of tie Charter Of thc ~
mets Bank The Senate bS decided ~,
.lnrliy determined at onc time IL Law M.
bill On the table, or rather REUSED to- -,
# n. That Was considered by all, H..
sIcep of death, butt Ms, fortunately f.
itstif awakened from lis faiai ai.lc. Ly
NJ. Page motion to tahc II mp, acconans.
med by a declaration, that he would in tia.
.eycut, roie for NJ. JohnSoH's emaldnepfn,
faror attire University. The bill teas token
ap, aud by the accession of several .e1,.
nom the former opponents of the rni..,
siiy, the amendment directing the loan IF
the bonnsto the University, Was iacufBtr.-
ted IN tie bill. Ii gues, therefore, IA H..
House of Delegates to-day, IN that sb.n,
where many of the friends Of e7iensfoo -,
the opponents OF the grant tothc Uairerq;,.
viii fnd themselves under the ner,s,it, -
swallowing that pill 10 effect l4eir fine on
lect Of extension. 1t is gratifying, thatEr
lhl3 bill does pass al last, tie Uni,er.;ty
To be so greatly benefited by ii-an1 !, H.
rather a singular circumstances tb,t th:.
very liberal aud ma uaaimoas rf.,nt ,,f ia
to the University, Is made, c. ia be ,,,.J,'
by the very man who looks npon Tim J.,
/ sliuiirn with 10 friendly cyt. Tin f,,a
ness ri the Senate, in insisting ON I'm,
| preparation Of the boHus 10 the Ugjrefsi,,.
I deserves, aud ,sid receive, the thanks g
i \ lTrIili3. 4 ~ tuuip ifuitnrtHut II, -
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-03-09

Seer" AIRY of State.
HIS Erceliency he GOreri or o. Jirgiaia.
The disagreement, of the II. OF D. 10 the
Senate's amendments 10 the bill ~ vXteul
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YHE CHEEKS

The fate of Mr.. Webster's Resolution i.
FAR from being auy indication of the private
feelings of the people. AS nation il may be
our duty TO foIbear-as individuals, our sym
pathies with the Greek cause are warm and
universal.
The Greek struggle is fruitful and eIo.
quent theme for discussion. 1t presents vari.
Gus aspects, according TO the light in which Il.
Is vIewed-aud each new aspect is full of ia
terest.
Should victory crown their exertions. the
Friend Of Liberty will behold in Greece
new field for the dissemination Of liberal
principles.
The ChriSiian will see in it the liberation of
100000 Uf souls from The thraldom of the
Turks.
The phitanihropiSt will rejoice in the deli
verance of an oppressed and prosecuted race
The general politician will see in it the ,r.
umph of new set of principles, which may
counteraci in some degree the march of the
dogmas of legtimacy-He will see also from
the peculiar location of this new people, at
once situated at the mouth of the Archipelago
and on the borders of the Mediterranean,
probable check TO the grasping encroachments
OF Russia on the North, and the piratical de-
precautions OF the Barbaly states on the South
Ii may affect more or less the balance of
power. He will also perceive, that if Liberty
should have fair play in the new republic, her
press, her literature, the happiness of her in
habliants, will spread a new light through he
lands of Egypt and the East.
10 the merchant, she will open new
branches and ramifcations of trade, and new
sources of comr.ercial prosperity.
To the .1nericdH, new ally in the Eastern
II hemisphere, 10 cooperate with us, not by
force OF arms, but of example, in the dissemi'
nation of new political principles.
For thousand reasons, therefore, we may
rejoice at the sympathy which is expressed
and the assistance which will be extended TO
the struggling Greeks.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-05
YIRCLvL9 LEGISL.9JI1RE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Tuesday, FEBRUARY S.-Mr. Jones of York,
submitted the following preamble and resolu-
tons which, on his motion, were laid on the
ia BILE
The General Assembly ofVirgioia bearing in
mind that the constitution Oftbe United States,
wisely cOnfides To Congress the authority ana
The means to provide for the common defence
and general welfare of the naton Consider
ing that the eastern frontier of this state, from
its exposed and defenceless situation, by rea-
son of its csntiguity TO the ocean, aud The
abundance Of water afforded by York river
calls loudly and Justly upon the General Go
vernment for lis paternal aid Believing foo
that the completion ofthe Notifications at FOH
Delaware. Fort Washington and the RigOlets
now nearly effected, must, in great degree,
llberate the annual means which Congress are
disposed toigrant for Notifications aud conf
gently trusting that the warning vsice Of the
father of hls country, George Washington
VINO has admOnlshed tvs that in peace we ought
To prepare for War, was never more regarded
10y the American President and people tbao al
the present day:
/. ResolUed, therefore, That the Senators from
this state in the Congress Of the Uated States,
he instructed and the Representatives request
ed, In Hse their hest efforts 10 obtain the cree
ton of a suitable iorilicatlon on York river.
2 ReSotred, That the Governor be- request
ed To transmit copies Of tie foregoing pIeam,
bic and resolution 10 each Of our Senators and
representatives in Congress
The Speaker laid before the House a letter
from james Broion. jr. enclosnga report and
resolution Of the Board of Public Works, re-
commencing that they be authorized by law
to subscribe the sum Of $4,000 10 the caplIa'
stock OF the Manchester asd Petersburg turo'
pike company Referred TO G.. Of r. u J. n
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FARMERS BANK.

no THE EDITORS OF THE ENQUfRER.
have seen the memorial Of the Farmers
Bank Of Virginia, TO the Legislature. II is
a temperate, and dispsssioDate appeal to the
reason of The General Assembly on this sub
ject. The views it contains, it is believed
are in conformity with the sentimeDfsrof a
great majority Of the community. I Some
persons who do not controvert its general rea-
sODpgs, endeayor to obviate its effects, by ap-
peals to the public prejudce5 against banking
institutions. However impressed these ind-
yiduals may be win the truth Of their theo-
ries, they should not forget, that an indis-
criminsty application Of abstract opinions with
out regard TO circumstances, will frequently
lead 20 fatal errors, both in politics. aud the
ordinary pursuits of private life. In the pre-
sent instance (for osampIf) is il not, as clear
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charter, have assumed by way Of aiding their
arguments, that the Farmers Bank is not in
"A prosperous condition. This is "a gratuiious
assertion, and not founded in reality. The
exposition Gifts affairs at the meeting of the
| Stockholders, will shew that this institution
has a sufficient specie capital i'm proportion 4,
| IFS circulation, and that it has "A complete ca.
pacity 20 meet every possible demand upon il
IL is true as is stated in the memorial thar
the Farmer' Bank, during the arduous
time, il has passed through, like all other mo-
MED institutions, and all classes of our citizens
has sustained losses by bad debts ; but it is
denied, that its losses have been greater, in
proportion Ia its capital, than have befallen
other, similar institutions. These losses do
not affect the capacity of the bank, To meet
all its engagements, and all its responsibilities
to those who deal with il. Ii affects only In,
value OF the stock. One great object, is To re.
store the alue of this stock, which it is con.
hdently believed can be dune (if the charter
he extended )in the manner, plainly pointed
out in the memorial. One farther remark
and have uonp. 1t is well known, thar
banks depend much for their success, ON pub.
lie opinion. After the question ofreneMnr
the charter has been SO much agitated, a re.
lection Of the memorial will be attended with
disastrous effects, which that paper has, as
is believed, faithfully delineated. That lis
extension at this time, would he productive of
The happiest c"nse quences, is proved by the
Fact. that the bare anticipation of that event
has caused Il considerable rise in the stock.
\ STOCKHOLDERS
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to what EXTENT and in what manner, persons,
are pedgedby II, we have nolmeaDs of informa-
tion. But this we can freely say, f,r ourselves,
tiIat If, on assembling in General Meeting ac-
cording TO former custom, il shall appear that
there Is majority against making AIRY num-
nation, no harm, but sune good, will be done.
| \ general Congressional Nomination, indeed,
seems IL he more called for by the voice OF
the Republican party, aud still more. much
more, by The national Interest, Ia which il is
hoped none ut us indifferent. But, il the
majority he against any nomination., after a
FAIR trial of that question, sumethBg will be
gained by asceriaining the fact. The suspens
ON that poiut, which nnw dis,racts the People
IN several of the most important States in the
! Union, and pre-, ents them from LAYING their
course. vii! be at an end. What will then be
done, we suppose, will be-. that the Congress
sional friends of each candidate will separates
| ~ propose him to the PeOplr, with such effect
On the public mind, the influence of their
names, services, and known principles, may
enti;le il to.
Ii appears To us, speaking DIS spectators
merely, that the sooner matters are brought
to this crisis, the better. We should, to bt
sure, prefer a general nomination for our ewr
guidance but if it he not made, we shall moi
fash ourselves about il. We have none of tina
bitterness about us which, on the least oppose
ton to our wishes, turns to gall the " milk o
human kindness"- much less of that fastidi
business which tolerates no opinion but oul
own. We shall support the general nomina
ton, If one be made; but, in the mean time
our columns shall be, as they conspicuously
are to-day, open to all parties, influenced
by none" resrrving only tn ourselves the RICH
ofopin.op and expression which we freely ac
cord TO others. rI5
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Ertract ora letter from washipo,op.

- CJFdct ~ u tener from " dShiRofon.
The opp1ncnis ol Il Caucus have heen very ne
tve-and ii is reported, that they have got many men
hers 10 sign and seal ag .insJ Caucus ON the IAN If
February This may TIE so hot vet think we sl,al,
get upp0rds oi 100 Republicans Should we NOT ,n, y
coed, IN getting nomination here, the next tw.i,.
months will present ~ scene of calal aud in, ripue ~,
examped az least III this Western Ieu,isnhe,e !
pray to God, country may be spared tins ifiaI -
MIR. C'awio,d rs getting well. lie will he gu, in 3,
lew days--indeed his general health is good, hut his
eyes aie Vet much inflased.'
We gave another letter i'm our last wb;cL
counted upon no attending the Caucus, and
"i these, 80 being in favor of Mr.. Craw ford =
There is third letter, which gives 100 10 IN.
Caucus. Allow Mr.. Crawford 80 republican
votes: is there any other candidate who can
obtain more than from 40 To so? The win.
ter at 1916 was the date of the last caucus
which was held then the minority, though a
strong one, in favor Of MIR. Crawford, Welded
their own wishes, and without opposition con-
CURED in the resolution 10 recommend MIR
Monroe. Mr.. M. had 65 vu,es. and NJ,
&. 81. Al that lime, both Houses of Con.
gress consisted of 2l3 members, exclusive or
the 4 Territorial Urlegates-nf which mum.
her Mr. Monroe had e5 votes given in. ShoulJ
Nj. Cra~ ford have so votes, il will be in the
same proportion TO the whole number of
memhcrs in both Houses. At that time too
II should be recollecied there was but onr
person named in opposition To Mr.. Munrce-
but now, there wond he at least four other
candidates and yetin opposition TO all these
tlr. Z. may obtain as large ratio of repuj.
:ican votes 10 nominate him as Mr.. w. had
And we venture 10 say, that no one candi-
uate is likely To come So near To him, as he
was TO Mr.. Monroe in 1916 that is, as 81 is
A
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FIRE.


o. Friday morning last, shout . o'clock. The ,ro-
story Brick Building ia Bsnd,ord lately occupied l.,
Mr. Jotn Loud rs - Tavern, was discovered to be ~,
the ami the flames having made considerable r'o-
gress before the alarm gwen, all The eln,S Of
The Engine Companies and Citizens TO suppress ih.n
were totally Intellectual, and the house was burn,
down AS the Building was unccrnpird, there s.:i,
he no Doubt that the fire WAS communicated bv tie
hand OF an inccndary. reckless Us wicked. Tue
property, we understand, WAS insured
-f"o,her f,s.-On Sunday right about 9 O'Clock
The ALARM, oi ire was again sounded AID the flames
we're seen issuing from the irw"r pari OF the wooden
building on Old street, occupiedb by Mr. JONES Pat
The h,e orig ina,ed IN the ceilW, ia which in
formed parcel Of shuclSs had been depos,t,d aud
The House being old and dry II ,oun burn To ashes
Owing TO the prompt exerIions oi the fire eompa
nes, and plentiful supply OF water being hand,
me ne'ghbor,ng buildings were saved. Mr.. Plus
House we understand was not insured {; aud we are
truly sorry 10 learn, that all his furniture besides the
clothing, &c. of the family, shared the fate of the
dwelling. Petersburg Iu,elIisencsr
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FROM HAVANA.

CHARLESTON, January e9.-By the brig
Panther, Capt. Cornell, arrived last evening,
we have received Papers of that place and
Prices Current, to the 18th inst.
The Papers contain no late Intelligence
from Mexico.
BY a proclamation Of Governor Wives, dat
ed al Havana the 9TH inst. all the criminals to
he arraigned before any ofthe Judges in that
island are {" he tried and punished according
In the Spanish Penal Code, as re- established
i'll full force by Ferdinand in his decree of Oe-
toher last dated at Jerez de la Frontera. All
the laws passed since the month of March,
1920, when the late Constitutional Govern
ment Went into operation, are negatively de-
clared by the same proclamation, TO be null
and void,
An order has been given by the Governor
TO his boarding officers, to send any passen-
ger, who may arrive al that port without a
passport, to the guard ship, where he will re-
main detained until the sailing OF the vessel a
gain, or until some responsible person shall
become his security.
Notwithstanding the apparent tranquility
which attended the establishment of the
absolute government in Havana, a considera-
| BILE portion of the inhabitants of that city and
| of the Island of Cuba are far from being salts
fled with the new order ofthings. We have
seen three several prOclamations in manuscript
TeCtlNeu Dy the Il dUtneT, WHICH contain the
most fervid sentiments Of liberty, and calling
upon the native inhabitants of the Island OF
Cuba to throw off their subsection to an impe-
rious government, which, at the distance of
1000 leagues, pretends to rule them accord
ing To the principles ofabsoiste sovereignty.
The examples of Paraguay, Chill, Lina, Co
ombia and Mexico, are dwet upon with much
complacency, and the idea of becoming de-
tendency on the British Government is treat
ed with the utmost contempt These senti-
ments are said by correspondent to pervade
considerable portion Of the native inhabi-
tants of Havana, notwithstanding the acqui-
escence in the policy Of Governor Wives as
represented in the public prints of that city.
The proclamation annuling the laws passed
subsequent 10 April 1920, and the order pro
hibiiIng the landing Of passengers, hut under
certain conditions, shew at once the soicitude
ofthe Governor for the preservation of the
present government in that Island.
The Spanish vessels of war the Belona,
Clarita, Habanera, Currutaco, and Flor de st.
Juan de Ulue, arrived at Havana on the 9Th
inst. in ai days from St. Juan de Ulua-
These vessels composed the feet which pro-
seeded some time since from Cuba, with sup
plies for the Castle at that place. Courier.
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Sale Of Ntgroes on 1Welre Menfhs CTedii.
IN the fourth Thursday ia February next that being A.
~ melis court day, willse NJ Amelia Courthouse 20
the highest bidder, credit twelve months about 20
valuable saves-amoug them is good female cook. Ne
private sale viii be made, and disappointment
opprebeuded by those who disposeo purchase Bond
With approved security viii be required 10 carry interest
from tue date, but The interest w be remitfed the prin-
eil.'l . punctually PAID. j. ROBERTSON, Jr.
January o. a. ids
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MORE GOLD.

CHERAw, s. c. Jan. % The statements we have
heretofore given OF thus agreeable article, abundant
ly found in ~ Carolina, has already excited the
tenion Of the whole Western Continent and many
persons, iasdiously screduons, have doubted, or
pretended 10 doubt the truth Of our assertions. Two
or three North Carolina papers have recently borne
testimony the existence Of large masses of precious
metal in the soil Of that STATE. A merchant Of our
acquaintance, MIR. Benz. G. Barker Of New York,
has this day shown a specimen, which was found
IN Caharrus county, far exceeding size, brilliancy
and purify, any thing Of The kind we have seen,
and may really be looked upon curiosity, OF the
FIRST magnitude. We have seen many valuable oIi-
gnal specimens from the mines Of Poiosi, which bear
comparison to this. IL weighs nearly four hundred
penny weights, aud measures in circumference 9
cbes Nj. Barker not only intends to astonish The
natives Of New York by exhibition of it there bat
cosIenpaies forwarding it TO England, uIat the in
haliIants of the old well The world, may
have ocular demonstration Of the valuable indeeni.
Gus productions of our sister State Int.
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SENTIMENT OF INDIANA.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, JANUARY T.
MIR. Blake presented the following preamble
and resolutions
Whereas the encouragement given TO caucus no
minaions for the Offices of President and V.ce Pre-
s'dent Of the United States, exces us the lyeies,
appIe hensons Tor the safely OF the Union because
we believe II To he practice, trammelng the peo-
Pile IN the exercise of their dearest franchise al war
with their feelings, aud the principles OF heir poli,i-
cal institutions shing the growth OF party ir-
ifigue which carries in its nam, every species OF
dangerous and degrading corrunIion aud practice,
which, II not checked III it's progress, will ultimately
undermine the sacred rights, the prosperity aud hap
piness Of the American people. TherefDre, in obe.
deuce 10 duty the State we represent, TO our
fellow citizens of the Union,
ReSoLred By The House Of Representatives. Of The
General assembly IF III. Stale oIndana That Is che
right of The people, reserved by then, the Consti
tuition, 10 elect The President aud Vice President oi
the United States and that amy attempt, 10y Cougres-
siona mountainous III Caucus or otherwise, exer-
else this invaluable privilege, unless authorized l,y
the constitutions should be regarded Nv the Ameti-
can people as dangerous "ucrnacbmeni on tLel.
rights, tending To the rain oi the Republic
ReSoired, further, That his Excellcncy the Go
vernon he requested To transmit TO our Senators and
Representatives in Congress thus plain and niarured
opinion, expressed by the House of Representative
| OF the people Of this Saie.
MIR. Nelson moved to indefniicLy postpone
the further consideration thereof; which was
decided IN the afilrmaiive-Ayes Sc, Nays o.
The route of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal is at length fixed, 10y an Unanimous de-
cision Of the President aud Directors of the
Company, on the report ofthe Board of Ex-
aminlng Engineers, and Benjamin Wright, oil
New York, was unanimously elected Chic.
Engineer OF the Canal. The route is To be- as
follows:
Beginning OIL the Delaware river near New.
bods landing, where artificial harbor and a tide
loek must lie provided, the Canal should he 90
through ST. Georges meadows tn ST. Georges nil
| dam: there to be lifted nv u lock of eight Zee,
thence through ST. Georges mill dam, through ih,
dividing ridge Of the peninsula and through Turner
mill pond 10 lock Of six feet fall a, farmers mil
dam aud thence, along Broad and Back Creeks
to tide lock near The mouth Of Long Greek"
| The well known M'Gregor still resides at
Payais: has set himself up as King. and has
appointed Counts, Barons, and Knights, d
mong his dozen ar two of subjects.
Don Manuel Jose Area, who came to the
United States last year. as Commissioner
from st. Salvador, Spanish America, is now
President the Republic of Guatemala, and
Is negotiating treaty of alliance with Mexico
ID.
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WASHlNGToN'S BIRTH DAY-THE GREEK
CAUSE.

PETERsBURG, Feb. 3.-The meeting called by the
Mayor Of Petersburg, Friday evening last for the
purpose Of adopting arrangements 10 celebrate the
ensuing 2lId al February and at the same time to
take in'u consideration the propriey Of uniting with
Ou' fellow citizens generally throughout the Union ia
contribution 10 aid The Cause of the Greeks was
attended by urge number of oui CIens-and after
being organized, and a Preamble and sundry Reso-
luuons had been read, Committee Of five was ap-
pointed by the Chairman, with instruction TO make
report this evening-when, is hoped the aiten-
Ounce will not be less numerous. The following are
the Minutes
TOWN MEETING.
Al an Oncommonly numerous Meeting of the CHI
7ens oi Petersburg, held 1T the Courthouse on
Friday Evenings Jan. so, 1924, for the purpose Of
adopting suitable measures 10 celebrate the ap.
preaching s2.d OF FEBRUARY, and also 10
devise some plan for the purpose Of raising fund
10 aid Of the GREEK CAUSE:
JoHS H. Blows, E~q. appointed Chairman.
EDWARD PEsCUD, Secretary.
the Chairman having explained TO the Meeting
The purposes Tor which tie Citizens had been con-
vened-Mr. fASCEY rose and addressed the Chair,
and after few preliminary observations, submitted
10 t,c consideration Of the meeting, Preamble and
dl Resolutions, emil racing the two fold object Tor
which the M eting had been convened Whereupon,
Mr.. WV. ROBERTSON, Jr. moved rllat the PECAN.
b'e aud Resolutions be referred TO Select Com
mntee, with "mhoiiy 10 Iepult their proceedings TO
subsequent Meeting Of The Citizens. This muiion
VA. seconded ny Mr. RIcHAHp C. PEGRAM, and
nrauimnusly agreed TO.
Til CD irmap thea named the following Gentle
meH, 10 VII: McssFs HdncPy, Robertson, PeRram,
henderson,, AID DR.. Nay Inc C0mmHtee who ere
q take he smJecl into consideration, aud 10 report
heir proceedings fhe'enu at meeting Of The Crn-
gems on TUESDAY (riils) EyESiSe, at o'clock ,
On motion, Resoirsl, That the proceedings Of thi,
Meeting he published iH he several newspapers Of
itis town for tue general information Of the Citizens
OF Petersburg.
The Aeeriug then adjourned iiIl TUESDAY Even
iDg, O'Clock. JOHN H. BROWN, Chairman
ED@AtD PrscrDg Secretary
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POETRY.
TnE TrNERAL AT 50

TIE FUNERAL Al SEA
No breeze Was oa the mirror wave
The spangled pendant Idly hung,
A. IN the burial "a the brave,
Wide Ger the sea our t4aiem runE
No seaseheon glilleTed o. bis breast
No coiiln cased bis senseless clay
No kindred heard his last request,
his prayer ioE one Car, far away
slow ron the smoke u funeral gun
Ger oceans tranquh blue
Az instant veil The blood-red sun;
A near the wave i drew;
Then mingiinE with the aceey clouds
On which the bright beam darted,
4 seem d % ioFm 4 golden stroud,
For the spirit Of him departed
marked the eireling ripples Fiss,
A IN the sea the bOdg fell
They seemed 10 shake the evening skiss
Reelected in the trembling swell
Like them BIZ being passed away
He ruled lifes broad scene
Then Ike them ceased, and few could say
That hs er they bad been. BERIOLA