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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
JEFFERSON AND MADISON.

IA Article hnm thc I lrrladrlphia Dcmo-
Cratic Press has Lt,'l, Snnr the round in
The papers, which states that iriirrs had
hcea received from NpssIS. Jefferson and
hadl.ua, tu which tiny express their une-
QtI.rrea prrferenre for dr Crawford rs
our next President We do not hesitate
In declaring IL "a nur belief that the report
~ Jatse--that no such letters have ever
bcrR wpttcn. and thai thP fabricator of the
report knows it--tkm IL is a a. uh thrown
tn the A,haIep--a golden bnited hook 10
catch gndgrons. Sc, far as II relates TO the
latter gentleman, indeed, W. have no con
elusive proof OF the falsity ~ the report,
Other than his being coupled with Mr.. JET
fcrson, who, I'VE speak from his own
words, has never taken, and will not take
any part in the contest On the 30th Of
last April, Mr. Jefferson thus writes 10 u
gentleman in New York:
MONTICELLO, April so, l8R5.
SIR must b~E 10 he excused from
answering the qlesuna proposed To me in
your favor ri the llh inst on the subject
OF the candidates nsiped for the next Pre-
sidency. Hay il down as a taw To myself
70 take no part in that election. Advice
on SUCH an occasion, even were | qualified
20 give il, would Incur a fearful responsi-
hility. shall be perfectly coDtented with
any choice my fellow citizens shall make
hoping always 1t VIII be of a character
friendly ~ peace, to economy, 70 the re.
publican principles ot eur Constitution. and
10 It's salntary distrihat,on Of mower be
tween the two co-ordiDate branches of 20 |
7ernment, foreign aud dpnestic."
And get after this exp ession Of his do
termination 10 remain silent on the snh,rc,
TO take no part in the contest--a warm
psrtizsn of Mr.. Crawford, afraid tn trust
DC cause Of that gentleman " bis own
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
cAtsr oF TnE GREEks.
Eigil,centh Congress.


A communicated was received from the
Secretary of the Nay, accompanied by au
abstract exhibiting the expenditures, under
ihc head "a Contingent hIrrusrS, as APP
pears by accounts settled and reported IN
hat department, from the ist ct October
lB22, 10 the 3Oth September, l32j, amoun-
ting to se0367G %.
Mr.. Barbour submitted the following re-
solution for consideration
Resoipfd. ThM the President of the
Il. States br requested 10 lay before the
Souate, ii, ia his opinion II can BIZ done
without injury to the public intcrcst such
information as vii shcw The state of the
relations kctwCrn SpIn and the l.. States,
from the ratification af the Florida Treaty
mp To- the present lineA--aud tire Fhect pro
ducrd on those relations, by the L. States
having established diplomatic Intercourse
with The governments OF South aud North
Amrtaca.n
The Senate adjourned TIL 10 morrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. Cooke moved Ia take up the re
port of the Secretary of War, (euclosed IN
tire Presidents Message OF yesterday re-
sprrting certain contracts fer cannon, can
non shot aud small arms. mud refer II to a
select committee. Agreed 10.
The rngrossch bin 10 daihorizcht surrey
ing and making n road from the point oppo
ste 10 .stmph1s, IA Tennessee, 10 LiHi,
Rock, IN the Itrritory Of .1rkGnSas, Wa
read third time, passed, without dvi-
sion, and seat 10 the Senate for concur
renee.
The House took mp the unfinished bust
ness Of yesterday, which, WAS HE motor
of Mr.. Little 10 insert the word not II
the second resolution reported by the com
mittce of elections, So as 10 make II read
Il that Parmeiho Adams is not entitled to
seat IN this House"
The debate on this subject WIS continue,
+ fiil yearly three o'clock, when the question
! hriug taken On the amendment, il was de
! eidrd IN the neKaliNc-ayes 50, noes it2
The question then recurring on agrccini
with the report Of the committee, lwhlcl
admits Mr. Adams 10 scat was decide,
by ayes and noes, as follows Ayes 1IG
noes u
Mr.. ADAMS then Appeared, was qualified
and took has seat in the House.
And the House ad journed.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
lCIRCULAR.l
10 The Democratic Republican citizens u
Pennsylvania

FELLOW CITIzENs: The relation which
subslsts between the constituent aud the
representative must always be a sufficient
apology for any communication upon mat
ierS OF public interest which either may
deem proper to make to the other and II
~ Al all times desirable, in the exercise OF
functions growing out of these relations,
that free interchange of opinion, and Gl
opportunity "fcxamining the hole ground
should be had previously to a decision
upon any question of magnitude and diff
curry. Influenced by these considerations,
we beg leave to myitey0ur attention TO some
important Facts & circumstances, as well -
principles, involved in the proposition 10
nominate candidate for the Presidency OK
The United States,to succeed the vehetap1
patriot who now fills that Distinguish"
station. You are, no doubt, aware, thaS
from the period of the second election OF
Mr.. Jefferson, down to the election nf Mr.,
Monroe in 1916, the nonlinati".n of re sue,
cessful candidates for tbs HIN office las
been made by what is called a congrcssion-
nj caucus, composed of the republican
members of Congress, and that these no.
mutations were made by the general CON
sou. oil the republican party throughout tho
nation; but the events which took place in
AUG, at the last caucus nomination, togc,
'her with subsequent discussion, have
excited strong apprehension among the
republican party in majority of the states,
lhat me voice of the people may be mis-
in such a meeting.
We do not propose 10 enquire whether
mar apprehension is so well founded, as to
'stty' on that ground, an abandonment of
us houe OF nomination at the present
inc. 1t is sufficient for ia To understand
hat the will of the people is the highest
'oIIt'ca authority, and that this maxim APP
nes IN Its full force, as we'll to the orSani-
at'on OF party associations necessary 10
ne public welfare, as to the establishment
general political compacts. Whatever
1oue OF nomination, therefore, receives
ne general assent and appreciation nfa
airy Throughout the nation, although there
Jay be some obvious defect in its foruIs.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23

One hundred and n,ncty members are
against caucus, and only SO for that mea-
sure.
have put down the whole number Of
members, Including ledcraIists, because II
Is uncut IN some states to ascertain the
duerehcr, aud because when they are as
certanet, the proportion for and against
n caucus is not materially different from
the above. None Of the twenty repubh-
can members Of Pennsylvania would gu
into IA CAIRNS with the 60. 1t would only
swell thtirnumbcr to 83 but the voice Of
the trtl1g, the voice of Pennsylvania
would have no weight in the decision Of
such h racus, and they would come out
of it bound hand and foot, perhaps, to Vote
for the man of all others whom Pennsys-
vrnia least approves"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23

are, we learn, sensible. industrious, wer
disposed persons, well acquainted Win
their prospects, and determined to succeed.
They have nuhly dared the enterprise,
aud we wish them prosperity and true
freedom in the land Of their ancestors.
Id.
We have already announced the al.
nnir'ment of Mr.. VAS DYKE, as one Of
The Senators of the United States from the
State e DELAWARE. We are NOW .ua-
blcd to state, that Mr. CLAYToN, formerly
"a Representative in Congress, has been -
lccted TO Gil the other vacancy in the Sc
nate from that State. II.
-.sAs"-
Extract of letter from democratic mem
Der of the Pennsylvania delegation ia
congress, to the Editor of the Franklin
Gazette, dated
Washington, Jan. 6, 1924
send yOu the circular of the greater
number of the democratic part of IN.
| Pennsylvania delegation in congress 10
their constituents, explaining the reasons
for the course they have Determined L.
| pursue IN relation to IA caucus for the noni
nation of President. Yon are aware thar
there are 60 democratic members belong.
| ing to the Pennsylvania delegation in boIb
houses, IL of whom have signed the Chen
lar. OF the remaining six, who have nut
signed, two express THEIR concurrenc. ia
| the views stated in the circular, and n Va
iprcfcrred 10 communicate the same in
formation to their constituents in a diff.
ent way. Three others are unqualfcJlv
oppo 'ed to attending any caucus via at.ycT.
anlrss speci lily instructed by the T eors,.-
ltuenis and one is not known To have ex-
pressed any opinion on tire suhJrct; sothat,
with the exception Of onc, you see that the
i democratic members ofcongress lromPenr.
sylvania are uuited aSnst IA caucus under
Iexistlng circumstances.
give sou list Of the states, with the
Number OF members from each, who are
generally understood here, to be for and
against Il Caucus.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23

Mr.. Condict o. New jersey sid that II
would be n,.lch more competent fnt 4 com
uitiee Than Ter the " hole house, tn amend
Tie phraseology of resolve, aud, rs there
seemed 10 be some doubt as ~ the phrase
oIo.fy of the preamble nj least, he moved
IN re(fg The resolutions 20 II Select Commit
tee.
This motion was agreed TO without OPP
position.
The rngrossed bin s.ating Il partial az.
.proprtatton for he support r. goeerHme.t
Eyr Hr rear 1ge4, was read third tune,
passed, and sent 10 TIE Senate for concur
renee.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
On motion of Mr.. llemphill, the House.
again resolved Itself into IA committee ot
the whole, on The unfinished business of
Yesterday. Mr.. Foot WAS called to the
chair and the consideration of the bill for
obtaining he accessory Surveys, plans and
estimates, on The SuVect Of Roads md Canals
was resumed.
Mr. 2. Z. Barbour of Virginia then rose,
and delivered Mt considerable lensth his
sentiments on the constitutional qaeshen
% the power of Congress on the subject oil
internal improvements, and decidedly a
gainst the right ofConGress to exercise that
power.
Mr.. Holcombe OF New Jersey then deli
vered speech of some length IN favor oil
the power of Congress in regard to internal
Improvements.
And then, on suggestion of Mr.. Clay
who is therefore now entitled TO the floor
the committee rose,
And the House adjourned.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
Extract ofa LITTER from another democratic
member cfhe Pennsylvania delegation,
adted
Washington, Jan. G, 1897

Washington, Jan. 6, 1921.
" Accompanying this you will receive
circular address signed by II ofthe demo-
cratic members from the state of Peunsyl-
Hanla | sincerely hope that PennsyI'a-
MIA will take the lead in recommending 4
ralienal convention. 1t is the only plan
calculated to concilate aud harmonic
the republican party throughout the u
mimi
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23
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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-01-23

md fest u upon ais menus 10
hricat.s a report. IN ND him, "h'eh glH''
th, Saa. I'll lIuniir,.ilp the lee duect '-
=. Drnwuii,s ..l.a eaich al sira~s'
cTIt - said, that Notwithstanding ue
nn,,gnispeal dcclai ati"n of ~" sentiments
Of a large majntity.pl The tnetnbrrs al Lon
errss ad.crse to- \ Cauoustnne ~ill he h'lh'
nd thai Hrtesfourihs nfthat body vii be
IN favor al Mr.. Crawford. Threrlenrsha
az 81. vii an,,rd ia.t neaRrr sample "'
his popularity. ~il~e wc rseonrct thai 'h'
Gouereas of The United states consists Vi
n,ore ldan 2so memhrrs
=z.sCa..-
Fiction ef .Mmtcrs5 gt ath EfseHfoe
lpUHHt
Saturday the 9Th, and Monday the i0ll
sp,tr4If. were haih taken up rztelasTby
o,,b lie ,.lrctjon ~ Ncmber3 OF The Lxr-
soi,.r Gnuncil. s.iex WIN. Robertson and
YIN. seHlen, Esars. yemgufd, agrreahly u
III. constitutional provision. Mrssrs. sam
nel Colton and Nash l.cgrand were elect
ed. particulars IN our next
Qo9-
CAUSE OF THE GREEKS.
The eenilsncn who have agreed IL PR
form for the benefit Of the Greeks, at 70
oncatrd u meet at the Theatre THIS
EVENING, at o'riocis +. NJ, 10 make
the necessary arrangements
=.-sC,ssss.
G-r Persons htdtng subscription lists
10 the GoNsTIroTIoN4L VINO, are re-
o,,s,ed to forward list Of the subscribers
names To the publishers, ia Richmond.
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MORAL TALE.



Percival Marley was the eldest son of clergy
man in Dorsetshire, who, independent Of church
preferment, possessed a small estate of about two
hundred a year, which, added to the annual produce
from two rectories, enabled him to live in respecta
bic and gentlcman-like style. MIR. Manlcy
clergyman in the true sense of the expression be
was pious without being puritanical, and dgnifed
without pride and benevolence and the active viz
tues we're SO happily blended in his character, that
lie was at once the friend and benefactor of mankind.
The sacred duties of his Office, united to the ncces-
sary attention which it was requisite to pay to the
cultivation of his farm, prevented him from dcvoting
much time to his sons education boy OF an
emulous disposition required at the age therefore
Of ten years, Percval was placed at public school,
Generous in his disposition and gentle in his
nsrs the amiable boy soon obtained number of
friends but to one, in particular he forneda strong
attachment, which time strengthened, and recipro-
cal fondness improved. In their persons, which
were both beautiful there was 50 singular a resem-
bance, that they might not only have been suppos-
cd brothers, but f1u;s and from this similarity they
were called Castor and Pollux, by the rest of the
boys. Though Charles Gordon was nearly eighteen
months older than Percival, yet they were nearly
of the same height. But this likeness only extend
ed to their persons, for little similarity subsised be-
tween their minds.
Charles, however, had saved the life of his school
fellow, and PercivaPs gratitude knew no bounds
for bathing one evening, the latter. unfortunately,
seized with the cramp, and must inevitably haxe
persisted, but for the exertions of his friend The
mildness Of Percival's disposition tempered the
tural impetuosity Of Gordon's, and was frequently
the means Of preventing him from getting into
scrapes; and as the former always received ample
allowance from his father, the latter, whose weakly
stipend was much more limited, found his wants rea
Oily supplied from his friends purse. An attach
ment, formed from gratitude on one side. and con-
vepence on the other, imperceptbly increased with
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-08-07

| The attention of so handsome fellow as Gordon
soon dissipated that which she pretended to
| feel; and the memory Of the dear Mr. Malaga no
longer received the well feigned tribute of tear.
A smile Of joy illumincd her detected countcnance
whenever the fascinating Charles appeared; and
declaration of ore from his lips, too impressive
to be withstood. Margate happened to be the scene
of courtship, and in less than six weeks after their
first acquaintance, their future fate combined.
The delighted bridegroom, transported by his good
fortune, felt impatient to have it shared by his friend
To Percival lie had pretended that indspostion wa,
the motive which induced him to visit the sca-shore
| for, not certain of success, and knowing he would
condemn the very thought of an interested marriage,
he resolved not to impart his intention until remon
strances would be vain
The newspapers and the post announced Cor
don's fate at the same moment: in the letter, the
bridegroom merely dwelt upon the fortune of his
wife, without touching upon her personal at
fractions, the qualifications of her mind. His
counting house was in the adjoining street to that
where Percval resided, and he had neat lodging
within few doors; but he was now to remove to y
more fashionable part Of the torn, the lady to
whom he was united had an elegant house in IIar-
ley-street. Thither the new-lnarried pair directed
their course, few days after the irrevocable knot
was tied; as the bride was anxious to display her
possessions, and the doating husband impatient to
see his friend.
Curiosity as we'll as affection, carried Pcrcival to
Harley "a few hours after the arrival OF the
new married pair, and with difficulty could he refrain
from expressing his establishment at the nfatuaton
of Charles. That self interest alone had influenced
his conduct was evident, for the manners of Mrs
Gordon were neither polished nor refined: but,
what made her appear ridiculous and contemplate
was, she cndcavored to ape all the girlish folly of
sixteen That she was both lo.rbred and uneduta.
ted, her conversation convinced him and, what was
still more disgusting she was rain and .reak. But
Charles, as if fearful Of hearing his friends opinion.
when left together, avoided all conversation about
his wife though upon the enjonmenfs her fortune
would procure him, he expatiated with enthusiastic
delight.
| Thoseenjoyments, however, were soon embitter-
ed by the unamiable temper OF +iis spouse whose
affection was so extremely ardent, that she would
not bear him to pay the slightest attention to any
Of her sex, and to the lovely Louisa she took
great an aversion, that she could not treat her with
the civility that common politcness required
Charles, on the contrary, was continually drawing
comparisons between his own and his friends riff,
until hatred supplied the place Of which
lie had not delieacy enough to conceal. That bust
~, H., l,,. c>.A
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Percival finding his friend was designed to be-
come merchant, implored his fathers permission
to follow the same lne declaring that his inclination
did not lean towards the church. Ever anxious to
promote the happiness, well the welfare of his
children, the worthy Mr.. Manley reluctantly con-
sentcd to the wishes of his son.
Though public education is not actually ncces-
sary for those who are intended for the mercantile
line, yet he soon found the advantage of it, as his
knowledge was greatly superior to the rest of the
clerks, and he consequently not only became IA
vore with his master, but with all the gentlemen in
the same profession who frequented the house. The
gentleman to whose care Perciyal was intrused, had
daughter, as lovely in person she amiabe
in mind and as the young people generally spent
their evenings in the society of each other mutual
attachment soon took place, which sanctioned
by the appreciation of their parents. As Louisa Dor
vile an only daughter, Percival not only
ceived handsome dowry with her, but was taken
into partnership by his father-in-law. five sup
pose it possible that human happiness is ever COM
pletey perfect it certainly fell to the lot of the
married pair, whose affection for each other so
exquisitey delicate, that they were incapable Of
enjoying any pleasure apart.
The tender affection which Percival felt for the
amiable Louisa did not, in the slightest degree, d-
mnsh his attachment for his friends and as Charles
Gordon had likewise commenced the man Of bust
ness, for the affairs of commerce, well as nclina
ton, they frequently met The same want of liber-
aty which Mr.. Gordon had displayed towards his
son whilst at Elton, persevcred in after he enter
ed into the mercantile line and had he frequent
y received assistance from the friend of his child
hood he must have been under the necessity of de-
clinng trade. The frequent embarrassments he
suffered, from the want Of sufficient capital at
length induced him to form the resolution of reliev-
ing them by marrying rich rife; and possessing
the advantage Of handsome person, he found little
difficulty in accomplishing his views.
Chance introduced him to the acquaintance Of a
widow lady, somewhat stricken in years; but who
had SO completely concealed the deficiencies of M
ture, that she did not appear more than thirty
False teeth, false hair, false bosom, &C. with lilies
and roses udciously decorating her face, produced
an agreeable effect, and Charles resolved to ply her
with sonnets and sighs This charming creature
was the widow of grocer, who had amassed an i'm
mense fortune in trade, and had left her undisputed
mistress of three thousand year. The early part
of her life had certainly been sacrificed tothe pecv
sh eaprices of man more than twice her age, and
she doubtless had passed through fiery ordeal to
obtain that independence which at his death she ell
joyed.
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IN PERU.

We have had various reports from Santa
Martha and other places of a battle j" Peru,
said TO have been obstinate. aud bloody, and
to-day Ne have a similar runor from Car
thngena, by way Of Jamaica and N. York,
which would seem To leave little doubt OF
the fact stated. The sntiuined is an Tx
tract OF IA Carthagena letter, dated the 3rd
Sept,
Our news from Peru II Veto
~ of Importance over Canterac, who is
represented n. killed, with Sncre on our
SIDE wounded, and another General killed.
Our account announce that the battle was
not decisive, but equally bloody and dc
str0ctire."
BY this it would appear that tho FcP,,h-
leans we're victorious, but that thu victory
wat not decisive of the fate of the country.
In other words, the Spaniards were not
altogether destroyed. However, the death
of 1 anterac, If the statement he correct,
may he considered Ii death blow 10 the
roy al cause, as his talents and influence
with his troops have for i tllne been It's
chief support.