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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17
POETRY.
From the London .Niep Monthly -Magasine.
THE MIND.

Oh! magic of the mind! whose might
Can make the desert heavenly fair,
And fill with forms divincly bright
The dreary vacancy of air,
Aud speed the soul from CLINE To- cline,
Though stormy Oceans roar in vain,
And bid the restless wheels of Time
Roll backwards to the goal again.
The riches that the mind bestows
Outshine the puppies proudest dye,
And pale the brightest gold that CLOVIS
Beneath the Indians burning sky;
The mind can dull the deepest smart,
And smooth the bed of suffering,
And, midst the winter Of the heart,
Can reBovate n second spring.
Then let me joy, what'er hetide
In that uncounted treasury,
Nor grieve to see the step OF Pride
In purple trappings sweeping by;
Nor murmur if my fate shut out
The gaudy worlds tumultuous din!
He rccks not of the world irihom,
Who feels he bears his world ,cithin.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17
THOMAS LAWRERT
MERCHANT TAILOR

(.Ncdfty opposite lie Bell IIce,n, .ffa.n streefJ
~ EsPECTFULLY informs his customers and
~ the public in general, that he has now on
hand an assortment of Goods, which are not nfe-
fior to any IN the United States the principal por-
ton ct which have heen imported to New York
during the last nioulh, and received here by the
sioop Budget and Sch Fly, the latest arrivals from
that CITY, He deems it perfectly unnecessary to
give Il catalogue of the different articles COMPRISING
ms assortment, as II consists of every article APP
pertaining To respectable
CLOIIILN-G ESTABLISHMENT
but would particularly call the attention of persons
waiting the article of SUPEnrINE CLOTHS, to his
present assortment, being of the very first chop
some of which cost IL dollars per yard
The workmcn at present in his employ are UNI
vailed, having been lately selected from the best in
New-pork and Philadelphia; and as he receives
the Latest Fashions from Cha's c. Watson & Sons.
nj Philadelphia; Scotieids, Phelps & Howard, and
ST. John " Ogle, of New-fork, (,uhose standing as
to taste and fashion are too well known to require
comment,) he hopes To he able to execute his work
in very superior style, and merit continuance
OF the very liberal patronage which he has hitherto
received.
Il CONSTANT SUPPLY OF READY
.N.4DE CLOTHING,
OF superior quality made in this city, consta nly on
hahd-Aiso, every description of TRIMMINGS for
MILITARY UNIFORMS,
AND
LADIES HABITS IND PELLSSES.
which viii he made TO order in very superior se
at moderate prices
Plain and Camblet CLoAKS, for sale low.
Also, PRISMATIC VESTINGS, of the most fash
ionab!e patterns. and of very superior quality re-
ceivng this day.
Dec. St.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17
From The italian If Fflicaja.
ON THE EARTHQUAKES IN SIGH.

O4F TIE ENNItfV{U AkES IN SICILY.
hefe once ye were, great states. nor doth remain
n siugle Stone to tell your tale, and say,
Hers the wide earth did open; here one day
Stood Syracusei here was Catania's reign.
Among the solitary sands in vain
seek We in yourselves, and find decay,
And dread. and silence all:-my steps STAY.
My eyes are big with tears, my heart with pain.
Thou dreadful dreaded God! here, then, I see,
And own thy might; does my soul not fear,
Or not acknowledge thee?--Arse. arise
fe cavernd states, and show 10 mortal eyes
The mighty portent: let thy fate appear
q warning TO the ages that shall be,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

in such quick succession, thatl began TO APP
prehend the result; but At length the hysterical
paroxys,n subsidized, and tears coming to her re-
lief, she became somewhat composed, when
left her in charge o: her attendant.
Tee ren,dtaicri, or ncrt1
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

"A Paris journalist mentions an attempt to
Introduce cock fighting into Paris, and appeals
to the sensibjlity of the French women to oppose
so barbarous pleasure, that il may be left en-
tirely TO John Bull.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

M ANTED, the Notes of the Banks of the
W States Of South Carolina, North Caro-
lima and Georgia, all of which will be taken al a
low rate of diScount-also, the most kinds of un-
current paper bought at the Lottery and Exchange
Office of S. & NJ. ALLEN &C. CO.
No. 759 Main st. Richmond.
"here the highest premium will be given for Gei6,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

In heaving ont the schooner Sally, which ar
rived at Norfolk few days since from Antigua,
the sword part of a Sword fish about 8 inches
long, was found, which had penetrated through
the plank.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17
TRCS1' sale QpF L. AND IN GOOGLE
land

RY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST ex-
~ ecu'ed to'the subscribers by Neil McCoull, to
secure to William Long the payment of certain
SUN of money therein mentioned, we shall proceed
to sell to the highest bidder for cash, on the 24th
day oil January, 1925, on the premises, tract of
Land containing Seven Hundred and odd acres, (as
per deed) situated and being in the county of
Goochland, called White Hall-about eight miles
above Goochland Court House; or so much thereof
as shall he sufficient to satisfy and pay the said
debt 1 ne Trustees will only convey such title as
is vested in them by said deed.
ROBERT DOUTHAT.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
Nov. 90. tds88
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$50 DOLLARS REWARD.


AN AWAY f'om Anne Arundel county, Ma
IA ryland, about the last Of September, 1923, a
negro boy named NELSON, who was bound as an
apprentice to Mr.. John Forester, to learn the
Biacksmiths trade, and continued with him FIVE or
SIX years. He lived several years in Baltimore,
and may possibly be lurking about there a this
time lie was seen three or four months ago in the,
country, few miles above Baltimore. / think il
probable he has obtained free pass. Nelson was
raised near Westmoreland Court house: he Is abou.
feet 10 or inches high, and well proportioned;
has very fiat nose, his complexion light. Mas
tiers of vessels and others are cautioned against en-
PoyIng or harboring said boy. One hundred dol
lars will be given for experimenting and securing
hm III jail, so that get him again, and the above
reward if delivered to me at this place.
JOHN a. PARKER.
Nuttsvillc, Lancaster Co. Va. Nov. 81, 1924.
" The Editors of the Richmond Constitutional
wing, Baltimore Patriot, and Federal Gazette
will publish the above week for six weeks
and forward their accounts to Inc. J. A.P
Dec. ~ WOW
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

=, MT Burke, speaking, in the year 1898, of the
Co"ht Artois, now Charles X. King of France
drew the following character OF him. III. is elo-
quent' lively, engaging in tine highest degree of
decided character, full of energy and activity. In
a word, he is brave, h6nourabIe. ard accom-
psbed cavalier"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-17

At a Court held for Franklin County, Mt the Couy,
House. the % day of November, 1894
Jacob Harkrider, Plff1
against
Samuel Gilbert and Mat In IhaueeTy.
thew Talbot. Defts
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the 'Cop,t.
that the Defendants are not Inhabitants of this
State, on the motion Of the Plaintiff by COUNSEL an
order Of publication is awarded him against tho
defendants. TO appear here on the first Monday In
March next, and answer the Plaintiffs Bill, to be
published eight weeks successfully in the Cohstu-
tional Wing, newspaper edited in the City of
Richmond.
copy-Teste,
ROBERT NJ DICKINSON, D. GRO.
Dec. 3.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-20

NY The ENQUIRER is published twice n week general.
w. and three times during the session State
the heretofore tirs Dollars per
|npnum in advance. Notes chartered, specie
paying banks ony) will be received in pay -nt The
will the safety Of rrm'.,ing them by mail,
the postage all letters being paid by the writers.
mr. No paper will lie discontinued, ul the discretion
OF the Ednrs until all arrearages have been paid up
NJ Whoever will guarantee the pay oil papers,
shall have a tenth gratis.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
" One square, iess--tirt Insertions, IS ceras-each
continuancf, 81 cents.
=. No advertisement inserted has either been paid
for, assuniy person this city, euvrons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-20

Resolved, That these proceedings, sign, I
by the chairman and secretaries. be published
10 me democratic papers of the city OF Phia.
deIphia.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn.
T. MATLACK,
HueH FERGusoN, s. S. BADGER, Chair,uas.
Secretaries
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-20
EXTRACT TO 1nr EDITOR, DATED

17-''' f7''F'F Is "IFT. y.
N"thipg OF importance was ioue in ihe
mouse So REPRESENTATIVES this day, except clio
discussion ct the preamble aud rcsol,,it,, ~,
prO'l ing of the declaration Of tbe presidcn, oC
the United Sialra ia favor of the naiDicnanco
of lbe cause Of liberty in Tie western ben,is-
Phefc. The "hole day WAS occupied r,,n,.
the preamble 10 this resolution ADD the rcsn
luton was finally caFiicdby vote of Gg Ia .. -
E,nnkIin L.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-01-20

!, 81 w.h -alploy NtLLER. Nr.,- need sr ia, ri,
coD,luct. q t,fsSSTNrbNIt sDN
January s.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
BENEDICT ARNOLD.

During the traitor Arnold's predatory
operations IN Virginia, in 1881, he took
an American captain prisoner. After
some general conversation he asked the
captain what he thought the Americans
would do with him, if they caught hina
The captain declined at first giving an
answer; but, upon being fepeatediy ur-
ged, he said, "Nhy, sir, If [ must an
swcr your question, YOU must excuse
my telling you the plain truth. If my
countrymen should catch you, | be-
lieVe they would first cut off that lame
leg. which was wounded in the cause
Of freedom and virtue at Saratoga, and
bury it with the honors of war, and
afterwards hang the remainder OF your
body ON gibbet.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08

with pleasure they were presented to
their father. The good man saw thro'
The whole--started- sad a mo-
ment, heaved sigh, aud was just on
the point OF cursing the blue ribbons,
when they both threw their arms round
his neck, and wept; overcome by his
parental feeling instead of scolding, he
kissed them both, praised their beauty;
and told them To remember his circum-
stances, for be was already involved in
debt on their account.
But matters were not yet wound up
entire. The daughters had discovered
that one thing more was necessary to
render them entirely enchanting They
were Cat, healthy girls, two feet six or
eight inches round the waist. This re-
NAMED to be ramedied. Mama can
tell what kinl of jackets, accomplished
the purpose in old times, that corsets
Do now-these were procured. Half
squeezed to death as they were, MIR
Chester soon found his daughters could
not work as usual Servants had to be
procured in their places. BY and by
these were obliged TO wait SO much up
on the ladies' that more was necessary.
And at last his darlings, after being
screwed up Tor few months were rea-
dy for visit to their fine city relations.
hey waa' The next summer, hale a
dozen returned the visit, and two young
ladies. and gentleman CHARTERED on
the Hollow Farm all the season.
Mr.. Chester row found the crisis came
upon hin. lie was dreadfully involved;
going beaind on every side-ruin Just
before hiIg,--ue reused up. He was
sensible man, aud the sequel showeth
that ne bath I'm energetic soul. lie
first nortgaged his half ofthe place and
paid all lis debts; and then made a
sweep 1T The word-robe Of the young
ladies. Away went muslins, and silks
and !aces, and gold chains. md SER
wants; and the whole establishment Of
fashion. hnd th1ugh tears and eatroa-
ties and fainting ifs and frovns met
him at every stop, he accomplished e.
very item ofhis plan, and the girls eat
lheir christmas diouer in linsoy focis
and wooIien stockings, as in days long
past. The Chester family owe it to
this circumstance wholly, that this day
they own Hollow Farm; for the old
man cleared oil the mortgage and
bought the other half before he died
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
BEAUTIFUL sIMILITUDE.

God is to the moral and intellectual,
what the Sun is to the natural world
the source of light, life and 10y; and
man can no m ore be happy without in
tercourse with his maker, than plants
can thrive and vegetate without the
Influence of that glorious luminary.--
Cold and darkness are experienced
by the heavenly bodies in proper
ton to their distance from the sun
Just SO does it fare with the soul
OF man. In prosperity the bountiful
Giver is obscured by the multiplicity OF
his gifts. These, Ike vapouis from The
heated earth rise and interpoSe between
man and his maker But no sooner
does the tempest of adversely descend,
than the cloud is dispersed; and, desc
late and forlorn, ne feels al the necessi-
ties of his nature; bis weakness and de-
pendence-his hopeIesness and need Of
divine aid; and retains. repentant to
duty, to happiness and God.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
CHARLEMAGNE.

Charlemague revered the dignity Of
the priesthood, but he was careful tina,
its members should conduct themselves
IN conformity with the gravity of its
character "A young man to whom he
had just given bishopric, left his pre-
sence in such high spirits, that in mount
inc his horse he waited quite over to the
other side. The Emperor, who had OBJ
served him from window, ordered him
to be called back.
"You have heard of the difficulty
which have in forming good cavalry
troops" said his Majesty, "Ss seeing that
you are such an excellent horseman,
am rather DESTROYS of retaining you in
that capacity. You Will serve better
than by being bishop. 90 into the
ranks, and will promote you as you
may deserve"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
DOMESTIC SKETCH.

The iicentiousness OF camp has
long been proverhial-and that man
must have, generally speaking, more
than ordinary share Of resolution, W 10
can successfully combat with the va
rious temptations there held out 10 the
young and unwary The high spirit.
ed youth, influenced by false shame.
plunges into the most reprehensbIe
excuses, rather than become the ridi-
cule Of his comrades Such was the
case of George L. His soul re
voltcd at first from those practices
which debase human nature-but bur
ried on TO vice by his associates, he
would not allow himself reflection.
lie now became protested game
ster-and as his fove of play increa
sed, his love of virtue diminished. He
became the dope of sbarpers-and as
debts of honor must always be dis
charged, he was obliged to call on his
father for large amount. His de.
mands at length became so frequent
Nh"' t'o f'''iu' SCht i'dIttI utCdtllc
Harmed, and refused further supply.
From a friend who resided in the Vi
ciHity of the camp, and who he re-
quested 10 watch over the conduct Of
his son, he soon beard the intelligence
which he dreaded to hear.
lie wrote to him requiring him 10
resign his commission, and return TO
his peternal roof, as the Gully condition
on which his errors wo,,d be pardon.
ed. This letter had the effect OF bring
irg him to sense o. his misconduct
hut reflection 10 him was madness !;
to other vices he added tiat Of frequent
iutoxication--ard in one al his psrox-
ysms of inebrlcty, for a tancied insul,
he raised his hand against "A superior
officer. TIE cousequcn'e was that h.
was arrested. tried ny court marital.
and broke
Fearing to encounter lie rcproach.
es Of justly ned = rem, and wit
ness the poignant anguish o. his a.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
FROM TIE RAILWAY ADVOCATE.
PEACH TREES

II, IN the following letter from our
friend William Shotwell. we shall
learn how to preserve fruit SO yalua
bic as the peach, he vii; have render,
ed an essential service tolhe country
no fruit being more esteemed than the
Teach, when in perfection The ex
pertinent is a cheap one, and worthy
oftrial
New YonK, Oh. Mo. 9Th, 1871
Esteemed Friend.
Being lover Of good fruit, | haze
particularly regretted the loss Of car
peach trees, 10y tie worm, aud have
tried every remedy thai | could bear
OF, but all 60 little or 10 effect. a.
length 1 concluded, coGi compieie
" shield the parts likely to be cifeaed,
it would answer The purpose; / clean
ed u number OF tees, ana put q coat OF
lime morter, aboat half ~ inea thick
round tue body, then drew the earth
Up to it, These trees are now perfect
~ healthy, and there has not been Il
sign Ola worm about them since, al
though ii is abort five years past, thai
the experiment was mad. II have
since tried the same on great gun}57r
of trees with equal success. Thou wilt
commemorate this TO thy nelghbors III
such way as thon msyeat th,nk pro
per, as | wish it universally known.
Thy Friend.
WILLIAM SHOFWEIL.
james Il. BcHnet, Rdh,oay
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
MARRIAGE CEREMONY:

''You bron'ish," says old Squire
Cahel, TO the bridegroom, whoever
that happy man may be, You bro
mish to have this vomans 'or your vite?"
" Yes" "unt you, madam, bromish for
to hah dis man for your husband?"
YES SWELL | pronounce you TO be
one flesh, ind one beef; and row I
poohlish the bawns of dis natromony,
before Got, mine wife, Dolly, Harry,
und de rast Of de children; und ash
de scripture says, IVA, Got poote To-
geGder, let no man put asooder,'' Uud
row, giving the bridegroom poke
IN Inc ribs, "yhere ish mine toliari"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
ABSENCE OF MIND.

A few days since, the servant Of a
testv, nealslghted, absent old gentle.
man, in the neighborhood of Weston,
was going 10 boil an egg. Old Crum-
10 complained that she did not know
how 10 boi! one. and he would show
her the way. The pan fall of water
was produced, and put upon the fire.
The old man held his watch in opc
hand and the egg in the other. He
told the girl to observe him-he put
the watch into the pan, and held the
egg close 10 his eyes, as if it was a
watch, until the supposed egg was
boiled enough, when, on taking it out,
to his great establishment, be found he
had boiled the watch instead of the:
egg.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08

does no great credit TO the author,
either IN point Of matter or manner ..
Justice Dural, of Maryland, is APP
parently the oldest man on the bench
lie is quite partria rch in appearance,
with long, thin and snowy locks. He is
tall and spare, with a thin visage and
prominent features. know nothing of
his public life, or his legal and literary
attainments. On the left of him IS a
vacant chair, designed foi Justice
Thompson, who has not yet taken his
scat, in consequence of the death of his
daughter, to whom his heart was bound
up, and has been nearly broken by her
sudden and premature decease.
" Y Statesman.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Two foreigners walked up and
down Coffee room one proposed to
the other to show the company that
they were not totally ignorant of the
English language. The latter agree
ing, addressed the company in loud
tone of voice, and inquired, ''did it rain
to morrow" The other vary appro-
priately replied, eyes it vas" The
latter turned to the company, and said,
she askt vat, and | dold him yes"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
GEOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
OF TIE JUDGES OF TIE SUPREME COURT
OF THE Z. :.


Chief Justice Marshal takes his scat
in the cenhe. You think Of him as the
author OF the volumiaous, au'hentir, and
valuable, but not elaborate Il poiisued
life Of Washington, soouer thar the
Chief Justice OF the United States lie is
large thick set athletic man, with a
grave substantial countenance, of
dark complexion, with no prominent
features. His hair is of an iroa grey,
cut short before, and ode in club be-
hind. In his movements, he appears TO
manifest much, Of the Virginia state
illness and dignity of manners. His ex-
teraai appearance indicates him TO be,
what he is in fart, solid and substial
man without an extraordinary share Of
genius, taste or elegance.
Justice Washington, heir to the.
name and estate Of his illustrious an
testor, George Washing on, of whom
he is the nephew lie is now at the age
OF IS. with a sallow countenance, but
very strongly marked, but deeply fur
rowed by the hand ut time, and bear
ing the marks of inirm health. He
wears his dark unfros Il hair, long, and
combed back from his forehead. In
his person, he is small, and in no res
pect remarkable.
| Justice Tod, of Kentucky, Of whom
know nothing except that he is a dark
compIexioned, good looking, substan-
tial man, at the age of about go.
, Justice Story, of Massachusetts, is
. the Youngest man on the bench, being
probably not more than A. His bald
ness and his glasses, however, give
him an older appearance. In person,
he is perhaps below the middle size, OF
light airy form, rapid and sprighty IN
his mo lions, and polished and county IN
his manners. His countenance indi-
Gates genius, afiabiity, versatility of
thought, and almost any thing but the
patient research of the scholar, and the
gravity and wisdom Of the judge. Yet
he is known to have been laborious,
indefatigabIe, not to say plodding, stu
dent, and to be among the first on the
bench for his legal attachments, his
literary requirements, and general
knowledge. The precocity Of his tai
ents is well known to the public. At
avery early age he published volume
OF poems, entitled "PieGsu7'es Of Soti-
| tudc,' with the merits OF which | am
not acquainted, not having read it for
Justice Johnson, of South Carolina.
IS large, athletic, well built man, Of
! so, or upwards, with a full, ruddy, and
fair conference, with thin white hair,
and partially bald. lie has a good
head, but none of his features are pro-
minent His legal and judicial talents
have acquired for MIN some celebrity in
his native state; and he is said TO hold
a re spectacle upon The bench OF
the Supreme Court. To the public he
is well known as the hiographer Of Gen.
Greene. If the criticims OF Gen. Arm
strong are to be taken as standards OF
correct taste, the life of Gen. Greene ,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
LAW AND LAWYERS

Horne Tooke used TO say that law,
in his opinion, ought 10; to be luxu
ny for the rich, but a remedy, to be
easily, speedily, and cheapIy obtained
by the poor, When told tina; the courts
ol justice were open to all, he replied,
and so is the London Tavern. to
such as can pay for the entertain
mentS.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
IRISH LANGUAGE.

An Irishman who had just landed,
SAID The first bite Of meat he ever ate
IN this country, was roasted potatoc
boiled yesterday, And ifyou dont
believe me, | can show it to you, for L
have it III my pocket now
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-08
RON MOT.

A crooked gentleman or bis arrival
at Bath, was asked by another 8 ia
place he had travelled from fcsu
straight from London reptile he
Did yen sot' said the other, Shea $50
have been terribly aeaffc-! 4y tha
,0ay'