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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-08-07

Percival finding his friend was designed to be-
come merchant, implored his fathers permission
to follow the same line, declaring that his inclination
did not lean towards the church. Ever anxious to
promote the happiness as well as the welfare of his
children, the worthy Mr.. Manley reluctantly con-
sented to the wishes of his SON.
Though public education is not actually neces-
sary for those who intended for the mercantile
line, yet he 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 Percval was intrusted, had
a daughter, as lovely in person she was amiable
in mind and as the young people generally spent
their evenings in the society of each other mutual
attachment soon took place, which was sanctioned
by the appreciation of their parents As Louisa Dor
vile was an only daughter, Percival not only re-
ceived handsome dowry with her, but was taken
into partnership by his father-in-law. If we sup
pose it possible that human happiness is ever COM
pletely perfect it certainly fell to the lot of the
married pair whose affection for each other
exquisitely delicate, that they were incapable Of
enjoying any pleasure apart
The tender affection which Percival felt for the
amable Louisa, did not, in the slightest degree, d-
minish his attachment for his friend and as Charles
Gordon had likewise commenced the man Of bust
ness for the affairs of commerce, we'll as nclina-
ton, they frequently met The same want of lber-
atty which Mr.. Gordon had displayed towards his
son whilst at Eton perseyered in after he enter
ed into the mercantile line and had he frequent
ly received assistance from the friend Of his child
hood, he must have been under the necessity of de-
clning trade The frequent emba1rassments he
suffered, from the want Of sufficient capital, at
length induced him to form the resolution Of reliev-
ing them by marTying.a rich wite and possessing
the advantage of handsome person, he found little
difficulty in accomplishing his views.
Chance introduced him to the acquaintance of
widow lady, somewhat stricken in years; but who
had so completely concealed the Deficiencies of ma
ture, that she did not appear more than thrtyfive
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 signs 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 to the peey
ish caprces of man more than twice her age, and
she doubtless had passed through fiery ordeal to
obtain that independence which at his death she en-
joyed.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
Alive aniMs ssis .

TdEHE public are respectfully in:ninicd, flat
Il gfand collection of Living Animals is now
exhibiting from O'Clock in the morning until o
o clock at night, Main street, between 18th and
10Th streets, near the old market They viii re-
main bu, a few days. Among them ale,
A YOUNG CUGAR, or S. AMERICAN LION.
A Living OSTRICH, from the deserts oi Ara.
bia--t,e only in The United Stares
The African CROWN BIRD, from the coast
of Anguia--a great curiosity.
cmioGs variety Of MONKEYS, APES, SC.
For particulars see bills.
dt.ttance % cts. Children half price.
Dec 2S
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
GRATITUDE TO LAFAyrrrr

we add our tribute of appreciation to the appro-
priation made in favor OF Gen. Lafayette. 1t is an
act worthy of lreemen, and sheds luste on the
OF every man who voted in favor of the MEASURE
What! talk coldiy about principle and all thar sort
OF thing, on such an occasion! Speak of placing the
Chains to our gratitude of the man, who fion, n
pure love OF liberty and equality, Abandoned the
seductive spleudor of one of the first courts of Eu
rope, IN order to take up in our behalf on a
iootihs OF equality with hose men, who were fight
ing Tor their wives AMI their chdrcn-thcir homes
and their fire-sides 1t is ridiculous and p.cposter
ous There is no sort OF similarity between the
two cases. We owe debt of gratitude, and last
ing gratitude, to every man who raised his arm in
the cause of Independence. But to LAFAYETTE, we
owe, ii possible, more. Next TO the great, the inn
mortal Washington, stands Lafayette in the SER
vices rendered to this country.-Who was he,
that in the morning of YOUTH and with sblushina
honors gathering thick upon him., exchanged the
arms OF fond and lovely wife, and bed of roses
forthe sword and the tented field, Who was he
when our soldiers were naked and destitute pledeed
h,s credit in order to relieve their neccssi,ies.-
who, that having fought and bled among us, not
satisfied with this, returned his ma tive country
and through his Influence and intercession i'm our
orhali, obtained for the Incorporation of one of
file most powerful nations of Eur0pe?-Need we
remind you Mr.. Macon that this was the good the
excellent Lafayeite?-We respect Mr.. Macon-bus
we are free to confess that both his vote and hir
reasoning on this bill, have gone far to shake out
confidence ~ his justice and his patriotism
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28

clare, whether the statement he had made was
not correct.
Mr.. Taylor rose, and said, that, in reference
to The letter of MIR. Randolph, that had appeared
M the Pubic prints this morning, he thought Il
proper to observe, in corrobdration of what had
been said by the hon. gentleman from Mas.a-
Ghuse''s' that ms recollection was very distinct
.at Tue or'glnai motion made by him in commit
tee was stronger, and went farther, than the or.
der finally adopted. II not only required that
MT. Crawford should be furnished with cory
OF Air. Edwards's memorial, and the accompn.
nying papers, together with copy of the rcso.u.
lion creating the committee, but tiat .Nr. C,uy-
Iora should DC requested to aasicc,' Ike same 1t
having been suggested thatt ought 10 be left In
Mr.. Crawfords option whether or not to comm.
nlcate an answer, the sage, st;on was approved
by him, and the latter clause withdrawn accord.
ingiy. MIR. Randolph's amendment was adopt-
cd oy the committee, as expressing their dcci.
ion' on tho point to which it referred, more pre-
ciseiy than il would do either with or without
the latter clause. Opposition was not na,le by
any one ofthc committee to giving Mr.. Craw
lord an opportunity Of answering The accusation
of MIR. Edwards.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
BAPTIST CONVENTION

A number oi the Ministers of this sect, and other
influential members of the church, have been as
senbi'ng IN this city, for the astsevefal days. We
learn that their object has been organize board
forpronotnc Missionary purposes, 10 act as uxary
to the Baptist Foreign Missionary Society. We
understand that meeting was he'd on Yesterday;
but we have not been able to learn the result of
their iahors. We have no doubt, however, that
the object OF the meeting has been accomplished
Among others who assembled here to promote the
object oil the meeting, the Rev. Dr. Staumhton.
the Rev. MIR. Sempie, the Rev. MIR. Dags, Nc sc.
The inhabitants of Richmond have had a rich and
we hope profitable t,cat, in the elnquence u nd
ability displayed by those learned Divines. The
weather too, has been uncaumouiy ine--whic,
has contributed in small dcgee To the pieasu
OF the season.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28

10 the second edition, which has been called
FOR IN The space Of a few months after the pub
hcaton OF the first, Mr.. Garnett has added. by
way or Appendix. twenty n,axims, un-
der the title, of "thc & assip's MANUAL In
mas code OF maSi'ns, the author most happily
ridicu!es the prevalent vice of scandal with ain
the paraphernalia Uf fas' idous fonpery, self
suitic ency, impudence, and aifectation, with
wh'ch &c is always accompaniment strain of
admirably weli-sustaineti irony, which promises
70 be much more effectuai mode Of assail;nc
this insidio'is enemy of social happiness, THAI
that OF direct denunciation. though welded BY
all the combined powers of the pulpit and the.
press The odious character of gossip, will
hereafter be AS universally understood and dies
pissed, as it has been fashionabiy tolerated, for
want Of proper anal, sis and exposure. Who.
ever leads the "Gossip's Manual" unless it be
an offended he or she K 1ssip, will, cheerfiIIy
award !, the most unqualified need of praise
That your daughters may, by the perusal of the
copies sent y":,. be confirmed in the amiable
principles instilled in them by their exemplary
mother IS the a'dent PRAYER of
Your sincere friend, *sss~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
COMMUNICATIONS.


Are you willing IL add to your present heavy
burdens, the enormous sum of Thirty Mousa,id dol
lars, for the privilege of transferring the college @,
oW,am and .Hc,y fom " iansburg to RICH
moi': u is understood that the corporate body OF
hichmond have offered this sum. deny their right
1t is not within their legitimate powers The orr
ginai charter of Richmond defines the powers of
the corporation. and specifies the subjects of taxa
t'Qn In no part of the euunera ito ran any thiug
pc found, like the power attempted to be exer-
ciseti OF taxing the people for ruere speculative
OBJECT II is true, the corporations has, in repeated
instances, raiScendcd the powers granted Inv the,
charter' and we have patiently submitted. But il
Is Tine tn stop Secocct that we have very
large sum of sad capital Invested Nv the Richmond
LOCK Conpany and that we guarantee tine repay
ment at the last loan made by the State. Should
this enterprise not succeed, shall have to aid To
our taxes. already oppressive, sufficient re-
iinburse the state.
call upon the owners of property in Richmond
seriously to reflect upon their present situation-
Your property is ruined by the excessive taxes i'm
posed by the ation;-an nd these taxes become
necessary by the inprovient of that same COR
poratioh. If you pay the taxes yourself, your i'm
come rs diminished to far less than legal Interest,"
II you add them To the rent of your tenants, lac
leaves the premises. Our taxes are so high, that
few men eau afford to own property.
But admitting the right of tile corporation to tax
the people for the purpose of locating the college of
" Hiram and Mary at Richmond, aud of the constr
t"'onai power of the legislature pass act for
that purpose, both of which propositions deny is i,
eSPedient' What proba bic good will result, which
would compensate for the tain evil? We have
already in Richmond number OF schools for both
sexes, OF the highest reputation. And not
to say, that the precepior religious as moral
and as learned as the professors at William and
Mary college. What advantages then should we.
derive from transferring that college to Richmond
w should get an old library. not very we'll sup
Piled and some appara, for the different branches
OF science! These things will be furnished to IA
much greater extent and with all the modern inn
pfovemenis AT the University of Virginia. Let the
college of William and Mary alone. Let the pro-
lessons, who dissatisfied with their situa tiois be
dismissed. Let us attend to own schools, and
prepare our children for the University; and let the
college of William and Mary do the same.
MENTOR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
Sh-. lanes VI. C.Ya.,.x1.y.y

lectures on Female Education Second esi;s;on
u must afford pleasure to the friends of fema,e
Improvement, To perceive with wha. gene raj al,
Pronalon and favour thi, estimable little volume
continues to be hailed wherever it max e. it's M,
pearance Confined at first to the domestic cir.
ere ci private seminary, and modcs;ly cmerg
ing INTO more enlarged sphere as the pubic
became 81 adually acl aain:ed with it's value, its
mel! has at lsngtl, renderedt object Of &c
neral attention and regard Our readers have
seen mat the venerable bishop Of Virginia and
she enlightened Chief Justice OF the United
o,aes' have each thought, worthy Of public
expression OF commentator and praise; and
we arc glad to fin'i from the subjoined letter.
rs Wen as other sources of information. that the
report OF Its intrinsic worth has passed the
bounds ut the state, and has excited both at
asa,ngfa'i and 8Gisimore lively interest in ats
behalf The warmth of sentiment, and re cling,
WITH hich the writer of the following letter ex.
presses himself. will probably be felt bv every
enlightened and benevolent reader that engag
es m a serious perusai If the volume. part,ct-
ia7iy the second edition, the pr. f,ce to which.
we cordially agree with the letter wii,er, WAS,
from lis Importance and interest, well entitled
10 the appellation of an s'Introductio..'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
EVE DOLLARS REV ARD

HSToiEN from the stable of Mr.. Gregory More,
~ in Caroline county, a small dark coloured
MAR T.. betwixt black and a hay; with lenr thick
main; with scar ON the hreasI, ccasioned by a
snag-the tip of the right OF, and some white
feet not at present reccliected. She is about 10
years old, feet I'D o. I inches high, and shows
the marks NJ sa'I- and plough gear. II is believ-
cd the SD id Mare WAS carried Louisa county by
a Negro, where probably she has been taken as
stray. Whoever may deliver the said Mare to
John Jones, in the Forks of Hanover, on TO myself
shall receive the above reward. with ali bic
charges. EDAiU n ID JONES,
Dec 2S-ltT King I'm. L.N.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
~ From, The .H,,t;on,i .I,,r.

From The National Journal.
* the Documents accompanying the
Pr.,r!4n;'- Message, the Report of the Postmas-
ter General deserves, in my opinion, particular
notice. Simplicity aud cIcarness, the surcst to-
kens of probty and honour. characterize c,ni
nentiy, this important paper But il has other,
and stronger claims TO public attention. The
measurement introduced into the administration
OF the Department, consists of an addition to its
revenue, and an extension of its accommodation
Ia peculiar cosnhcation of advantages, eyin-
GIVE OF decided executive talents, and conducive
IN nigh degree, to the NATIONAL prosperity.
1t IS well known that this important branch
OF the public service was committed to Mr. NI,-
LEAN in state of detective arrangements and
fscal embarrassment, AMI that while il commu-
n,cated to the public n,.,cl, less convenience
than It now affords, it drew, from the general
INCOME oil the government, considerable appro-
priat'ons to keep it in motion. In the short adj
mlnistration of MIR. M'Lean, on the other hand,
or rather during one year of that period, it has
oeen improved, IN revenue and efficiency, 10 the
value OF more than 90, GOO dollars. And when
we take into view the anterior encumbrances
OF The department, the extensive circulation
OF the mail, the number OF agents, and multitude
OF responsibilities necessary to its transportation,
1t IS impossible to refuse tho highest praise TO
Mr. MPLean, for having effected in so short a
time, BY the gentle force ofdiligence and Judge
'''S"'' W PIouucufe care ana generous econ
o.ny, such important reforms and striking
Announcements. He has shown capacity, both
remedial and creative, and more than realized
the great calculations that were made on him,
as a man of business and of practical wisdom.
To those who ara SO fortunate as TO know
him personally, the success Of his official la
bours must be cause of sincere satisfaction; for
hIs mild and benevolent virtues cndear him to
individuals, as much his great and solid abili
Ties recommend HIN to the public. Although
expertin affairs, sagacious of character and
versed ia the laws and manners Of the world he
has not imbbed the artful and heartlcss habits
winch generally characterize able politicians !
Hisore native modesty, piety and truth-his
that s'soit green of the soul,'. upon which the
eye of taste delights 10 rcpose, and all the gen
tie affections to settle: and while other statesmen
attract uncertain popularity, he engages unaI-
terabe friendship. VERiTAS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28

| MIR. Bowyer opposed the, views of MFR. Smith
And after some discussion the proposition OF
MT Smith was carried.
ohi allowing Mary and Jane, free person.
Oh colour, to remain in the state, was ordered "a
be etigrossed and read third time.
BiIis cancering Harold Smill;-allowino
jack ahas John Booker free man of colour "a
remain III the comnonwcaltli;-aflow sales
and convey arces OF certain lots of land whereof
Thomas Harris died seized;-a bill concern
| ing Christopher White.
And bill diyoicing Pamela b. Cole frr,r,
her husband John Coles wer,. ordered 4, be ON.
crossed.
a bill authorizing the erection of a briIrc
near Swift i.un Creek in the county of Rock
ingham was opposed at considerable length by
Mr, Earvic of Richn,nnd City and supported
ny MIR. RutherfJrI,-the bill was ordered to be
engrossed.
bill making provision for furnishing the
magistrates of this commonwealth with the last
edition oil licnIng's Virginia code of Justice.
was read and ordered to he engrossed
resolution was brought into the House
rom The committee of courts of justice dcclar.
'hg That the petition of Augustine Leitwich
pray ing to he relieved from the penalties con-
seqaent on las marriage with his wife, sister be
rejected.
Wr. tabe'i moved t!!lt the words is y.easona g.
NE be inserted. Mr.. CahclI advocated his
amendment at considerable. myth, principally
a'iver'ng to the ignorance of the oifen,:ing par
ty concerning the law.
Air. Cabeil was supported by Mr.. Cioggin of
sedford county respecting the character of
MI. Leftwich, and Mr. Cabell's amendment was
carried.
The following COMMUNICATION was presented
from the Governor:
10 the Honorable, the Speaker Of The House of
Delegates.
SIR In conformity ID The request of the
Board of Public Works at its late meeting. /
herewith communicate for the information of
the General Assembly, the Report of the Prin
ciPai Engineer on the examination of the
James River Canal now in progress.
With great respect,
am, Sir,
Your most obedt. serv
JAMES PLEASANTS.
ESQ copies of the report were ordered to be
printed for the use of the General Assembly.
On mntion of Mr.. Berkshire, the report OF
the conrntte of finance WAS taken up, and re-
ierrcd TO committee oT.the whole To be
discussed in tue committee OF the 10th of Janu
airy next.
And alter some resolutions presented 10 the
House, the House adjourned.
he oh
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28
Your most obedt. serv.
MES pie AGAIN

And alter some resolutions presented 10 the
louise, the House adjourned.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28

ALIENS PRIZE list
OF the 9th days drawing Of the
N q 'Yland State Lottery, no. 3.
No. 1868 a prise of 500
294i, 1854, 1861, 1868, 80
Besides the usual quantity of smaller prizes.
Another drawing takes place on Thursday, when
Of the following great capitals liable be
drawn; viz:
10000 DOLLARS,
10000 Dollars, 10000 Doafs,
10000 Dollars, 5000 Dollars,
Together with great many Of $1,000, $500, 500,
$50, SC. &c.
To secure the lucky numbers, Applicant ought
to be made Immediately. Delay not-seud your
orders for chances to the Lottery and Exchange
Office Of
6. & NJ. ALLEN s. co.
No. 759 Main Street. Richmond.
Where the cash can alwas be had at sight, foi
/ prizes, drawn.
/ Present price Of
| Whole Tickets, SI2 Quarter, So 90
| Halves, o Eighths, 30
/ & e. NJ. ALLEN e. co.
Dec. 20 FIAitp,ond
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-28

The bill for aboIishing the penalty on Usur,
has passed the House oi Representatives OF
South Carolina, but failed in the Senate
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-02
TRUST 4

ESURSUANT to the provisions of n Deed of
a Trust, executed on the 25th day of May, 1916,
by Seawall Osgood, to William Writ and Thomas
Taylor, Trustees, for the security and indemnifca.i-
on of David Bullock, duly recorded in the Office of
the Hastings Court of the City of Richmond, will
be offered for sale, at the premises, to the highest
bidder, for ready money, ON Friday the 9th day of
August next, at 5 o'clock, p. NJ. a certain piece or
parcel OF ground, lying in the City of Richmond, be-
ing a part of the half acre lot distinguished i'm the
plan of said city by the number (522) five hundred
and Twenty-Five, bounded by the James River Ca
nal Company on the South side, one hundred and
nlnety-four feet, and is a part OF the same lot of
ground conveyed by Jaqueline e. Harvie and Ma.
ny his wife, to the said Osgood, as may be fully seen
of record in the Office of the Hastings Court of the
city aforesaid-Mrs Osgood, the widow of said
Seawall, is entitled to her dover in this property
and the Trustees will only convey such title as is
vested in them by the deed aforesaid.
BY THE TRUSTEES.
June % tds4l
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