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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29
From Mc Connecticut Mirror.
THE FUNERAL.

I saw a dark rob'd train, who sadly bare
A ~lifclcss burden toward the house of God :
] enter'd therefor ] had heard twas good
To see the end OF man. Then slowly woke
The Organ's d~irge-like straiu,-soft-solcmn-
SWEET
a soul of sorrow DER the siuinbcrins air,
With its dee p-drawn and linked melody
Enforcing tears. But as the words sublime
Or inspiration,-" though we seem to sleep,
AS for u momcnt,--we shall rise, be changd
And in the t~wiRkliug of an eye put Oh
The victor robe of Immortality"
Quick, at the warmth of so divine n faith
Vanish'd those tears,-as fleets the transient dew
From the inorn's eye.
There lay the form Of one
Who ruapy n year, had in that haliowed place
Constant as came the day which =, had blessed
Mppeard, 10 pay his vows.-Yes, = there he rose,
With reverend tront,-and strong. majestic frame,
Were now, as powerless as the smiiten babe,
He waits for other hands to bear him forth.
Firm ut each post of pie:y and peace
Where Christ hath badc his servants watch, lie
stood,
Even till the gattcr'd shades of evening blanch'd
Ills shuddcring temples with uninclting frost,
He had the praise of men who knew To prize,
The noisclcss tenor ri All upright course;
And he had drank of sorrow.-Those who she'd
The holy charities around his home,
Had long been tenants of the voiccless tomb;
AID from that home, and those bright shudowins
trees
The lingering solacc OF his hermit hours,
lie by Il freak of winged wealth was driven.
Hut now his head on that cold pillow rests,
Where ~slecplcss anguish dare not plant 4 thorn.
No more his bruisd heart pours strong incense
forth
To Ham who smote ir,-nor his lonely tears
Frcslien the turf where his lov'd treasures Law.
-And is there cause to weep, that yon pale clay
Should iberate its tortur'd prisoner.
nlourn we, because the radient realms of bliss
Have gain'd n gucst?-or that the countless ills
Which poisc on vuiture wing DER helpless man
Have lost n victim! Is il time to weep,
When at this very hour pcrchauce, the soul
Reads in the sun-bright register of Heaven
The need of all its disciplinc,-and pours
lis rapturous being forth to the Great Sire
In one eternal hymn? II.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29
QUANT1Co CANAL IoYTERY

1850 tickets. Ii blanks 10 Il prize.
This Lottery is formed by the ternary Co.nbina-
lion and Formulation of 81 numbers. Tho fate OF
tho above 1850 tickets will &c determined in a few
moments by the drawing of numbers out of 27 phi,
into the wheel. AS the present Scheme varies , lit
tic from the former ones, explanations may be OBJ
tanned at the Managers Office under the Eagle Ho-
tel, Richmond.
10 The drawing will take place on THURSDAY,
The 18th day of November, or at a much car,c,
day, il The sale of tickets will warrant il.
Vickets and Shares for sale MT
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29

In Amelia County, May Court 1921.
Thomas Muinford and John c. Hill, Merchants and
partners, trading undef the firm of Mumford and
hia, Fga'. In cAanee,v.
John Roberts and Thomas Roberts, Defs.
The defendant, Thomas Roberts, not having en-.
tered his appearance and given security according
to the Act of the General Assembly, and the Rules
oI ul,s Court, and II appearing to the satisfaction If
the Court that the said defendant, Thomas Roberts.
Is not an inhabitant Of this State; on the mott
ON OF the plaintiffs, by Alfred O. Egglcston, their
counsel, 1t is ordered, that the said defendant, Tho
mas Roberts, do appear here on the fourth Thurs
nay IN August next, and answer the complainan,s
bin ;and that a copy of this order be forthwith in
serted IN some public newspaper, printed in the CITY
OF Richmond, for two months successfully, and also
posted at the front door Of tie Courthouse of this
county on two S" cessive court days.
Acopy-Test,
J. T. LEIGH, C. A. C.
Jun -. x8wt27
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29
WASTED,
MAYORS OFFICE,

a S much alarm IS prevailing in some of our
"a neigiIboring cities from the occurrence Of by
dr0piiojia, and the season OF danger in that COM
plant has now arrived, I have strictly euioined
upon the Officers of Police Of this city 10 enforce the
Ordinance lof restraining dogs from going at large
Aud as it Is generally understood that Il large pro-
portion Of the dogs are the property ofslaves, con-
slider it TO be my duty to inform masters, who grant
such indulgenccs to their servants that the pecUnia-
ny penalty OF the Ordinance will be assessed upon
such masters. JOHN ADAMS, Mayor.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29
NOTICE.

Ereeutire Department, 2sM May, 1924.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Depart
ment until the 1st day of July next, for the
sale of five hundred and eightycopics of the +" Re
ports Of Cases decided in The Court of .4ppeals Of
y trgtnid, from tie 10M .4pru, 1890, 10 28M June
1921, by +. W. Ginier, Counsellor at Lar"
BY order,
VIM. II. RICHARDSON, c. c.
t1stJ SO
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Juue25
FOR SALE.


.TESHE TRACT OF LAND called Gravelly
a Hill, i'm King William County, about six
miles from the Court House, containing one hundred
and fifty two acres. This Tract of Land is well
worth the attention of any person who wishes a de-
sirable little farm. Ii is convenient to a good bold
navigation, being about two miles from the Pamun-
ky River. The buildings are in pretty good repair
and amply sufficient for the accommodation of a
small family; no place can boast OF better water. A
full proportion of it is in original Timber of the best
quality. The neighborhood is good and the soil is of
that peculiar kind in that section of the country
which whilst it is %congcnial to the growth of small
grain, almost invariably insuros to the cultivator n
good crop of Corn. The terms OF sale are one third
cash, one third in twelve months, aud one third in
two years from the day of sale, the two last nav
ments TO be secured by a Deed of Trust on the
Land. II this Land. is not sold privately before, it
will be offered for sale publicly, at King William
Court-Iiouse,o ON the fourth Monday in July next.
Tie title is unquestionablc having been devised by
Captain Blackwell Foster to his wife Susanna, now
SUSANNA CHM.
THOMAS CHINN.
SUSANNA CH3NN.
JGnf % u2vif
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N SHEPPARD, C. c. II.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In pursuance of the provisions of the fore
gong Ordinance, l shall proceed 10 sell the
stock thereby created at Mr.. Carter b. Pages
exchange, IN the city of Richmond, on the Goth
OF next month, at the hour of 12 o'clock.
N. SHEPPARD,
Chamberlain City of Richmond.
June 1S ooJao
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-06-29

N the Court of Chanccry of the State of Della.
Ware, held at New Castle in and for the Conn.
y OF New Castle, of the Angus; Term, Ammo Dom
iui 1928,
Thomas Roberts,
as.
James nj. Broom, Jacob p. Broom, James Robert,
and Sarah his wife, John Roberts, Rachel Ro-
berts, Asa Moore and Ann his wife. William
Lyon Rachel b. Lyon, George Lyon, john Lyon,
and Jacob B. Lyon.
AND now TO wit, on this twenty fourth day of A.
pril' Ammo Domini, ono thousand eight hundred and
twenty-four, on motion of Joshua G.. Bripckl. Eso.
complainants Solicitor, and OIL Anidovits fled.I, Is
ordered by the Chancellor that William Lyon Ro-
chacl Is. Lyon and Ann Moore do appear in this
Court and in the above canse, ON Thursday, the
l2th day of August next ensuing, and the Chan.
ceiior directs that a copy of the foregoing order shan
within thirty days be published in the Delaware
Gazette published at Wilmington, and the Consti-
tutional Wing, published at Richmond, in Virginia,
and be continued in such newspapers for ,he space
OF three months next after its first publication.
NeU Castle County, SIS. i do certify that the above
is a true copy oftlie record hereof--Int es-
|. timony whereof, / have hercunto Sc, ntv
L. S. hand and affixed the seal of the said court.
~, at New Castle, the Sd day of Nav, An
no Domini, 1924.
DAVID PAINTER, Reg,r
oWioI IN Chanceru.
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NNANTED-A situation in some Mercantile
w House, in the capacity of Clerk. Good
qualifications are possessed, and moderate com
pensation viii satis!y. Arp 70 the editors.
Juuc % tsff
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EXCHANGE & READING ROOM.

a = inc request Of many of the most respectable
- inhabitants Of this city, the subscriber has been
induced to open an Exchange and Reading Room.
lor 'he accommodation aud convenience Of the mcr-
cnah's ana citizens generally. Tue room now oc-
cupicd by the subscriber and the adjoining one, w;,,
De opened Tor that purpose. The principal newspa-
pefs ana prices current in the United States, md
the most approved periodical reviews and magazines
IN this country and Europe will be furnished.
Strangers are respectfully invited to visit the Ex-
change.
The annual subscription to the Exchange will h.
i've dollars, payable in advance. Persons.w isl,iu,
TO subscribe, will be pleased to call at the subscris
nefsf Office. Due notice will be given of the open.
ing of the Exchange.
The subscriber will sell public stocks of every
description at auction or privately.
Richmond, 18th May. ,s3S
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REMOVAL.
q. TATE r 90.
LEATHER Observation-Disclosures

IND "HoLEsAAE AND r. DFALERs
"AvE removed their Sale Store TO the house
IL recently occupied by Messrs. CoLror and
CLARK, opposite the bcii-Tavern. They keep con-
stantly on hand, a large and general assortment, q,
LEATHER, which they offer on reasonable terms.
June I% 2aw3w
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Considerable sensation has been excited, i'll con-
sequence gifts having been stated that Il Post Cap
tain had been struck off the list, and an earnest de-
sire 10 know Which, has been expressed. The Bos-
ton Centinel states it to be Captain Angus, promo
ted in 1916 and commanding at New York. He
is said to he partially dcranged. He certainly de.
serves the sympathy of the government and some
provision should be made for himself and family.
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June 10
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

cess, had grateful sense of it but nevertheless
did not think himself at liberty to accept it, till he
had first obtained the consent of his father and mo-
Their; leaving therein noble example to all future
ages Of the respectful submission and dependence
which all children ought to show to their parents
on the like OCCASION Of what age soeyer they be, CT
to whatever degree Of power and greatness they
may have arrived.
While Octavius was at Samos, after the famous
battle Of Actiuln, which made him master Of the
universe, he held q council to examine the priso-
ners which had been engagedn Anthony party
Among the rest, there was brought before him an
old man named Metellus, oppressed with years and
infrmities, disfgured with long beard and
elected head Of hair but especially by his clothes,
The son Of this Metellus was one Of the judges,
and he had great difficulty Of knowing his father in
the deplorable condition in which he saw him.
At last however, having rccolectcd his features, in
stead of being ashamed to own him, he ran to en-
brace him, CRYING bitterly. Afterwards, turning to-
wards the tribunal &c Caesar, says be, my father has
been your enemy, and your officer; he deserves
to be punished, and to be rewarded The favour
desire of you is either to save him on my account
or to order me to be put to death with him." All
the Judges were touched with compassion at this
affecting scene; Octavus himself rclened, and
granted to old Metcllus his life and liberty.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
CHARACTERISTIC TRAITS
FILIAL AFFECTION.

CrAxAREs, uncle Of Cyrus the Great, having been
an eyewitness of the courage, conduct, and many
aniable qualities of his nephew, was DESTROYS Of
giving signal testimony of the value he had for his
merit. Cyaxares had no male-issue, and but one
daughter. This fayorite princess he offered in mar
rage to Cyrus, with an assurance Of the kingdom
If Media for her portion, Cyrus loved the prin-
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

was the Damon of riches, which he valued not, ex-
cept so far as it was IN his power to Destow them
on that lady p and Immediately, to prove the truth
of his words he produced several bags of gold and
others filled with diamonds and different kinds of
precious stones offering to stake them, single
throw against any thing Of the most trivial value
she might please to propose. The lady startled,
and embarrassed by this declaration now refused to
play any more, and the company knew not what to
think of this extraordinary occurrence, when an old
lady present, observed to the person next her, that
he must certainly be the devil; and that his riches,
his appearance, his discourse, and his de1terty OF
plays all sufficiently Showed that he was The
stranger, overhearing this, profitted by the hint
He assumed the air and style Of Magician al
luded to various circumstances which could be
known only TO the lady, spoke several foreign Ian
guages performed many ingenious tricks, and
concluded by declaring, that he come to
demand certain person in the company, who had
given herself to him. and who, he protested belong
ed to him; asserting, at the same time, that he
would take her to himself, and never leave her
more in defiance Of every obstacle.
All eyes were now on the lady, who knew not
what to think of this adventure the women trem-
bled the men smiled, and the genius still contlnu
ed to excite the perplexity and admiration of the
company. This extraordinary scene lasted so long,
that some grave personages at last arrived, who in
terrogated the damon and were on the point ofeX-
orcisng him.
The Mask, however, turned every thing into ridi-
Guile with so much wit, that he had the laughter on
his side. At length, when he found twas no long
or time for raery, he took off his mask, which I'M
mediately, on the denouement of his extraordinary
entertainment excited an exclamation from the mis-
tress of the house. In the generous stranger she
Immediately recognized her husband; who having
been in Spain, had gone from thence to Peru,
where he had made an immense fortune and re-
turned laden with riches. He had learned on hls
arrival, that his lady was to give entertainment
and masqued ball to some particular friends. An
opportunity SO favorable to disguise, inspired HIM
with a wish to introduce himself without being
known, and he had chosen the most eXtravagant
dress he could meet with. The whole company,
which in great measure consisted Of his relations
and friends, congratulated him on bis return, and
willingly resigned to him his amiable lady whom
he had very Justly claimed as has own.
[Lad5es Literary Afnga=jne
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04
vonshire has given version, preserving the plain
tive simplicity and tenderness of the orgnal]
FROM PARKS TRAVELS IN AFRICA.


which time the people who had crossed, carried
information to Mansong the king, that white man
was waiting for a passage and was coming to see
hm. He immediately sent of his chief
men, who informed me that the king could not pos
sibly see me, until he knew what had brought me
into his country, and that [ must not presume to
cross the river without the kings permission. He
therefore advised ME to lodge~at distant village,
to which he pointed, for the night; and said, that
in the morninghe would give me further instructions
how to conduct myself This was very discourage
ing. However, as there was no remedy, | set off
for the village; where found, to my great mort
fcation, that person would admit me into his
house. was regarded with astonshment and fear,
and was obliged to sit all day without victuals in the
shade of tree and the night threatened to be very
uncomfortable, for the wind rose, and there was
great appearance Of heavy rain and the wild
beasts are 50 very numerous in the neighborhood,
that should have been under the necessity ofclimb-
ing up the tree, and resting amongst the branches
About sunset, however, as WAS preparing to pass
the night in this manner. and had turned my horse
loose that he might Craze at liberty woman, re-
turning from the labours of the field, stopped to OBJ
serve me, and perccivng that was weary and de-
jccted inquired into my situation, which | briefly
explained to her; whereupon, with looks of great
compassion, she took up my saddle and bridle and
told me to follow her Having conducted me into
her hut she lighted up a lamp, spread mat on the
floor, and told me might remain there for the night.
Finding that was very hungry, she said she would
procure me something to cat. She accordingly
went out and returned in short time with very
fine fish, which, having caused to be half broilcd
upon some embcrs, she gave me for supper. The
rites Of hospitality being thus performed towards q
stranger in Distress my worthy benefactess, point
ing to the mat, and telling me might sleep there
without apprehension, called to the female part OF
herfamily, who had stood gazing on me the While
in fixed astonshmeAt, to their tas, Of spin
ming cotton, in which they continued to employ
themselves great part of the night. They light
ened their labour by songs, Of which was COM
posed extemporc, for myself the bect Of it.
1t was sung by one Of the young women, the rest
Joining in sort Of chorus The air was sweet and
plantivc, and the words, literally translated,
these. ''The winds roared, and the rams fell -
'''ihe poor white man. faint and weary, came and
"sat under our tree.-He has no mother to bring
chin milk no wife to grind his corn. lhoyus.
"Iet US pity the white man; mother has he,
"&c. &C." T'rifing as this recital may appear to
the reader, to person in my situation, the crcum
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CHASTITY.

PnocAIs, an Ionlan lady, among many others,
was invited to sup with Cyrus. While the rest Of
the ladies seemed highly pleased with the kings
wanton tests, and permitted such freedoms as were
inconsistent with the dclicacy due to yiruous cha
racter, she removed at distance and remained 81
lent nor would she approach nearer to Join the
company, though desired, and much importuned
even BY the king himself Some of the officers Of
the bed-chamber attempting to pull her forward,
she gave them severe lcprlmand, protesting she
would make the first who offered to l2y hands on
her repent their offence. Upon this, the ladies pre-
sent upbraded her with being rude and unpolite :
but Cyrus, though somewhat surprised, seemed
perfectly satisfied with her behaviour and turning
to the person who introduced her said with a smile
on his countenance, Don'tyou perceive that tins
is the only innocent and yjrtuous lady i'll the com
pany %
From that time the king held her in great esteem,
loved her sincerely, and ever after called her the
WISE LADY.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-09-04

The humanity of the females Of Africa has been
attested by many Of the travellers through that
country. The beautiful compliment Of LEnYAEp,
not only to them but to women generally, is doubt
less recollected by most readers and Mungo Park
adopted it most cordially, having frequently found
them &c minstering angels in hours Of wo. The
annexed extract, from Parks Travels, details an
interesting incident, Of which the Duchess Of De
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-24

tuies, IL Was done to sn,,le tire country ,ntl.r
the new system uf commercial taxa,Inn not
10 trrifatc ard cXaspprate IL. The bounty
imposed by Britain ON this article MAS laid GO
years ago for the ii.-nciit Of her navy, and M,
as counieractiDg duty. Il mas natural the
people sh"uld be more attached To their stat,
governments t.:an the general governments
They are the nearest IL the people, mast
c0n,ersant with their iinmsd date Interests
They give our early education, and con-
clliate Ia themselves our first political at
tachin-n,s. Let VA not do any thing 10 place
the general so,ernsent at a greater dis
lance from the affections Of III. people.
MIR. M.comrudcd by saying he was too well
assured tina, he could not stop the progress OF
the measure one moment, (nI,l.ss, indeed, fbe
moment be- occupied in speaking and he de
Sir-d To see manufactures prosperous and suit D.
bly, encouraged but thai MAS only done by
guarding them against intrusions and forcihle
interruption. That was the only kind of pro-
lection they needed.
Mr.. BUCHANAN then moved 20 strike ont 6,
and insert 4 lie cents per square yard. This
he hoped would meet the wishes of both par
ties: as to a general discussion of the priuci-
pies OF the bill, h. hoped il would not be gon.
INTO he had derived more instruction from
hearing the details uf the bill discussed thus
far, than he should have done from listening
Tor month to long sermons on political econo-
my.
MIR. CAMBRELENG now renewed his mo-
ton Tor the committee To- rise, and the com
mlttee rose-and. having obtained leave to
cit again-thc House adjourned.
IN SENATE.
Mr. Ruggles subniitt-da resolution proyid-
ing for an inquiry into the expediency of pub
fishing, M one Or more volumes, the Annual
Reports which have heretofore been made
from the Treasury, Department. The reso.
luton was laid over for consideration.
The Senate, on motion of AIR. Barbour, re-
sum.d The consideration of the bill TO abolish
imprisonment for dett. Mr.. Barbour advo-
Gated the bin, in speech of considerable
length and, after he had concluded, on mo-
'ion of MIR. Mills, the subject was postponed
till Friday next.
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For want Of space for their insertion, thu
detail OF tins days Proceedings is deferred ia
"ur next The principal incidents of the day
We're AS follows
Inc Senate We're engaged nearly the whole
Of t"-day in considering the hill making APP.
preparations for a road through the Territory
If Flo''da from ST. Augustine 10 Pensacola.
aud for surveying routes for two other roads
in the same territory. The bill was, In the
end, ordered Ia a third reading. A particula,
account of the proceedings of the day will be
given on Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
For the reason above referred to, we can
only state, in this paper, The re- suits Of to-day
sitting ,dcferring the details TO Monday.
The resolution moved by Mr. Owen, for
referring to the Committee of Ways and
Means the inquiry into what would be the
effect of the Tariff bill taow pending) ON the
Revenue, was again taken up, discussed, and
again superseded by the arrival of the hour
Tor the Orders Of the Day.
The Hsuse then resumed, in Committee
ofthe Whole, the Military Appropriation Bill,
went through it, ordered it to be engrosse,i
Tor third reading; aud then
ADJOURNED TO Monday.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

Mr. Hamilton, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, TO whom was referred bill
from the Senate TO authorize the President OF
the U. States tn cause to be made military
road from point Opposite TO Fort ST. Philip,
TO Johnson's Plantation, as an auxiliary to the
defence Of New Orleans, reported the same
without amendment, and it was referred to a
Committee Of the Whole.
On motion of Mr.. Call, the bill extending
the time for the settlement, Of private land
claims ~ the Territory of Florida, was taken
up, and, after good deal of discussion, in
which Mr.. Cali, Mr.. Rankin, and Mr.. Owen,
took part. the bill was ordered to ensrossed
and read third time.