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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
Erfrdordtno'y GozoHe cfhe Bthmus.
THURSDAY, 81 of jane, 1874.
AGREEABLE NEWS

By the schooner San Francisco which
has just anchored in this port, from Pal
IA in L days, the Genrrl lulcnddut, has
received the following official communities
ton.
Iutendencia and Commandantia Gen
cal, Picura, 9th May 1924"
nave the pleasure IT, announce to vour
Excrllcncy the official news received by
an express Just arrived, sent Ia me by His
Exrsllcncy the LIberator, which copy
and which is as follows
Republic of Peru, Prefecture of the
Department of Truxillo, May 10, 1874
In the lntrndant Of the Province of Pieura.
'a'dnia-Circular.
this moment received by express
nom his EXcrllrncy the Dictator, the IL
bieeabe news that General Oianeta who
was Win strong division in the provinces
W pPer fer", after having defeated Gene
'a' Carata'a who followed him with corps
'9'd''y strong as his own, and taking them
fiH"'ff9'has gone over To the patriot troops
"',u mas al last recognized the Justice with
"",ch America RECEIVERS her liberty aud
appropriateness Your Excrllency will cause
mrs news 10 he announced to the people
'e'eDr"teu AS thought to be. God pre-
serve you.
m JOSEPH GABRIEL PERES."
us unexpected event shevs us that the
~'S,iiifs ot America are fixed and irrcyo-
, n"oI1' The Liberatur, with the activity
~ "''r e. distinguishes him, will avail. himself
"' NE advantages which this event of
,n, ahd Colombia, covered with glory,
, 49," nave given Independence To South a
. "'.'''a' beg to congratulate yon ON this
'''ess. God preserve you.
MANUEL be TORRES VALDIVIA.
-GS-
Te latest FROM France.~--The ship Milo
- h2Stoo, IN 81 days from iiaa,rt, hro'l
"ai"sani's Messenger of the Il of July
p"' day later tha,. papers received here by
me Don Qnixote, We a.e indebted to the
I'''"r of The Boston Courier for the fol
living items Of Intelligence -,
4nt King presided at cabinet counsel
y" me l4lh. The chamber Of Peers as.
ss,"hlrd IN the 'arne day, but no business OF
'''fts y Was Transacted
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
DIR. WiTHER SPOON.

Ii must be "A source OF proud exutalinn
TO "A JersrymaD, that one of the reprcsen
tatircs of his native state, by laconic
speech, signalIzed foe its energy, its dsin
terestedncss, and its burning patriotism,
TUNED the scale which was al that time
c1npoised and decided the passage Of the
Declaration Of Independence. " There l9''
SAID the venerable Wtherspoop, when he
perceived the house wavering, there is
a tide in the affairs of men. Il nick Of time
We perceive ii now before ns. To hest
tate, IS to consent 10 slavery. That noble
instrument upon your table, which nsurGs
immortality to its author, should be sub
scrlbcd this very morning by every pen in
the house. He who will not respond to
its accents, and strain every nerve To carry
into effect its provisions, is unworthy the
name of freeman. For my owo part, of
property have some. If reputation more.
That reputation is staked on the issue OF
this contest-that property IS pledged, and
although these gray hairs must soon de
scend iato the sepulchre, | had infinitely
rather they would descend thithcr by the
hands OF the public executouer, than de
sert, at this crisis, the sacred cause of my
country. "-rhe declaration was signed by
every member present.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07

who were exempt from exposure have SUI
fred.
An extra meeting Of the City Council,
was held yesterday afternoon, Mhrn inca
sufes were ;slupted tn extend rrliefto all
such destitute persons aud strangers rs my
he unable 10 provide for themselves in the
present eXigency
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
auction.
fOR mo NIGHT5 OALYl
NESYRlA.O0UiSM .
On This Eprning, f1uesdagl and d
Thursday Ertning, SrTt oH,
AT THE WASHfNGTON Inn.
MY l%icAols.

The first American, mud only fontriloQnist
IN tho United states, respectfully informs the
Ladies' aud bentlemrn al Lvuchburg, that he
Intends exhibiting his hstonish,ne power of
VOICE IN the nhoVo evenings. lfor pariica-
hrs Sc, bppdbd3sD
1r Tickets, Ono characterization half
price, to bc had nj the har To commence
at hall past seven u clock precisely
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
MNEMONICS.
e. Mr.. YIELDS course of Nine

monioal Lectures consists oil five, Including
the introductory Ierms--three dollars tor
the whole course \ lady aud geatrstnan
can be admitted 10 all the lectures for five
dollars. The fees will not be expected TIL
the completion OF the COURSE. tablet OF
Muemoniral Numerals, with chart oi en-
hlems, will be graiuitonsly furnished 10 each
will he delivered TINS EVENING Tnesdas)
In the Masonic Hall, commencing a, hall pasl
! q clock
IL Subscription papers are left AZ the
Shakespeare bookstore, aud at the Franklin
Hotel September !
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
SICKNESS.


We regret to hear that "A distressing dis
ease which has been called the fall sick
ness, already prevails in the upper counties
OF Virginia which were visited by such u
dreadful mortality during the middle of
last autumn.
We find this oral Information confirmed
by several papers of the interior of Va. The
Harrisburg Register says" the fever which
prevail there Is Ola rharaci"rp But il
IS "A melancholy mistake. The Winchester
Republican makes InuIrnful REQUEST
that the readers of the paper would furnish
the editor with the uanics sc. of the per
sons who may fall under this fatal sickness
The editor gives this timely information
TO those who generally resort 10 the cuun-
Try AT this season that" The toicn rs heal
thy"
THE PERPETuL NOTION, ms il
has been apply called by the incrrdulous,
ls once more discovered in Louisiana. A
mechanic in New ORLEANS, has invented II
machine about which he IL very sanguine,
as 10 its capacity of self generated aud per.
petnited movements, aud of acting on tx
trancons bodies, so rs la snperccde steam.
We fear it will turn out To be only one of
our perpetual notions.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07


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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1824-09-07
Eciensire distribution Of Prizes,
AND CONTiNuATIoN CT GREAT SUCCESS
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-10
NEroNrEn roa rnn NAr1onAL lsrrlllerxcr,
Elglteenth CONGRESS.
NErSEsDAy, FE .auAsY 4.
IN SENATE


'hr. iioints oi Maine, from III" Committee
on the Judiciary, rrp"rtrd bill in further
addition to an act To establish an uniform svs-
ten of naturalization which was read. and
passed To second reading.
Mr.. Barton, from IN" Committee on Public
Lands, reported bill to authorize onr ofthr
Registers in the STATE of Louisiana 10 report
on CERTAIN lnnd claims, which were not re-
ported npon by his predecessor in Office.
Mr.. fIndlay presented the petition Of suntry
soap boilers and taow chambers Of the Civ
of Philadelphia, praying that no addition may
be made I" the duties an impaired Tailow.--
Referred To- The Committee on CommeSce and
Manufactures.
The resolution submitted Yesterday hy Sir
baIton proposing inquiry into the rxpe-
dienry of making further provision, by law, To
prevent frauds in surveys Of public lands. aud
~ making certificates .therrof,~w rs again rcad,
and agreed 10.
The BILL from the House of Rppresenfa-
lives, fo extend The time for The settlement
81 private land claims in the territory Of
Florida. WIKI the amendment thereto. nm
posed by the Committee on Public Lands
in the Senate, was takrn uf w. in committees
OF The whole, MIR. Macon in The chair. This
bill proposes 10 extend, ~ ihe first nr January
next. The tim" 10 which The Commissioners
appointed under the act ~ Congress for as
crrlainng claims and titles 20 lands in Tho
territory ~ Florida were limited in the re-
crpiion of The evidence of such claims. The
1,'endmeni. propnsrd hy the Committee IN
Pubhc Lands merely del1rs tlr kind of eti-
dence ct the title tO he received the com.
p"nsa'ion to the Secretary of the Commits
sinnrrs, and some otller. details A debate
arnse on the suhivci, n which, Alpssfs Eaton
Chandler, Lloyd, of Mass. Mills. Findlay,
smith, Barton, and Bell, fnok part A mo-
ton 20 postpone the subjrci ,ndeiini.elv. made
ny Mr. Chandler, WIS lost, az was aso mo-
lior. by Nr. Lloyd, of Maryland, To amend the
hll 50 as io reduce the iurisdiciioB 0fthe Cum.
missloncfs from claims ~ $500 acres, 10 those
which COMPRISE only 900 acres On motion
oi Nj. Findlay, the section which requires the
Sectciarics "f the Board ri Commissioners.
who have received ssIarirs, TO rcf0nd any
feea 'elich they may have ypcriyrd fro--
claimants, for making record Of their claims,
stricken out The hill was then rev
ported To the Senate. with The arnpndnentg
MIR. Lloyd, Of Maryland, moved ~ fss'orp the
section which WAS stricken OUT On motion
! Mr. FIndlay, IN committee of The Vboc
which was agreed ;o---and tie Bill, ~ amend.
ed, passed TO- u third reading
On motion " Mr. Dickprsoo, lie ccrsfe
proceeded IN the cousidcration ~ Fxpeut
business, and, Immediately ,hcfeaflef,
hdJonrred iill 'o-mo-r9w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-10

IT The ENQUIRER is published twice week general
w. aud three times aweek during the session of the Sfa
Lee'ai~e-priee the same heretofore, Five Doas per
anni, payable In advance. Notes chartered, spec;c
paying Banks (oniy) will be received in payment The I'd
ors will guarantee the safety of remting them by mall
the postage OF all letters being paid by the writer's
II No paper will he (ut nj the
o the Editor' until all arrearages paid up
shail have tenth gratis. r -
TERMS OF ADvERTISING
III One square, fss-First Insertion rs cents-each
continuance, SO cents
- No advertisement until IL has either been paid
for assumed by person in this city or its envron
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-02-10
FROM MEXICO.

we learn by the brig John from Alvarado,
that hostilItIes still continued between the Cas-
tie of st. Juan de Ulioa, and Vera Cruz, and
10 prospect of an accommodation.
The Mexican fleet was still lying at Alyara-
do,and no obstacle remained in the way ofthe
Castle receiving supplies from Havana or any
other place.
We have been favored with the perusal of
letter dated AlvaradO, the Sd ulimO, which
says on The 18th December, Congress declar-
ed Mexico Federal Republic. The same
,etter con ans Tie following extract from
Mexico, dated the eth December.
" York Gaz
" In the secret session Of the Congress last
Saturday, the deputy ZavOIa made motion
that the present supreme power consisting of
MIcheioDr, Dominique, aud Guerrero had lost
The confidence of the nation, and another
should be chosen before the arrival of the
British ENJOYS. His motion WAS very near
being carried however il has been retarded.
But Michcene, Dsminguez and Guerrero
have given in their resignation.
The Congress means to name one Prpsi.
dent, as in the u. States but does not vel
know on whom, of all those who scramble for
il, to fix"
FROM LIMA.
We are indebted fo our Boston Cnrpsson-
dent, Mr.. TopIif- for The following interest
ing Intelligence from Lima.
An intelligent American long rcsden; in
Peru, communicated the following on the de-
parture of the CandaCe, relative to the poliii-
cal slHai0n of the country
Since the evacuation of Lima by the Spa
nish army, it has presented ao unipviiing as.
pect lo The eye Of stranger yet the gloom
with which It IS enycI0prd is but a summer
shower which will be succeedrd BY bright
day.
The Royasfs have Ieri nnpossessed all m,
country ga This side of Tho river Apruri
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23
GOOD RULES FOR FAMILIES

Fire.-The following directians are tnouu
practised by many; but as single person mo. ).
carelessly what the prudence Of Others can n.i,h..
prevent nor remedy, it may be as well 10 give then,
what circulation we can.
|. Never leave your fire alone Tor quarter !,
an hour, without securing il by fender, or tatin,
the andirons from the wood All know>that an Az
sence OF Is minutes is frequently ptolrac,ed 10
hour or even day. -
I Q. Never leave wood, burnt or unburnt, standin.
IN the corner wheu theie is fire nor leave woog
and chlps-much less linen or cotton clothes near
The Fireplace, or on or against love over nipb,
8. cal should not be left IN The house al DIX,
They have often, by getting in The ashes and bav
ing Goals stick 10 them, communities ed fire 10 n.
house. Dogs have been known to be equally i'm
prudent.
4. A hearth should not be swept later tban ,wo
hours before bedtime.
5. No one should carry light except in Ian.
term into the garnet, cellar. or any room pb.,
there are any loose combustibes lo il psre,ts ii
So the eldest chlldien may and oil cou,se thu young
est HiH: The careful should be careful how bev
do what the careless would do careessly
6. Wood that is iaked up should be well burned
or seasoned, les, the alr in il should rarity and SNAP
Z. candle or LAMP should be snuifed belore
carrying il about the house.
8. Never 20 10 bed without a pail Of water. an
axe and candle, and where you can find them
Aud lay your clothes in such manner thai YOU can
put them on IN the dark.
Never give an alarm Of fire. unless YOU he
pretty sure you canno put out wi,hou, u her as
sistauce; Tor small t'e may be easier ,xngulsh-
ed by one, Than by twenty men
TO- Keep the doors and windows shut in a room
that IS burning; and in removing Iurniute, b. gin
nearest The fire, and in the upper pat Of Tie house
II. Upon all such occasions, be as compo.ed as
possible. This last rule is worth all The rest
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23

A gentleman travelling in the West OF Scotland,
perceived an old man, aged about 80, crying most
bitterly, and upon inquirng the reason, he inform
ed him that his father had been whipping him. The
gentleman stepped into the house, to expostulate
with the father for his cruel treatment of the son,
when he exclaimed, He deserved il the Youne
rascal was throwing stones at his grandfather who
is working in the gardenn'
When MIR. Wherefore, the philanhropist was
candidate Tor Hull, his sister, an amlabe and witty
young lady, offered the compliment OF new gown
TO the vile OF every freeman who voted Tor her bro.
ther on which she was saluted with the cry Of
Miss Witbetorce torerer! when she pleasantly OBJ
served, 81 thank you gentemen--but | cannot
agree with you for do not wish to be Miss Will
beriorce torerer.''
| Rustic Courship.-At rustic merry-makng
Roger was seated facing Patty enamored of her
beauty, and slung by the OF the little god be
only vented his passion in sly looks and now and
then touching Patys toe with his foot under the ia
BILE. Patty, either fearful that the purity Of her hose
might be soiled, or determined 10 make the youth
express passion which he appeared so warmly tt
feel, at length exclaimed with spirit, Z" Ii you low,
me, why tell me SO but don't dirty my stockings =
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23

CESSFUL, was reduced to the greatest distres,
and being poor ard pennyess, have not been able
to bring forward Witnesses 10 prove my innocence,
or even to acquaint my brave officers or ! am sure
they would all have come forward IN my behalf. ! he
gentlemen who have sworn against me must have
mIstook me for some other person, there being ma.
my sailors in the mob but freely forgive them,
and hope God will also forgive them Tor SOL
EMMY declare that committed no act of violence
whatever"
This poor fellow made will, and left his prise
money to ms brothers! He had been many months
starving IN London. He was an IrishmaR, and as
brave a man as ever died. There can be no doubt
that il eastman had received, in time, The money
due TO him, he would never have been in the mob
upon that occasion.
have not time to write any thing more at present.
! break off abruptly; but, man like you merits no
ceremony from WIN COBBETT.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23
REPUBLIC OF HAYTI.
PORT Az PRINCE, DC

PoRT Az PRINCE, Oct. 6, 1924.
lC1RcuLAR.-JoHN p. Boyer, PresidpMo If Hagti
to tte Commandants If departments.
The ENJOYS, who, upon The request hal was made
% me, ] sent 10 treat in France 81 the recognition
| OF the independence Of Hayt have returned. Their
mission has not resulted III the manner We lad
light to expect il would bet auae The French gov
comment, incredible it may appear, sui pretend
| 70 the chlmerlcal right OF sovei ejsnty over his
ountry. Thr preenson, which il appeared to
aa,c rtnounctd, is forever inadmissibie Ii isa
new proof Of what have before declatcd that our
only safety is in on, own mistaken teselulions and
how well ioud were he apprehensions which in.
duced the measure IS have udopled Under these
circumstances II becomes you, mole than 10
eler 10 the directions oil my pro- lamatton 4 The
iOlh January last and the private inNtfu lians which
have followed it. Press with ACTIVITY all he netes-
dty works: put In good order The attitleiy and
munitions Of every kind. Let nothing re nel lttted
Put in requisltlon Inc wolkmtn OF the army and
even, II IT be necessary ptvate individuals 10 have
in readiness the guncalrages whlth yet nihn-
Ished. Do every thing II such manner that IN
case OF invasion By The enemy, you may not be re-
"a ded in any one point Remember your duties,
your responsibility, and act accordingly. The ma
'ional honor demands you will not lose sight Of
lhis) chat safety and quiet be assured 10 those san
gers who, upon the public taith guaranteed by the
COnStuti n, may We residing I'D TINS country Plo-
tect them and their property, so that they may be
IN the most perfect security it will be sufh lent
election 10 be sensible OF the iniamy which will be
thrown upon the nation, il, unde circumstances,
we shall act otherwise. Destroy the inplacabe
enemies who shall place their sscrieg ous feet upon
our territory, but let disgrace caused BY
. dlshonorable action In sending deputies TO ar
range the forms of recognition o our indepen.
dence, yielded 10 the requests made to ne by The
agents OF The government OF the king o France. 1t
was necessary to perform this act, to take from
maeyoence every pretext Tor taxing me with obsll'
macy. IL was necessary TO do it ior my owe peace
OF mind and, in fact 10 fix the opirion Of the nation
upon this important point. believe, in this re-
spect that | performed my duty; but have The
satisfaction Of declaring that have not been decsW'
ed.
The Republic is free: it is forever independents
since we are determined TO bury ourselves under us
ruins rather than submit to a stranger In the mean
while, the enemies Of Haytl rashy count upon d.
visions among Us. What loy and, at the sane
lime. wha duplicity Let us be esernsly united
Faithful 10 our duties We shall be- with the assls-
lance OF the Almighty, forever in,incible
BOYER.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23

We are deceived if there is not law authorizing
the equipment OF the militia, al the expense oil the
general government. A large pol tioh OF arms, VIC
have been informed, have, iii compliance with INC
provisions Of the law, been distributes through q
considerable number Of the states. to be placed III
the hands OF the citizens who are liable TO military
duty o. S. Gazette
The above observations have reference TO a re-
mark, Of the North Anne lean Review, that the arm
ing Of the militia is an obJecI which ought to OF ~
the progress Of attainment. The laws Of the Unleu
States are executed or execute themselves so quis'
ly, that their existence is frequently unknown ~
forgotten, even by men whose business II is 10 ~
familiar with the laws and institutes OF the county
Fol- sixteen years there has been on the statute
a law making an annual appropriation, wihoo' ~"
il to the term, Of TWO hundred thousand oo''a''
per annum for the purchase Of arms. which are oi
tributed among the several states according 10 Wsm
relative population The title OF the law IS a.
act making provision for aiming and equpPihe w
-. ,.','' Nat Intel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-23

Washington City, .Nov. A, 1924.
Editors Of newspapers, who are friendly to The
diffusion OF information these interesting sub
ects, are kindly requested to give insertion TO the
above.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
Charles County Court,
March Term, 1894

March Term, 1894.
IN application TO the judges OF Charles
~ county court, by petition in writing
of Walter B. Smsllwood, OF Charles coun-
~, Tor the benefit of the act of Assembly
for the relief of nsolvent debtors, passed
at November session, 1905, and The seye.
raj supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule of his pro-
perry, and list OF his creditors, on oath,
so lar.as he can ascertain them, being an
nexed to bis petition; and being satisfied
By competent testimony, that the said
Walter B. Smallwood has resided two
wears, Immediately preceding the time Of
his application, in the state of Maryland
and being also satisfied that the said Wal
ter B. Smalwood is in actual confinement,
for debt, and for no other cause; and the
said Walter B. Smallwood having entered
into bond, with sufficient security, for his
personal appearance in Charles county
court, to answer such allegations as his
creditors may make against him: Its,
therefore, ordered and adjudged, that the
said Walter B. Smallwood, be discharged
from Imprisonment; and that by causing
copy oil this order 10 be inserted in some
one of the newspapers edited in the dis
trict of Columbia, once week for two
months successfully, before the third Mon
day of August next. be give notice to his
creditors to appear before the said court.
at Port Tobacco, in said county, on the
said third Monday in August next, for the
purpose of recommending trustee for
their benefit; and to shew cause. if any
they have, why the said Walter B. Small
wood should not have the benefit Of the
several insolvenl laws Of this state as pray.
ed. Test, JOHN BARNES, Cfk.
june 9 law2m
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-24
Charles County Court,

March Term, 1924.
John Ferguson, John b. Wills, John Ede.
ZEN and William Thompson, surviving
obligees OF Edelen, Thompson y Co.
and Samuel Chapman,
VERSUS
Lot Mason, and the heirs OF William
BrawneT,
VSHE object of The bill plead in this
cause is 10 obtain decree for the sale
Of the real estate of William Brawner, Tor
the payment OF his debts. The bill states
that the said William Brswner is dead,
leaving among others the following heirs,
who are minors, to wit: Ann Brawner,
Elizabeth E. RrawneT, and John A. Draw"
ner: and it appearing to the Court that
the said Ann, Elizabeth, and John A..
Rrawner are not residents Of The state OF
Maryland, II as therefore ordered and adj
Judged, That the cumplainants, by caus-
ing copy of this order to be inserted
once a week for twelve successive weeks,
in the Alexandra Gazette newspaper, be-
fore the first Monday iD November next,
give notice OF this bill aud its objects, that
the said absent defendants may appear in
this Court on the said first Monday in
November next, TO shew cause II any they
have, why decree should not be passed
as prayed.
John G. Chapman, Solicitor for Com.
plainans.
iuly 8 lswl2w