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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
April Is.
NTU5EUM
Of Foreign Literature and Science.
AMOS LADD, M. C.
23-t1Je

WIS wok is composed eTthely It's title implies, OF
n selections from foreign Journals A few wods NAV
ho" that 1t IS however fa from being adverse own
institutions aud ltsraureand that, contrary it
may have important effect i'll preventing dssemna-
ton OF doctrines dscoTdanCe with the PRINCIPLES unou
winch our society is constituted. Some of the British Re-
views and Magazines reprinted in this country exactly
as they appear at home, and they, well those which
are not published here embrace much Of little
eTest and no advantage TO readcrsand which is not
unfrequently fitted vate their literary taste their mo-
rails OF thr political principles But while cannot be
denied that there in all these foreign Journals large
part which consists of details and specuaons which are
undressing to American readers mschievous their
political or moral tendency, il is equally certain that con-
siderable portion oil their contents is of general application
and of interest and value and that they embrace much that
is IN very high degree interesting and curious-pracca
sound and able-refned and elegant; excite
thought and refine the lima ginaonthat will "raise the
genius and mend the heart when we consider that
the greatest philosophers and Statesmen well as poets
critics. and all other of literature, find the peri
odcdt press the chann9 through which their opinions
De conveyed with the greatest certainty and effect
greatest number of men, will appear very evident that
knowledge of what is thus written and done abroad is lie
cessary to the successful cultivation literature
and important to the politician scholar business
as well as to him who reads only for amusement
10 persons who reside at distance from the great depo-
STORIES of New Books and New Inventions, work CON
Quoted upon this plan peculiarly important, affordnp
to them an opportunity of keeping pace in degree
with the progress of knowledge at very triing expense
of money time.
When 1T is added, that of the literature of the day
IS not easily accessible any other than this our
families, it will readily be acknowledged that work CON
Quoted upon the plau of fine MUSEUM mdy be in very
considerable degree interesting and valuable How far
TINS Journal has been successful in endeavoing merit
these appelarons be determined by the public; and
the rapid increase Of the subscription list is the graft
flying proof Of success
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founded n msapprehension require to be corrected.
he avowci object OF MIR FORSYTH do Justice the
la'acter oi Governor Wives, which he seems to think
thereby iuluiiousl, attacked" hatever injury may
result 10 the character of Governor Wives, from the
case reported in my letter. must be charged not to me-
ou 10 those who have ascribed to him act which
not designed by 10 be imputed to him, but of
hs predecessors in office. In letter. it is stated
t. be "a fact which have received from gentleman
OF unqucshonabe veracity,n and TO have occurred
about the period of the greatest activity amongst the
Tic pracs referring 10 epoch anterior the acces-
sion OF Gen Wives 10 the government of Cuba.
IL is scarcely necessary for iDreportiug the off,
cai act OF Spanish Governor, dictated By consdera
lions OF political necessity, To dscain all intention of
lmpeaching the honour of the officer concerned whom,
soever he might be. Mr. Forsy tn himself in his speech
wh'e doubling the fact which had been communicated
10 me- has furnished not only the strongest evidence
OF It's probability but also the justification for it, the
following remark:
Say what you will, the Governor of Cuba has, in the
face OF the world, justifca his conduct He is pa-
ceh IN most delicate and dangerous situation He feels
all MS dangers and all its delcacy. He that he
IS commanding the richest portion of all the Spanish domn
ions, ana one that hangs Spain by single thread He
the popularity OF the Spanish Government in the slaud
When Mr. Forsyth's speech first published in the
National Journal called upon him and pointed out to
INN the mistake into which he had fallen aud requested
INN 10 correct in the report of his speech for the In
tciigencer This he readily promised TO do. lie was
al the same time informed that had un9uestionsbe
authority for the fact o"ted by me- which have of
fred 10 exhibit to him. but which for obvious reasons
IL would have been uni us to publish TO the world The
omission of MIR Forsyth ice the subec further,
has lmPeiled me very reluctantly make the present
explanation.
Yours, respectfully,
THOS. RANDALL.
Qn,; ~
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4 certain piece or parcel of Ground
April 10
LAND FOR SALE.

Ia or seven acres, part of the place called M,rs-
~ VILE, IN the county of Goocland, is for sale
w hen the navigation of James River is improved this
place. from its eligibility of situation is likely become
hoursig village II is situated immediately the ba nks
OF James River, three miles above the Court House. and
with convenient boat landing. 1t is a most advantage
Gus stand for Grocery aud has Grocery House and
two Lumber Houses. 1t will be sold auction on the Sd
Monday in June next for cash. unless privately sold before
'tie idisputabie april 5-22t
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Valuable James River Land

FOR SALE.
NNlLL be sold, on the premises, public auction on
The 2Oh dap Of May. my Estate CUELES, lying
on James River. about ~ miles from the city of Rich
lnond containing five hundred and odd land. The
fertility of this Estate with many advantages are too
well known to require detailing The terms of sale will
be third in 90 days; third in months; with the
balance i'll l8 monhsbe whole carry interest fom the
date clear and undisputed ttewill he made.
These who are disposed purchase invited to view
the premises, and for further particulars are referred ia
Wade Mosby, ir
March IL git WADE NOSRy Co,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
Hardware. Cutlery & SaddIerv.

'INHE subscriber has for sale selection of
comprising an excellent assortment of H.4RDW.dRE,
CUTLERY SADDLERY: also, Iron Wire, Sheet
lron Rvets, Nails and Spikes Sheet and Bar Lead Hog
SKINS and Serses Leopard Spot and Princess Check
and Whaiebone Fanaem Gig and Carriage Whips Scythes,
Hoes, Sckes aud Cutting Knives, Eaersons Rasor Straps,
Cast Steel Needles prgia Fish Hooks Cast Blistered
Steel Trace Chains of all sizes Dearborns Balances,
Polished Cart Boxes Drums and Flies, and Castings.
All of which offered sonable terms, Sign
OF the Paddock, nearly opposite the Bell Tavern.
THOMAS A. RUST.
April 10. 21-4t
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pIRGLNI.1:
AT rules holden in the clerk Office of the superior court OF
chancery for the Richmond district; the 7th day OF
March, 1925:
Joel Allison Post and Wadron b. Post Pts
against
Benjamin Duvall and James Whtock, DIS
The defendant James Witlock having entered his
appearance and given security according act of as
semby and the rules of this court, appearin by
satisfactory evidence he not an inhabitan of this
country, it is ordered, that e said defendant do appear
here the first day of the answer the bill
OF the plaintiffs and that copy of this order be forthwith,
inserted IN some newspaper published in city of Rich
mond for two mouths successfully, posted at the front
door of the capitol, in the said city.
copy. Teste,
mar IL Nm. ". HEJNT.NCf, c. C.
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April 12M, 1894.
AEXIC0,


In looking over some of our late Mexican papers,
find few articles of interest.
The FRENCH frgate Constance which arrived at the
port of Sofa la Marina having caused some uneasiness
by ITS appearance the governor of the place addesseda
letter 10 the commander TO enquire whether the French
government had adopted any designs with regard
Mexico. TO this reply returned that the object of
the French squadron in the West Indies was according
to the common belief at Martinique founded letters
from France, 10 protect French from pirates,
but that he could give any official answer to the ques
| ton proposed by the governor.
AT Gtanauato, on the Sd of January the excavation
was begun, preparatory To the working of the rich and
famous mine of Valenciana, which was accompanied
with great demonstrations ofjoy. The Theatre
illuminated, and song composed for the OCCASION was
adapted To an air performed BY the band.
Proposals making by Frenchnan in Mexico, TO
publish political and commercial gazette called Ell
Photo del Concrete" &C. which contain the arrivals
and departures of in all the ports Of the Mexican
confederation, together with their cargoes the places
from which they derived, and those whittier they are
TO be sent Also prices and the course of ex-
change at the principal places together with the periods
OF departure and arrival OF muleeers and transport
taton Wagons. The paper will also contain political
news, &c and be published on Wednesdays and Satur-
days, at the price of eight reals per month
N. Y. d. .4dp.
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VI The CONSTITUTIONAL WING is published tcice a
soeek (I'tesdoys and Friays) at re dollars per annu
payable in adnance.
~ Precious 10 discontnuance Of The paper, al ar
Discontinue mH notify Tie Editor, to that effect at least
thirty days before lie period expires for ,ric they sub
scribed.
VI For ndnerstng-75 cents square Cor ess) for The
rs insertion, and so cents for each The
number Of insertions be noted he MS. otherwise
1ey 'oW DC continued and -harged accordingly.
advertisements from the country TO be paid for
ddrdnce or assumed by responsible individual
place Manchester.
= al letters 10 The Editors must be postpaid, or they
qciu receire attention.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.

virtue OF Deed of Trust executed the 25th dav
- OF May, 1876 by Sewall Osgood to William Writ
an" ho"as Iayr aud recorded in the Hastings Court i'm
the CITY oil 'chnond to the payment of sums
oil money therein menoned-Will be sold Public Auc
non Tor ready money, on the premises Wednesday the
10TH day OF June next at O'Clock in the afternoon of thar
day,
A certain piece or parcel of Ground
IN e City oil Kcnon being part of the half lot
No. 522, bounded by the River Canal on the sut
ana part OF the lot conveyed by Jacquein b. Harve
Mary his wife to the said Sewall Osgood. Mrs. Osgoo is
entitled to her dover in this propery.-The Trustees will
convey only such title vested i'm hem the
is believed ODE indisputabe.
THOS TAYLOR, J
For himself and Trustees
WIN. WRIT,
April IL 10.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
NOTICE.

IhNHAT Certificate of Deposit issued from the
n Office Of the Bank Of the United States Richmond,
signed j. A. Darlington, WELLER, and stating that William
Fleet had deposed in that Office Sl400 the credit of
Charles c. Browne, subject mis- Bowne) order endors
ed thereon, and the of said certificate dated the
4th June, 1924 which ncosed the said Charles c.
Browne of Queen AIMS county, Maryland in letter of
the said 4h June, 1924 and has been received by
the said Browne, aRd supposed have lost. This
is to foewarn all persons Except the said Charles C..
Browne) from using it in any manner whatever.
april 5-w4w WIN. FLEET
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wM. LANTBERT. JR,

Il fIOR.Nil Y-.4T-L1W
kFFERs his services to- those who engaged in law
~ suits III the Courts held in the city of Richmond I'm
prepare their suits for trial He will pay particular aten
ton to getting the parties speedily before the Court the
neglect OF which causes great delay lie will also attend
to the suits at rules to the taking of depoons and be
fore the commissioner he proposes what the parties
themselves have to peorn aud whatever else NAV be
necessary hasten final decision Of their cause For
the utility Of such council he refers to every of tho
Bar.
Jan. 25--tf.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
YRGLNLJ.

AT rules holden in the clerks Office of the superior court of
chancery for the Richmond district, the 9TH day of April
1925:
Geoig Vashom, Pm
against
john T. Cooke and Un his wife, Elizabeth K. Ronald, Ju-
dith Gay, widow OF VIM Gay senior, James B. guson
and sally his wife, Fanny r. Gay, Thomas B. Gay, Ma
y B. Cay Anne n Gay, Carolue Gay, Neil b. Gay
Edward ). Gay, Charles s. Gay, William Gay, Elizabeth
Bentley and Edward Boiling, ex of John Boiling dec
DIS.
The defendant Elizabeth Bentley having entered
appearance aud given security according the Of AS
senoy and the rules Of this court, and appearing by
satisfactory evidence she not an uhabitant of this
country IS ordered, that the said defendant do appear
mere on te FIRST day Of the and the hill
VI 'he Pn'; and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted IN newspaper published in the citv of Rich
on 10" TWO months suecessively and posted the front
door OF the capitol in the said CITY
eopy-Fssts, Nm ~. HE.VTJVCT, C. c.
Aptl12 22-w9,v
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Terms of Publication .

The MUSEUM is published by Z. LITTELL. PHILADELPHIA.
number appears every month"; and the subscription price
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deceased, and Peter L. Branch, well on behalf of
selves as other creditors of Harry Heth deceased who
shall come III and contribute the expense of this suit
Pts.
against
beverley Randolph and trustee appointed by
the last Will and testament of Harry Heth deceased, and
as cevisee under the will, John Heth Henry Het,
and Beverley Heth, Archibald Harrison and Catharine
his wife, late ',ahariue tetl and Caroline E. Viainia
and Harriet C.. Heh, devecs legatees of the said
Harry Heh deceased, and Anne Heth widow of the said
marry Heth DECEASED, DTS.
On motion of the plaintiffs by counsel the court doth or
der that one c ITS commissioners do state an account
poronlng the funds of the Harry Heth ecea
now standing to the credit this cause in any the ha
IN tis city, or lent under the prder of court among all
the creditors of the said Heh, who have exhibited their
ed and report thereon the court with such matters as
lie may uee pc: tnent any of the parties NAV require
and the defendant Beverley Randolph is hereby directed tn
can IN all monies he hats lent by virtue of any order in
TINS cause so that the may be deposited in the Bank
oil virginia by the first day of the term TO meet the
decree OF the COURT leaving however, hands of any
borrower who may be creditor of Heth if he re-
qure It, such sum as it may appear the account that he
VIII be permitted To retain part satisfaction of his debt
required te render before the who NAV exc
cute tile foregoing of this order, account of all his
transactions executor of Harry Heh since the last
Element.
A copy: Teste, I'm. " HE.NINC, c. c.
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BOOKS, PAPER, &C
R0BERT MOTT,
House Painter. GlaZier Sc

EsPEcTFULTY informs his friends the public gene
n ~ rally, that he continues his business of HOUSE
PAINTING, GLAZING, &c. at the well known stand
corner of Harriss building and Immediately under the
office of the Constitutional Wing. He has ON hand a
general assortment of the best materials from New York
which will enable him to any nds entrusted
10 MN satisfactorily on the most reasonable He
tehus attending to the most particular part of the work
personality and will employ but the wcrkmeIl
IN b. Ceilings Whitened, and Walls Stained in dis
temper colours.
rCh lift
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
From the National 1ntellieeneer

. Prom the National Intelligencer.
.WesSrs. Gales and Seafon:
GENTLEMEN: In the Speech Of MIR. FORSYTH on the
bill for the Suppression Of Piracy published in the IN
tegencer of this day, remarks are made in ref-
renee to ian anecdoe,, contane 10 ny letter of the
18th July, 1924 to the Secretary of State which being
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
ComMrss1oNER's OFFICE,

COMMISSIONER UFFICE,
Richmond. .4prR 10, 1926.
Pursuant to the aoegong order of court the credi-
tors of the late Harry Heih Iced who have not heretofore
exhibited te claims aganst his estate are desired to
IN and prove them before my Office in city, before
the LIST day of June next.
AMOS LADD, M. C.
April Is. 23-t1Je
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
COURT-HOUSE TAVERN.

kNoR RENT-and possession given the 1st of June
n next, that desirable stand known the Courthouse
aVern Attached to this property all the buildings
necessary for an establishment of the kind, particularly
stables which are very completes; and vicinity
Courthouse gives il many advantages.
Fer terms apply JOSEPH MARX.
April IL OFT
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
The Richmond Jockey Club Races

LIST Day. Sweepstakes for years old mile heats slOO
entrance, entries and closed
Cd Day, Poprieors purse, $780, mile heats entrance
SIS.
Sd Day, Jockey Club purse, $1,000, mile heats, en-
trance $50.
4th Day. the Lafayette Barouchc stake I mile heats
for years old. WADE MOSBY, Jr. Sec. r. j. c.
april w4w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

The books, notes and accounts, &C. of N. & l. Ticheuor
are left at the store of VIM Crane and the
authorised James Crane give receipts then names
in the settlement of any debts due them.
TV.N. CRANE, '1SStS''eeS'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
Bussorah Arabian.

fk7HiS celebrated Horse will stand the ensuing
q at Curles in the lower end of this county.-For
particulars see handbiIIs. Feb 1916
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
NOTICE.

AWE co-parnershp he etofore existing under the firm Of
H4YES LOO.NER, is this day dissolved by nru-
tua Consent. Persons indebted late concern
requested to make payment SILAs HAYES, Who is auho
sed to receive the and settle the of the late
frm. SIL.4S HIVES,
April 20 92--4t HTRA.W LOOMER.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
COTTON SEED.
100 Bushels of Cotton Seed,
Just receired, and for sale By
JAS WINSTON,

JAS WINSTON,
MARKET BRIDGE:
Uho has in Store, on CONSIGNMENT,
$4,000 lbs. of best Smithield Bacon,
bbls. of Mess Pork,
200 Jolcs, family Shad aud Herrings,
100 bbls OF Isle Wight Brandy,
p do Whiskey,
20 do. Gin,
90 do. Peach Brandy,
So boxes best Spanish Segars,
Family Flour, Clover Seed,
Lard in small kegs, Sole Leather,
Soap of different qualities,
Cider and Cider Vinegar,
Coarse Salt, loose and in sacks,
Thomastown Lime, Saltwater Mullets,
find constant supply Of
Gideon Davis's very superior Ploughs.
april 5
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CONCENTRATING BUSINESS

IN .8LL ITS V.4RIOUS BRANCHES.
From his long residence in this city, and his knowledge of
the business he hopes and expects share Of public patron
age He requests all those who have been in the habit of
dealing with him in his line call him. his
lions shall he used to please them and the public generally.
Every description Of vehicle made fashion aud
with the utmost despatch.
NEHEMIAH TTCHEyNOR.
april 70
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

I The subscriber having rented the house. sc. hereto
fore known the SWAN TAVERN, will in a few DAYS, be
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22
NOTICE.

Z HE Cuparnershp heretofore existing under the firm of
~ L. Icienoris this day dissolved by consent.
All debts due the company, and all property belonging
Them are placed in the hands of NIessrs s. Valentine and
William Crane, who alone authorised collect the
d"bs ana dispose of the property the benefit
dors of said concern All persons having claims against
the company will please present them the assgnees
Adjustment and it is hoped that those indebted will pay
their respective dues without delay.
NEHEMIAH TTCHENOR.
IRA TTCHENOR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-22

From The National Jownal.-The Decree of The
Constituent Congress of Mexico which pu he'd be-
low, is entitled to an attentive perusa in this country
from the Importance of the undertaking which is its OBJ
Ject, and the nature of the interest which it involves:
lTRANsLATIoN1
DecTee 81 me Constituent Congress Of The United bfer
tcnn States, on tie 4M .N1renlber. 1924.
The government shall cause it be published in this
country, and in others where NAV thought proper
that 1t IS about to undertake a communication between
the two Oceans, through the sthnus of Tehuantepee;
and that proposals will be received for the execution Of
ile work That which shall propose to execute the
work IN the best manner, and the same time afford
every facility and convenience to navigation will be ac
ccpted.
The government shall determine the length of time
during which proposals will be received. In the mean
while tie isthmus Of Tehuantepee shall be SURVEYED
and all the information necessary to undertake the ca
nal of communication shall be collected.
The government shall submit TO the Congress- for ifs
consideration and ultimate decision the information and
the proposals that may have been received.
The government shall also cause it TO be published
that other proposals of like nature will be received.
The principal objects to be thu, effected arc: to render
navigable the rivers Alvarado, Panuco Bravo del
Norte, the Rio Grande de Santiago, and the Colorado
and to colonize the country to the west oft.
MEXICO, Nov. d, 1924
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HIRGLNYA:

TIRCT.N7.I:
Al superior court of cancery, holden The capitol in
the city of Richmond the 18th day of March, 1925:
Robert HasSins John Stratton, admor Edward Goode
deceased and Peter Branch well on behalf of them
selves as other creditors of Harry Heth deceased, who
shall come III and contribute the expense of this suit
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1825-05-26
5pyHlyR yBARRAMo

The Berean, with Scripture and common sense
for his guides, examines freely the opinions and
practices of the religious professors OF the pre-
sent day, Bound to no sect, as sect, nor to any
creed, or set Of opinions, because SuPPWfeaby
sreat Ranes he reduces to practice the excellent
advice of the Apostle,
Prore all things hold fast that which is good"
With the Bible in his hand, the Bcrean con-
tends for what he believes to be the faith "once
delivered to the saints'-a faith both simple and
practical, and within the compass OF the hum
best perceptions Controversy in the commonly
accepted sense, and opinions having no bearing
on practice, he freely abandons to polemical yea
lots
The Beredn Judges no man; he condemns no
man unless already condemned BY his ACTIONS
1t is here that genuine nEnGsY is seated. Ac-
tions therefore he will closely try--to actions he
will closely press the intalliblc nrLE, "BY THEIR
rRulTs YE SHALL KNOW THEM"
The work is executed in the best manner.
Each number consists OF sixteen large octave
pages, in brcyier type, and is issued every two
weeks.-Price two dollars year, payable half
yearly in advance. Twenty numbers have
been already issued, which can be furnished TO
those who may subscribe at this time, or in fu-
ure. IIIG EDITOR.
Orders from any part of the United States, post
paid, enclosing the amount Of subscription,
will be promptly attended to by the subscribers
or thciragcnts. QJ Editors ofpapers who may
receive thisadvcrtiscmcnt and give the same three
insertions, shall be entitled to our thanks and a
volume of the work.
MENDENIIALL & WALTERS.
Wilmington, Dec. %, 1924.