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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25
MARI RED.

On Sunday evening last, by the Revd. James
Hill, Capf. PHILIP SMITH. to Miss MARTHA ANN
PRICE, both of ~urry county.
On the 18th inst. by the Rev. j. II. Judah, Mr.
III. NJ. ANDREWS, merchant OF LynchbuTg Va. TO
Miss CLAR1ssA, daughter OF the late jacob King,
merchant of this place.
On the Goth inst. at the residence Of Mr. n.
heesee, Henrico county, by the Rev. Philip Court
ney Mr.. JOHN p KEEsEE. of Cha rlotte county.
o Miss ANNE ID. NANCE. Of the former.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25
LAFAYETTE BALL.

TENHE BALL an Honour Of GENERAL
II LAFAYETTE, ,ciH he giren TETS
EVENING, at The EAGLE HorEr.-7he
GenerH being obliged 10 ieere Richmond early on
" edne'day morning, there as no time to be lost-
Subscription papers are in lee hands of lie Door
keepers IF the House Of Delegates, and at tie Bar
Of the Eagle Hotel
admission Tickets pM be furnished subsc,iber,
at lie Reading Room, ofhe Eagle. Tcn 25-U
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Capt. Nichols, of the Amelia who left Per.
nambuco on the lst of December, Informs that
the place remained in quiet posses ,on of the
Emperor's troops. Lord Cochrane had taken
possession of Lelra, and had gone 10 eeward TO
t'ke Mararham and Para. The market was
very dnll-Flou, S6-Susar hgh-l,ides yerv
high and scarce; Coffee - to III cents.
~. y. yhtr. ,15t.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25
Remarks Of mr.. .M.gSOv of sou,brnDtoo y,

Remarks Of Mr.. .T,1SO.N. of Soufkrnpton. an
the Yor1 Yo,cn Expenditure Blu.
Mr. Mason, of Southampton, .ose, and remark
ed, that he was aware that it was matter Of but
slight concern to the House, whatever might he
his vote upon the interesting question now
under consideration But since the discussion
had been commenced, he felt Il a duty to him
self, and he asked the Indulgence of the House
fora few moments, while he attempted, briefly.
to present the considerations which had irrcsist-
ply impelled him to support the bill on its pas
sage. The subject had been one of painful
dlficulty to him, had engaged his most dc lberate
rejection, and the more he had reflected the
stronger had been his conviction that its passage
was required by justice, by good policy, and by
regard as we'll to the honor and dignity of the
State, as to the delicate senslblties of orr Illus
tI1eus benefactor. When he said that the cha
racter of the state was involved in this ques-
ton, he did not mean TO impugn the motives
Of any member who should vote against the
bill. For one, he rejoiced that gentlemen,
who thought that any principle Of our govern
ment had been violated by the Executive, had
the fortitde to resist the impulse OF feeling and
obey the dictates of their judgment lie was
persuaded that no body Of men were more free
from improper influence than the House of De-
legates of Nirginia--its very number was a
guarantee of its honesty. But he did not be-
heve that any principle had been violatedby the
Governor and his council, or that any would pre-
vent the passage of the bill under consideration
BY the Constitution, the Legislature are exclu-
sively authorised to appropriate public money.
In the recess of the Leg stature, the Executive
were peculiarly the guardians of the State, and
must do, at their peril, truly, whatever became
necessary to its safety or its honor. The true
test of their conduct flowing from this highly
responsible duty, Mr.. Mason contended, was TO
be found in the enquiry, Would this Legislature,
if in session, have authorized the acti IF it
would, then certainly the same body would not
hesitate in giving its sanction to a proceeding,
springng from proper motives, and occurring
under such circumstances. in the case of the
expenditure at York Town, he asked if tn ere
could be doubt, that this House, if in session,
or anticipating the visit, would, with one voice
and one feeling, have directed the E6ecr-
tive, at the public expence, to welcome the We
teran hero TO the scene of his early renown, and
to the generous hospitalityo of grateful commu-
nifty.
But there had been in tins case, no expendi- !
ture of the public money. The Governor and
council had advanced their own individual funds
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

On,sS'on.-On Tuesday lest, Mr.. CAtbw
moved 10 reverse the report of the committee of
claims, on the petition Of Joseph McReynolds,
Tor pension. This report declared the peti-
ton unreasonable The House refused to re-
verse the resolution of the committee
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

10 meet the expenses of one Of the crandest
occasions IN our history had given IT a nationsi
character; and the only question was, would we
refund to them what they had thus paidi 10
tins question MIR. - thought, that principle did
NOT forbid, and good policy required us 10 an
swer IN the affirmative. lie believed that Gen
Laiayette's reception at York Town had gone
very TAR M eievatng the character of the State.
ana had difiused moral effect among, the peo.
PIE such as animated our forcfathers in the
purest days of the Republic.
nr ~ b lieved from The course OF his owp
rehections "n thus subject that th. difficulties Of
gentlemen, grew rather out of the details ,lan
The principle of this bill: and be could not rer-
mt objections To them to induce him to oppose ?
measure IN which he considered the honour of
me commonwealth so vitaily concerned. A, 10
the effect Which the rejection of the bill or even
TINS discussion is 10 produce upon the feelings of
The beloved and illustrous Individual. for hose
comfort and honorable reception this money had
been expended, he would say nothing toward
flI'n there was but one feeling throughout tbi,
whole community, the feeling of ardent and en-
t''usias'ic affection. W,ththos who believed lie
principles OF our government involved this con-
slderation should have no weight But enter.
tanning the opinions which he had already en-
pressed, he could not contribute 10 wound them.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Mr.. C'a'cford.-A correspondent of the
winchester Republican in Washington, says
that IT Is well understood there, ii M Adams is
elected President. that Mr.. Crawford will be
retained as Secretary o. the Treasury, or will
travel abroad for his health las Ambassador we
prrsnrle) al ms option. We subscribe most
sincerely to the wish that Mr. Crawford MAJ
continue in his present situations and TO the be-
b"i, that If Nv Adams is President a hrgh
situation IN the Government will be offered him.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25
TME. PllESINENrY

Information from Washington from the very
best sources strengthen the belief so Justly en-
teraned, chat Mir. ADAMs will be elected TO the
Presidency, and that Two by a very decided vote.
He IS the second choice of nearly all the friends
OF the other candidates. His superior fitness
Tor the station is acknowledged on ali hands;
ana ne finds rank opposition from those hot
headed partizans only who are either too shall
low to estimate Alright his talents and long tried
services, or are Influenced by personal con,ide-
lations and low preiudices. The fast friends of
hr: Adams arc TO be found among the grave
and rejecting, distinguished alike for their mo-
raj and intellectual worth; and who have had a
hand, IN some capacity or other in steering the
ship OF state through many a troubled and bois.
ferrous sea.
Sl''cc fls-1'nuI- .%-isr.ye we have seen "A letter
from member Of Congress OF nrgn- rvsj5ccta-
biity and long standing in that b,dy, which SAYS,
the prospects OF the election OF Mr.. Adams Inn
prove daily, and that his success is rendered
quite Certain HIS talents and incessant labours
as developed by the prod actions emanating from
h department attract the particular attention
OF the members OF Congress. Sucn faithful
pnohc servant ought not to be lost to the
country. Bat Pat.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Lpnc'Si,"',g P'r~inim.-A change has oc-
red IN the prorrIetorship Of this .Journal--hut
we are happy To- see, that the Editorial depart
ment will still continue under the superntenh-
ence OF the late editor, II. n. Tolcr ESQ.,
whose handsome talents, and manly indepen-
dence have raised it To the first class of Political
Journals. Having assisted as one of the founders
oil the VirelUIan, we are pleased at its being
placed under auspices, which promise TO retain
It's political character, and to dluse its useful
ness.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

The Georgia Patriot, a paper devoted TO
General JAsksos3 gives an opinou, founded
upon nnfor'nltion from Washington, tIiat a ina
J"riig OF the delegation in Congress from thai
state VIII vote for MIR. ADAMS in preference to
The General. III.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Erceptio probat Reg1tlant.--When the bill maxi
ing an app'op ia,ion foi the reception of General
Lafayette, under the joint resolution of IN. SEN
ate aud House of Delegates, was under considera
ton on Friday last
Mr.. ENERETr, Of Cabell, took that opportunity
10 explain Tie motive OF his vote in opposition to The
Yogk Town Expenditure Bill Mr.. Everett ,v,r.
ed mat he had opposed it; not from any princplc
.hat he thought was involved in the question. bu,
because he thcnghi it too much! He was w;lip, IN
appropriate reasonable sum TO defrav the ex
pences OF that festival, but he thought $4,000 en-
ofino"s He had no idea of feastin1 Gen La
i'yeue' ana the revolutionary worthless on cake
ana VINE at the expense Of the people The pre-
sent Dill leaving discretionary with the Executive
" receive the General in the way they thought
most suitable Mr.. Everett declared his hostility IN
It, and gave notice that he should v,te ,g,;r:, !,
or his part h" had lost all confidence i'm the dis
cre''on OF the Executive, and he was determined
nor 10 sanction bill, which reposcd discretion in
that Department.,
IL any thing can be more odious than the wantop
ana grat"'tous injury here inflicted on the feelings
Oh me Executive, the unfounded and unvcucrous
suspicion winch the remarks imply and the G,ur
personal---very. basis upon which they are calcu-
i"t'd, II is the want of frmness which withheld the
gentleman from voting he said he would not
w''nStaig the flaming decar alton of ne rsonal in
oepehuence winch accompanied his observa atoms
MT DRoMGOOLE aud MIR SHERRARD also
"'""eo themselves OF the occasion to explain the
ie'SohS Oh their vote on the York Town bill
hey EXPRESSED tho fullest confidence in the iscre-
non OF the Executive which had unt been impaired
by the transactions at York-and founded their
opposition not the details of those transactions
out ther unwillingnrsS to recognize a precedent
'FhiFh sanctioned the expenditure of money by
the Executive without previous legislative appro-
priation.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

The members Of the General Assembly give
a Dinner to Gen. LAFAYETTE to-day, at the
Dnion-- and the members aud citizens a Bail,
IN his honor, at the Eagle, this evenine.--Fhe
Generals engagements make il necessary that
he should leave here tomorrow morning.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Great Sno'o.--One ofthe greatest SHOWS cvor
remembered IN this climate, now covers The
earth. Commencing on Saturday evening, il
showed without intermission, until about 4
O'clock on Sunday evening.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Gen. Lafayette arrived in This city. abont
o'clock, on Saturday. He was met on III, land.
ing, and escorted to his lodgings at Richardson's.
by Capt Murpby's Light Infantry Blues, Capt.
Rutherfoord's Company Of Fayette Artillery,
and Capt NELSON'S Fayette Guards.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-01-25

Major ISAAC OrEY, declines re election TO
the Senate Of Virginia, from the district Of
Bedford, Campbell, and Buckingham.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-19
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The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-19

FERGUS BANE,
: As4$kA - ~ 41&&&N @A9
OR, THE SYBiL OF LtNLITHGLEN.
CoNCLC DED.

lCoNCLt DIED.
Daily did the maiden attend the couch of the
youth, and ere long flame was kindled by the
torch of love which mutually glowed in the breasts
Of Blanche and Fergus-two weeks had elapsed,
and though perfectly recovered, still did the youth
remain the inmate of Linlith castle. The preClic-
tons of Breda of the Lone Hut were forgotten bv
our heroine, who, accompanied by her lover for SO
We may now consider Fergus Bane) resumed her
rambles through grove and dale 1t was in one of
those rambles that Fergus declared the passion
which animated his bosom, with hopes, that she,
who with tenderness and anxiety had attended his
sick couch, would bless him with the bestowal of
heart and hand.-'Nay, dearest Blanche be added
edo not remain silent, although it is said silence is
constructvely consent; yet from those sweet lips
would have the avowal that you are not indifer-
ent to my happiness Oh no. no. replied the
maiden your happiness is dear to me as life -
and if it should so please my grandfather, that
should be the humble instrument to secure it, it
would be only raising the superstructure upon the
foundation which Love has already laid FThe
snare has been laid, and the victim is taken ? ex
claimed voice, which Blanche recognized as the
SYPHILIS. nvoluntarily she grasped the arm Of Fer
gus she beheld Breda in the same attitude as
when she first beheld her and gazing upon her
with the same steadiness s. Didst thou enter the
lists Blanche Dhu Linlith, with destiny y said Bre
d. in tone of bitter sarcasm. Il sought not to
war with Fate-nor do heed thy idle forebodings,
Breda'-reped the maiden. 'And yet you trem.
Bile as you speak, Heress of Lnthgen p returned
Breda-'and this is your Bridegroom Joy to YOU!
as there was Joy in the past Joy to you as there
Joy IN the present Joy to you as there will be
JOY N the future Breda will be at thy nupt,als-
many weary day has passed since she has graced
Brda with her presence, but she will be at thine,
neau's OF L'ni'th valley Blanche, said Fergus,
dear Blanche, you are III. you trembe, surely you
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-19

by theet and mad too am called, but fate has viii
ed should be the scott Of young and OLD. and
must not murmur---mad-- VIII reign then AT
thy bridal tomorrow, and there viii seek IT, till
then farewell She then left him and he retraccd
his steps to the castlethough convinced Of the M
macy of the woman, he still felt perpleycd when Ill
reflected on the strange import Of her words A;
length the day fixed for the celebration of his nup-
tails arryed at early hour The guests assembled,
and their festivities continued until evening, which
was the time fixed for the ceremony; they were
then ushered into the chapel, which luniiaa-
ted and decorated in manner suitable for the Joy
full occasion general silence pervaded the assem-
bly,, when the Laird entered, followed by the nup-
tial pair with their attendants The benedicton Wa
pronounced and Fergus clasped his bride with eI-
YOUR to his breast, and with her knceled to receive
the paternal blessing of the Laird Bless thee, my
chidren--Son of Roderick Bane, AGod bless thee
Malcolm Dhu Linlth feels that his heart throbs with
the JOY of youth when each pulsaton acknow lodges
thee as the Bridegroom OF his daughteras his SON
: Thy Son +" cried Breda who at that instant en-
tered the chapel and stood in the midst Of the as
tonlshed guests; : but for destiny which dared
not avert, this wedding would never have occurred
he to whom thou hast given thy heress, Malcolm,
is the lawful son of EIabert Dhu I.nlith.' -sMy IA
ther, shrieked the Bride, Gods love now be
with me and is it to my own brother am we'd
ded : False, false, cried Fergus this mad wo-
man is bent on mixing bitterness in the cup of fe
licity--nay, she would dash it from our lips ere we
have tasted it, 'Iknow it FALSE echoed the old
Lard HalbcTt had never a son--you, my Blanche,
were the only offspring of his union with Else Of
Cullenscairn. - Old man, cried the S1bl 1 have
not come here to give utterance to falsehoods-thc
offspring of Ilalbert and Elsie was son-ditst
thou never hear Of Breda Grahan----t am that poor
wretch whose happiness was ruined BY Ealbctt
Dhu Llnlth-he the peasant maids affection,
and he said that the wild flowers Of nature were ia.
sweeter than those reared by the hand Of art hc
made light Of cuing the farest Of nhaIing Its fr4.
GRANGE, and leaving it to wither Ike weed On tie
wide heath. SO did lie deal with me--,he abandon
ed me for the heiress Of CullensGairn--.burning for
revenge, when found that, through his perfoIous-
ness, my father had, brokenhearied, sunk to the
grave, bribed the nurse Of Else Dhu Linlth, will.
gold, Of which Through liaIben's mum icence)
lack, not, when her child should be born to bring
It unto me, should it be male or femaIe--she did So.
on the very day gave birth to a daughter Of whom
change tor his sonthat sonis my daughter, br le-
groom called him Fergus Bane reared hni IN.
til he WAS five years of age when my lone hut wse
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-11-19

are not terrified by the rawlings Of this maniac
come, will lead thee from her presence Sup
porting his betrothed, the youth bent his way to-
wards the caste-Breda followed him, and bend
ing to his ear Whispered Thou Fergus Bane
and disappeared. what meanst thou r cried Fer
gus, and his agitation was sufficient to alarm
Blanche, who inquired what the woman had said.
Nothing, dear Blanche, nothing that affect
our happIness-so fear nothing-this woman is evil
IDENTITY crazed, and instead of being depressed by
her rawlings we should pity them They soon ar
rived at the CASTLE and night arrived it was set
tied that in few weeks Blanche Dhu LiAth
should wed with Fergus Bane, to whom the old
Laird had become ardently attached. 1t was soon
known throughout the valley, and all were elated
at the prospects of merry Bridal; active prepare
tons were made in the castle for its Celebration
Dame Maude, of all, was one of the busiest 'And
weel did ken it wad be so'-and she sung in a
voice, not rendered, like wine, better by age
can will ye ma come to our bridal, our bridal,
An will We ma deck our Bride,
An Will ye ma come TO recht merry bridal
Each lad WI his lasse beside
Aud Allan, the bard, WI his sweet bonnv harp,
WI song until calm eventide,
"ih sing tne praise o, aud Llnhth lang syne,
And give JOY to our Leddv the bride
lhen will we ma come to our bridal, our bridal
An help us to deck our Bride
An will We ma come to our bridal, our bridal,
Each lad WI his lassie beside"
Fergus, after he had conducted Blanche home
and received the consent of the Laird to their unior
again wandered to the grove, in the hopes ofmeet,
ing Breda, and receiving from her explanation of
+),c
luded to in the foregoing part of this tale Strange,
said he, that she should be'-s So well acquainted
with thy real bearing exclaimed the sybil, who
was again at his side. Woman cried our hero,
'who art thou - 'Thy evil genius wot replied
Breda, art thou Fefsas,Bane art thou the son
of Roderlck Bane, who was slain in battle art thou
the child snatched by his widow from the flames,
when banditt paged and DESTROYED his castle -
Repeat not the lie to me, fair youth with false
heart, else its uterance should choke thee Or
else who am = SAID the dauntless youth sWho
art thou shall proclaim it Thou art Border RI
der whose hands have stripped the poor of their
sustenance, if not dyed themselves in their blood
who art thou thou art a wretch to whom is CON
signed the hellsh work of blasting the fartst flow
eret that ever adorned creation--and I'll dare not
save that hower-fnr dare not avert what fate has
wllled should be who thou '-but it must not be
now told--time must unravel VINO thou art 'Vo-
man. thou hast he'd, replied the youth am Fer
gus Bane and now bear about me scars of the
wound and burn, obtained on the dreadful night
when my santed mother fed with me in her arn.s,
from the blazing castle Of my forefathers--I pity
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-22

From NE .NirrOr.
The richly dressed, fashionable belle. dashed
by ne like blazing meteor, sparkling and
flashing IN trausItory brightncss-and in BASH
iul beauty, like some softly pas ing cream. fol-
lowed the syph-lil1e figure of charming Girl
with eye, cast down in the moIcsty of ,ncrii
and cheeks blushing at the earnest paze which
their loneliness attracted. She passed away from
before the like the cyancscent huaes OF y0J.b
and gave place to person who monopollrd ali
my attention. II WIS the short, min form of 4
middle AGED. ncgliecptly dressed man. who
wore an air ot droIle y, cnlirel i, irresistible. A
he passed, maiden purity and philosopiic stern
ness lent the tribute OF a smile. and the hule
boys paused from The ta-ciadtiUns of their hoops
aud marble, to look and augh. The cioudcd
vlsage Of misfortune. by bis ludicrous an, ar
ancc, wa cheated Irto temporary Illumination.
and IN the wilduoss of my disenthrallcd fancy.
mcthought the vcry birds Of the ar and tie
beasts Of the field. or, in plain English. the
pigeons and the pigs gave a glance Of merry
astonlshment upon lie OBJECT my notice.
His coat (ioI although he was an author he
bad coat had once bce1 Of handsome black
cloth, but It's charms had vanished ,slIke f,rv
gifts faded away"--mauy winters had scattered
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-03-22
Trust Sale.

IN F"'suanc" OF a Deed of Trust executed to IN.
su">'io"rs by John Waymon aud NIarv nc
WIG, 10 secure sum of money therein speci6,d
we s""i'' o" Monday, the 18th day of April next.
piece" 10 SELL To 'eady money, to the highest
"'""e'' oci"rc the coor of the Eagle Tavern in IN.
town oi Charlottesville, one lot or parcel of o,s
near me town aforesaid. and described in a ul,t of
'o'N i"id off by Edmund Anderson as No. 9. heinz
Tue same LOT sold by said Anderson to said Waymon.
AZ the same time and place, we shall prodecd in
'ne same manner, To sell another lot, laid of in the
Pi"' o' Edmund Anderson Lot near Charlottes-
N"'e' as nc" IL, to secure 10 Edmund Anderson th,.
"'' '"e.eh specified. executed to us for that pur-
pose by Eiyah Grown. and Patsy his wife. datcd
'''n gay sept 1919, both of which deeds are Of
record IN the county court of Alhemarle SELLING
as trustees we will convey only the right and titl
which we hold as such
JOHN JOHN r. " joNrs, Trustees,
March 3-w1v