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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-07-21
TESTIMONIALS OF PrpLrc GRArrrrDr.


In Charleston S. c. the citizens met receiving in
formation of Mr. Jeersons death. The usual demon
STATIONS were adopted, and Judge Johnson of the Su-
preme Court of the u States appointed TO pronounce
funeral eulogy.
In Woodsoch, Shenandoqh the citizens OF that coun
y assembled at the Cour-TIouse. Col Jacob Rinker
an Officer OF the re. outon, was invited To the Chair
and James III. Smoot, appointed Seo<etary. Resou-
lions of sympathy for tie death Of Mr.. jefferson were
unanimously adopted, and committee appointed to
make suitable arrangements for funeral honours and TO
select an Orator.
In Fredericksburg, the citizens again assembled TO
manifest their reg ret for the death Of John Adas-the
Mayor Robert Lewis, Esq. in the Chair and james d.
Harrow, Secretary Col. VIM. T. Gray briefly an
nouncSd tire object of tire meeting, and committee
consisting OF Col Gray, Philip Harrison, Jno NJ Pat
Ton, Tho B. Barton, and James ID. Harrow was APP
pointed To Draft resolutions expressive Of the sentiments
OF the neetng The resolutions prepared accord
ngy, and adopted unanimously. The funeral soeinni-
ties appointed in honour of MIR. Jefferson il was resol-
ved should at the same time be jointly paid his
lrot John Adams. Friday the 2st. is set apart as
day OF mourning VIXEN suspension of business is re-
quested and when the Funeral Oratian will be deliver
cd By Jno. NJ. Patton Esq.
In Providence, the 9TH inst was SC, apart as day
of public mourning for Messrs. Jefferson and Adams
An original ode to be sung religious cx cscises pcr
"rmed, and an Grafton delivered by Joseph l., Til
linghast, Esq.
! 10 AewbmYpom. public and solemn services were
performed on the 11tb and an Grafton pronounced b,
The Hon. Caleb Cushing.
III Lynchburg, the citizens re assembled on the 18Th
at the Methodist Church, Thomas A. Holcombe. ESQ.
(RecoIder) in the Chair, and Richard H. Toler, ESQ
Secretary. Patrick II. Cabel ESQ. announced in an
impressive address, the decease of John Adams and on
motion of David r. Edley, Esq committee wa. an.
pointed TO prepare forthwith, suitable resolutions,
very eloquent Preamble skechng with great force the
services of John Adams presented and unanimous
y adopted. II was resolved to amalgamate the solem.
mites TO be performed in honor of the deceased Patr
OTIS.
In Petersburg the ceremonies interrupted by the IRE
On Saturday last, concluded on Tuesday
In 4lbGny Joint and magnificent funeral honours are
to be paid 20 the memory of Jefferson and Adams
Judge VIM. A. Ducr, is appointed to pronounce flu.
neral euogy.
At WArcnton, Fau9uier, the Citizens assembled al
Mrs. North's Inn, Henry Fitzhugh, Esq in the Chair
and Wrn. L. Philips, Esq. Secretary MIR. jefferson.
death stated, and the meeting addressed by Thos
l.. Moore, Inman HorDer, Esqrs. and Col. J. r. Wal
lace. committee was appointed TO draft suitable re-
solutions.
In Caivcrt County Nd the Citizens convened on
learning the death Mr. Jefferson--Capt John Beck
cit in the Chair, and JAS. \. Dalrympfe Sec'y The
meeting was addressed by Jno. r. T.. ChesIey ESQ
| and suitable Resolutions adopted
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= Prizes,
1I,RZT Blanks
@1I2,50O

This IS LOTTERY formed by tho tcrnary combination of
az numbers, producing ,4GO tickets To determine the
prizes. the numbers, from % inclusive, will he severalIy
placed in wheel on the day Of the drawing nine Of
them be drawn out; and that ticket having or u for its
combination NUMBERS the 1st, FL and 81 drawn from the
Wheel will be entitled "a the Grand, the interesting prize
Of The Monticello Estate; that having it 4th jth and
oh. viii be entitled to the prize Of tho Shadwell Mills; aud
that having on it the 7h, 9Th md 9th, will be entitled TO
the prize Of the Abemare Estate
The prizes win be conveyed the fortunate holders NJ
ticket; drawing them subject only the conditions mem
toned in the subjoined certificates Of valuation.
Is contemplated that the Lottery will DO drawn the
latter end Of October, and il IL hoped that in the mean
time all the tickets will BE- purchased up.
Richncnd, Va. July 8, 1926.
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J. 3. YATES, } Aests for the
A. M'LNTYRE, ) ManageEs.

The agents of the gers, IN oing the tickets Of the
JeBtrsOa Lottery 70 the public, feel confidence thar they
will be Immediately purchased up and the only child Of
the late Mr. JEFFERSON and her family, be relieved from
the painful consequences which inevitably and spee
Oily follow, If the debts discharged. TIE ,eeris
having engaged 10 prepare the cke md to eonurl the
JcGTSon Lottery throughout wi,helt compensate? f..
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1t is impossible to look the toasts Of the friends
OF Gen. Jackson without smile One calls him The
fnistoces, another, Arstides, third, Alexander a
fourth, Phocion, fifth, Cato sixth, Cesar Happy
country! that possesses character SO emnenG uniting
in his single person all he great and contradictory quail
tiles of the most renowned worthless of Greece and
Rome! Poor Putarch! how contemplate appear your
heroes and patriots, when placed by the side this CO.
lossns of excellence! Thermopyle, salams, Platea,
Arbela, Pharsala and Phlippi! how insignificant the
sound, how unnteresting tie recoIlectons, compared
with the fame and the associations of thc 9Th and the
Horse Shoe!
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NIMRoD BRAMHAM, r.. 81
JAMES LIN DSAY, H. 81
JOHN NJ. PERRY, fl

We the Undersigned having examined the property DIS
crioed III The within plot, i'll pursuance of the Act Of the
assembly OF Virginia, passed February, 1896 ming
thomas J.UeTSo1, upon ascertain the IA II
equivalent for the within described property, lying in the
County OF Abemarc, the RvBnna River, adiacen, TO
the town OF Milton including the of an undi
adjacent 10 and including Mill Seat, TO be delivered the
first day o January 1897, do ascertain the same n he
E!er'n thousand Fire Hundred Dollays %, "
Given under our hands and seals this wire, d,
of March, 1926, -
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Ert,ao qfa hter to the Editors ot,me mir.

n =.
The 18th July celebrated here with more appa-
rent indifference, than any former occasion. The
greatest apathy has prevailed here in relation to the
tribute of respect paid with such deep feeling in other
places, 10 The memory of Aiessrs Jefferson and Adams,
The Mayor has not las has beer uniformly done in other
cities wierc ans ceremonies observed) called the
people to meeting for that purpose. A meeting, how
ever, has taken place, in consequence of ualce in
The papers, published anonymously, and probably by
one person.
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20 tue Senate 'tcitout 6ts consent and twice rejected
without his regret-by the procurement of his patron
not reward for his services the conspiracy against
the fame of Mr.. Crawford-but because he wanted a
faithful man in the land OFFICE TO the WEST. Having
failed in that he must set him here in his old
cation, and the Telegraph has been established pro-
vide for useful and friend, aud 10 destroy all
dangerous rivals Under his auspices he has conduct
Cd the foulest paper, during the last winter with no
object but TO crafty the personal malignity of his pat
ron, by reving and tradacing those men, whom ic
thinks stand in the way of his ambition. The means
were aisgracefu as the agent iinpotent The Ed.
tor having ability, the resources of the principal
and the talents of the party put in requson and
4 scene of disgusting virulencc has been exhibited
Men high in station lent themselves TO assist at te sa-
crifce
The successiu! attempt upon the fame and feelings OF
Mr.. Crawford, may inspire hopes now, and animate
their zeal. The public perceived too late the means
employed to effect his ruin Arts and combinations
against which no character as proof, ('qus modo tu
tus er?"-They strike ''Tanquam, srgiIta aocte
lans"-and in tho language of the poet ''caamosque
arnare yenino.")
Bnt be assured, that public will stamp the seal Of re-
probation on the man, who boldly asprres TO rise upon
the rum of every distinguished that stands before
him.
The Gcnl is mere rncrCenary--a hired auxiliary
placed IN the front rank, 10 take tue brunt Of the con-
fest. My ain is not at him. but if he is hurt in the
conflict "concJit infex alicna vunere.n IL lie has
share hrs fortune he does his favor aud his friendship
1T lie can pander to deprayed taste-if he can day
by day Gull aud collect the vile filth of tho
sewers he may be worthyhls hire and verify he shall
receive his reward
must expose botll--becausc iaseparable--Noscitur
socits.
CASTIGATOR.
b,,-I.
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CASTIG ATOR.
Charlottesville.

Georgia I'm consequence of the opposition of the
Cberokees to the survey of their Country by the Engi
neers of Georgia, Messrs. Fulton and Lumpkin, Gov.
Troup has issued orders 10 various Volunteers Corps
hold themselves in readiness for active service.
The Augusta Chronicle in commenting on this fact
holds the following language:
The rash and incorporate language which his Excel
Iency has heretofore expressed may perhaps warrant
THESE suspicious and create belief that such
measure ici, at rate, be adopted hereafter but for
ourselves entertain different opinions for notwth.
standing his violent and undgnIfed conduct, it is still
fresh IN our recoecons, and will be- that his most
positive decided and often reiterated determinations
have yielded very quietly and properly calm digni
ned, and manly, but decided opposon-even after lie
had published TO the world that he acouM mt them in
execution, even though in doing So he should necessa
rIly hazard or effect the annlation of our State But
the violence OF his Exceency has measureably suhsi
ded, though IT'S effects have no and decidedly of
opinion, that be the consequences what they IHay he
will not have the teuferitv proceed TO exreIsitics
which would necessarily produce civil war with the
United States-a secession from them, and train of
consequences Wnlch would certainly evenuate In the
utter destruction of Georgia.
The Georgia News silly paper, traces the resistance
OF the Cheroixees 10 this survey, the Cabinet at
InSton, aud cites il proof Of the disposition of
the President to insult and Cypress Georgia Can any
character be more despcabe than that of low dema
goguc? This wretch, for tine sake of ngratating him
self with the enemies of the Administrations and of ad
ding half dozen subscribers to his paper is trying
intame anew that irritable suspicion which has area-
dy well nigh involved the Country in civil war What
interest, the General Government have in exc-
ing the opposition of the Cherokees the wishes of
Georgia in this particular it passes the inventive
Imagination 10 conceive.
The fact that Gov. TrouP has made rcquisition on
The militia is calculated TO h the public mind with APP
prehension. For ourselves look il in the nature
OF an empty threat.
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Communicate for he Nhis.


~ Court held for Goochland County, The 7tb day
Of July, 1896.
This being the Grst Court held for this county since
the death of distinguished fellow citizens, Thomas
JEFFERSON and JeHN ADAMS, Mr.. Charles +. Pope,
member of the bar and addressed the Court in the
following manner.
II the Court please would invite their attention for
few moments TO an event which has spread gloom
over this country. aIlude Sirs, TO the melancholy
yet glOrions death Of Thomas Jeferson melancholy
Sirs for that spirit ieh preenineny contributed
to awaken the revolution, to unetter conscience TO
hberae the press, in word, which raised degraded
man from the Bonded knee Of servude TO Tire port aud
dignity Of enlightened liberty, has fed forever Yet
was his death glorious toO-for the day of his fame
which fifty years ago bched him tbe friend tire bepe,
factor of man. Proclainng liberty to his country re,
turned to witness and to alIow his DEATH and TO hear
bin away amidst the shouts Of liberated millions This
language is happily the language OF us all-the
time has passed BY, when few WHO born TO ea
TO die and be forgotten raIsehc insect voices against
bim-thc full trumpet Of bis fame, which proclaimed
The triumpbs of his genius error and prejudice
throughout the civilized World has now siIenced that
voice foreyer-Yes, party spirit could not cloud lis
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services being at TIC same TINA extremely
soicitou', that the entire Of the Scheme should be-
speedily raised paid over TO the Managers itho, h
loss or diminu,ion of cent, they other haz
n man such as they choose volunteer do
ncnt OF tie Jefferson Fund.- they therefore pray that
applications for tickets be promptly made, ,a all re-
nances be made in funds Bankdb at the place where
he ordes for tickets be executed As credits in
w iotsiy' they can i've none, and il is presumed that
none Will be desired The funds for thrse shall b
SepI sacred and distinct from all other funds Man
ase's De ADVISED from time them rs they
accumulate to answer the objects Is the grant.
Inc Vendors of tickets throughout the Union it hopsn
VIII lend their willing aid the sale tickets and
by that means afford opportunity to thu thou
sands IN oil parts of the country who to es,i-
~ their respect Their affection and gratitude the meroIg
of the luSirious dead.
The prizes, IT will be perceived vaucd under
oath by gentlemen appointed by the Virginia Legislature
All the who adventure for prizes will vsluo
OF their money IN the chance CHANCES which they n
purchase But higher motives than value OF pri-
yes viii actuae all who have known the public
au private worth OF the man who Declare
Independence Ii a moment be supposed that
any VIII be found heartess say, since Mr.
Jefferson IS dead, they feel ehemse no
TO his and that they have been
willing to relieve him, whilst living they what may
become of his offspring cannot. masuanimous
grateful people will spun such sentiment
worthy OF them.
The tickets jefferson Lottery had been prepared in
AIu lasts but the Offering of them for Gale postponed
al the request of the Committee Citizens of New
f"k' appointed with the view of raising funds sufficient
purchase up the Lottery bum the tickets day our
5uoee, and supersede the drawing Lottery aoge-
Their That noble aud plan failed in part
e uckeS must now therefore be sold, and the Lottery
De drawn 1t IS said, however, that the funds and
expecte" TO be raised the United States (excusiee of
those Tor cke) will be sufficient purchase MONTE
cello Przc from the fortunate holder of the ticket drawing
and thus preserve that Estate for the tho
Author OF The Declaration of Independence We
nut hope and believe, that necessary the no.
"our OF the country will &c accomplished
unu The LIST of October, tickets in the Jefferson Lottery
will be sold by the Agents of the Manuhes the Scheme
| Price, (Sl0) at theiI Offices at
NORFOLK and RICHMOND, Firginid,
WAsHINGToN CRY, District Of ColurNic,
BALTIMORE. -naryl0nd,
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania,
NEW YORK, Neto York
HARTFORD, Connecticut,
WILMINGTON, DeiauaJe,
/ RALEIGH, North Cnrnl5nu
/ CHARLKsToN, South Carolina
A. a. NJ M,I RAJESs Agent, Of lie ylfaraser,.
| Richmond, (Fal July, 1876
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NIMROD BRAMHAM, r.. 81
JAMES LINDSAY. H., 81
JOHN NJ. PERRY, 81
F. To wit:

ALBENaRLE CoUHTE-To wit:
This day NImRoD BRoMHAM, JAMES L1xDsAx. and
JOHN NJ PERRY, made oath before me, Justice Of rhs
Peace for the County aforesaid that above Certificates
Given under my hani ihi, 21s. day o. March, 1926.
JOHN Il. JONES
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,Nr. Ben1on.-'The Cincinnati Gazette relates Ia.
dicrous adventure which befel MIR. Benton on his
journey through Ohio 10 Missouri Having quit his
carriage 10 relieve his fatigue by turn on horseback
he CHANGED to meet the public stage:-Col Benton re-
quesed the driver turn aside and give his own car
rage the road; the driver refused upon 4hich the
senator commenced an attack with his riding whip on
the stage horses, 10 compel by force the obedience
which had been refused to solicitation The driver not
to be oudone in courtesy, repaid the compliment upon
the Colonies own person. Enraged at his insolencc
Col. Benton rode back and borrowed his coacbman's
whip, and diverng skirmish ensued between him and
the driver, rnanifesy TO the disadvantage OF the Mis-
sonFian. Finding the contest unequal, The Colonel
called in the aid of his squire or coaehnan lin viola
ton Of the maxms Of cbyalry, as ill appear by con
sulIhg Amadis de Gaul, Don Qnixote:l encouraged
and supported by this auxiliary, tic battle was renewed
With fresh fury: Thcn "the cat to the rat the rat to the
malt" Benton dubbed the driver, the driver forced
Benton; "the curato exhorted the landIadv screamed
the daughter wept, Maritorncs bubbercd, Dorotboo
was confounded, Lucinda perplcxcd. and Donna Clara
tainted away" Tie fray having ragged for some time
the ceachman re'roatcd and left the Colonel 70 fgbt
oil tbe battle himself Tie superior dexterifv Of the
driver when no longer having to contend with odds
quickly prevailed tbe Coiopel was routed and Ieo l,s
field in quiet possession Of his stubborn ReppbIcar
antagonist
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Anoter fire has rava5ed Petersburg making the second
in four days. Ofallbo towns, ConstantinopIe it
seems to possess the greatest aptitude for catching fire.
doubt remains but shat both work Of 1ucendi
aries.
The last 6rc understand las exposed Fire Gnsu-
Company Of Va. TO loss Of $4,000. The losses
sustained in Petersburg within five years said exceed
$4,000.
The FIRE commenced about 10 O'Clock in The morning,
in bake-house on Walnut street, in AIlisons Row
and in a short time consumed wooden buildings
belonging 70 John Allison, belonging 10 Pcyton
Lynch two belonging 10 Mrs Pbcpoc eight belonging
TO the estate Of David Walker, decd and the buildings
adJoinngthc side of POweIs old Tavern belonging 10
the estate Of Matthew Naben, decd.
We understand the buildings, except the last mem
toned not Of great value, and that all were in
surcd tic Office Of the Mutual Assurance Society in
this city. Compiler.
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CoJIUSfcATED.
TOBACCO NAEEET ~ MANCHESTER.
Eight hogsheads made by MIR. David BIant0p, Of
Cumberland, were ibis day sold at the following prices
hog sheads at Eli 10
hogshcads at 60
Two hogsbeads made by Mrs. Aruistead, Of Cumber-
land
I hogshead at 50 80
hogsbead q: IL
July % Il.
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correspondent suggests inat Mr.. JefSRrEzs. horn in
he County Of GoOehldnd-and there be no doubt OF
the fact AT the time OF his birth Goochaud extended
from It's present limits to the frontiers of West Augusta
embracing we believe likewise the cosn,es of Cumberland
and Buckngham the south side of James Riyer-A1r
Jefferson born in 17<3, and Abemare was detached
from Gonchand in l74s though classed as county
until 1745.
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JEFFERSON LOTTERY.
MANAGERS.
JOHN BEOCKENBROCGW,
PHILIP N. NICHOLAS,
RICHARD ANDERSON.
SCHEME.

SCHEME.
4 PRIZE, the Monticello Estate, valued as 49,.
per subjoined certihcated under oath, at ~ 4OVU
I do. the SbadweH Mills, do. do. 10. 30 900
4 do. the Albemarlc Estate, do. Dc. d. 1880
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At Lewsburg, the 4th July meeting was held to
cooperate in the exeons making for MI JefeIsons re-
ef-SampSon Matthew'S esq in the chair, Re- Gratan
it, secretary COL James Mclaughlin stated the object Of
the meeting, when committee sf l3 was appointed to
oPen subscription papers receive contradictions
The amount of subscription was limited one dollar.
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1t is said there is small doub, but Nnau Edwards
will be elected Governor Of tie State Of Illinois.
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Certificates Of the cvlue of The Prize Properly OF mc

Certificates Of fte Cvlue of HE Prize Properly oF The
Jefferson Lottery.
We the undersigned, having examined the property
crioed III the within plot in pursuance of Act of tho
Assembly of Virginia, passed February 1926 cnnccrnnR
upon view aseertain the fair
equivalent for the within described property lying in the
county of Albemarle the the Riyanna River
known by the name of MONTICELLO, containing by
survey 4U9 acres, Including the Monticello all
improvements upon the same do ascertain the Ieverson
possession to be delivered years Ger of the
aforesaid 7homas JeerSOn to be Serenty one thousand
DoLdrS."
Given under hands and SEALS this vveutyfrs, dsy
Of March, 1926.
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THE President OF the Uned States arrived in Boston
the 18th inst.
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In Kentucky, the elections said 10 be going adversely
to the Relief PARTY.
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" For glory without end
Scattcrd tine clouds away,
Mud on his name attend
The fooru md r,ra1eoe Cf Ill .: .

I or EI0fY Without FnH
Scattcrd tine clouds way,
Mud on his name attend
The tears and praises Of all time
Bat alas Sirs, requiem the grave OF JeGer-
son is echoed back from the tomb Of Adams who was
united With him IN procairning liberty 10 his country
and through his country TO the world:-On the same
glorious dag that has united them in death. The
spirit of party rebuked into silence by nations Gra-
utude' and millions Of freemen mingle the tears Of
grateful remembrance over the graves Of their bene
factors Impressed with these sentiments offer the
following resolutions.
RcsolCsd, That The members OF this Court its Off
Gers and Bar, Grape their left arms for sxty
days, testimonial Of respect for the memory and
gratitude for the services rendered the United States
BY the lamented Jefferson aud John Adams.
Resolged That it be recommended to the citizens Of
this County ts n tie same.
4 Cory,
rTeste' ". X. MILLER, y. C. &C.
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Mr.. Clay to be complinencd ui.lr public Dime.
on his arrival at Lexington.
''e~ FapeTs-A handsome journal, called the Western
FTsnian' IS established Charleston Kanav,s and we'll
'ded-AIessrs A. Russell and r. Mayo have ssred ia,
if''pee'"s Of political paper be established ie Ills
e'y and called the jackson Repu5uca..
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". Y MILLER, y. c. G. c.