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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
YTRGLNTl.

At rules holden nthc clerks Office of tic superior court
april, 1926:
Henry Hyche and FfciereS Shelton pigs
against
James F. Robinson, Martin Puche; Davis Robinson and
George Shelton, Dr.
Inc defendant James T. Robinson not having entered
ms appearance and given security according to the act Of
assembly ana the rules OF this court and appearing
nStactory cYIdence' that he is nhabitant n this
country: IS ordered That the said defendant do appca
mere on the tenth iay of the answer the bill
Oh the plaintiffs; and that copy of this order he forthwith
inserted III some newspaper published m the city of Rich
ond nor two months successfully, aud posted at the front
door OF the Capitol, in the said city.
\ copy. Tesc,
81 I'm. ~ HENLNiT r.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

new Steam Generator is now exhibiting in New
York, which is thus described
The principles Of this Improvement, are considered
as constituting desderatum the subject steam as
combining the highest power with perfect safety The
economy too of this generator in respect 10 water fire.
and space, is thought 70 render subject Of interest
10 all vino are concerned III steam operations. The
small generator ready for inspection is said TO
have 62 feet OF pipe, 5-4ths of an inch bore-to con-
tain 500 cubic inchesto expose 1869 square inches
to the iire-to hold gallons and 23ds of water wine
ess1re-io have generated and sustained pressure Of
$4,000 pounds the square inch and to be able TO re-
ocrate and sustain twice that power. The saving Of
water and fuel IS represented to be in the proportion of
to T. and the saving of weight in point of water in
dePendently Of the superior ghness of the generator
itself in the proportion of -G to 398 II. The pub
lie are invited to examine and Judge for themselves
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

loM7iIrTED 70 the Jail of Goochand county on the
~ 23th Feb last; as a runaway, a negro man named
bkADDocN his complexion rather light, about 50 years
DID, feet 10 inches high his clothing nap, cotton. Says
ne belongs to Air Foster rf Amelia county, who resides
within one quarter of mile OF Chuquepi church, His
owner IS requested :" comply with requisites OF the
Jaw otherwise he will be dealt with accnrdinclv
". NJ. VAUGHAN, Sheriff and
MAY 1Iw ia ior o C;oochd county
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
lrlLHIic Elitlre =.


" ~ IA Male lys. ina; .5 ;1l'c VA i-rn, rom -,
property hr registers of birth, ,sert~ ,ae.n 3D.
with the greatest cvlc;n.ss from ho time Of ser,o
Julius to TINT Q! 7usan. Jipauus Sxes tair,- years
tire duration ofhnman lie during ,hai period II
IS eztraord nary That The chances Of life detailed TIE
oove table precisely those which tie rese of NOR
t-.iJ n ~ ~ Ct i.2's1.s EXIT r.. &c ;f,-...
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

4 OCkS-On the 10th March, 1926, taken by the sub
III scribeF from John Perce's boat, hcadman Solomon
three bags OF loose tobacco. On the 18th, from Robert
peasants boat headman Billy, cnsk loose tobacco
On the 9th April from Anderson Shnes boat headn,an
Billy one tierce OF tobacco. The above tobacco is in the
public warehouse Richmond, and will be disposed of as
the late law directs. ISHAM RANDOLPH
Lock-kceper Inspector Of boats at the lower locks
April II ~,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
TIRGLNIQ.

a. rules holden in the clerk Office Of the sroeror or;
C9a1ceTy ioT oe Richmond district, the Sid day pr
i'y'''' orc T. O. ~ Hubbard Eaa6in and
tow'e partners doing business under the a. Of Rankin
6 Foyyle. Peterson and. -rr,;.,.. -'".a''
ahu merchants doing business under tho style of Peterson
- .NeN,p'ey' Thomas Cooksey, and II. J. Philip, aud
against
conn dnndree, ~m. y Iieni~g LGjah Brown. Ccor-r
-'HnaT'r' Hamilton Vo'ts, Vim. W Smith, Albert "
~hfn sarah Ann Smith. aud VIM. Smith, John S. Myers
aud ho5r.; Sco.;. INK
ioc defendants john IIendrec, ami Ethan Broyn. no,
'EnE entered ncc appearance and given security ac-
coT'2t act OF assembly and the rules Of ts court
'u aI'aT.og By satisfactory evidence that the noJ
o''5 Of 'nis country Il is ordered that the said de-
e09"" 90 appear here the tenth day Of the next term
"uo answer the bill Of the plaintiffs; and that copy Of
as Greer NJ forthwith inserted IT. some newspaper publish
g" W inc cy Of Richmond, for months srccessoelva
'' a. nc font door Of tta pito in ae said Gig
T. COZ ~ssc. Tn. -. TE.TzIC G. g.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
FEMALE SEMINARY.

7HNHG Principal of this Seminary gives notice that the
n snsuing session commences the first day Of MAY ue
rs fe" vacancies expected occur arrangements are
made tor 'hc Instruction of eight additional pupils
Those, therefore, who may intend avorn- him with their
patronage are respectfully requested give information
as early possible.
For the benefit OF the class in Chemistry, regular
course of experimental lectures may be expected Appa
ratus for illustrating the inpo principles in
tural Philosophy is also provided And no pains or ex
pense is spared TO afford to young Ladies every facility for
obtaining knowledge of the various branches Of Female
Educa ton.
For the higher branches of Educa ton, viz Geography,
with the Drawing of Maps and Of the Globes; Rheo-
re Legic; Intellectual, Moral and Natural phosophv
Chemistry; Astronomy, Geometry, and the Latin and
Greek Languages, SIS per session of five months
For those who attend Only to Reading, Spelling PEN
manship Geography without the Drawing Maps or use
of the Globes Arithmetic and GRAMMAR per session
If the two last named bra inches be omitted per session
Fer Painting and Drawing,an additional charge Of So
per session.
For Painting on Velvet Figures, do. sic do
Tuition payable IN nfrGace
JOSEPH ESrABROOK
Situation, ,NarcI, 3is. 1896
Notwithstanding and Lodging may he had in respec,a
bic families at $40 per session.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
YIRGLNIA.

at rules holden in the clerks Office the superior cour, Of
chamcery for thu Richmond district, 3rd dav of April
Richard Adams, Elizabeth Hunter deed, P
against :"
Carey Selden and James Brown r second auditor of the
commonwealth DIS.
ne sclreacas awarded in Ibis not having been re-
turned executed defendant Carey Sclden and no NOV
having entered appearance and given security according
10 the act ct Assembly and the Of this court and j.
appearing ny satisfactory evidence that he is not n nhab
tan ot this country is ordered that the ga id defndau,
q" appear here the tenth day next term and sbev
cause II any ne can against the revival sought by the said
process and also answer the bill of plaintiff and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some
published in the city of Richmond for two months success
said city. F''0' - "'
q Copy. Trstp. NV. ". TTENLNG,c.c
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
-ACl-

from LObours Of IGleness;' b. GUY PenserGZ.
Ave bern roaming! I've been roaming!
Where the meadow dew IS sweet,
Aud ike queen I'm coming
Wil! lis pearls upon my fees.
'j'yr been roaming! I've been roaming.
Der red rose and lily fair,
And like a sylph I'm coming
with their blossoms IN my hair.
I've been roaming! I've been roaming.
Where the honey sucklc crecps,
And like bee I'm coming
With its kisses on my lips.
I've been roaming! I've been re- ming.
Over hill and over plain,
And like bird I'm coming,
70 my bower back again.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

MRS. GEORGE, who has had many years experience
as Teacher q" Music, proposes opening School the 3s
day nj May next giving lessons on the Piano in
Of the Seminary. She will instruct in no other branch.
bn' devote her whole attention the young Ladies of the
Seminary, and others who may wish take lessons.
tuition $50 per session payable in advance.
Stanton, March SISt, 1926. 81 l,v
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
GHR
TRANSLATION og prre,ncu,s sovvr~

Og PETRARCu'S SONNET.
Onde Tolse .2nsOr L'OJo dj Quql Jcna.
Love from WHAT precious mine of gold. didst thou
Bring the rich glory of her flowing hair?
Where plucked the opening roses fresh and fair,
- mich on her cheeks in tender bushes glow?
And how procured'st ,hou chat unmeltins snow,
That heaves with life and soItness? Aud ch. where
Round for her teeth chose pearls so pure and rarc2
And sinI'si such lofty beauty Tor her brow?
From hat angelic n!stre! was that song
whose touching sweetness steals ny soul away,
pvine!? hOrrowed; To what harps belong
Her thrilling melodies: nd from what raw
OF suns, for this d,Ill carh and skies TOO bright,
Was kindled for my woe her eyes of light
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
JAMES WINSTON

Il
Commission Nercanf .iarcf Bridge has on consignment.
aud offers for SALE
10000 Lbs. u: heavy Middlng Bacon
800 bbls. No. ard 9 Nerrings,
eco do do do gross DO
10 do no. nett Shad.
so do No. 3 Mackeral, Boston nspec,ior-
90 do genuine Peach Brandy,
% do do Apple do
20 do old Whiskcy,
o. do cnurry Gin,
20 do Newark Ci,iet
Is do Vinegar
do excellent country Wine,
so boxes superior Soap,
50 bottles country Houn~,
"a kegs leaf lard $50 lbs. eachl
10 sacks coarse Salt.
100 or. boxes Hacks Segars
100 gallons Linseed Oil
100 do Lamp do winter strained
Family Flour.
Philadelphia Beer in bbls and half bn!s.
Cotton Gin of g SAYS,
And DAFtS's PLOUtHS, of all sizes
YIitCIINIi: ~-------~-----
AT Court of Appeals, held a, tho Capitol in the Civ, ~
,. Richmond on Saturday, March 4th, 1926:
William and David Kyle and Company ppft
against E'!S'
Daniel Connelv -,
Upon writ OF supcIsedeos to ulgmer, of the sunco-
court of law of Amelia county F
he writ OF supcrSedeas heretofore WA ,od rho ,,;,r
10 stop the execution of the said Judgment no, heinz ~,
utea executed on the defendant j, appearing To ,h,
satisfaction of this court that ne is no, an pb,h i,,, -
inns commonwealth, the motion of IN. nairtiG ~,
their counsel is ordered, that tho said dcfondat H.
appear here on the first Monday in June next 10 have
rehearins OF the whole the Judgment aforesaid
confaIneG and that copy of this order be forthwith insert
ga ~ S'e newspaper pnoIlshed IN the city of Richmond,
and continued once week for eight successive weeks and
that another copy thereof posted al the FROM doo f ,
capitol in the sa ii city. ~
Is copy Teste, J. ALIEN, c. Cd
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
JOHN GARTH

IsTEcTTUIIT informs his friends and the public TIA,
- he has removed from Lynchburs this place for the
purpose ofansactng business Commission in which ne
VIII be assisted by gentleman (ir James w DhrcN or
much eXpercSce especially the Tobacco Trade. He
occupies The house on recently in possession OF
Messrs Seymour Scott and William Barrett.
March, ..
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
TRGLNIR:

T-LRGLNI4. -
At rules, holden in the ccrk Office OF the SUPERIOR cor,
eianrery for the Richmond district, }rd day of April,
William W Hening. pu
against
1oIn hend[ee' EJaA Brown, George ". Walker George
Hendree Hamilton Potts w. W. Smith. Albert W smith
Sarah Ann Smith, VIM. Smith and Robert G. cro,, and
John ; Myers, trustees under deed of trust executed by
the sadJohn endTce Joshua Crurn, Solomon and Moses
Allen and Prenfis Chub5 doing business under the firm of
> ~ NJ Allen q Co. and Nehemiah Tichenor dis
The defendants John Heulree Elijah Brown Georra w
walker and - * NJ Allen having entered their appcar-
ance ana gwen security according the act of assembly
and the rules Of this court, and il ~,
evidence tina; they inhabitants This country: il is
ordered that the said defendants appear here on the
Gay W the next term and answer the bill of the PLAINTIFF and
mat copy Of this order be forthwith in some news
paper published in the city Richmond for two months
ccssvey and posted the door of the capitol in the
said city.
81 AcoRy Teste, VyL u. HENING, E. c.
t(IIIGLNI.4:
VI rules holden clerks Office of the superior cor, If
chanccry FOR the Richmond district, the rd day of April
1896: Pug
Tal'on Davenport William Davenport patsoy Davenport,
Mara anderson widow ofDavid Anderson, deed, and Ia
Gnatah soe. and rsinia his wife, which said Tarlion
William, Patscy, Maria and Virginia, are children and
"'s'fooees OF William Davenport, deed, PITS
John Ki!5v admir- Of William, 1,,.c,,o, f,, , r.,
mas MDouge, survivor of Thomas MDourlc, ard 1Iaor
"Inirce securities on said Kilby's administration bond
ana the said John kiIby, admir- oc aforesaid Major
Winfec, Jre'
The defendant Thomas AI'Dou-lc not navinr e9erea
MS appearance and given security according to the act ri
assembly and the rules Of ths court: and it appearing b
satisfactory evidence, tina, ne is an inhah,ant Of this
oo"y u IS oracfe mat the said defendant do appear
hHEc TIE tenth day Of the next term and answer the Hill nj
e panfis AMI maj copy Of this order forthwith in
serted ID some Newspaper published in the CITY of Rich
rond for two months sIccessivelv and posted a, the from,
Corr OF the capitol. in toe said city.
= cop. Test. H1E. u. HEYING, r. Z.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
Smiths Cotton Planter & Cultiyalor

Smiths Cotton Planter & Cultiyalor.
FHNHOSE interested in the culture OF Cotton are informed
y that machine is invented for pan,n, cul,ivatinc
this CROW, which promises be of great Importance 1t
has been lately exhibited both in Richmond and
and met ho appreciation of all who had opportunity OF
feng' Those wiio associate large crops tobacco or
com with Gotten, will find il valuable acquisition I, j.
computed iha one hand with This machine will plan, or
cultivate ten acres per day They simple in their
construction that any mechanic can make them
and any farmer keep thc;T n repair.
The following certificate, which many more rcsunco-
BILE signatures nigh, have been added will no ouh, be
teCiy satisfactory.
Having witnessed the operation % NIr. Smiths Patent
Cotton PLANTER aud Culiivator we have no hesi,rop in
saying that it fully the purpose for which is de-
Sgacd u opens the lcrcw drops :he at any repar
distance required, lightly it one oera.
tom and all much better than could be done by hand AZ
ter the Gotten up small plou.hs are then attached
winch removes the and weeds both sides Of ,be
plant ~ Il operates fast as horse usually
walks ~ necessary however, thai the land should he
first listed and free from s;unIrs other olstructicus
Signed t"-
h1chAED tELo WEI. NJ ATKINSON.
NoBERT BOLLING, Fms. g. YASc,,y
W RIGHT EoDINSoN, l.. STOKEs
/ ALIEN. CUNHINGHAN,
Petersburg, goth January, 1926.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
WILLIAM WALLER HENING

AS resumed the Practice of the Law.-.qdrice, on
~ points OF law aud equity will he given FOR Gus
'onary fees and not Oerwsr except where the
0ppcan; shall declare his or her inability pay fee; in
winch event, only advice Will given but professional
rendered, 1o'to74 my fee. Corrcydncg, in all
us branches executed for fees with the
tricocy of the subject
Richmond, March 10, 1906 l.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

Il Singular Sceac-Tha Rev. Mr.. Duicne vra vas J.,
Turin in 1880, says he witnessed there the following sing-
Ear sceue in church. II in tie sinuug Of Febru-
w when the days short. yeTy popular preacher who
was accustomed 20 give OF enormous length
eSraated day after dinner so long on his subject
which was repentance, that he had tscspased full hour
Intn the night, before .r had concluded Scarcely had ne
nShod hen ol his audience raised his roice and re-
qnrstcd to be heard Alstened aud the stranger
nued that the holy mans pathetic discourse had made so
lively an impression upon him. who miserable SIM
ner that he had forthwith resolved entirely 10 chance his
course OF lille; aud to give sincere proof his contrition
ne would instantly, hcnrc all the congregations freely con-
Tess his crimes. lie hcu declared himself to he an dvo-
cate by profession, and openly avncd he had abused
the confidence of his clients, and ;od secrets and
cced their interests the adverse party he acknowledge
ed himself TO be aithess husband, bad fnhcr and an
unSrathiu son; and having followed this M with 40 emu
neraton of various offences lie had committed he offered
he said the last proof of his sincerity declaring his name
and concluded by saying he such advocate living
at such place Immediately another voice was heard
om another part OF the church, calling that the peni-
tent was pudeu ;mposor; that he was the advocate
named ana that he could not eproac himself with any Of
TIE faults So cauminously imputed him He besouch
the Hndicnce the yillan but in vain for the mis-,
cnerous wag had slipped away during moment Of sur
prise when the real advocate began 70 speak and not
witsandng The most dgcnt inquiry was never disco
vercG.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16

u 09'srs for them will he received hy LEWIS W-rBn,
* Co Richmond-JAs. Is. KENDALL. & Co. PETERSBURG
and SINCLAIR & MoonE, Batmore-whcrc the machines
may a; any time be Price the machine eighteen
dollars.
Feb -.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
TIRG[NTg:

tIE(JIJf{s9
Atrues holden in the clerks Office of the speror corr, o.
chancery FOR the Richmond district, the 3ri day Of April
John DePp administrator OF Benjamin Harris deed pir
against
Horato Turpiu, nm
The defendar. having entered his aupearance and
gwen security according TO the Of assembly and the
rules OF TINS co3Tt and appearing by satisfactory evidence
nat ne IS no; an nhahaut If this country: ordered
hat tf SAID deieEian io appear here tire tenth day o;
me next term and answer tire bill Of the plaintiff and that
copy OF this order be forthwith inserted in some cnauo
published IN the city VI Eic.uoud for two months ces
svey, and posted At the front door tie capitol in the
said city. f''' o." ''
q Aeopy. Tes,e. H.M u. hE,yLvc. c.
PfRGLyYT.3.
At rules, holden in the clerks Office Of the superior cour, Of
cancery '' the Richmond district, the 3i day Of April
1926: " ''F''
Matthias Uaou, MIR
against
tonry Newman and Manueia his ,.o, aua Peer Jose1h
CneVahie' surviving executorof Joseph Gaego Iced
dts.
tAe defendants Henry Newman and ifanueia his
VIC not having entered thcir appearance and given sec
ny according 10 the of assembly and the rules of this
o"'' and II appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
ar; not inhabitants Of this country is ordered that the
d' defendants DO appear here the icuth d7 Of the next
tsrm and answer the bill oi the plaintiff; AID that COPY
Of Hs order be forthwith inserted I'm some newspaper pub
.'hed IN the city Of Richmond, for two months success
syoy, and posted at the front door Ct Che capitol in s
said city,
= Copy. Test.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-16
TIRGINXl:

NJ rules, holden in the clerks Office of the SUPERIOR co,y, ~
c,ancery for the Richmond district, the Bird day of April
1926: 49, - 'F'''
John c. Iobson, admir- tie bops non with the viii annoy
Ell oi Mathew Maben, dec ...he said John c. HobsoD
aud Mary his wife, in right of the said Mary late Mary
Niaben, Mathew AIaben, and John Mabeu MIS-
against
James JAMESON Willis 3. VcF, and Martha c. his wife,
John Bland, David Maben, 7. J. Parkinson and C Ford
DTS.
he defendants Willis 3. Wick Martha his wife no.
having entered their appearance aven security accord
h9 10 ne act OF assembly and the this court and
appearing BY satisfactory evidence that they are not in
ahtants OF this country: is ordered, the said dcfen
giants 10 appear here the tenth day the next
answer the bill OF the a n;iffS; and that copy o this or
ger DC forthwith inserted in some newspaper Published in
inc CITY OF Richmond for months successivey and
posted At the front door of the Capitol, said city.
q copy. Teste, lT.1I. ". HE.NLNCf, c. c.
PIItCILN7.J: ----------
81 rules holden in the Office of the superior cour.
OF chancery for the Richmond district, the Sd day OF
April, 1926: "' 20
Amasa Palmer, executor of Hardaway DAVIS, dcc'a,
PHI.
against
Lewis Hazard, and Susan his wife, and jain Aston and
Jane his wife, and Joseph w Harper hudson Woy.hatu
Abner Adams, William b. Pryor, and Samuel prvo,
DTS.
The defendants Lewis Hazard and Susan his WIFI and
John Aston and Jane his wife, aving entered their en-
peaance and given security according 10 the act of asse
oy anu the rules Of this court and it appearing by salts
dc'oy evidence that they inhabitants Of this
y ~ IS ordured' that the said defend do appear here
on the tenth day of the term and answer me hill Of
serted in some newspaper published III the city Of Rich
ond oT t%o mont sUccessiye'y posted az the fron.
door @. the capitol, in the said city.
81 Copy. Testc, Nm. u. HENiN1;, &C.
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-03
ELLERSLIE.

VHNHlS beautiful Farm, situated James RIVER in Is
p upper end Of Henrco adjoining the estates OF john
Wicklam. ESP distant from Richmond about 10 miles
wi be sold in next December under decree Of the Chaa
csy court 1t contains By survey, Go acres, VI which
ABOUT ZOO acres first low grounds 10 which
on Iuekahee Island the balance the creek Of that
name aud about $50 40 Of cleared high land Of
good quality an ayaTege OF " bushels the acre
having been produced from them, wien under the clover
system This farm abouhds in springs which never have
'-en known to fail ~ the drycsi spell weather. which ira
verse every field on the main land, aorng abundance OF
for Stock The James river canal passes throueh
the centre Of the farm thin 500 yards Of the harm, which
IS spacious, and contains Of ExalPs Thresnr Ma
cues good repair with all the buildings necessary 10
wcil-managed plantation. The Dwelling House ct brick
covered with stucco IF the durable qUality cuuaus
seven rooms, with FIRE places all plainly but neatly finish
ed There are ali the other couvepiences usually found
Attached 10 genteel establishment; ceh0use kitchen,
smoke house &c &c The could
" on the many advantages attached estate bot
MS only OBJECT IS to bring the sale public that
persons disposed to purchase may an opportunity Of
previously viewing the premises, presumed this will
SUFFICIENT The oveseer will hew place 10 any p5rson
who may choose to examine it in the absence Of
JAMES CCRPIE.