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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-22

The Providence Patriot makes rather an awkward
attempt to justify its Correspondents remark, that
II Is the interest of the small states 10 cling TO the
administration. 1t first takes the ground, tina, the
!" small States have greater stake in the Union
and IA its General Government than the large
Slates;" that therefore " their attachment TO both
ought to be greater"-because in the case of the
dissolution Of the Union, the small states would
suffer most, as they can (n that evenly have no
existence. Went, it says, it does not give this
advice, because of any " allegation that those ho
opposed the Administration are opposed 10 the
Union"-for it denies that this allegation is the
Jact:-And yet in the Sd place, it whimpers about
natures first law SeLfdefence; as if their de-
fence against the evils Of dissolution depended
upon their opposing those who should oppose III,
Administration. What are we 10 Understand by all
Tins confusion OF tongues' Depend upon it, if r.
island is 10 be enrapped by this sort of language,
Missouri, and Mississippi, and Illinois aud LOU
sisna and Delaware are too independent 10 be
draSooned too clear sishsed TO be caioled
- But setting aside our deep interest in the
GENERAL government, as small State will the
Editor of the r Enquirer give us one reason why
we should now oppose the present Administers
ton: In reiurn we have to ask, whether the p
Patriot admires Mr.. Adams's Message, his ULTRA
Encroachments upon he Constitution, his assump-
ton of the power of the Senate in originating
Embassies, his appointments? sc. Sc.
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MABRTEDl-On Wednesdsy evening, VI. MYERS, 10 JU.
DllH second daughter Of Jo,sPh MARI, Esq
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-03-11

settlement. Let the government then
adopt Mr.. Vinton's advice, " abolish the
surveyors office and put stop to the
surveys, until there is real demand
for an increase oil land in the market; :
it would create no demand-or very lit
tle--trom actual settlers: they can find
land enough where they like: specuia-
tors might buy some.
1t appears to US, that the true policy OF
government is, to follow up the settlers
as fast as possible; survey their lands
and offer them the chance of purchasing.
1t would thus get much OF the money
which would otherwise be expended for
temporary purposes; and would, more
over, prevent the gathering together, IN
any considerable body, OF population,
whose interest it would be to obsiruct
sales. We are glad to find Mr.. Cook
on the alert when the interests OF the
west are involved.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-03-11
COMMuNI GATED.
THE. CIRCUIT SYSTEM.

The following remarks, extracted
from Mr.. Webs,er's speech in the House
OF Representatives Of the United States,
on the Judiciary Bill, are well worthy
the attention OF the supporters OF the
circuit system in this state:
Allowing liberal latitude, Mr..
Webster remarkedD period OF two
months would be amply sufficient for the
supreme court to hear and decide on all
cases Of appeal which would come be-
fore it in the course of the year. TAX
ing the circuit in which he resided, about
ten or twelve weeks is the average Pc
Rod during which circuit Judge sits on
the circuit bench. Surprising, there
fore, that we separate the supreme court
from the circuit courts, and establish a
circuit court system, we have bench OF
supreme judges, with business tor two
months in the year, and nothing else 10
do; and we have number OF circuit
Judges, who have business for ten or
twelve weeks in the year, and not more.
This, in his opinion, was not the way ia
make good Judges. He believed thai
the best way to sharpen and strengthen
the faculties, was by constant employ
ment; and this general rule he though
particularly applicable TO judges.
Judge should be always Judge, alto
ge,her judge, and nothing but judge
No policy could he conceive to be NOR
erroneous than that of creating nun
Der of judicial officers, assigning 10 then
different duties, and giving TO them sma
compeDsa,ions. He would appeal wit
confidence to every member of the pre-
fession, whether those judges who tr
and decide most cases, do not general
try and decide the best. He did ne
think it reasonable to suppose that 'hos
who had but little to do, would do til
little best; but, that, however paradox
cal il may sound, those who had most
do, generally did it BEST"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-03-11
EONEAGN.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

We are indebted to the editors Of the
New-York Daily Advertiser, and Mer-
camille Advertiser, for slips containing
extracts from London papers to the Is,
Of January, brought by the Packet ship
Canada, from Liverpool, on the 4,h ult.
Nat Jour.
A Treasury order, dated 9th Deem
Der, permits tobacco to be warehoused
five years without additional rent, and
ordering the duty to be charged OH the
weight actually delivered from the ware
house.
For the purpose of encouraging the
growth of cotton in the Isle OF Malta, the
importation is permilted in England
free of duty.
The oath Of allegiance to Constantine,
the new Emperor Of Russia, was admin.
isiered to the Ministers of the Russian
Legation, and the principal Russian CT
tizens in London.
We have received the Journal de St.
Pe,ersburgh Of the 2sth November, 10th
Deco 1t contains the following article F.:
"Divine Providence, in its impenetra.
BIZ DEGREES, has struck the Empire oil
Russia with misfortune which no ex.
preston can describe. A courier who
arrived at Tagenrog on the 9th inst.
has brought the overwhelming news OF
the death Of his Majesty the Emperor
Alexander"
On the first news OF this sudden Gala.
nifty, the august members of the Impe-
rial Family. the Council of the Empire,
and the Ministers, assembled at the pa
lace, when the Grand Duke Nicholas
first, and after him all tho public officers
vino were then present, as vol as all the
regiments Of Imperial Guards, took the
oath of fidelity to the Emperor Constan.
tineI.
The directing Senate has just promul-
gated on this occasion, tho following De.
cree:
The Minister of Justice, the Gene
raj of Infantry, Prince Labanoff Rostow-
ki. has communicated to the General
Assembly Of the departments Of the di.
recting Senate Of ST. Petersburgh. the de.
plorable news that the EN- 7cror Alcxap.
der had, by the will of the Almighty, and
after q cruel malady, died al Tageproe
on the 10Th Of this month Of November,
llst Dec.)
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-03-11

was received, covering an estimate OF
the timber required for certain propos-
ed vessels, &c. in compliance with call
of the House of the goth January. Ad-
iourned 10 Monday.
MONDAY, FEB. Is.
Senate. Three appropriation bills
for forti6cations-for The support OF 60
vernment-and for the military service,
W ere read twice, and referred to the COM
mittee on finance. A bill appropriating
$4,000 dollars TO the repair OF road
from Jackson to Columbus, in the State
of Mississippi, was discussed in commit
tee,. reported and ordered TO third
reading.
House of Representatives. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Scott, of Mo. the committee
on public lands were discharged from
the further consideration of the resolu-
ton proposing an inquiry into the pro-
priely oil giving a preference to the pur-
chasers of relinqushed lands to re-pur-
chase the same; when the resolution was
laid on the table. The Naval appropria-
ton was discussed in committee.
TUESDAY, FEB. a.
Senate. Mr.. Noble presented reso-
luton of the General Assembly of the
State of Indiana, on the subject OF the
canal to connect the waters OF the Wa
bash with Lake Erie, and relative to the
extineuishment of the Indian title TO land
within the state. The bill for the repair
| of the road between Jackson and Column
bus, in the State of Mississippi was read
the third time and passed. This is
specific appropriation of money to inter-
nal improvement. The bill for the sur.
vey of route for canal (across the PEN
insula Of Florida) between the Atlantic
and Gulph of Mexico, was largely dis
cussed, in the course of which Mr.. Ran
doph Showed his teeth. Mr.. Kane spoke
in favor Of the bill, which was finally
passed to third reading. Allwho trade
to New-Orleans are interested in the
completion of this measure. The loss
in the last year for the want of such a
passage is said TO exceed 100000.
House Of Representatives.. Owing
to the space occupied in the National
Journal by the debate in the Senate, on
the Florida Canal, the proceedings of
the House on the 18th, are not given in
that paper of the 18th Feb. in detail. We
adopt the Journal summary.
Mr.. Forsyth introduced resolutions on
the subject of repeating and modifying
parts OF the act of March, 1919, in rela-
ton the Slave Trade. Mr.. Storrs, Of
New.York, introduced resolution re-
lative to an amendment of the Constitu-
ton, as to the appointment OF United
States Senators, which his resolution
proposed to be made by electors in each
state. On motion of Mr.. Thompson Of
Pennsylvania, the committee on Militia
ry Affairs were instructed to inquire into
the expediency of erecting chapel at
West Point. On motion by Mr.. EstlI,
OF Va. the Committee on Military PEN
sions were instructed TO inquire into the
expediency of amending the laws relat-
ing to Revolutionary Pensioners. A
motion was made by Mr.. J. Johnson, OF
Kv to reconsider the decision of the
House rejecting the resolution offered
by Mr.. Miner, of Pennsylvania, having
reference to the proposed breakwaier.
The House then went into committee on
the Navy appropriation bill, which was
ordered to third reading tomorrow.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-03-11

wuch a night of distress and anguish
Sas scarcely ever passed by mortals
Thirty-fve of US were lying on the bare
floor--stiff, mangled, and wounded III
every manner, exhausted with pain, IA
tigne and loss OF blood, without clothes
or any thing to cover Us, trembling with
cold, and spasms OF extreme anguish
without fire or light, parched with ex'
cruliaing thirst, not wound dressed
nor soul to administer to one OF our
wants, nor an assisting hand to turn us
during these long tedious hours OF the
night; nothing but groans and onavail-
ing sighs were heard, and two OF our
number did not live to see the light oil
The morning, which brought with it some
minstering angels to our relief. The
first was in the person Of Miss Fanny
Ledyard, of Southhold, L. |. lthen on a
visit to her uncle, our murdered com
mander,) who held to my lips cup OF
warm chocolate, and soon after returned
with wine and other refreshments, which
revived us little. For these kindness
es, she has never ceased TO receive my
most grateful thanks, and fervent pray.
ers COR her felicity.
The cruelty of our enemy cannot be
conceived, and our renegade country
men surpassed, in this respect, if posi-
BILE, our British foes. We were at least
an hour, after the battle, within few
steps of pump in the garrison, we'll sup
Piled with water; and, although, we
were suffering with thirst, they would
not permit US to take one drop of it, nor
give MS any themselves. Some of our
number, who were not disabled from
going to the pump were repnsed with
the bayonet, and not one drop did taste
after the action commenced, although
begging for it, after was wounded, of
all who came near me, until relieved BY
Miss Ledyard. We we're a horrible
sight at this time. Our own friends did
not know us-ever my own wife came in
the room in search OF me, and did not re-
cognize me, and as did not see her, she
left the room to seek for me among the
slain, who had been collected under a
large Elm tree near the house. 1t was
with the utmos, difficulty that many OF
them could be identified, and we were
frequently called upon to assist their
friends in Distinguishing them. by re.
membering particular wounds, sc. Be-
ing myself taken out by two men for this
purpose, met my wife and brother,
who, after my wounds were dressed by
DR.. Downer, from Preston, took me-
not to my own home, for that was in
ashes, as also every particle of my pro-
perty, furniture and clothing-butto my
brothers, where I lay eleven months as
helpless as a child, and to this day feel
the effects of il severely.
Such wasthe battle OF Gro,on Heights
and such, as far as my imperfect manner
and language can describe, part ofthe
suferings which we endured Never,
for moment, have regretted the share
! had in it; and would, for an equal de-
gree of honor, and the prosperity which
has resulted /. my country from the Re
volution, be willing, if possible, to suffer
it again. | regret, very much, my no
being able to be with my compatriols and
co-veterans at the late celebration.
S. RI.
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SlPR g!pATO!Ro
EDwARDsyILLE, MARCH IL, 1926.

The Christian .dimanack.-Gentle-
men who ma. have copies of this Tract
on hand, unsold, are informed, that as
the year for which they were calculated
has partly passed, they may sell what
they may still have, at half price.
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FOR TIE SPECTATOR.

!Mes8rs. Editors,
GENTLEMEN,
Among my various inquiries al'
some kind Of useful instruction, l hav
for few moments, sought in the Spc
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Win a large, elegant Cut. neatly Print.
ed at this Office.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-21
Communicated for the ENQUIRER.
JEFFERSON MEETING

AT numerous and respectable meeting ne ,he
Citizens OF Amelia county, held at Amelia Court.
house on the 4ih Of July, 1926
John Booker, Esq. was, at the request of NJ,
John w. Baker, called to the Chair. and ! n
Leigh, Esq. appointed Secretary.
Mi. Baker then addressed tie Chair. expIa;,i,o
the object OF the meeting, aud concluded by NOV,
ing the appointment of committee to receive sub-
scriptions in the County Of Amelia, and report on
the 18th Thursday in July, that being Court dsv
the result OF their efforts, together with such IRE.
amble and resolutions as in their iudpment vvonId
best express the feelings Of the county in relation 10
Mr.. Jefferson "
>, Ihe motion was supported by NJ Richard d.
booker, who addressed the meeting AZ some
length. 'O'"e
Inc following gentlemen were appointed mem
bers Of the Committee:
Col. Philemon Holcombe, Rodophil Jetyr. Ana.
tin Seay, Benjamin Booth, John Z. Boiling, Til.
iDer Il. Jciur, William Eggeston, John W Rsts,
John W. Nash, James y. Cooke, John Il. Lej,b.
Thomas Webster and Thomas ! Parkinson.
1he meeting then adjourned 70 meet Al this
place on The 4ih Thursday in next month.
JNO. BOOKER, Charm.
JNo I. LEIGH, Sec'ry
The meeting are DESTROYS that the above proccs1.
ings may lie published, notwithstanding The lsto
melancholy event, that The friends of Mr.. JefFer-
son may see that the County Of Amelia were
among TIE foremost II stepping forward to bis re-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-07-21
Communicated for the Enouirer.

HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE, July l4th, 1926.
Gentlemen = We have 10 request that you
will give an insertion in your paper 10 the follow
ing preamble and resolutions, which were submitted
and adopted at meeting OF the Students of this
Institution, Immediately heari Of the death of
the Sage and Patriot of Monticello
Whereas, we retain grateful sense of the many
pubck services that have been rendered to the
People Of the United States, and to this State in
particular, by the late THos. JEFFERsoN-of his
unbounded Patriotism his entire devotion to the
cause of human happiness and the rights of man
and of the faithful manner in which he has dis
charged all the trusts that have been confded TO
his care By the People
1, RESOLVED, That he is entitled 10 the warm
est expression of gratitude from the people of this
hsPpy Republic.
q ReSoivrd, That the Students of Hampden
Sidney, testimonial OF the sorrow they feel at
the intelligence OF his death, wear Grape on the left
arm for Thirty days.
3. ResOlUed, That the Proceedings of this
meeting be sgned by the Chairman and Secretary
and forwarded TO the Editors of the Enquirer for
publication.
GEORGE T. SWAMI, Chairman.
GEO Z. DABNEY, Secretary.
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COMMUNICATED for tae Enquirer.

Communicated for tae Enquirer.
At meeting of The citizens os Lovingston and
its vicinity. ON Thursday the 18th of July 1926,
Tor the purpose of taking into consideration the
subject OF paying tribute OF respect to the memo
ry of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, late Pre-
siden,s of the United States:
The object of the meeting was stated by Mr..
Joseph e. Megginson, in few feeling and appro-
pirate observations --whereupon
MIR. John Whitehead was called TO the chair,
and Robert C. Cutler appointed Secretary.
On motion and seconded. Messrs. Joseph G..
Megg,nson, James Garland, Christopher Il. Estes
James Tompkins and Daniel Perrow, were APP
pointed committee 10 prepare and report such
resolutions might comport with the object of this
meeting; and the said committee having retired
after time returned and reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which were read and I'M
animously adopted:
90 The unwelcome and melancholy intelligence
of the death of the sage of Monticello the distn-
guished philosopher, the eminent and sagaciou.
statesman, the firm supporter and undertaking friend
Of the rights of man, ard of the founders of on,
Republic the immortal Thomas Jefferson, has been
| communicated 20 us. This calamitous event took
place on the ith of July, 1896 the Jubal Anniver-
sary OF that day which delivered the decla-
! ration of our birth 4 nation. In this event yrt
cannot but see the traces OF an approving God.
His character needs no comment, either as a
citizen statesmaa-a long life of usefulness
illustrates the former, and the brightest pages OF
our history are replete with the evidences OF the
| latter.
| But the intelligence of this national calamity
was quickly followed by that of another o.. the
same day, as if by divine appointment, the veneer
able tenant of Quincy, the llus,iou, the great and
good John Adams, one of the associates oil Jeifer.
son, in the act of signing and publishing the De-
clara,ion of Independence, also gathered to hi:
| fathers.
Feeling, therefore, the greatest admiration foi
the characters, and gratitude for the Invaluable
services OF these venerable citizens TO our coun-
Try, and paTiakiag OF the general sorrow which
pervades the whole American family, on account
OF these affecting d:spensa,ions of Divine Provi-
dence, which has deprived the nation of two sucl
distinguished citizens We the citizens of Nelson
County do hereby resolve, that Testimony of tn.
sentiments herein expressed,
| l. That we will wear Grape on our left arm eol
thirty days
2. That we will cheerfuly and cordially unit
in such measures shat be adopted BY the Execu
tive of Virginia, on this subject
| , That the Rev. William a Smith be request.
ed to deliver, such day as shall generally b,
adopted throughout Virginia, ellogy on the char
| Ter of these distinguished patrints
4. Resolred, That the Editors of the Virsinian
Richmond Enquirer, Constitutional Wing ant
Central Gazette, be requested TO publish the fore
| going proceedings in their respective papers,
JOHN WHITEHEAD, Chairman.
Ro. G. Cutler, Sec'ry.
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But alas. Sirs, our requiem over the grave OF
Jefferson is echoed back Il ON the tomb OF Adams,
who was united with him in proclaiining liberty to
his Country, and through bis Country to The World,
on the same glorious day tina, has now united them
in death.
The spiri, of party is rebuked into silence by a
nations gratitude, and millions Of treemen nngle
the tears OF grateful remembrance the graves
of their benefactors. Impressed with these senti-
ments, offer the following resolutions:
ReSolped, That the members of this court, its
officers and Bar, Grape on their lef' arms for
sixty days, as testimonial Of respect for the me-
mory, and gratitude for the services, rendered the
United States by the lamented Jefferson and John
Adams.
RESOLVED, That it be recommended to the citizens
OF this county 10 do the same
a Copy. Teste,
NAT. w. MILLER, D. C. G. c.
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Communicated for The Encnircy


At court held for Goochland county, the l7th
day OF July 1926: This being the first court held
for this county since the death of our distinguished
iellow citizens Thomas Jefferson and John Adams,
Mr.. Charles + Pope a member Of the Ear, arose
and addressed the court in the following manner
IL ibe court plesse--I " oud invoke their alien
uon for few moments to al event which has spread
gloom over Ibis Country. I allude, Sirs, TO the
melancholy yet glorious death of Thomas Jefferson
Melancholy, Sifs, for that spirit which so pre-
eminently contributed TO awaken the revolution to
unfeIter conscience, 10 berate the press in word
which raised degraded man from the Bonded knee
of seryiude to the port and dignity Of enlightened
liberty has fed forever. Yet was his death glori-
Gus too for the day his fame which fifty years
ago beheld him the friend. the benoiactor OF man
irccIaiming liberty 10 his Country-rcturned 10
witness ard 20 hallow his death; and to bear him
away amidst the shouts OF liberated millions This
language IL now happily the language OF Us all
the time has passed by, when a few who were born
to eat, TO die and be forgotten, raised their insect
voices against hin. The foil trumpet Of his fame,
which proclaimed the riumpls oil LIS genius over
error aud prejudice Throughout the civilized world,
has now silenced that voice forever, yes, party
spifit could not cloud his name:
Der ri9iy tgifhonf end
Scattered fte clouds 1aaU,
IND on MS attend
lh'fsf1 and prascs 81 al f.als.H
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I, has been said that Jefferson We born in Ches-
tertied, s the statement corrected by information of
his daughter, stating him to have been born at Shad
well in the county OF Abemare; but if it be fact,
and believe it is fact, that he born on I'd
April 1864 at Shadwell, then it seems Goochland
ilay claim the honor of giving him BIRTH for at
he time of his birth Goochlsnd included all Abe
marie; Albemarle was taken from Goochland in
September l7ii, but not known as a county
until LIST January l7i5.
Il Citizen Of Goochland.
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"''nhe- ana he replied, besides, to the Commit
zee, Asnaii not be present in body, but in spri, II
as ,n oe WIN you. The Signature TO the answer
% uie iast ne ever wrote, and is said to be clearer
IRON O!einlshes than any he has made for several
years. On the following Saturday, he rode in a
eoseh Tor short distance. On the morning of the
suoiee, he awoaie at the ringing of the bells and the
nv h."s ., cannon; the servant who watched with
MN said' Go you know, Sir, what day il ISL :. O
yes. he replied, " it is the glorious 4,h OF July
700 bless 1t God bless you all.''
III, an 'he forenoon, the orator of the day, Mr..
whitney, called to see him with clergyman.
,hey 1ound him seated in large arm chair-and
MI Whitney, in the course of the interview. asked
MN Tor sentiment to be delivered at table in the
afternoon He said will give you Lndepen-
demce JorereT.' After few moments had elapsed
a, lady present asked him if he wished to add any
'h'hs 10 the toast, and he said, not syllable This
was delivered within an hour of his dissolution in
the evening.
Aa'e In Inc afternoon, he appeared to be little
uneasy and he requested to be turned in his bed,
mnch was done-aiter which time he gradually
sunk away and his spirit departed with the .e,tin,
M Boston Er. Ga=.