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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
PREPARED AND SOLD
Nj. s. DRESDEN. NJ. ID
BOOK. Ri%DERX.

R7HE subscriber has lately procured an
additional first rate Book Binder, which
enables him TO do all work, in that line, with
and dispatch. lie has received di-
rect from Philadelphia, a very large supply
of paper of very superior quality, which ena-
Lind IF
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
VAN and Winter foods.
Andrews & RrOlhers,

YTHAVE the pleasure OF Announcing 10 the
III Flanlers OF Virginia, thai they are nov
opening large End extensive assortment Of
Foreign and Domestic Goods,
And are now prepared 10 offer the newest
aud most admired fashions. And are deter
mined to make sales at a small advance on
the Philadelphia rates. The senior partner
resides there, and will regularly forward such
supplies as this market may require Their
assortment in part consists OF the following
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
FAMCx FUR HATS.

Common Far and Hool Hats.
A part of which nlc of their Own manuiac-
turing, and warranted 10 he first quality
and made Of the most durable materials.
They solicit a share of The public patron
age, as they are determined to keep con-
stanlly 90 hand IA complete assortment of
fancy bats of the latest northern fashions,
and likewise every description of foe and
common hats of their own manufacture.
All Of which they will sell very low for
cash.
a hats bought of them of their own
make, shall be ironed without charge.
June 20. 100
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
HEES WAY.

WYE will give the highest price for Bee
w Wax.
Apply to ANDREWS & BROTHERS.
Oct 8.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
MEDICAL REpIEU,

IDY James Johnson, NJ. d. just received
- and for sale 10y
ADRIAN II. NORTH
Oct. 80 %
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02

II INSEED OLA few barrels of
4 A Linseed Oil Just received by
WALTER II. MIDDLETON.
4npusf II
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02

ynOR SALE, a likely Negro Man, good
u house servant. Enquire al this oiice.
sept. 20. tsi'
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02

German Almanacks for 1927.
WV have a small package German Al
w manacks for sale 10y
ANDREWS Il BROTHERS.
Oct l2. cts.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
New Nat Stare

gwzsa. SAMUEL DINKLE Il Co. have
~ & Just opened, in the house next
.s.za.sg door above Henry Carlton, &,
Co.'S, Shoe Store. and a little
below the Virgnian Office, a new and ex-
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02
DOMESTIC.

Comprising an assortment Of Cassinetts, Tick.
ings, Bleached & Brown Shirtings, Checks,
PIaids, and Blue and White Cotton Yarns,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-11-02

Recommended by The most respectable phySi
cians IN Europe as tceH rs m .tneriea as q
Safe and certain cure for the
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04

md with pain persuaded myself that it was
any thing bet lrl=htlu dream
At Lahore saw most beautiful Young
pc.'low sacrificed, who could not | think, have
been more than y years Of age, The poor
'ttle creature appeared more dead than alive
when She approached the dreadful pit The
;'-ony OF Ter mnd cannot be Described She
'rembled and went bitterly; but three or four Of
ne brahn!in-. assisted ~ an Ola woman, who
he ii her undcr the arm, forced the UNIV Hing
Ticlm towards the fatal spot, seated her on The
wood. 'led her hands and feet lest She should
~" away. and in that situation the innocent
-raature was burnt alive"
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04

most agreeable resort in Athens for travellers. His
wife was young and handsome Greek, and Of
good figure, though rather Short spoke several Ian
guages, and convcrsed with great vivacitv and
shreHdness A rich English merchant, who often
VISITED at the house, where he met with tie great
est hospitality, te! in love with hers the passion
happened to be mutual and madame G---s f3r-
getting her husband and family and Athens, and
al ITS attractions and Associations 1ietl with lie tra-
Weller to Constantnople. Abandoned by her hus-
band, she experienced from her lover an unbounucd
generosity. \ relative Of the family followed him
to the Turkish capital and sent him challenge to
meet him III the field Of he dead" that immense,
hnryhg ground covered with cypress. that covers
the hill above Pera. The asell2r was there at sun
rise, according to the appointment, but the chal-
'enS'r'9 courage having failed him, lie never an.
pealrd; the Englshman died, however, not many
months afterwards, Of fever, and the laelv nov
lives N Canstantnoplc in very good st, lc, in the
enjoyment Of an excellent income and a 81 ihcirnt
circle OF Creek acquaintance for the very Greek
relatives who abused and uphraidcd her at first.
findIhg she possessed plenty Of money! true to tler
supple and tickle character, soon hockcd about
hcr again, but without any cens,lres or irowus
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04
THE MONITOR.
YOUNG LADIES.

Next TO mothers. the young ladic, have the
greatest agency N forming the characters Of
the other sex. Their influence commences at
period when it i, most needed Young men
although their characters are in :; Great inca
sure formed, require some powerful restraint,
t'i,t at the tIhlr when they are becoming ac-
qnnnt'd with the Wol!I and are beginning to
move beyond the inspection Of mothers eve.
lie young females wild, whom they associatc.
are the guardians of their virtues. and ac
c"''ntabc for most Of the evil practices into
which they fail. II rcquireS but liulc observation
TO nc con' incrd that nu'titudrs of Young men
WI" are destitute Of religious principles. pursue
that Inc OF conduct which is most likely 70 meet
the views Of the Young ladies with whom thcy
associate, and Whose approhatinn they desire
To Obtain. There is not vice prevalent among
them that would not be reInqui>hcti. were il r.
prohated, and the perpetrator, of it avoided l,v
III" Young. the fashionable, and the intelligent
OF the sex. None but the most hardened, and
hnpndfnt hlasphcner. will even now utter an
oath IN the presence Of any respectable female.
II the omission to 30 good or TO prevent evil.
when N onr's power. be- crime, what tire
"cn"on, account we Shall have TO render on The
score o. pfoiAncnrss, lntenpcrancc. gambling.
and dnejIlng!-Thcpr practices. which disturb DE
peace OF society, mar the happiness Of families,
hurry 'nlHtndrs 70 death and prr,iIton and
must ultimately cali down the indigestion Of
Heaven "n our county, might he greatly if not
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04
SKETCH OF ATHENS.

'3Ni''' +ti oi ~ ili.NN.
ne women Of Athens, although they may have
aaen goldesses in ancient times are bv no means
'h!somcat present, ana ,loyenl, III their dress,
md walk with STOPPING gait. lie only period
"hcn cree female is beautiful is from fourteen
V twenty Years Of age; their forms are then yer,
:i'et'l aud ) lph.lke and their long black hair,
iI.a5 n loose and braided trcescs b., hind, become,
f''Sm a'ln''"5'H But from this time Their ch ruls
"r1n 70 fall away fast and Greek woman Of a Ger
+~'nage, j. being nf maryeiIo;t>l> few attractions
7"oFa"f, aud 'f'rn Of vjol~nt temper and passions,
and p p1raAn disposed to ,,st4,p>i7R. Tie beau
;;tui l..n'he the being that tie fame, loves TO pic
;"rf, u OF genius aad fascination. and gliding with
':ser step amidst '!le glorious ruins a her land,
y il! be looked for and sighed afIcr in v:in
There arc t!Tce ladies At Athens, H. :, ,.>,r whose.
n; attractions Save been cclcbr4c a l. mech as the
Vampire girl, imaginary ones--:hc thrcc ,lsugl-
t.fs"fthe Consul, ~snor Logo;ncri--,ac> are now,
zen the one 70 whom TIE tender verses Of ora
Byron were addressed. strange to s.,, in state OF
single bessctness Estn t1- gul d Athens !, nav
~ the st ar and yellow leaf, WHO was tn4 p:ec Of
t|e beautiful lines
ny those "'Ll Is Ike tie roe.
Can cease 10 love thee No'
ne IS the second daughter 9. he Consul, and st
~ ar, locking If tie three his or.l.jp Vas vc,v
tend OF her conversation, and her attractions were
probably, derI,sd more tom tac animation of her
manners and saues Of wit t,.,o t..sn Az eminent
personal CHARMS # one ma. o''Se tram t',er pre-
a'"t appearance; though 'ime makes s4l 9ayoc,
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04

pursue them as We would the midnight assassin
or the great adversary Of God and man.
Family 'isitor
Some females have the power of alrh,my, 10
extract from the drns, Of ordinary occurrences.
much Of the sterling IF happiness Many
more i may be feared, however. convert to,iro<s
AL the little ore that an humble or obscure sta
ton may afford II should he standard rule
with every domestic woman, 10 W2trI the pass.
in% incidents of each day or hour, for such
sweets may favour the monotonv Of retired
life, and suffer none such TO escape her wen r.
g''lat"d mind. On the other hand, She ~houh:
pass lightly over the inevitable mixture of ~
verse vcNatous occurrences which flow tr,,u,
the fertile sources of domestic trouble Il,
Every woman should know her own weak
points and employ all her reason and inscnuit,
to CITIZEN them. If she is passionate or i'm
patient or irctlul, or hahituaIlv di>contcntgG.
Wo to the husband who is doomed to hcrsociety.
if she does not correct these dcfrcts But A sen
she woman viii subject the irrcgulartc, Of
her temper 10 the strong restraints OF reason and
Religion; and her husband will admire hcrcga
slant submission 10 the severe obligation of >clr
conrol-rH
There is another distinctive characteristic Of
females, which often sheds blight ON domrst;r
happiness. This is the well known defect oIa
raprlcinn> temper Sad indeed is the fate e.
thA' m'n, Nh" cannot possibly conjecture w't!t
frame Of mind h. partner NAV be in wien BE-
returns = her society from The cares ~ h,,.,.
hiH ne may as well expect 10 catch The nrt
ing colours OF the rainbow. to hri, !tcn his do
nestle hours. 4, to basA in the crauc,ccnt rays
OF her swift changing fancy Hut woman 81
"iNc'f"t good sense, sober Judgment and ucH
regulated temper, may confer >ohd and PERSIA
n"nt happiness on an anae, iutcii cent man
When the trouble, Of liic come, th,y are pre-
pared 10 meet them with steady tortitudc carI,
contributing 10 the support Of the ether sucI.
powers as may not he common to hotL-tirit
interests aIc InScI,rably intcrtwined. nor lo
th"N eyer feel wish to snp.,l4tc them. Ih,lr.
affections flow forth in thc same channel .lJ
mln@le in stream that rolls back 10 tht.rla.,
tea hearts q rich tribute Of common I.al!o.>
II pleasure comes to one, it j. rot full. cnisy,
nn''i ne period Of participation arrives Naan
temporary Separations take place. each i.-,l. +
employed il laIn& NJ Lll. i,is..i ii ,:..ay
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-11-04
81

entirely, eAterminate,. hv a vigorous and Judi
cions effort on the part of our sex Let thu
practices themselves be uniformly mentioned in
pursue them as We would the midnight assassin
or the great adversary Of God and man
Family isifor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17
TIE ELECTION

The polls closed Al sunset last evening, after an
active contest OF thee days conducted with fair
ness and great good temper on both sides. The
returns have not yet been made sufficient, how
ever, - known to satisfy US that the regularly
nominated democratic icks, for congress and as
setnby has succeeded. The senatorial result can.
nhbe ascertsinei until we hear from the whole
district We afe assured that STEPHEN Allen is
elected.
Wan respect to the vote for Governor, we can
say nothing. We took interest il that question :;
we did not vote for Nh Clinton, aud could nor
vote for Mr.. Rochester; and now that the cleo
ton IS over, and better state OF feeling will pre-
vail throughout the commonwealth, let US Tor
moment lead our friends TO the consideration OF the
past IN order 10 correct the errors Of the present,
and i0 guard against those Of the future.
When the sound and triumphant democracy of
this country fixed upon WILLIAM Ii. CRA~-
Foho - the successor to James Monroe, and gave
10 ihs pre and mos, gPh9i, citizen the regular
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17

II ~ stated in the All ems Centinei ti,t ,b..
President OF the United States has recently sen,
out 20 the Creek Agency, gentleman by the name
OF utt, tor the purpose of ascertainng whether the
Indians had any objections to the Survey of the
lands lately reded to Georgia, and if any. to re-
move them If practicable. This business he hs,
completed to his satisfaction, having discovered
that The Indians have objection to the survey of
The lands, and would have none, il not improper,v
in'eriered with by designing tchitenen. They
woud be more benefited by the Survey than any
one else. lSdrannah Georgian.
wear requested to state, that the statement
made by the editor of the Athens Centinel. rela
tive to Col. Tut is inconect-Col. Tut. was an.
pointed by the President of the United States to
enquire into the validity of the law among the
creek Indians, relative TO the confiscaion of NJ
intosh's property, in order TO enable the Govern
ment to determine upon the propriety of remuner-
aing the heirs of Gen. M'Intosh COL Tut was
present at the late Great Council, and was en-.
gagged IN soliciting all the evidence he could obtain
from both parties OF the Indians to whom he had
given general satisfaction he had nothing further
to do with the Indians, and he made his duty NOT
to Interfere with any Of their local concerns. fur
ther than The duties of his mission called him FIN
by a letter from one of the District SURVEYORS
to gentleman in this city, dated I'd inst we are
informed that the Sectional Surveyors have com
pieted their surveys, and that the District Survey-
ors would leave Mllledgeville on that day for the
purpose OF completing the surveys. We also I'M
der.'and that the drawing OF the Land Lottery
will commence in the course OF the present month
tSarannah Republican.
Dr. Ephraim Bateman. of Cumberland county.
has been elected, by the Legislature of New Jer-
sey. Senator in Congress, in the place of Joseph
Al ilvaIne, deceased, and also for six years from,
the 4'h oil March next. Dr.. Batenan represented
the state In the House of Representative for eight
years. lie is an old Republican. and was in favor
OF the election OF Mr. Crawford, but is friendly to
the existing administration. His opponent was
Theodore Frelinghuysen, Esq. the Attorney Gen
eral OF the State, federalist also friendly to the
administration. The vote was close one. Mr..
Ereinghuysen having received % votes, and DR..
Bateman 20. IpbI S..,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17
STEAM BOAT BURNT.

We learn from the New York Commercial OF
Monday the 9Th, that the steam boat, mentioned
yesterday as being on fire at New Brunswick, was
entirely destroyed. "It is known, says the Com
mercial, that the Emerald belonged to the proprie-
tors OF the Union Line between New York and
Philadelphia. the Emerald running from New York
10 New Brunswick. She arrived at the latter
port on Saturday afternoon, and was TO have left
TOR the city on Sunday morning at o'clock
AT half past ] o'clock on Sunday morning she
was discovered to be on fire by one of the persons
who was asleep in the cabin, and who was srous-
ed by the suffocalrg smoke. He gave the alarm
and her commander, Captain VANDERBILT whose
residence was within few yards, repaired imme-
distely TO the scene of confsgraiion; but the boat
was IN a few minutes in sheet Of flame Every
sxerion in the power of the inhabitants of New
Brunswick was rendered, but ii being Necessary 10
part the lssts 10 prevent other vessels from taking
FIRE, the engines could render but very little ser
vice. Besides the loss of the boat, which was
valued from sixty to seventy thousand dollats
Captain Vanderbilt lost many valuable papers, and
himself and crew all their clothing. The boatyya<
owned by Mr.. Gibbons. An express was sent off
TO Elizabethiown, for the steam boat Bellona 10
proceed to New Brunswick, 10 bring on the pas
sengers who were bound 20 New York and who
arrived in that boat on Sunday afternoon. The
cause OF the FIRE Is not precisely known, but il is
coniectmed to have been communicated by the
brick furnace 10 some timber connected with il. -,
Bat. Pat
II is with no little satisfaction that we copy the
following article from the Philadelphia Gazette of
Saturday evening The remarks of one CT the
Delaware Editors had almost induced US TO believe
that they were entitled TO cou lidence:--
.dier. Gaz.
Chesapeake and Deldtc0re CanoL From ha
wing seen various paragraphs in the papers of
New York and Washington, sad Wilmington.
which represent this great aud national work,jn
very critical situation, indeed in very dissstroo,
condition, have made il our business to institute
~ irG"ifg ioc - 'rih- o.'heso ssaternahts. anil
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17
WOOLLEN MANUFACTURERS

BosroS, Nov. l0.-The meeting of Woollen
Manufacturers from various parts of New Eng
land, at the Exchange Coffee House on Tuesday
evening,was fully attended Joseph Head, esq OF
this city called TO the chair, and Mr. J. w.
Pierce of Somerswortt, N. H. appointed Secrera-
~. Mr.. J. b. Brown read the Circular drafted by
the committee OF correspondence appointed al the
last meeting. The circular, after setting forth the
unprecedented depression Of the Woollen Manu-
featuring Establishments. the Causes which have
led 10 it, &c. finishes by recommending that N eet-
ings o. Manufacturers Of Wool be held, and that
memorials be prepared and sent TO Congress, pray
ing an incarease Of duties so per cent ad uaio-
rem, Fofeign Weollen Fabrics; that cem,nit-
tees be appointed to confer with MEMBERS of Con-
gress personally, for the purpose of urging them
10 visit Woolen Factories, where it is practicable,
and of exhibiting to them, in DETAIL their actual
condition; that committees Of correspondence be
appointed, Of persons actually interested in the
manufacture Of wool, that delegates be appointed
to visit Washington. TO explain and enforce the
prayer OF the memorial (adopteJ at the last meet
ine); &c
The meeting was addressed by Messrs. Brown,
j.. TsppaD aud Abbot Lawrence, who enlarged
upon and explained the contents of the circular.
RESOLUTIONS offered by Nh. Tappan, of the
Committee Of Correspondence, were uaaniuousIv
adopted. and the meeting was then dissolved.
Palladium.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17
RED HOUSE SHOALS

The improvement of the Kanawha river nj this
point is now completed This shoal was difIicu,,
10 ascend; but with care was passed in saletv nv
the descending boats. The water in the shallow.
est parts, varied during summer, from ls 70 40
inches The fall was 3 IS feet, nearly the whole
VI woicn was divided between two rapid rppes,
short distance asunder, OF about one hundred and
fifty yards each. Two modes of improv.men,
were recommended; one by means of canal TO be
opened through the flat rock the right side nj
the river, with lock of three and half feet Iif At
the lower end;t other, by a graduated sluice On
the same side close in shore, to be continued som.
distance below the swift wster.-The frs, was re-.
commended by Laomi Baldwin, Esq the latter bv
Nessrs. Moore and Briggs, and was adopted in the
contracts made tor the execution of the work
Ihe line OF excavation is l04 rods long mostly
through compact sand the width of the
sluIce Is Ill feet at the bead and 40 feet al ts low
er termination. The depth at low water. three
ieet ten inches In the upper part, gradually lessen
ing by the increasing velocity OF the current IN
three feet three inches at the lower end-Tbe walls
are IN part formedby the rock through which the cut
has been made in part dry masonr neatly placed
thereon, and finished with an excellent ,o,y;,g
path on the RICH, side. The bottom of the sIuce
Is graduated TO an angle Of two and quarter inch
es descent In six rods dstance, for the frat half of
us length: and TO an angle Of two inches in six
rods Tor the residue. But notwithstanding this di
minuon OF the angle, the increased velocity OF the
current through the lower half of the sluice. il
very considerable. float placed in the wate,
passed The hrst hity-two rods in four minutes. and
me remaining bity-two rods in about two minutes
fifteen seconds shelving an average velocity cur
rent In the FIRST section of not quite two and half
miles to the hour; and OF near four and one third
miles to the hour, in the lower section, producing
general average Of three miles thirty EIGHT poles
per hour, ioI the whole length Of The sluice TIL.
execution OF this work at this poiat is verv c,ed;
table to Mr.. George Tomb the constructor, and 10
Major James Q. Warren, thu Engineer; The latter
gentleman has principally supern ended and direct
ed the public works between Covington and the
OHIO tor The last three years. and in discharge OF
The various and important duties confiIed 10 him.
has manifested such zeal and fidelity, combined
with practical Knowledge and scientific research.
as justly entiile bin TO an elevated place in the
public confidence.
Charleston Western Hrgiaian.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17
[CharIesfon B1estern rTrgiaian.

The Dayton (Obio) Wstchmsn of the aI., nj,
states that Mr.. KNIGHT. the Commiss;ors, e.,
locating the National Road. was then enrsu,n re-,
nine miles north Of that place, on his wsv wee,
making straight li0e 70 The metropolis Of I,di'
ana. He Will not 90 through smother town or vii
lsge, until he strikes Richmond or Cen,reviJe /,
Indiana. The Dayton paper excisins agaias, ,b;s
route, which, although II would shorten tho d.
rance hs'~sen Colgph'n saJ Injisnsv;l- ,,e.,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-17

Representative Election We cannot. of
course, yet speak With certainty as to the result Of
The election on Monday in all the districts in the
Commonwealth. The whole number of votes eiv-
en- in Suffolk District was 1868, OF which Ri
Webster had 1915. In Norfolk, Mr.. Bailey. in
MiddIesex, Mr. Everett; and in Essex South. Nj
CTowninshield, are undoubtedly reelected IL
Essex North, Mr. Vsfnun j. elected over M
Gushing by great majority of votes. In Barn
stable, Mr.. Reed is probably reelected In Plv-
NOUN, Mr.. Richardson, has probably succeeded
In Bristol l, Is nearly certain there is no choice.
Mr.. Hodges has plurality OF votes. In Worces,
ter South, Mr.. Davis is reelected by nearIv
Unanimous vote. In Worcester North. there =
but little doubt Of the re- election Of MIR. Locke
In Berkshire, Col. Dwight the present incumbe,,
declined reelection. There were three or fou,
candidates and il is doubtful whether there il a..
choice. In Hampden, the leading candidate. vvers
No. l.sthrop the present Incumbent and Mr.. Ra,e..
IT Is believed there is no choice. In FrankIin
the results uncertain. In Greenfield the residenco
oil both candidates, the votes were, for Mr.. AlIso
tie present incumbent, AZ; for Mr.. GrsnneII ~,
and 10 Is towns MIR. Allen had SIS; MI. G,ea
rel s97, end ei scattering. BOSTON TrarsHsr