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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09
Canaom If an hish deponcnt.-I

CandoW If an IRISH depoaent Id
a very excellent series Of articles, emit
tied Sketchr, Of the Irish Bur- which
have lately appeared in a periodical
publication, we meet with the following
highly ludlCrous statement in the afid-
aYlt al a process serNgr.'-' And this
deponent further saith that on arriving
al the house Of the sid defendant, siti-
ale in the country OF Galway aforesaid,
iof the purpose OF personally ser, ne
him with sid win, be, the said depo5
nent, knocked several times al the gu
ter, commonly called the Iiall-door,
bun could not obtain admittanee where
upon this %doponent was proceeding TO
knock a fourth time, when IA man, 10 this
%dcponent unknown, holdingin his hands
a musket or blunderbuss loaded with
balls or slugs as this doponcnt has since
heard and verify believes, appeared at
n OF the upper windows Of the said
house, and presenting said musket or
blunderbuss at this %deponent, threaten
ed, that if said ~deponont did not in-
stantly retire he would send bis, this
Opponents soul, TO he'll, ~hich Mis de-
p0Hcnt rcrity bfteUes he uoun hare
d0nc, had not this ~dcponenl precipita,e-
l. escaped
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09
Raining 1rees.-In the ancient his.

Raining 1rets.-In the ancient his.
tories of travellers in America, and also
by Thevet, in his Cosmographia, men
ton is made of a Tree which attracted
the clouds from the heavens, and con
yerted them into rain in the dry deserts.
These relations have been considered as
fables. There has been lately found in.
Brazil a tree, the yourg branches Of
which drop water, which falls almost
like a shower. This tree, to winch
Leander has given the name Of cabed
is transferred by NJ. Decan-
dole to the genusi Casoipino.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09
Approrca UOde of NnneL IInkina

Appr0ecd BOdc n N0Uet Ifak ing
Wreck a ship, or oyerturn IA coach. Let
there be an interesting young woman
with a child in her arms, saved from
the perlls Of drowning, or overthrow.
Let her faint !; cause her to be carried
into tie house of kind hearted old lady,
who puts her INTO a warm bed, e. gives.
her some weak brandy and water. Let
the young woman die examine her peck
cts; find in one, a letter, written 10 her,
probably, by her husband, with the adj
dress and signatue both torn off; in the
other, a curious old thimblc, or pencil
Ease or locket, or any thing you please,
provided it be the only one thing of its
kind in the world. Let the baby smile.
Let the old lady vow to bring it up.
Let years roll on. Let the babe be-
come "a beautiful young woman. Let
her hair be auburn-hcr eyes celes-
tial blue-her mouth like r~ubies--her
teeth seed pearl-her checks such as
to make roses and lilies wither with en-
vy-~her tom sylph likc-her . step
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

ColOmbia.- ChGrdctcr.-Ihc most
pleasing trait in the character of the
Colombian Creoles is good nature. 1t
is easy to live with them if you have
nothing to do with them they have
little or no active bencvolence, because
such must result from strong powers of
imagination and reflection. But they
are not yindictive, for revenge is both a
strong and permanent feeling /; nor are
they cruel, although this assertion may
seem p~aradoxical to those acquainted
with the history of the Revolution, but
" G must distinguish between cruelties
which are the fnit o~fsavage nature. and
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

INCOMPATIBLE CALICoEs.-McKec Ro.
- birson & "a have nov the pleasure Of M.
nouncing the arrival Of the above truly beautiful
article, together with a great many other rich
and desirable goods at les prices lhm even be
fore exhibited. Their friends aud ne public are
particularly solicited 4 to view thcir assortment.
Oct. o
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

elastic-her manners dignifed, yet SIM
pie and lot her be unconscious Of her
beauty, though she is beauty's self
Let the old lady have kindly %instruc-
ted her IN drawing nature in singing /;
aud LEI her be n proficient in both.
Let Il noblcman and his lady como
10 live in the neighborhood. Let tho
Lady take q fancy to the beautiful Juli-
eta, OF Amoretta, OF H~eavenlietla, or
whatever name you have selected for her.
Let her 90 10 London with the noble-
man and his lady. Let their only son
Lord Tenderheafl, fall in love with The
beautiful llcavenlieua. Let her fall
IN love with BIN, but lot her flney he il
engaged 10 another lady. Lot him 20
abroad without having come to any
explanation. Let her become pale and
Interestingly pensive. Let Der 20 to
balls and routes, and make innumerablo
%conquests. Let her dance most beau@
tiiully, though she hid never learned a
step. Let her have masters in French,
music, aud Italian. Let her refuse So
ven or eight offers, some of them unex.
ceptionablc mes. Lei her go 10 a mas.
qaefade. Let one OF her rejected adj
mlrers nun away with her, and carry her
10 a dismal looking house in Tho coun.
Try. Let her stab hun with a pain Of
scissors. Let INN faint with loss Of
blood. Let her Jump ont Of the window,
and run back again to London. Brine
Lord Tonderheart back again. Iar
there be an ecelaircisecmant. Let
them vow eternal love, though Lord
Is. father viii hot consent 10 the uni:
on ON account Of the obscurity Of Head
yenlietla's birth.
Let there be n severe frost and after
wards a thaw, to make The streets Slip
perry. Let an old gentleman tumble
down, aud break his lce, OF his armG
It matters not which, and lei him he
carried TO the house where Iieayenliet-
tn resides. Let him have a fever, and
recover slowly. Let HIM start Nhpr
he sees Hoavenlietta. Let her BIZ sew
ing somc day, with tho old fashioned
thimble--or writing wlthapcHei fastened
in the old silver peneil-c&sc, on dangling
the locket between her finger and thdmb :
and Let the old reullpmln change eolor
al the sight of tliesaid fhimblc, or pencils
case, Of lockct, (whichcycr YOU clonsc
10 ,elect.) Lei hun discover 10 liegeH
llelta that he is her gtandpapa, ant tho
Earl Of Eatwater, that her iathcri is dead;
aud that the ~uinkctin question once be5
longed 10 her great-great-grandmalna.
Let Der confdc 10 him her attach.
men 10 Lord Tenderheart, and let lhd
consent OF fins father be obtained. Let
the old lady who brought up lleayenli=
eta be sent for 10 their wcddin. Lot
the erand-papa be smittcn with her
chains, and marry her. Let them all Id
happy.
Let those ingredients be carefully
mixed together, with a considerable
quantity Of honey and sugar stuil tho
whole composition with sentiment, aid
let your wrnislI consist Of zophyr'S
wings, ciipids dlfls and other light or
namental )trjtics, aud you viii nol iail td
produce as sacct a novel AZ one Wlluld
wish to see on a summers day.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

" 81" FL again offer my tract of Land
Of ~, H. .ae County of Campbell, on the waters
Rass. In h'7er, adjoining the lands of Capt.
INV ie2oeit Iwedy, aud others. containing
land. . Nv Acres, which | viii barter for
Or T.na - ohio, or in kentucky, or Indiana,
y ratn'See' or negroes not over IS or under
bonds ,s3p mn OF equal male numbers, or good
John Re- y taken For terms apply to Capt.
'''son wishing to see it.
Ian ! REUBEN RUCkER.
dwI3
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

r,,t n,DrT,n- -
lMAlttaNl1tb Noloh ,h' Junction
AS OF Nlalh otfeet WIN Tue Aiiey leading 10 q
from rends 10 alar'n oroiohe W are ho"'e'oi
lefS TO the pubic, ny "no,eSaie OF retail u gene
raj assortment OIL "iNo' IN a' goo" terms
Us cam De ntd III ms nl'Ihe', coiliioeH' ,"cy are
wen bought pot WIN 'ot P'oniis' III "'''oi u
cheaper, CONSISTING III part Oh
Best filled sacks OF oalt t"iied sackinS
sugar and Coffee OF different qualities
' 'ii'"Ilo dii" ~ "'"i"ss,a
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

n DON BlNDERY. The subscriber has lat
~ ~ procured an additional FIRST rate Boook
Binder, which enables him TO do all work, i
that line, with ncatncss and dispatch. lie la
received directfrom Philadelphia, a very large
supply OF paper OF very superior quality, when
enables him to do any kind Of Biaah Itork at a
minutes notice, Merchants, Clerks, and the pub
lie generally may rely on having any work or
dercd Of me, faithfully done and made out Of the
best materials and at very low prices.-Persons
wishing books bound are requested 10 bring them
forward Immediately as | am somewhat at leis-
ure and can do them much better than when |
am pushed with work. The public are further
informed that | bind books at much lower prices
than they ever were known TO be done at in tins
part Of the country, and in a much more superb
or manner. ADRIAN X. NORTH.
Feb. .. 1927
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

A Captain lately ~navigated his WIS.,
sci, of 3otons, alone, fhaying imprisoned
his crew for theft from Salem to Bath
this man was truly : captain, mate. s9
all hands,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

1naE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.-Just recei-
we'd. by the subscriber, a very able and
.--re.,ine pamphlet, entitled 4 caadid EraHlinq-
@so oftle Protestant Episcopat Church, IN to0o
:, ,,,s5y II is said thai the Episcopal Church has
beeo nowerfully abused OF late, and here some
hing on the other side. Every body ought TO
,qad this very ably written work, since II Is put
ant At the very low price OF II ID cents.
ABRAM r. NORTH.
nae H.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

--.rU NUSlC.-Ihe subscriber has the plea
I'M Aar, of informing the ladies. and gentlemen
r.nrbbnrg. that he has received direct from
1 "a gsInbia. a very valuable selection of NEW
, .mplIc lar fine Fiano-foste, German Flute, Cla-
NJ W., AZ. &C.; all of which he is determined to
l'a'. .a., low. ABkAM II. NORTH.
lime 70.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

The Chief Justice of Upper Canada
has lately decided, that however n
gallant such conduct might be consider
cd, a man has a right to chastise his
wife moderately
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09
reiyrkD AND ruBIisHrn BY
~ rrcHER 4 RICH. il. T0LER
~. Publishers Of The ba@s Of the Union.

s.n,. yyoekly Paper, n 81, aud the Weekly
= = a. per anuun, payable ~ adyanee.-No sub
Pafsf, ~ - H. rereiyed for afess time tiaa SIX months
supuo4 ~, m h. discontinued dmt al the discretion
asi ~ j,or . lntn all arrcaraees are pnd'
't1 A.,y.sements will be inserted At 80 cents per
sAes -, ,he frst time, aud 81 l-2 cents Tor each
fIi's " Those nom 4 dist1iice must be pad Tor
eaHuaafsgE, hcir insertioa, or the payment assumed by
frf'laa, :" person IN Lynehlurg.
ON, rha,eery Orders not exceeding two squares are in
- ,l far SIX dollars.
s'les An letters addressed to the Editors must be pos
rtbey will not be attended to-
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

-.,1yo hundred and sc%senty-dve bottles Cold
v 'pres.ed American Castor Oil, Just reed by
- THOMAS j. DUNAL,
t..qo Bank Square.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

~ AMPS LINSEED OIL-Waiter II. Mid
IN dleton, has this day received "A large guam
tity of superior Winter strained Lamp oil.-Al-
so Linseed Oil, Spirit Turpentine, White Lead,
SC.
Nov. Is. H-'
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

60 Packages Of Fresh Drugs and Medicines.
gnHoMAS j. DUAL, has lately received
L to Packages OF Drugs and Medicines, "a
.unu -. L. EnIIn,,Inr.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09
Cornish's Remedy for the Piles.

1ollllsh ) h'cllcuy LOT the L lies.
%nHE MeGiciHe now offered to the public,
- is one which has been fully subieetel
to the intaIlibie test Of experience and in e.
very instance where il has been fairly tried,
it has ben attended with the most complete
success. In some OF the cases, the patients
had been laboring under the disease for years,
and during that period bad received the hest
medical advice, and had even undergone a
painful surgical operation, without permanent
advantage. 1t is not dixie those usually all
vertised,) offered as a certain cure for n long
catalogue OF diseases, but ihose afflicted with
this complaint, for which alone it is recon-
mended, may rely with confidence upon OBJ.
tanning relief, even in It's worst forms, in a
short time and they themselves are the best
judges of the importance of such remedy -
Price 81 cents per box, with directions sign
ed by the proprietor.
The subscriber is appointed Agent for the
sale of the above medicine.
WALTER Ii. MIDDLETON.
Nov OF
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

-~sj',o THOMAS j. DUVAL.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

M ONOTr'S Approved Ambitions Pills,
which prevent and cure all Bilious Corn
p,'las' Malignant Few. 5, sc. There Pills il
administered m time to remove the Bile from the
1'oHaeh, will countcract the causes which conn
roait produce Yellow or Bilious Fever, Aguc or
''i feFers, Bilious Cholic. P%lcuriSv, Dgsentc-
- worms, Sick aud Foul Stomach. Head Ache,
i''' Oh Appetite, flatulence. Epilcptic Fits, Hy-
'aolaiIi, and lIysterical Complaints, Sour
'.'maea. Heart Burn, Dyspepsia or indigestion,
= ihey remove Habitual Costivencss, Colds
a@41ougls' Asthma, %Stranguary, Gravel, Eheu-
a,aaal' tout, Scurvv, Scorbutic Blotches, Impu-
IN !" ihe Blood, Female Complaints, &c.
a iotilef supply Of the above Pills, this dav
s.i'e0 IL the subscribers Drug aud Medicine
9'''e' Price p cents a box.
n. WALTER II. MIDDLETON,
~ Opposite PostQ0ire.
VI'fiE SUBSCRIBER has the pleasure of IN
ii ~ ,eflning the public, that he has received.
b ~ rom Philadelphia, a further supply of the
',.'' production caIledthe Atlantic Souvenir,
en- NV ears Git, some few copies in very
s,, -; oi1dngs. This is certainly the most
Sts,ta 5'2 production ever published in the United
, RI, Aiso' aieW copies of For get me Not, or
bo5,.H5'3' Newly ears Present.-Tlis is a very
rbqg,n a'' London production, and has many of
or Viz 9s' superb engrayings ever seen. Togetl-
j. r'a many other New Books. all OF which he
Ns'"inled to sell low for cash.
Ian 10 ADRIAN II. NORTH.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

~ NJ gross Soda and half gross Seldlitz 20"
u drr.. Just received by
THOMAS ]. DUVAL.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-02-09

An elegant assortment Of Soaps, Fancy Walls
anu Perfumes, an assortment OF Brushes, and
Every Other article in his line for sale at the
lowest prices.
Dec. II.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

Lancaster County I0baccO.-A
number of persons in this county have
turned their attention to the raising OF
Tobacco--among others, John Rohr-
er, ESQ of Lampeter who advertises
segars made of Tobacco raised on his
farm. We have tried some of those Sc
CARS, and find them superior TO those
Importedand much higher price. Age
only is wanting to make them equal TO
the best HavanRa.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

One Thousand Dollars ReiUdgd.~
Ran away from the suhsciber, within
a few years. his whc.e Estate, consls'
ting of Houses, lands, aud above ail,
a good name. They gradually absent
ed themselves, after being decoyed oy
an old bag who frequented the village,
named Mtemperance. ~ Any per-
son who will restore the aforesaid PR P.
erty, and cause legal proceedings 10 DC
bad against the offender, shall receive
The above reward, ard tho thanks OF
TIfLER.
- Price At Flour from wagons ~
Baltimore On Monday last, S. =
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12
TIE ts continued

1t is stated IN Reading paper, thai
tremendous storm OF wind rain
and hail occurred in that county on
Thursday Oflast week 1t must have
been violent indeed if the account be
not exaggerated. One large stone
barn, it is said, was thrown down, in
which there were some cattle, two of
which were killed. A house was IN
rooted, and bed, in which person
was sleeping, in the garnet, was hurI-
Cd out ofthe window, though the per
son was only thrown against the side
of the room, without mach injury.
Several small houses and tayernS were
entirely 6lewn down, and lhe fragments
scattered in every direction, and scarce
y building escaped without mere or
less injury.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

81 Louis, March 15.-The emf
grafton this Spring to the United
States Lead Mines On the Upper
Mississippi, is Immense. One Steam
boat (intended as a regaiartrader) has
already left here for the above place
and three Others were advertised, to
depart soon. We have heard il com
puted that the accession in diggers
and others, will amount to several
thousands. The Government rents, for
the present year, will consequently be
very considerably increased -Repu6.
New ORLEANS, MARcH "a
New BANK.-The bill 10 establish
another Bank in the City Of New Or.
leans, has passed both Houses, and
no doubt will become a law. This in
stitution will beunike any other in the
United States. The capital, which is
limited TO two millions of dollars, is to
be borrowed On mortgage of real estate
belonging TO the stockholders. Its
accommodations are to be confined ex-
clasiveIy to Planters, to whom alone
eanes are to be made, the payment OF
which IS to be scared by mortgage
OF landed property.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

An ark laden with nineteen hundred
bushels of wheat, struck upon b uShy
Rock, five miles above dis place, 4
few days since, by which the whole
cargo was lost. Pam. {ntcH
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

The people Of colour at Albany,
have had general meeting, and resolv
ed 70 celebrate the abolition OF slavery
in the state Of New York, which takes
place en- the Am Of Jolly, 1877.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

The journal &c Versailles announces
that the representation OF the Inirsrsal
belaes IS pat OF eli account Of ths rainy
weslheF.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

The United States ship North Gar.
elina, Com. Rodgers, arrived at To-
MS 2Sth December, in three days from
Tpuion, and landed Mr. Heap, Con
sul at Tunis. The Commodore did
not Take Mr.. Cox on board, as he
would not communicate with the shere.
it being probably inconvenient at that
time to SUBJECT the ship to quaI entine in
other ports which she might afterwards
visit.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

Ills gratifying to notice the bold
spiritiof Improvement which is beginning
to characterize the measures ofour LIE
gislatnres. The immence benefit Of
good roads, bridges, and canals; their
sendencyto bind together these confed
Grated republics by an indissoloble tie
of common interests, diffusing the com
forts of life, and extending the bless
ings OF social order and civilization to
the remote corners oil The Union, are
beginning 10 be duly appreciated by an
intelligent community. Raleigh Reg
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

Fire The grst mill of Messrs. G.
and S Robinson, at Oxford furnace, N.
j. was burnt down on the 95th ult a
large quantity of grain, and set of
carding machines were destroyed, loss
estimated at $4,000.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

Among the causes tried By The last
county court at Montpelier, Vt.was enc
for a breach of the marriage promise
The gay Lothsria was Mr.. David
Hatch. The breach was clearly proved,
and the Jury ordered it to be mended by
awarding the fair spinster who was plain
tiff. SsOS "A with costs.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-04-12

The following was handed IT, res
pectable shipmaster, recently arrived at
New Y ork.
TURKS ISLAND, Jan. 0, 1927.
This day bottle came on shore on
the east side of the Island, containing a
letter written at sea, June i4th, 1926,
on board the brig Fortune, of Boston,
Jethro Jenney, master, IN lat. IS IL,
lon IL. II was consequently at sea SIS
days, and having come due course
south, IS west, must have performed a
distance of 2ss9 miles, averaging five
miles, and twenty four isthoms per
twenty four hours.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-02-16
GREAT BRITAIN.

The present situation of Great Britain has
led Mr.. Niles to the following remarks upon
1.-The progress and effect of scientific pO,cer,'
as exhibited in the history of that nation. He
asks for candid perusal, as referring to
principles of the greatest moment. At the
present time, when England seems willing to
kindle war in Europe, as the only means of
~ a gre herself hers Dy the the ace %eT
OF all the attention it asks.
-" "ThOugh we believe the British
ministry is acting perfectly right, and in hon
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-02-16
By s. s. SMgTTE,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TESRM &.

To subscribers in this Uilloge, and subscribers
by mail or by post carriers, TWO DOLLARS
per gear, payable in advance. To companies
less tha" Te" by mail, or taken from the office,
achere there is joint responsibility or where one
individual is responsible, 81, so per gear, in ad-
Dance. To like companies Of more than ten, ST.
e5 per gear, in atUance.-Where payment is de-
Ioyed to the end Of the gear s5 cts. ,ciN be added
TO each Of the ADORE prices.
No papers 'oiU be discontinued until all ar
reordges are paid, except at the discretion ofthe
publisher.
ADVERTISING.
For half a square, three insertions, or less,
rs cents more than ha! ia square, and less than
square, 81 1-2 cents for one square, S1,OO
and in the same proportion for more than
square for continuing advertisements more than
three ,ceeks 90 per cent per aceek will be charged.
PROBATE NOTICES.
Administrators and Executors s1,OO
Commissioners 1926