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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

EenduG.-Tle first great step to the cultivation of
the under standing is 10 get babit Of study ] ltnoy
that at drst severe application is painful thing; that
Ike the relish for div and coffee 1t is Only acquired
BY perseverance,; but say perseyere and YOU will ac-
qHirc it. nothing IS to be done without IL take your
Lazy, work sclf iuio the lively events which
be places before you, fla' his sccner,. and
become acquainted with his heroes let your absraC
lion be sucb, that at sudden knock al your dor You
startled and alarmed at the interruption, and for
A second or two doubt whether you are in your own
study with classic 10 yo0r hand, upon tie PLAINS
of Lombardy, gazing lie hard and weather beaten
couDtenance II Hannibal. Read if possible, so in
tanseiy f6at Hic mo9nr- sh7l have ra5jtJ away t7n
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

hours before you imagine 1t finished, and let ma
ny night be given TO enquiry and meditation.
The great bar to mpro, erncnt is what may be cal.
led ianguid study that Ddoent and RENTED occupa-
ton which acquires nothing and leaves only disgust
ed by truitiess effort TO profit by study should
determine to possess for it is like nett!e he who
presses It's surface lightly only stings his fingers
grasp 1t firmly, is the only way escape lis mischief
aud 10 hold it safe.
great deal has been said about the question wcth
or we should h. e stated hours of study, or commit
ourselves TO occasional application; he who can be
sure OF his desire TO apply all times may trust him
sell TO opportunities, but in general, it is better to IL
unit the irregular fancy OF man This may be safe
recommendation, do as you please 10 do right. The
truth 49, that little hard thinking will overcome the
tendency OF the mind to dssipaton--by hard think
ing mean determination 10 Contne the fancy and
TINS effect shake yourself try riyet your attention.
If 1t flies of never mind, ii will reurn-the images
winch perpetualiy float before become less frequent
and you finally absorbed in the object of your STU
dy Tho mind OF man IS restive colt; all your effort
IS 10 keep III tract, from which it is constantly fi,nc,
OIL.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26
J'TRGIIT.l:

I'IT2GfNT.l:
At rules, holden in he clerks Office of The superior
court OF chancery for the Richmond district the Cd
day CT July, 1927:
James Bream, m
against
Thomas H. MITCHELL James nnis, c. Parhhurst and
r.. Parkhurst, Garland Thompson ex'r of William
Mitchell, who was ex'or OF Thomas MITCHELL decd
Benjetnin Dawson and Matthew Wallace, u.s.
The defendants Benjamin Dawson and Matthew
Wallace not having entered their appearance and Civ
en- security according 20 the of assembly and the
rules OF tins cont and appearing by satisfactory evi
dence that they not inhabitants of this country:
1t is ordered, that the said defendants DO appear here
on the first day OF the and answer the bill of
the PLAINTIFF and that copy of this oder be forthwith
inserted newspaper published in the CITY of
hichmond for two months successfully and posted of
the front door of the capitol, in the said CITY,
E3 copy. Teste, VIM. w. fIENINC9, c. c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26
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The following have taken fom the sun, "a
London weekly paper) They surprisingly delicate
aud beautiful THEY printed whout name, but the
poet that could Imagine any thing gentle, tender, aud
ina gimave must station amongst the highest OF his
order. They resemble pieces after he
ie Into his mystical and dreamy style ". l. Eng.
Not hers the look, hers the eye
OF cold unmeanius apathy
II the flash of the iinty stone
That is Stubborn 10 strike and instant gene;
Nor like the Borealis light
That satiatcs not, but mocks the sight;
n or like the Meteor's subtle ray
That lures on but to betraY,
Nor like the beams of the lurd Sun
Ere the fiery part of his rnce is run,
TO which tho Wa bow with homage down,
no mortal eye dare look upur;
Twas more like the Game Of the glow wurn's uaht,
So family pure, 81 ineekly bright,
that hides it iii its messy
Till the noise of the giidy world is over.
But tho so faint its timid ray
We pass it iu the clarish day,
Who doe. 'i"t !Hye ii in the evening bower,
When II lights up the thought of the peusi,e hou!
Lkrew her worth, AID loved her well,
.! how much better than lords can lcl:
Iet knew not love: her well, before
The hour come could love her no more: :
- was like the dream OF the feversh night,
l5ut where is the joy Of the morurng light:
n" morning breaks to give the lie
40 the dIsmally dark reality.
-! ii is almost sweet TO bend
Der the silent couch of Il dying friend
Act swceter when that cred tie
Was knit in earliest infancy;
When you know that the spirit that wings its way
IS Fastening fast to the realms Of day
To feel the grasp Of the chilly fingers,
Where the pulse OF life reluctant lmaeys
Beating faint and YEARLY,
Like the timeless plash of the sullen sea,
When evening creeps DER the s!umbeIiug ocean,
Weared and faint with his endless motion.
1t seem'd the angels that dwell on hi,h
NefS sung with holy Jealousy,
And they envicd, that one so good aud so fair
Should be lingering longer with mortals here;
and they profercd their plea before tire throne,
And they claimed the virgin their own;
For she sn,id at its cares, aud oohh grave on its ~
And seemed to have little 10 do with earth:
And they led her up thru the gates of bliss,
And the passport there was angels kiss;
And they opened the book, but her leaf was fair,
There not a sim record there.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

Homen--Ihe good government OF families leads TO
the comfort of communities and the welfare OF the
late. OF every domestic circle, home, that scene of
Purest and dearest joy, home is the empire of women
There she plans directs, PERFORMS the acknowledged
c'rce of dignity and felicity. Where female virtue
most pure, female sense most improved, female depur
ment most correct, there is propriey OF social
manners. The early years OF childhood, those
precious years of life and opening reason are confined
toWon'ns superntendance, she therefore may be pre-
suined to lay the foundation OF all the virtue and all
the wisdom, that enrich the world.-[E Eng. lit Gas
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

Philosophical sfy.-Notwithstandine the extra
ordinary yet merited honors that paid to the il
ltotro'ia Newton, man could entertain more hum
bic opinion Of the extent of his discoveries than he did
himself Nhen Ramsay was one day compmcung
hun on The lights which he had thrown upon
science he made the following splendid Alas.
am only like child picking up pebbles on the shore
OF The great ocean of TRUTH
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26
PRGLNTg.

AT superior court Of cancery, hciden the capito in
the city Of Richmond, the Eth day of June, 1857:
Nathaniel Dick and James Dick ans
against f"'
Edward Cunningham, e~'or Of Archi5ald Moore. doc,t
o.,.-,- mn.
On motion Of John T. Robertson and Maria his vile In,
'elI counsel the court doth ORDER that unless the plan
shall amend their bill by making the said Hobc,,so al
VIZ P'IeS descendants beeto within sixty days after they
shaI nave been served with copy Of this ORDER that The
Injunction awarded the plaintiffs in this cause the fourth
day OF NoTembe 1924, dissolved as an act Of q
day. copy Tesie Ut " '"'S
I'M. IT. IENJE(;. r
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

The defendant Hiram I,oomer, not having entered
ms appearance and given security according 10 the act
OF assembly and the rules Oibs court and appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he is an nbabtant OF
this country it is ordered that the said defendant do
appear mere on the day OF the next anu ensy
the bill of the plaintiff; and that COPY of s orr he
forthwith inserted in newspaper published in the
city OF Richmond, for two months SUCCESSFULLY. and
posted at the front door of the capitol IN the said CITY
O. copy. Tesle, NJ. w. HENISG e r.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26
TT2G(NT

IIItGINI,I:
At rules, holden in The clerks Office of the superior
court of chancery for the Rchmond district the ond
day of July, 1897:
John Carl an
against
sias Hayes and Hiram Loomer me, chants and mariners
trading under the firm OF Hayes and Loomer,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

Lei the female then vino DESTROYS 10 SHINE rs Il
beauty, attend 10 intellectual improvement of first
concern let her cherish health which itself is beauty
let her lay aside those foolish and prcudical fashions
which have much power persons of disordercd
minds; who conceive that beauty is best displayed in
artificial pale aud siclSly FORMS Let her frequent
aud active exercise, which gives health and vigour
let her indulge and cultivate every virtue; every
virtue sits With peculiar grace every female counte
mace and let her not forget religion, the greatest
ncnI to female worth and requirements. With these
accomplishments beauty influence which, ex
tends throug hout creation.
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1HeTSbtTg, UgiHtn, HUgUSf BON, 1927
MEssRs. n. & J. DICK,
pehuemcn-As you are not inhabitants Of This Common
wealth aud The above order in other way he ro,iF
en- 70 YOU have caused TO be published heIevi,b and
request You TO take notice Of the same in order af ~
may nave me hll therein named, pded i'm the pde
directed, If you shall choose do so. p n, rentle,ns,
your obeAient servant, JOHN =. ROBERTSON.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-09-26

-"IIence the wide universe,
Through all the seasons OF revolving worlds,
Bears witness with its people, Gods and men,
To SeaUiy's bliSSful power. and with the voice
OF grateful admiration still resoumt!s:-"
SEMEN.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-11
From the .Ne,c- York Statesman.
LETTERS FROM EUROPE.
FLnRENCE. Anril. lS06

FLORENCE, April, 1896.
After our arrival, we went to the Cathe-
dral, which stands on a public square at
some distance from the right bank of the
Ano. 1t is huge pile, striking the spec
tator with establishment at its size, rather
than with the grandeur or harmony Of its
proportions. Its form is that of Roman
cross, the head of which is octagonal, Civ
ing 1t an unique appearance. The front is
unfinished, being rudely plaistered; and
the other sides are encased with black and
white marble. Gothic pinnacles and stat
ues crown the roof.
Over the point of intersection of the
cross, rises a stupendous dome, which pre-
serves the oc1agonal shape of the end OF
The church below. Its dimensions almost
eaual those OF the dome of St. Peters at
Rome, being but fifteen feet less in breadth,
and only thirteen less in height. This
come, which at present is said to be in dan
ger of falling, is surmounted by a cross
sixteen feet in height, and $40 feet from
from the ground. | have seen men at
work on the very top, who were reduced
almost to the size of sparrows. The piaz-
"a of the Cathedral has lately been extend
ed, so as to give the enormous edifce a
chance of appearing to the best advantage
At night it appears to rise like mountain
against the horizon.
The inside conforms in great measure
to the exterior, in the general contour of its
features. Splendid chapels fill the octa-
gonal projections; and long lines of i'm
mense pillars separate the aisles from the
nave. Directly under the centre of the
dome, closed at top, is the choir, some thir-
ty feet in diameter, still preserving the oc-
agon, and surrounded with Ionic columns,
better suited to the hghtness and gaiety Of
a theatre, than to the solemnity of a sanctua-
ry. Elevated upon throne, on one side OF
this enclosure is statue-of whom of the
Supreme Being, or God the Father, as the
valet de place Familiarity termed him :
He is represented in sitting posture, with
one hand resting upon his thigh, and the
otter raised, as if in the act of speaking
His countenance is that Of an old man, with
a hoary beard and stern look. Within a
few PAGES of this image, one of the Medici
was stabbed to the heart by his rival, while
in the attitude of kneeling atihis devotions ;
and if am correctly informed, crimes OF
an opposite character are often perpetrated
before the altar. The Cathedral is the
rendezvous of the whole city, and among
the crowd of fashionables, vows are said to
be whispered to other ears than those OF
the Virgin. Such mixture Of sacred and
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-11
THE ADMINISTRATION

Extract from the speech of F. johnson.
OF kentucky, delivered the 10th ult. on the
moor OF Congress, on the subject of desig-
mating the changes, which have been made,
ami the causes of each change, in the pub
llshlng of the Laws, directed to be publish
ed In 1897.
Z" AT the head of the Administration, is
John Quincy Adams, President ofthe United
States-a man WHO'S alike distinguished for
his eminent talents, and long public servi-
ces, at home and abroad. His name con-
nected with most of the great events of our
country for the last thirty years; who, as a
statesman, has no rival; as "a patriot, no SUI
perlor; man who loves his country, and
glorleS in its free institutions, and devotes
his time and attention to promoting and Sc
curing its best, its dearest, and its greatest
interests; man approaching to the age of
sixty, and grown grey in the service of his
country. He divides and employs his time
with all the economy of Franklin; his mo-
rality has all the susterity of the patriot,
Samuel Adams; he possesses the purity and
selt-deniai of Madison and do verify be-
lieve he is the plainest man that ever was
President of the United States. Heis sell
dom seen out of his house except on foot,
mingling with his fellow citizens, and is then
only to be distinguished by the humility of
his department,
The next is Henry Clay, Secretary of
State. Need speak of him in this Hall,
the theatre OF his noblest efforts? Shall I
speak of him to the People of this nation
They are witnesses of his public life for
the last twenty years. His character re-
quires not my eulogy it is as far above my
panegyrick, as it has proven to be beyond
| the reach of detraCtion, the assaults of mall
ice, or the power of party. We have seen
personal dislike and party violence, and
disappointed ambition, uniting influence,
ability, and zeal, to effect his destruction
We have seen numerous party, with a
press at command, and with great talent,
marshalling their united forces, to break
down single man. Tie was not uncon-
scious of the danger, nor insensible to the
| assault. He looked fearlessly on the storm
that ragged around him. But he stood IN
moved, unhurt. A reliance on the justice
| of his countrymen; belief that truth and
reason will prevail over violence and fac
ton. has armed him with moral courage,
that puts malignity at defiance. He first
entered the Senate of the United States in
1907 subsequently, he came to this House,
over which he presided as Speaker the
whole time he was here, except part of one
session. He was selected by Mr.. Madison
to go upon the important mission of peace.
He has been foremost in all the great meas
ures of the country; he was the supporter
of the war, and the minister of peace. He
was the advocate of State Rights, and set
tier of the Missouri question: lie was ting
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:@E9CsGIatgD.

CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS. The editors
of the New York Observer state that they
have made such inquiries as to satisfy them
selves that the remedy for drunkenness, dis
covered by DR.. Chambers, is efectual-at
least for two months-none ofthe cases ex-
amined by them having been of longer
standing. They state the following facts.
awe called last week upon a man about
40 years of age, employed in distilery,
who had taken the medicine six or seven
weeks previous. A short time before APP
plying to DR.. c. he had been dismissed
from his employment for intemperance. Be-
inc asked whether he had drunk any
thing" since he took the medicine, he ans
wered "No." He was asked whether he
abstained ON the principle Of self-denial or
because he had lost his appetite for ardent
spirits: he replied that he had no desire
for such liquors. He was asked if his APP
petite for food had increased; he said ii
had always been good. He was asked il
he believed himself finally cured; he said
he had no doubt of it.
A barber, about 30 years old, had been
in habits of intemperance for three or four
wears. The last thing at night, and first i'll
the morning, was RUM. When he found
he had become a drunkard, he was often
tempted, he said, to go and drown him
self in the Hudson; but was prevented by
an unseen hand" He at length heard OF
DR.. C's remedy, and Immediately made use
of it. This was at least ten weeks ago.
He has drunk but one glass since, and that
as a medicine, in a severe attack by an
acute disease.
A young man, about 10 years Of age
had been addicted to intemperance from
childhood. To use the language of q
brother-in-law he was clear gone" He
had become ga burden to himself, to his
friends, and to society" When other
means failed, he would sell his clothes for
liquor. To the remark, that with such
habits he could have lived but few years,
it was replied by near relative, he
would not have lived a fortnight" 1t is
now two months since he took the medi-
cine; and that, only four times. He has
not tasted of ardent spirits since. Ills
appetite for food has returned,-his constr
tuition is renovated and he fulfls the du-
ties of his calling as regularly, as faithful
", and with as much correctness, as any
other man. The evening before we called,
one of his old friends persuaded him INTO
dram-shop and tried every means to induce
him to drink, but without success.
A man who had been Incorporate from
the age of % to so, at the expense OF $50
year for liquor took the medicine about
four weeks. since, and is now completely
temperate. He says he has no desire for
ardent spirits. He is strong and vigorous
as in his youth. His nerves, which before
could only be Quoted by two or three
glasses, are now tranquil without any slim
ulant. To question on this point, he re-
piled, stretching out his hand and arm with
perfect steadiness, {" see that"
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AN ACT to change the Names of the sew
eral Persons therein described.
Be Il enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. IN General Court assembled,
and By the authority Of the same, That from
and after the passing of this act, the seve-
raj persons herein named shall be known
and called by the names they are hereby
respectively allowed to assume, viz THAT
Henry Adams, merchant, may take the
name of Henry Fostiick Adams that Dan
Aldrich, may take the name of Lyman Dan
Aldrich that Thomas Bates, house car
penter, may axe the name of Thomas Lath-
rop Bates that John Blake, may take the
name Of John Harrison Blake that Nancy
Peirce Blanchard, may take the name of
Ann Isabel Blanchard; that William H.
Blanchard, may take the name of Henry
Conyngham de Boies; that James Carney,
may take the name of James George Car
ney; that Alvar Carter, may take the name
OF James Wilder Carter; that Charles
Coolidge, may take the name of Charles
Leonard Coolidge that Mary Croker,
may take the name of Mary Young and
that her son Charles Turner Croker, may
take the name of Charles Turner Young :
that Hatch Little, may take the name of
Henry Hatch Little that Henry Jones.
may take the name of Henry Augustus
Jones; that John Godfrey Schwab, NAV
take the name of John Godfrey Stanville ;
that Enoch Silsby, jr. may take the name
Of George Enoch Silsby; that George
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-04-11
From the .Aaalectic Magazine.
ENTT1TA

From the .4aaleCtic .Magdzine.
ENIGMA.
If it be true, as Welchmen say,
Honor depends in pedigree,
Then stand by, clear the way,
And let me have fair play
For though you boast through ages dark
Your pedigree from Noah's ark,
too was with him there,
For | was Adam-Adam |,
And | was Eve-and Eve was |,
In spite of wind and weather.
But mark me-Adam was not |,
Neither was Mrs. Adam |,
Unless they were together.
Suppose then Eve and Adam talking,
With all my heart:
But if they're walking,
There ends the simile--
Not such an end but have breath,
Therefore to such a kind of death
have but small objection;
! may be Turk, / may be Jew,
And though Christian, yet it's true
/ die by resurrection.
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THE WRECK.-BY Mrs. HEMANs.

THE WRECK.-BY Mrs. HEMANs.
All night the booming minute gun
Had peal'd along the deep,
And mournfully the rising sun
Look'd DER the tide-worn steep.
A bark from midas coral strand,
Before the rushing blast,
Had valid her topsails to the sand,
And how'd her noble mast
The queenly ship brave hearts had striven
And true ones died with her
We saw her mighty cable riven,
Like floating gossamer.
We saw her proud flag struck that morn,
A star once DER the seas
Her anchor gone, her deck upton,
And sadder things than these.
We saw her treasures cast away
The rocks with pearls were sown,
And strangely sad, the ruby's ray
Flash'd out DER fretted stone.
And gold was strewn the wet sands Ger,
Like ashes by breeze
And gorgeous robes-but oh that shore
Had sadder things than these
We saw HE strong man still and low,
q @rush'd iced thrown aside
Yet by that rigid lip and brow,
Net without strife he died.
And near him on The sea-weed lay
Til tuon we hao not went,
B0: well cur gushing hearts might say,
Tina. there Il 8,othcr slept.
F. her pale arms q babe mad pest,
~ such q wreathing grasp,
Is .0d lash'd DER that fond breast,
Ct not unaoae The clasp!
f1ar F-ry tfessez haa been flung
= wrap the ;air chIl's form,
Where stll Their wet ioag streaners chung,
All tangled by the storm.
And beautiful midst That wild scene,
Gielm'd up the boys dead face,
Like Shmber's, trustmgly serene,
In melancholy grace
Deep IN her bosom lay his head,
With half-shut violet eye
He had known little of her dread,
Nougnt of her agony
Oh human Love, whose yearning heart,
Through all things vainly true,
So stamps upon thy mortal part
Its passionate adieu-
Surely thou hast another lot,
There is some home for thee,
Where thou shalt rest, remembering not
The moaning of the sea
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL IL, 1897.

Governments, shall be removed from the
place where it was originally fixed, by such
perambulation.
SEC. 3. Be 1t further enacted, That the
Selectmen, who shall neglect or refuse to
cause the monuments to be erected as
aforesaid, or to notify the Selectmen, town
council, or proper municipal officers OF
towns in the aforesaid States adjoining
them, or to perambulate, if said Selectmen
consent, shall he subject to the same PEN
atty, to be recovered and appropriated in
the same manner as is provided for refus-
ing to perambulate lines between towns in
this Commonwealth, by the act to which
this is in addition.
Sec. 4. BE 1t further enacted, That the
Selectmen of any town in this Common
wealth, bordering ON any unincorporated
lands or plantations, shall, within two years
from the passing of this act, and once in
every five years thereafter, give notice to
the assessors of such unlncorporated lands
| or plantations, of their intention to peram-
bulate the lines between them, and, upon
such notice, the said assessors shall be
held liable to perform all the duties, and
be subject to the penalties to he recovered
and appropriated in the same manner as
are provided for the Selectmen of towns in
this Commonwealth, by the act to which
this is i'll addition.
.4PproVed blythe Goue,nor-.March g, 1897.