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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-04-20

Whole TICKETS - 10 Quaittfs 4 ~
IlnlNrs , %
For lucky mn hers be sure 10 call 1t Ills ofcr,
where have bran soid within the ls,tf.w mont =
three capita przes of - ,oOo, b,sides 2OOO.,
l,OoO's 5OO ana lOO's IA great abundance.
April ~
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-04-20

Continued m consequence u is unfisIled pop.
ulatny.
|1gtia STATE AdrigdtiOn Lottery,
CLASS NCMBER 1NO5
WIZ he drawn IA lsichu4and ou Wednesday, ths
l3h June neat, mnder tie mpetialenavuce IL
COMMISSIONS y.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-04-20

~ HokEE b COMMISSION BusINEES.-
~ ne subscriber ha, 'eksn an ohcc four
doors .ho'. the Franklin llOtcl, whore he con
hnnc'1o sell lobaeco and Other produce on
commission, and will IN pltno. also, tr4rA,ct
cuisines. a. Brai er--iir hppc, Ia be nb y
"a" saltsinction to al who may confde busincss
70 t's care. ARCH hAIGnTR
pc. -. Ntgiiiy
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
Richmond, H!ay 18Th. ICE
PiisCLNIl.

PiitI.(S fLI:
Al Superior Court of Chancery holden at the capol IN
the city OF Rchmoud, on the liih day OF June 1897:
W i.iiam trueheart and tilwin Shelton, Prs
against
William Mann in his right, and surviving executor
of ihe'nas Mann, decd, Benjamin Mann FIemcI
Bates John Nash, Isaac Leadbcter John c. Brock, and
u Chanbetiainc, executor of Lewis S. Edw ards dec.
amo ''oiat'o U. " WINSTON DIS.
This cause, in which the bill ha III been taken for confc
sca as To the defendants, Benjamin Manu. Fleming Bates
john Nash, Isaac Leadbeuer, add Horao G. Winston
ana on whom the decreta order for that purpose aprca1s
10 have been duly executed heard on the m
the answers OF the other defendants by counsel of ,
plaintiffs, and the said dcena n,s and exhibits and ,s
argued by counsel: consideration whereof and bv lt
COUNSEL the court doth order that the plaintiffs render h.,
tore one Of the commissioners of court an account sc
'neir administration OF the estate nf John Nann decd:
that they also render before the same commissions, an
account oil the e@ecutorshp Of John Mann the estate
Thomas Mann decd; that the commissioner anc-
giving notice for two months, pub,ishc,
M the city of Ricmond requiring all the creditors of .
said John Hann to file their claims with him, proce.d Tn
state an account OF nll debts due from said John Mann
parcuarIsins whether the be due AZ special,v m
Otherwise, and that the said commissioner do also
and report what real aGd personal Of the said JOIN
mann remains unsold, and the probable value thereof
which several accounts when stated, the commissions,
directed to report To the with any matters s,eca
stated deemed pertinent by HIMSELF which NAV be ,e-
CURED ny the parties tn be stated.
a copy iests' WIN. w. HENING, c. c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

surprised - ie v.s aIi elderly staneer wayiriur
iookiDg man, apparently Just returned from the east
VINO introduced himself CaspaI Keller the uncle of
Maurice, and person whom she rccolected having
heard her father say had applied TO him. when refused
by his sordd hinsman, for money TO make voyage TO
INDIA The old uian had returned laden with wealth;
ana hearing an exaggerated account of his nephews
uisdongs, be repaired To the mean DIV eng of the
EruSGcnaus where, doubly euraged 10 find the widow
and the daughter Of his benefaclor in SO frendess
destitute situation, he vowed he would make Lena
is her, and leave the ungrateiui spendhrlt to the
consequences of his eXtrayagant folly. Mrs
Bruggeman was fortunately from homc and could not
interfere 10 check tic work OF mercy. Maurice found
all eloquent advocate IN the gentle Lena she pa!ated
Tue fault which she could not deny; justified him from
every false accusaIion excused his neglect of herself
by pleading !hs ignorance of her fororu condition.
unit! the state Of his affairs demanded his whole
attention; and inay wrought upon the feelings of
her adnirin guest that he promised 10 forget all past
grievances and 20 assist his nephew to emerge from
his present difficulties The old man was somewhat Of
a hulnoris lie returned 10 the inn where he had
taken up his abode without making his arrival and in
entrons known 10 Maurice, telling Lena that she
should be the channel Of this agreeable intelligence to
the man who would owe all his un,ncri;ed good fortune
TO her generous cXer;Ons.
Maurice hettier, s!e knew, mol Within and uc
yer did the gentle girl watch anXiousy for his
appearances he al last, but his step was hurried
and every feature convulsed with agony. Almost "a
iraid to approach him in this dismal mood she stole
softly into the garden whittier size had ventur-
ed before ana saw hln pour tho contents of paper
winch he drew from his bosom into goblet aud then
rush towards fountain which threw its lmpid waters
IN bright columns into basin below. Apprcheusve
that lac mcd'taied selttestruction, she ran swiftly a.
long the turf, and catching his arm just he had raj
sed the deadly drangh 10 his lips dashed the poison
cd c!aiice on the ground; hen like guardian angel
beut over him, pointed the fearful nature of The
crime lie t;editated. and having trauquizsd his mind
Wiih religious consolation, tod the joyful news of his
amended prospects. kneeling tog ether on the grass,
tue repenian Prodga! returned their ferrcnt thanks
TO heaven for The mercies they had received.
Tho Tumor of cid kctile.'s riches. and his kind in
entlons toEards his nephew turned the tide in favour
OF Maurice: The most bic creditor now offered
10 give bun time for the settlement of his affairs and
he was soon able to held Up his head amongst his fol-
low merchants.
Lena, endowed with rich portion, bestowed her
hand upon her early love, and appeared at church all
radiant in the bridal robe, which had her So anv
tears.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

NJ OIlCt.-J b1cwatu ali psIsons lroIn cutting Went,
IN upon my piece of land 16 acres, and eS,endu-
from the road 20 the north Of piece of land formerly M
Wm. Mackrnzics to Colcman's line, bounded the Eas.
by piece of Land formerly the property of the late Mr. Ar
chbad Blair, aud ,le Yves, by Hermitage Trac,
Any person giving legal evidence against any persou CIR
persons guilty of the said offence be considered nv ,,
as having done considerable service. give the ann.
notice in regard of land in Duvas addition aud
numbered in his plan 2% 22G aud c29I will either sell
lease for of years, the above parcels of land and
also acres, less Richmond Hill, with a brick
dwelling house upon it, and very near the City: the soil is
of good quality.
For Rent, that large and valuable Lot and Houses on
Say street. al present occupied by slr James Wallace.
and also the three story Dck Tenement, nm Id,b Stree,
near Mayos B'dgc. Possession boh properties TO be
had on the LIST of October ncx- will sell on reasona
terms the whole any part of the above proper,y and
also the Lot 18th Street. running back to Viro;.,
Street, and adjoining the property of Mr. II. L. Wight
JAMES INNES.
Richmond, E!ay 18th, 1927. w6u
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
Ten Dollars Reward.

IL AN away IRON the employment Of Tie subscriber
ABOUT tour months since, dark mulatto man By
the name OF Mathew Parsons, whom hired of MI
Anderson OF Williamsburg he is about five feet two or
three inches in height, sGupts one eye and is much
30" legged and pretty much pockptted in the face no
very distinguishing marks of his person can now be
Fecollccied II is supposed he lurking in some Of
the ne'ghbornG counties of Richmond perhaps he is
IN The employment of the Dismal Swamp Companv.
he"oove reward will be given to any person who will
uei'eI INC SAID boy or rather man TO me in Rchmond
June 29--"4t WILLIAM FLACKSKOM
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

'o'Il'TT1n TO Campbell Jail, the iih September las,
" negro man. vino his is Inn He is abou
twenty-five Yeas Old dark compeXion about common sta
'ue' MS c'"hI'S when committed IL jail, IN old do
mesic coat, shirt, and pantaiooDs. Jim saT he made his
escape from Alabama. and that he belongs to MIR lor
VINO carried him to that Sirie The is requested To-
comply wi:h tic law ard receive said rcCro
GERMAN JORDAN, Jailor
for Campbell county
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

EA oT,.1, ABOUT u"ee weeks ago, light SORREL
L = HORSE with white feet, and A lj,,Ic viii.
about the face, ei' the Subscriber Stable or was taken
tHrrc om--arpehItd little lame in his left hind ,er
Since which Sorel h!are left the Commons of the Si.
with little white SPOT each side OF her neck both
s'od a" round; ,os and PAGES. reasonable reward will
he gwen for III" delivery OF either them to the
July 1875 SARI'J NM l.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
WIN. J. 3. BEDFORD.
.qTYOHNEY ar LII

u OLt0'LII e JI.IV,
FEcTFVL!.Y informs the public, aud 3rriiciarly
Il lScenS residing at distance that he has ren,yJ
from the county Of Charlotte to his estate upon the Roa-
noke iiver Immediately Fields Ferry in the county of
ecS,e"nus; ana all letters directed him Boydton
"eckiehburg county, shall be attended to- Ee will attend
regularly the sucerio and inferior courts of the counties
OF Charlotte, Halifax, Luncnhurs and Meck!enburp and
can De found at all times at "Alontc Parvo," except while
attending the above named courts Any business
ed to his care, shall be strictly attended to-
Monte Parvo, MAY 10Th, 1927 20.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
THE OLD HAT

TIE OLD HAT
had Il haiti was net all a hat
Fdf' vi ne o'im was gene: yet stun wore
!; on, and people wondered as passed.
some turned to saze-o theirs Just cast an eye,
Aud snon withdrew il: as 'twere in contempt.
But still my hat, although fdSi;OmleSS
In the complement EXTERN had that within
Surprising show--my head continued; warm;
Being sheltered from the wea her, spite Of all
The want Gas has been said before bru.
change came Ger the color of my hiatt
That, which was black, grew bIown-amd then me.
stared
With both their eyes Crh,y stared with enc belore)
The wonder now was Two fold-and il seemed
Strange that thing old and torn should still
lie borne by one who misht-but let tina, pass.
had my reasons, which might be revealed
But for some counter reasons, far more strong,
~ hich tied my tongue 10 silence. Time passed on,
Green Spring and howery Summer, Autumn brown
And frosty winter came, and went, and CAN'T
And still, through all the seasons of two years,
In park, in city, at routes and balls,
The hat was worn aud borne: The folks grew wild
With curiosity, and whispers rose,
And questions passed about-how che so trim
In coats boots pumps, gloves owsefs, should insconcc
Ills caput in Il covering so vile.
4 change DER tine nature my hat
Grass spots appeared--but still in silence, on
it-and then family and friends
G!ared madiy at each other. There one
Who said-but hod-no matter what said
a time may come when I-away-away-
Not till the seasons ripe can reveal
Thoughts that do lie too deep for minds.
Till then the world shall not pluck out the heart
OF this mystery-When will will
The hat was now-sreasy and old, and torn
But torn-od-greasy, still ! il
4 change came DER The business of this hat
Women, and men, aud children, scOwled on me
hly company was shuuned-l was alone!
None would associate with such hat
Friendship itscfp proved faiihless for a hat.
She that loved, within whose gentle breast
treasured up my heart, looked cold death;
loves fires went out--ex,iuguisled by hat
OF those who knew me best, some turned aside,
AMI scujded down dark lanes; one did place
Ills finger on his noses side, and jeered.
Others in lorrid mockery laughed outright.
Yea dogs deceived by instincts dubious ray,
fixing their swart glance my ragged hat
NiStook for beegar, and they barked.
Thus women, friend :, strangers, lovers, dogs,
One thought pery AIDED ALT " my hat.
a change, IT the last, came DER this hat
Fog 10! at length the circling months round;
The period accomplished; and day
This tattercd, brown, old, greasy coyerture,
Time had endeared lis vieness) transferred
10 the possession Of Il wandering SON
OF ISrael's lated race--and friends once more
Greeted my digits with the wonted squeeze;
Once more went my way-alOng-aIong--
And p!ucked no wandering gazette hand If scorn
With its annoying finger, men and dogs,
Oncc grew pointiess, okeess growess-
md last, not least of rescued blessings, love
Love smiled on me again when assumed
\ bran new beaver OF the Andre r,ou!i;
linen the laugh was mine, for then out came
The secret of this straugeness-'twas oct!
.NeL; Monthly -Naga.!ne.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
TIRGINT3.

pINGfN11:
Alta Superior Court of Chancery, holden a, the capo in
the city OF Richmond, the fth day of june l827:
Cary Selden, i5y
against
Benjamin j. Harris, Solomon Jacobs, Anderson Blair
noDeIt Gordon, surviving partner of James Smith g.
CO robert Cary Jennings surviving partner of Jennings
~ fodGy, Amice Heber;, Samuel Garland and San,ue,
hloseey sergeant of the borough of NorloG TO whose
hands the estate of John H. Fawn and Theodick Armis
tead have been compiit.ed for Administrations DIS
ms day came tie parties by their counsel and IN.
court having maturely considered premises and the
arguments tereupon had, and deciding at this time
upon any OF the objections raised b. peadings in this
case, to the plaintiff right upon the merits
uh refer the accounts of the parties commissioner
tnereo to he by him examined and settled and 10
the court report with any specially stated deenns
pertinent by HIMSELF which may be required by the yay
ties TO DC stated. And the court o, i Their order bae
'ne same commissioned state the plaintiff claim so 10
Se" ms amount thereof as was due to him by T. a. ar
instead and company and also state ev tev ass;ones
10 Inc ini or in other words, and report
now ana Tor what he became the assignee the claim -.
tie bill! mentioned. ~ go
copy Testc, WIN. w. HENING, C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
IN Henyic0 CounlN CoNrt, JulQ Ia. l821.

= :. S07''''y E|10TT, Vuy TOZI.
N lie motion OF Holman ShcGma ker, creditor of the
" estate of Richard Cooke, decd Ordered that Thomas
W. Shoemaker, admor of said Cooke tc summoned to an
pear here Oh the th day oAugu Court next she,v
any he cam why Inc should lie ruled give additional
security as admor as aforesaid; and appearing to The
satisfaction Of the Court, that the said Thomas NJ Shoe
MAKER not resident Of this commonwealth; is ordered
that cuy of this order be published the Constitutional
wing newspaper printed in tie city of Richmond for
four weeks successfully, and another COW pos,rd -, INC
mont door OF the Court'houso of this county.
Copy. Tcstc,
rs LOTION N rtrpTp p r, -
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
LOTION N. Elicit, C. II. c.
JIr. WtiSoa Rhoades, oHter,cisc cailed Wilson ~.
EhOrdcc.

JtNONdcS.
g. fR, you do reside within the commonwealth, r
~ Virginia, and have known agent or attorney therein
adopt this method to give you notice. that by virtue of
commission from the superior Of cbancery, directed
by law to be holden al the capitol in the city of Richmond
and commonwealth Of Virginia. shall proceed ON the
twenty second day of August next, The Wikesborough
Hotel Kept by Mr. George " Massey, in the town Of
WHkesbooug in the county Of Wilkes within the State of
North Carolina between the hours Of ten o'clock A. NJ
aud SIX O'Clock T. NJ and continue from day to day. be-
tween the same hours of the following days. until the BUSH
Hubbard Monor Stokes, Joshua Laws Joseph r Pat,sr
son, Horace - Satterwbite, David Laws, William Lays,
and others to he read evidence in suit now depending
IN the sad superior court of chancey directed by law
nc holden at the capitol in the city of Richmond and
monwcaih of Virginia, aforesaid wherein am plaintiff
and y0u, James H. Henderson, Francis W. Scott Elisha
Jackson Robert Scott jun and Francis Page, are een-
dants. am yours, &c.
MERIEL II. G. COLLEY, an infant,
under the age Of twenty-one years. by her
mother anj ne&. lcnj Anne Cooley.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
CoNMIssroNERs OFFICE.

m, : IH-..
The parties Interested will please take notice tina, bav
appointed the 10Th day of September next TO
the accounts directed in the foregoing order of court o
when cay at clock A. NJ they required attend
at this Office with the ecessary vouchers and
ready Tor examination and settlement, and with Office
copies OF the necessary papers: and the creditors of
'ohh mann are hereby notified to file their claims in this
Office on or before said day.
tG II p,UDp =, r,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

e. EKN AN Is WANTED.-A Female Servant who is
~ good plain Cook, and House Servant from, II to
~ years, are wanted for the balance of the year aout
membranes For those who be recommended "a TO
good character, &c. liberal hire will be allowed En-
qui!e at this Office. p,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
DIRGLNL1.

Az superior Court Of Chancery held at Grcepbrier Cou.
House on Iuesdey, the 18th of June, 1927:
the president and Directors OF the Literary Fund FIX,
against
John williams, admor Of John Cain, decd, Dr.
appearing, from the bill Of the plaintiffs in this cans.
that John CaDa native Ireland died ines,ate and an
aiien by TIE laws of this commonwealth on the day
A62 having his last residence in the county oE
Veenocr, and leaving relations in United States
persons entitled to his goods and chates, under the
laws OF this commonwealth directing the distribution Of
,u.'S'''e eS'a'es and mat on the day of 1922,
the county cou; Of Greenber granted the administration
OF LIS estate to John Williams, who in his chsrar,ey Of
administrators took charge Of the personal effects Of tho
said John Cain, decd; and that the plaintiffs have 6Icd
hc bill to have said estate deceed them for the benefit
'he Literary Fund: It's therefore ordered that publica-
ton thereof be made for three months in some
puoSh'd at the seat Of this State and in
some newspaper published the seat Of Of the
United states: And is Ur,ier ordered that all persons
amng an interest III said estate distributes of the
sad John CAIN decd, do appear and make themselves
10 !S suit on the first day of the term of
this court or said will be- decreed to the naipGs
y cory TssLf, JOHN 4. NORTH, Cieik.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

Al meeting Of the Board of Trustees of PENNSYLVANIA
University, held Goth tilt. Dr.. join, Estoa Cook of
'nsnes'cr va, was unanimously elected Professor of
tho Theory and Practice of Phsc in the Medical D.n,r
mcnl Of said CmiAes sitY.-[ keniucku (Enz
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
este, WM. w. HENING, C. c.
COMMISSIONERS OFJ1cn

Richmond, Oh .Jtiy, 1897.
or are hereby notihed that have appointed Saturday
INC i7t Gay OF September commence the same -
s ices III wHch lime and place they required e.,
attend before me, the matters in reference NV r1r,
"'u o'o1f' WIN the necessary documents proofs 20
enable me 10 perform said order.
~ wN r. prNnrpro,, ,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

.leace' Prize Essny.-The prize of a silver cup
of the value of Fifty dollars, offered By an ASSOCIATION
OF Phrsic'ns, OF Philadelphia for the best Essay on
D'opsies," has hecH awarded to Dr.. James Conguest
Gross o! Faye;te county, Kentucky.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

In .jmelta County Court, .NorcnlJer, 1926:
Francis Goodwin, Pr
against r. r.,,
James Goodwin and Richard Eggesion, DIS.
The defendant James Goodwin not hs ypn ep,,red 10
appearance and given security according to the &C, Of -
Semoy ana the rules of this court and il appearing 10 t.
satisfaction OF the court, that lie is not II uhabi,an ne
ts commonwealth; therefore, the motion of the Main
III by i's attorney, is ordered, the said dsCendau,
James Goodwin, do appear here the fourth Thursday in
ecOr"ay next and answer the plaintiffs bill and that
copy o. this order be forthwith inserted in some one of tho
ncohc or feteTsorg newspapers, for success
Sey ana tat another cony be posted up the front doc~
OF the Courthouse of this county successive cour
days. ~
2o-wN copy. Teste, T. r. JEIctJ
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28
2soFfrD>

Inc reader VIII be reminded, by the following lines Of
'he beautiful poem. By Byron, beginning with
81 had i drcamo NC
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-28

Lnncaste .uonttiy Session, .aprii I6h, 1927.
Charles Rogers and Mary Ann Y. his wife, Pts.
Against On 4
Leva!a Coles, VIM. Myers 6 Elizabeth Myers Summons
,r Jhs.
ihe Summons awarded in this cause having Issn rpiuru
c" executed on all of the parties except William MYERS
ana II Appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the
SAID J" 'lan Myers is inhabant of this COMMON
wealth; 1t rs therefore ordered, that I've summoned Il,
appear mere on the sd Monday in August next to shey
cause any he cau why the lands of which George T.
Myers and Julia George died seized should be divided
IN knd and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
IN tne RICHMOND wing, for months successivelv aud
ano'ner copy be posted at the front door Of the Court
house of this county.
So Attest, BENZ. nj. WALKER CCI r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-06-12

Wherever the press has begn found " hich we
believe has been confined to two instances in Mary
land) independent enough to advocate our cause il
ought to receive the cordial and protecting support
oil our friends. Policy and Justice both require il
at our hands, as one of the essential means of
diiIusing light and knowledge among the people.
and counteracting the arts and intrigues of our
opponents.
With regard to the details of measures 10 be
adopted Throughout, the State. we think that better
left TO friends IN their respective parts of the
State, who we trust will organize themselves
without delay, with view 10 the great contest
And in order to afford a central point of eornnu-
nicstion, we suggested the proprie,y of appointing
Committee in Baltimore, with whom the Commit
tees already appointed in the counties or that ma
be hearafer appointed. can hold intercourse, and
receive and transmit such information and sug
gestions as may be calculated to advance tn.
great cause.
10 this end we submit. the following resolution
ResOfred, That committee, TO consist of the
delegation from Baltimore, with such others
as they may unite to their number, be- and they
hereby appointed The Jackson Central Commit
tee of Juaiyia7id; with whom our friends through
out the State are respectfully requested CORES.
pond and transmit such views and information a.
they may deem promotive of the cause in MAJ yland
Mr.. PATTERSON, Baltimore county, fTem the
committee to- prepare and submit an Address, ~
reported an Address, which was read, and unani.
mousiy adopted by the COW en,ions
On moii0n of Mr. PATTERSON,
hesotped, That the report OF the committee OF
tue Adde'S be adopted, and that 5000 copies b
printed under the direction Of the Central Com
mite, Tor distribution among the People.
lie Convention then, (af,er passing difTeren
votes OF thanks, which we have already publish
ed) adjourned sine die.
THOMAS NJ. FORMAN. President.
WM NJ. BEALL, Sec'ry.
JOHN b. BROOKE, -AssiSt. Sec'yy.