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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-29
Baltimore, Jiap "a

baltimore, Nay "a
FORGED CHECKS.--We learn that two checks were
presented this morning at the u S. Branch Bank in Ra-
more, purportng be drawn 10y the Cashier Of the u S.
Branch Norfolk for $4,000 each which pronounced
be forgeres. They had previously been passed through
several hands not doubling their genuineness being SO
we'll executed.
baltimore. May give were fortunate to be pre-
sent yesterday, at Maelzes Exhibition, when vs
ted by the venerable Mr.. CARROLL Of CAaHoLLroK He
seemed to be very much gra6ed and accepted with his
peculiar elegance and dignity the compliment paid to him
of suffering him to beat The Autuma,on Ii evidently
not with any hope anticipation Of Aatterng result
that he had engaged in the game. although he is very
good player his ninety first year but merely
for the satisfaction of having closer yiew and better OPP
porunty of witnessing the performances of the wonder
full unknown. Gazette
Rahimore, Nay 25
Very rap,d travelling. steamboat Cons taon reach
ed this city yesterday afternoon from Frenchoun, at TWEEN
ty minutes before FIVE O'clock. She performed the dis
between these pn,s in hours and 40 minutes
The passengers from Philadelphia TO Baltimore only
eleven hours and a half in performing the journey.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-29

referred, four correspondents at Laguira, in with.
holding their names from their letters.
Altogether the state of Colombia is far from
satisfactory. n. Tork finer.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-29

Chesapeake and Deinicare Canal In compliance
with the invitation Of Messrs. Reybod Il Clark,
a number of gentlemen attended at Delaware Ci
ty, at the mouth of the Canal, Yesterday, and were
conveyed thence to st. Georges, in slocp.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-29
TUESDAY, Nay %, 1927.

Stnl..

"Frown Indignantly awnng attempt
one port OF tn: ion from another.o WASHINGTON.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-29
Total.

The whole Amount collected equal to 17A428 Dollars
and IS cents,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
New Spring Goods.
.AMEs AND WILLIAM Sc1TT,

South Vest Corner of King and Fairtar streets
SE1AVE received from New-York and Philadelphia
Ellarge and general assortment of Spring and Sum
mer Goods, such as :,
Ginehams schintz and common calicoes
Grecian stripe muslins
Nankin. CantorTitalian, and other grapes
Swiss null, book and jackonet muslins
Scotch muslins of all kinds
,Barrage and fancy silk hdkfs.
Hosiery of every kind
Ladies', mems and boys Leghorns
Silk. horseskin, and kid gloves
Linen and linen cambria hdkfs.
Super white and colored drilling
Black and mist lasting
Circassanfor gentlemen's coats
Blue and yellow nankins
wilmington Stripes
Buff. white and fancy Marseilles
Scarlet, yellow, and fancy bandannos
Sunerior black Italian lustring
French and India black silks
Florences, all colors
Irish linens. shirtings and lawns
Russia sheetings, and Scotch linens
German burlaps
Domestic pIaids, sheetngs and shirtings
Cotton yarn, etc ETC..
with every article usually wantedat this season.
april IS
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
Runnell's Office, May Is, 1927.

% As 43 9 So Sc 81
the drawn numbers in the Rhode Island Lottery
for the benefit of the fourth Baptist Society," list class
Runnells again has the pleasure to inform his custom
ers that ticket with three drawn numbers on it.
well several with two, were sold at his office. He
now presents another splendid scheme, soon to be
drawn, viz:
For the promotion Of Sciences &. Literature.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
His Exceleney Joseph Kent, Governor of the State,
President, er o0fcio.
Roger B. fancy, Esq Hon. Ezekiel F. Cham
bers, Hon. Stevenson Archer, Hon. Thomas b.
Dorsey, Hon. John G. Herbert, Hon. James
Thomas, HonsJohn Nelson, Hon. William H.
Marriott, Hon. Reverdy Johnson, James w.
McCullocb, Esq Col John, E. Howard, Rev.
George Roberts, Rev. J. p X. Henshaw, Natl
Williams, Esq. Solomon Etting, Esq. William
Frick, Esq. Isaac McKim, Esq. Dr.. James
Steuart, DR.. J. B Semmes, DR.. Dennis Claude,
Dr. Henry Wilkins.
j. COHEN, Ar. 6, BROTHERS, Contractors.
NunneNs's Office, !
abEXaNDRLa, May Is, 1926.
UTUnder the authority Of the Act of the General
Assembly, Dec. session. 1885, we herewith present
to the public, the First Class. of the
ru. aa,:alln1ld Liiernfure L0fferu
timore, and under the Superintendent of the Com
missioners appointed by the Governor and Council.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
M0MDAY NluRN1Na0 JUNE N, 1897
Str@yed or Stolen.

& u On Friday night last from Cameron.
A WwQSS street wharf, Bay HORSE in pref
M0f ty good order, switch tail to near the
HX-s>S\k7SAA houch, long body, little cat hpped,
PAGES very wel trots easy high on the wethers, eve
necked disposed in riding to held his head out and
free, with disposition when drawn up to catch curb
ed bit on one side and bear upon it. if pressed in doing
50 to 60 sideways and fret; has in his forehead
Ten dollars reward is offered for said horse.
apply to the Printers or Mr. II. Herbert on said
wharf If ;nne
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11

herman AlnenS, Teas, &c.
GAMUEL MESSERSMIrH has just received per
- ship London Packet from Bremen, via Baltimore,
and offers for sale,
20 bales buriaps, from No. 1 too
do osnabufgs
9 do hessians
Heirs also tor sale, no,u landing and in Store
rs chests Young Hyson tea, Of various qualities
100 half chests and 10 and catty boxes Gunpow-
der and Imperial do part of late importation,
and fine quality
boxes, each 90 cannsters 9 lbs each, lmp'l. do
halfchests Hyson
chests Powchong
SIG bags Havana, Porto Rico, and Rio Coffee
50 bags Java do
3 de Mocha do
As hhds N. Orleans and West India Musc@ado
IL bbls Sugars.
so boxes and bbls. refined do
80 bo4es Canton white do.a beasifpl article
pipes Cognac brandy, Seignetts brand
9 do superior old do
do Champagne do
1870 sacks Liverpool salt
$50 reams wrapping paper
90 kegs raisns
$50 boxes Muscatel do
25 do and half boxes bunch do
% do sperm candles
do button blue
80 do Sicily lemons
80 boxes and half boxes Bakers chocolate
pipes and Indian bbs Sicily wine
II quarter casks and Indian bbls Colmenar do
IS do sweet Malaga do
ID do French Madeira 90
/ pine and casks old Sherry
quarter casks Port 90
casks Lisbon 40
1 pipe fine old Murdoch Madeira
hid winter strained sperm oil
Is kits mackerel
Nutmegs, Cloves binders and bandbox boards
Sugar loaf paper, ETC. may 20
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
For Sale or Rent.

3s The Mill and Farm called 7Iiadelphia Mil, stu.
eln ated on Holmes Run, about 81 miles fromAexan.
dria. This property is so we'll known, as to render
description unnecessary. Possession given on the LIST
August, when the Wagon, Team, Stock, &c. will be
sold, if not previously disposed of at private sale
Apply to NJ MlLLER& SON.
6mn
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11

= EORsE & JOSSELYN respectfully INFORM thef
vi friends and the public that they Are now %s so
Securing ssassI n ,hs District Also mi-
,.,on beaver, made for retail In addition to sheh
they have Just received from &c most celebrated Fac
tories of Baltimore, superior assortment of Hats LIST
sd and Sd quality. tmay be wellto observe that'ne
-. w. supplied with an assortment of Beavers, &c
senthe ;ustfy celebrated establishments OF Lamson
Clapp- .,;uh. ;roned ora.
80 ca,h given for Furs. Old Hats will be received
n part pay for new ones. gee ~
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
G. & I. p, Thompson
AVE received per ship Herald from LIVERPOOL
~ and other arrivals, general assortment of
SEASON.ABLE GOODS.

AVE received per ship Herald from Liverpool
~ and other arrivals, general assortment of
SEASON.aBLE GOODS.
Extra Saxony and superfne cloths and casslmeres
Mixed and drab cassinets, for mems summer wear
e 4S Ind aea and ;acotIrr nrusuns
A. fine and super null do
g. do do book do
a. tamboured sprig do do
A and 9.8 book muslin hdkfs q.
Ga fashionable shaded, striped and corded muslns
Do do full cold and satin striped and spotted do
90 do shaded ginghams
A. do do cambria do
Do do silk shaded barage
Thread lace orrels, white colored cotton balsand
spools
White and printed cuttings, fine and extra super
ranrel striped jeanetts brown and bleacbed drilling
Canton and French grapes black and colored
India blue nankeens
Ladies white and black ing~ in cotton hosiery
Mems white cotton hose and half hose
Brown thread and black silk do
Ladies kid and extra quality horse skin gloves, black,
white and assorted colors
Do black and white silk do
Mems beaver do
Flag, bandanna, spittafcld black lcvantine and Rr
tannia hdks
Super linen cambria do
7-8 and A. Irish linens
81 and Ga do sheetiDgs
8-4, ga and 10.4 damask and diaper table linen
Russia sheetings and diapers, brown hollands
White ticklenburgs, dowlas, oznaburgs and burlaps
Sewing Silks twist and c0lored threads
Shoe thread in and OF. balls
Palm leaf and feather fans
Bolivar hats, piping cords, buttons pins, &c. &c.
Brown and bleached Domestic shirngs and sheetings
Plaid and striped do ginghams -
Shifting, apron and furniture checks
Bed ticking, oil cloth table covers, &c. april7
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
New and Cheap Goods
.y0f5Nr II. BRENT & CO.

Y0E8N III BkEkikNx q OVs
AVE- ;,s, received fromN York and Philadelphia
III ,he following articles. which they are now open
;r and offer for sale at the most reduced prices for
cash at their store on Kngstree four doors east OF
tie Washington Tavern
Super blue and black cloths
Olive DO
Blue and black cassmeres
Handsome assortment OF vestings
Plain and stripe cambrcs
Cambria dimity .
An elegant assortment OF calcoes
White and colored satteens
Wilmington stripes
White and brown driillnSs
Cotton stockings and socks
Cross barred and shaded maslins
Jackonett 90
Plain and figured Swiss do
Plain and Ggurged buff cravats
Plain and plaid silk 90
Cambria insertngs
Mandarne robes, Canton grapes
Yellow and white canvass
Cruel and working cotton
Best black double florence
White and blue Grape leisse
Horse skin and kid gloves
Beaver do
Fine bobanett laces n
Bobanetts A, 54 and GA wide
figured do
Gimp lace, pearhi.S, ioo'"S
White and black wells
Bobanett scarfs, collars and hdkfs
Bobanett caps
Plain and wstered Grodenap, different cofors
Barage granadene, anew article for ladies' dresses
Tortoise s'ell tuck combs
Do do side do
Brazilian combs, cotton frnges
Bunch and puff curls
Irish linens and lawns -.
Swiss linens and sheetings -
Swiss trimmings
Cambria collars and ruits
Domestic cottons
Cotton Yarn
with variety of other articles, and daily expect an
additional SUPPLY. R aprll %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
LINDSAY, HM. & Go.

HAVING House in York, v here all their pur.
II chases made at auction for cash, enables them
to sell here (Which they are determined to do) on as
good terms goods be gotten from any market in
the regular way, invite those wishing to urchase
to call and judge for themselves. Their present stock
IS extensye-among which are; =
IS hnds N. Orleans sugar, LIST and Cd qua;Sty
III do w. India do do
Is do N. Orleans moIasses
puncheons Jamaica rum
pipes cognac brandy, part Sugett's brand
Az chests Y Hysontea Jail fresh &
10 malt do do do ; part supe.
Is boxes Gunpowdcr & Imperial do } rior quail.
SIS bags prime green coffee
10 do Java do
20 20 barrels Or p %sa. 9 DO inspection
IS do gin, very good
IS do fine old whiskey
Is casks Goshen cheese
50 DO oranges Sicily, in fine order
$50 sacks fine salt, Liverpool filed
20 barrels cider
Plmento, pepper indigo, snuff, spanish segars,
starch, copperas madder saltpetre ground and race
ginger soap bed cords letter and wrapping paper &cs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
Bristol Bottles and CUrks.

on HAMPERS Patent Bristol Porter Bottles
III 20 mats do do
II do do wire do
bales containing AS groce velvet corks
Landing from the schr Potomac, and tor sale oy
June ,. MESSEtoNu'H ~.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11

Cotton Duck.
~ Bolts cotton duck, assorted numbers, just re.
III eeived and for sale by JOHN S. MILLER,
WHO basin Store
500 Maranham hides a
100 porto Rico do,
1000 bushels corn
bales Upland cotton
S. bs boxes ihRSasHfia H aEaaail l
is hogsheads sugar
so bags green coffee
Russia and Ravens duck
Kentucky, St Domingo, and Cuba tobacco
Mess and prime pork
DO do beef
ton Manila hemp
Family -four, cordage, Manila rope &c.
may
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
NO. o00o
Rurlaps.

A N assortment, just received by the ship London
"A Packet, for sale by A. C. CAZENOvE & Co.
may %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
Nistrict Of Columbia,

lNStylCt VI oOINhhoAc3
yaRrand,ia eounty, sci. -
Arn1L TERM 1827-12ttrBiT.
Samuel Summers administrator of Jom1
summers. Complt
pbebe Horner, executrix of John Hor-
ner. and John Horner, Jr. and Reu-
ben Horner, DeHs'
lHE defendant John Iiorner, Jr' not having entered
hs anpearance and given security according to
The statute and the rules Of this court; and it appear
ing to the satisfaction of the court upon affidavit that
the said john Horner Jr is not an inhabant OF the
Merle Of Columbia On motion Of the complainant,
~ he counsel it is ordered, that the said John Hor.
nsr Jr do appear here the rstday of,he next term
and enter bis appearance to this suit and give security
nv Of this order be, forthwith, published for two
months excessively, in the newspaper polished in
the Of Aesandr and that copy
county. mn. ,Yrr n n.
A copy -Teste. EDM'I l. LhE' u "
may 21-zPs
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
Aishest Prize 20 900 Dollars
BRILLIANT SCHEME:

1862 Prizes-aO,3a8 Blanks
MODE OF DRAWINGS:
The Numbers will be put into one wheel as usual
and in the other will be put the pnses d6ore the de-
nomination of Five Dollars and the drawing to pro-
rress in the usual manner The 5000 prizes of Four
Dollars to be awarded to the tickets, the numbers OF
which end with the termihative figure of either ofthe
Three first Dra,on Numbers Of different terminalcns
The Five Dollar prizes will be awarded to the Ickets
having the two last figures corresponding with the two
last figures of such number of the nert drawn OF d
This mode will permit the whole Lottery to be
completed IN DRAWING, and ticket drawing
superior prize w not be restricted from drawing an IN
ferior one also. ,
Prizes PAYABLE in CASH. sixty days after the draw
ing, subject to deduction Of fifteen per cent
3. Tickets and Shares now ready for delivery,
at S., and can be had onapplcation to
J. I'll. RUNNELLS.
o,1s K1np.street Alexandra, ID. C..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11

Hats, Nankins, &c.
John H. LaDD offers for sale, landing from schr
q hope
8 cases black and drab hats
500 pieces yellow nankins
100 do blue do
cases domestic sheetings and shirtings
% sides sole leather
Cases mems shoes
$50 reams wrapping paper
10 bags soft sheled almonds
10 do English walnuts
S do fresh flberts june
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-06-11
Shoes, Boots, etc.

e CASES coarse and fine shoes. boots, pumps and
~ brogans, women's leather shoes, for sale by
JOHN H. LADD.
Also, further supply Of Freebom's patent Plough
Castings. NAVEL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
Lands near R;chn,o,d far SILL

= bic arm called UPTON, Untdning rather wards t 8
hunrei acres ine the uuIth fork Brook re and
comnetig near the Brook bridge the Turnpike between
sd miles above the oty Of Ricnm Most tins Land
Is IN wool and vel! timheIed, AMI the buildings al ufc-
e." Io the comfortable sccommodi on tocrably lar Ia
AMY U" two thnd- OF the purchase money OF about
hVe Yeas vii he given ayins thereon semi
dhhuay and tt'a TIy securing that and the propor-
ton OF the principal The balance purchase oens m
nhed TO sstsly bank debt of the her that amount
to the Bank.
s''' n-r for os'h, god paper 30 Mohei
Spring Ins land was formerly hid o lois 10 acre.
EACH and will he sold either that way together Each lot
WA havethe advantage II wat running Constantly uush IT.
anu some OF them inc springs and good deal wood. With
tbs land Is may had adjoining A. and OF the
original tract.
March 3. as wifi T. ROBINSON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
ROCKY Mills

HvIIS property susted on the south branch ,fP.mnnk,
fi.cr, ia The toudiy Of Hanover, nineteen miles above
Richmond, Is Onrred fg sale The contains lnle more
Than three hundred delightfully."- watreJ, having never
falling III cam, running through each held, add bounded by
bold creek te whole length Several joining tracts may be
Obtained az TAR proes whd renders ti property
ueui"y desrable, Gdd aud Saw Mil upon the river
O. never failing tam) capable al times 0f operating on
machinery to any extent that may be requitd hsying stone
dam whose stability hisbcen tested by twenty ycas and more
Ibe Ofst Nh Is nly temporary, and contains but pair
stone winch yield annually three hundfed bsffes 81 corn;
the Saw Nil! new built The improved construction
70 cot p iee long, and may he readily extended. Timber
'tay dtna"d add sels Al m prices The mill in 1906,
all The mills u the adjacent county wanted water. small
ps OF The purchase money will he rtqleJ hand, and
ntf credit given lor the bslince Tie gnfchsser NAV sve
ih "pi'ou q" taking fhe crop hta. Al 20 per below
vf"'ion or Will Gnh the crop tenant upon the usual
n' CO. 'u hp1ditrm AfPy 90 Samuel Psrkrii .ay., 30
90 ~ mtses =. SWAIN
Nurh ~. tng uff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
S.gLE or TRyySy PROPERTY

virtue Of deed Of trust, made by John Henry and
Nancy his wife, myself and Frederick Piealnts,
(hnus signed by the sad Frederick dated 18TH day
=" February 1874 aud admitted 10 record in the clerk oil
OF county court the 10TH day Of Sept,mue the
(MsJ) IN front Of tie Bell Tavern, the city of Richmond
between 10 and o'clock Of that day. sell cash.
piece parcel Of ouud lynn the Manchester
county OF Cheserrid beng part Of the lot known plan
Of the said town by the number 2Ie hundred and twelve
IN order 10 raise sufficient to schsi.c no;e gwen
The SAID John HeBry TO William FAR, five hundred aud
thHiy'e dollars, with ntrrest thereon from the 20b day
January STA aud the expenses attending the said Such
title only viii be conveyed BY vested
J. ROBINSON, Trustee.
A,lrIIi LII.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01

CHaNCERY .aGENCY.

a9ENJAMIN ABiS, whO fer year, past has been
ir.t clerk the Chuncery Court holden city,
his services 10 the suitCs IN that Court, Agent
their for idi lie will give all the ADVICE and
neorsaryto attain thai object Such directing the pro-
process, attending the c moderate
fees. FROM s knowledge Of The practice the cGuit, snd
,he Ian governing IT, he confident that e render essen
tal 10 those who hsa.sed with tedious lawsuit:
rendered principally ion want Of proper and regular
tentiDn the nTii Ui the pTocet dugs. For
respecting qualifications for the business refers TO
the members OF the Bar generally.
~ All leteIs rddresed TO him, post paid, will be promptly
a;ttn ded Ia.
As. Cf5oe 10th Street, Immediately in te rear If
the Post Office, where he may m found any hour Of the day
March 23. fO4- IGt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
Jamss Rirer Loud for Sale.

WILL cell reasonable teIns nay Farm N the county OF
James CITY, the Island u james Town. IL contains
ABOUT hunir, d linJ, state u
and aul;vaon AMI VI the mos, beautiful
farm, the lower country The soi Is hne Tor wheat cori
coon aud produces perection. The
on pleasant AMI airy 10 James and the farm
seeded wh wheat crop, and prepared Tor corn eop TO
which attention wall he tall disposed Vi The dwell
house spacious and ae repair, and tue outne'
all good order 1t sold private sale before the 5tn
Nay next will that day be offered the highest
bidder the prenseJ Al the tune, subscriber will
sell his stock OF horses, sheep cattle aud hogs, plantation utn
sis and variety Of other articles. For terms, apply TO Mr.
Robert McCindish, Williamsburg to the sub,c,ber
the premises. CARY WILKINSON.
f.,t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
HaTSl HITS. HITS,

E subscribe, sreau, to, the patronage heretofore re-
ceived, wouln cali thu attention of country n On,
chants ard the public sen.I ally, his extensive of
hdLSi comprising ali the varieties of pattern qua,
winch ,an b. found IN state the United States conn
Try merchants would fin their advantage 10 cali AMI
anime his stock before purchasing am mined To
on The moot accommodating terms, or apsroyed ~,
per. would alO, call The of eountr, a,trs
following at,es OF hsters' Stock, Beaver Russia
an" smyrna ma SKINS Seal u Nutta DO COney do Camel,
wuu Red wool Muskrat skins, Gum SaaIark &c H. Al
every article Oi HaIeIs' Trimming.
April IT. -,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01
Real Estate for Sole.

ID virtue Of deed OF executed by Susan Lyon e,
rs the subscriber dated 9Th day of Apr, 1926,
ed ia the Clerk Office of Hemieo County, fI The Pupse
securing debt therein mentioned, shall proceed to
the highest bidder, public auction for ready money
day the 7h day Vi May the door Of the Cuh
oil Henrco cOuty certain tact orpaCe of land, situated
the lower end Of said Couty. adjoining he land" William
Willis aud others, containing $50 and tine
which the SAID Susan g. Lyon resided tue the
sad deed. shall convey only such tte a, i,
vested in a5uus,ee. LoFTIN n. ELLETT, II u,iee
Apiii
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-05-01

at meeting Oi the CITIZENS OF Ohio County
conseseJ at their court house, for she purpose OF
holding their annual election, the assernblage be-
ihg numerous, i, was resolved To take iato con
alteration the alarming disregard of the legislature
% the known Will OF the mnj1fy Of the ne
De- on the subject Of the call Of a Convention TO
fsvise the state Constitution, when WIN webb
Esd being called 20 the Chair, and Isaac Letter.
sppoinied Secretary, the following preamble and
resolutions, submitted by a. M'Lesn, were adopt-
si with but one dissenting vote:
That the people tie only legi innate source
Ct political power, is proposition self evident,
which, 10 this enlisb ehed aye and nation, need,
no illustration. Government conssq' entity is the
property OF the people, who, By n,aiofjfy. bav.
an indefsssb!e right 10 institute, alter or abolish
10 at pleasure, substituting say other form moro
acceptable TO themselves.
Tue primary and legitimate objects Of pove,,.
nient being the safety, prospect aud happiness. nj
tae community, an honest pursuit Of Iho.e obiec,s
constitutes the only rgbtiuiIesfaInt and Iimiy,inn
OF mans native freedom.
Yet ~ the iaca Of these inconroyertjtls Joc
times which formed lie ground work Of on, re-
yolution; in the midst Of our sister sales vvb,.,
60 5tfudons rec grise, aud vs. hose practice con
sstrtss these principles; in this land OF ljber,v
purchased by the blood AID treasure o. our saces
rlts- where Jefferson wrote, where Wa.hngto,
fought, and Lafayette bled 10 Is sbli~h the ripbt
OF man, Virginia presents toe Notifying and de
graled spectacle oil an ordnance OF government