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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-27

BY authority from Henry Clay
" Ill be sold on the premises, the highest bidder
W credit OF - months, the 9th lay of August next the
aet oil and lying the county Of H,nco the Richooud
turnpike Road about eight miles from the city OF Richmod
n.ohsing to Henry Clay, Potter Clay aud John Clay beng
me land lately ieeoyered by them by Judgment
o' TIE United States from the heirs Of Richard Cooke
fn dee supposed 10 contain about 500 aiioin
lands OF John Ford, John Hi john Lacey, Mrs Minton
DINERS bond with approved security be
on the day OF SALE will be required the title
Withheld until the purchase money paid This tract of land
win DC sold ents, Or IN parcel to suit purchasers The
eor OF the county H.Ercois requested survey IT, and
olTad M. aeopy u the psf the day Of sale when his
w" be paid. L. DURFoOT.
81
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yersity OF Virginia continue ed aud held in the
Rotunda, from Tuesday. July 10Th, to Wednesday,
July 18th, inclusive.
Visitors present.
JAMES MADISON, E-n. Rector,
JAMES MONROE,
JOSEPH g. CABELL,
CHAPMAN JOHNSON,
Gen. JOHN III. COOKE,
GEORGE LOYALL, Esq'rs.
The examination was conducted, as heretofore,
in writing, and the Glasses in the Schools of An
cient Languages and Modern Languages were ex-
ercised orally, in addition TO their written exam.
nations.
The Faculty agreeing in the sbject contemplated
by the Board in the recommendation which they
made TO the numbers of the merilorious thai
should be published in each cass--snd thinking az
slight modification OF the form would be expe-
dent, have determined that not more than one
9Th of each class plus two, should be published
The following exhibits The Report Of those Stu
dents who were most distinguished in the several
CLASSES of the different Schools The line v hic h
underscores any students name in the list shows
that there is decided numerical interval Between
that student and those which succeed him. II IL
moreover to be noted, that the order in which the
students names placed in this publication, is not
the order in which they stand on the roll Of merp ,
the names being arranged for publication in alpha.
betical orderP
T. SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-27

New YoRK, July 23.-We learn BY a n,s.en-
ger III The Tobasco. from Vera Cruz and Tam.
Pco, that events of interest had occurred in Mexi.
co since the date OF our former adyices, but we
have not been able 10 obtain The particulars. The
Mexican Minister of finance had been ordered to
lease the county. He was to be Immediately es-
corted to Vera Cruz, and was allowed hut fo-tv-
eight hours 10 find conveyance from that mort.
The Priest Arenas, who was concerned in the LATE
attempt atinsurrection, had been shot.
We also learn that great mercantile house in
the city OF Mexico had failed, and was deficient
10 Tue amount OF $4,000 dollars, The creditors
Principally in Europe and the United States.
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.nRS. ELIz46E7IY SONfiI TELL.

lLate IF Pelersburg.)
. now living al 81 ANTON, near Ne.dbem in the county
OF Cunbeis nd sni uy undertake 10 teach
Music on the Piano; Painting Velvet; W,x Wnk Working
~ Muslin; and Lace Work:-S is nov ready to begin
TERMS,
For Bosr6 Washing, and Bedding and tae necessary
accommodations by the Year, aud so IN proportion,
Tor any part thereof, (nG less than QasiteI pay
=, abb. IN advance, $50 90
For Music by the Quarter 10 IN
r -. ra'n.ing sn HeIyet ior the same time ~ 90
For Making Wax Work for the same time 10 IN
r"t ;;mskihs Lace Work ior the same lime, 90
r"l ~otkhs on Nlusin for the same tiwe, 90
and so IN proportion for any e eater time.
Il those not acquainted with Mis- Somerv.lE VIII
ahd 'hAt tnre confidence may be placed ady aud
as teacher OF Those ats which she has REFEREED Nu.
should prefer Classical learning at the same time
WI add for their INFO mation that the Rev. Mr. j. H. C.
mile of Mrs Sonrrveip.. " ~ -
M Lsaehf.y' note Of norniur 1t would
ahd me much pleasure AID rs SomerptH 10 any extent
within my power, by promoting the object.
July 81. % LSs-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-27

sCs The Telegraph of the 2Is, saws. un,o,i,o.
cally, that .Hr. Buchanan. of Pa, is the Membsr
OF Congress who made the Communication TO Gen
Jackson MIR. b. IS had been induced to belieye
that pledge from Gen jackson OF his friends that
Gen jackson would not appoint Mr. Adams to
The ofhce which Mr. Cl7y desired, would be suifi
Gent TO cause Mr.. &. and his friends TO vote
tor Genesal Jackson and thus secure his ELECTION
Ihr. -harkley had said to Mr.. B. that it was
rtghf TO Jisht snrh ustriguerS Nth their opn
toeaponsj and it was the opinion of Mr.. AIa,kIey
and not his own that Mr.. B. expressed to Gen.
D.. MI. a. u we are rish,fully informed had
received his information from Mr.. Markley under
conditions which prevented him from giving his
aame to General jackson. Hence the mystery
had never been explained TO General jackson, and
which produced the suspicion that Nh b. had come
from Mr.. Clay
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COMMUNICATED.

An Examination of all the S C bools in the Uni
yersity OF Virginia was continued aud held in the
Rotunda, from Tuesday, July 10Th, to Wednesday,
July 18Th inclusive
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-27

In one of Mr.. McDufHe's lsle speeches, speak.
ing of Gen. Jackson, be said:--
" That the General previous TO his declaration
OF martial law in New Orleans, consulted every
eminent jurisl in the City the constitulionslity of
the measure. They answered that the forms Of
the Constitution would not bear him out in its
adoption; but, erheIess, they were confident
thas the ex'gency OF The times; nay, the vital in
teIesis of the Republic, iuperionsly demanded IT,.
He replied. nat he had came to the same conclu
sion himself and felt assured If he did not succeed
IN the defence OF the place, that declaration of
martial law would blast his fame forever. 'eBu.
(he concluded) when my individual reputation
in competition with the welfare of NY
country, shall not hesitate which OF the two to
sacrifice" &" Whs; magnasimous display OF
patriotism was here
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-07-27

Col. r. G. Weishiman having been appointed
Cashier Of the Bank of Washington, resigned his
Office of Mayor of the City Of Washington Mr.
Joseph Gales, jT. appointed by the two
brother OF The type on his promotion. He was
pleased to call one Of the L iitors of this paper
Judge. not long age, because he had been magis-
traie. lie cannot complain Of having the
same tile bestowed upon himself; he cen
sure us for the charitable hope that be toiH de-
yiUe as much consttutiOnat law knowledge from
bis Office, as he supposed another had acquired
from much inferior Judicial station.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

NE EssRs. Iachariah DIcGru!cr aud frances his wifi,
L'e Philip H. Beard and Mary his wife, BENJAMIN
coaii' huShes Mccall and Nancy Mccall Take notice
that we shall take tie dispositions of Is!an, Wnod on and
Others at Hanover Court House, 2Sth ciay of Fee
brnary rst second and third days Mach; and ,c die,
positions OF capt JOHN WoodSnn aud Others nj the lc
of Herbert A Claiborne, Notary Public un the 9Th OH
' 9th, 9Th, ~ 10Th days of March. Sai depostions when
taken are To be used evidence in suit now ecpcnd,p
III the Superior Court of Chanccy, for Richmond Dis
ric', III which you plaintiffs aud we are defendants
THOMAS PURYEAR Sr
THOMAS PURYEAP Jr
JOHN TAURMAE
Feb 9 8,
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To Lantl-holders i'm Ohio.

ht SUBSCRIBER who now in the Western county, at
n tending to the recovery of Lands belouoing 10 non
ieSdens-hegs leave To Inform his friends and the public
III general that within few weeks past all lands belon,
s |" III the state OF Ohio, delinquent
es has been sold; but by Immediate attention. thew NAV M
redeemed without much expense; lie therefore offers his
vices TO his friends and all others concerned Those - no
may De inclined TO favor him with their business are re-
ferred 10 the gentlemen whose names are affixed to the
noxed certificate. LAW AcJEOv
We, tho undersigned, have employed sAIr shion to at
ehd to the recovery and sale of Lands Ohio KantucAv
and Tennessee, and have hesitation i'll saving we
o"ni nm very attentive aud efficient agent and we do
cheeriuly rccemmcnd him 10 the public.
THOMAS Seldom
EGD"r LEWIS.
, . 1No. NtETCAIFE.
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IN SENATE. ''"' '
AIR T,,y,, ,,-osontoi 49, a,l, i
nor Of Missouri of il, election If no VIC o'cr
II. Benton, as Senator o,n lhat state ,n o' n
,I,, ,,r,,s - 49,; ~ ~ 't 7'dte' 10 serve tor
March next.
BaNKRypT nIII
The Senate rhen resumed The rnns;,or,,,.
bill TO establish an nnorn systcm of ', VI inc
throughout the United States Tie melton nf A. b.!
ION 10 r. CONSIDER Tho Vote "','on 81 "ir' Lar
tie ,nplion 20 strike out the 9yI sori;o ,;ii Vt"
Mr. Barton explained bricfiy Ls ,n,;, cr
the motion " ''' ''''A'"g
Mr. Kane then addressed the Senate against the
Inoton and III favor OF retaining the ninety urrd sec
ton.
Mr. Mhnlcy followed, against the motion TO
reconsider and suggested alteration TO lie sec
ton.
MIR BILLS opposed tie nbton upon The ground tl,at
The opinion al tic Senate hat, ing once been cxnresseJ
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OFFICE.
Dismal Swamp Canal Lottery,
FIFTH CLASS.
10 he drH,on in Ricltn0nd on ihc I'M nj EcJ,un,-y
rEInrrr.cnn m zZu An

FEN1E Managers Of ibis Lottery having been Icques-
n ted by the vendors Of tickets 10 change the mode
OF drawing, have concluded to adopt the simple com
bInatfoD system Of sixty numbers with eight drawn
ballots tn plan Of drawing lotteries has been pur-
Sued IN all our large Giles for several years past and
WIN almost universal appreciation. In fact, it is con-
ndentiy believed that person who will take the iron
bic TO examine the system, viii for moment doubt lis
perfect fairness and decided superiority any other
plan that has yet been devised
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SCHEME
1890 Prizes.
22iOO Blanks.

Tickets and Shares in this splendid lottery for sale
at my Office, as foIows--Wbole Tickets IS, Halves
So so, Quarters 6 25.
Orders from any part Of the state enclosing cash. or
prize tickets, will meet lib prompt attention.
Jazz. SO. 81 6, HAWKINS
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nutac'urer, but the consumsr--aud that i, coua he 81
forced only by Custom Houses aud Custom House or
GERS, embodied Militia or standing force 1, is PC.
s'be too that doubts have occurred to him If m,
Constitutional right of the State enforce such ne
smc.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

u3 We are authorised TO state that THOMAS G. Mo-
CURE Esq present Delegate from the County Of STAT
Assembly Virginia. '' ''"''"
We arc requested TO state, that IeHA,r G.. r,,Ypy
will not be candidate for tie County of Greensy!c
at The approaching election
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

d., ~, NEW York, Jan. o.
I"," I"eafre-h Mr.. Richardson acquitted himself roc
pecaby in Rolla last evening. lie evidently nossesso
much dramatic capabity, which nothing but practice i
necessary TO render effective. His figure is GOOD cd
ms face agreeable. We unabe to see bin, ~ 81
iarce;hough comedy is said to be his most PROMISING a
lie appears again on Saturday. SIg,.s9e,@ ''N'
NJ r;.tu-,.. January 90.
:, Mr. Richardson made bis second appearance N
success BY assiduity and practice bo will become =
very respectable actor.--Elc. ~ 00O''-o
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

The following is the Census OF New York, taken r.
1879 BESIDES valuable statistical information, il is
model in its kind.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-02

Fred'g Jan. 60, 1897.
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SATURDAY, Jan. 27.
IN SENATE
Mr. Rowan presented the certificate OF the Cover
nor Of Missouri, OF the election Of the Hon 'roroa
H. Benton, Senator from that Stale to serve fo
The terms of six years from and after the Sd d,y q
March next. -
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-09
Ttrgt1ta NenlsIatmre.
HOUSE or DELEGlTES.

TUESDAY, January z.
a communication from tie Senate stated thew had
passed tie act releasing to Zachariah Wheat lie Con-
monwealths right to tract of land
They have rejected The bills, To provide for The
payment Of Tobacco burned in Westbrook Warehouse
in Petersburg; 2. Changing the time of holding the
County Court Of Monroe.
br. Ncac asked for leave to bring in a bill TO
amend The acts for the better preservation of Oysters
which he supported by stating the havoc made on
The oyster banks by the northern traders and the great
danger Of TIER destroying that source of sustcnauce
and Injury. This was not a!i--the morals of the
slaves were,corruped by these buccaneers and slaves
Themselves frequently afforded the facilities Of escape
to the northern cities. These serious evils and
were ProsPecyely still more dangerous. These slaves
might in tinc return, and direct some future nsurrec
tionary movements among The question was then
pnt aud the resolution adopted; ayes ~, noes 81.
Engrcssed Bills, Eyemptiug VIM LYNCH OF
brunswick from The payment of taxes on the ground
OF having 3 legitimate children; 2, To amend the act
gra"ing Lottery to the county Of I'otetourt and
and passed.
ihe report Of Che Committee Of Courts Of Justice,
ueCa'iog IncxPedicnt to make reputation to the
owners OF Shad fisheries on James RIVER DESTROYED
oY '"e dams. was lead ard con-rrrc in by lie House
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-09

1t viii be that the Georgia delegation ;Aiessrs.
Berrien and Forsyth as usual, flew off at tangent and
exhibited more than their usual intemperance Emf
we presume that this can, and will! answer no cool
end If Georgia has deliberately violated treaty of
the land, under whatever circumstances of self iusti
cation, it is still incumbent on the Nationa, rxecuy.
20 enforce 1t. The fury exhibiscd by these gentle
men, Is a BAD augury for that composure and Impair
nanny "h'ch ought to characterize the deliberations of
congress on THIS mo'nenous question We are dis
P'Seo 10 oeheve that a discriminating public, wha,ev
er hardship Georgia may have suffered and we know
o' no"e except that She has not possessed herself of
qu'te all The Indian lande-as far the transaction
Is yet developed, approves the conduct OF the Execu
tive.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-02-09

The resolution Of the Committee OF Courts OF Justice
declaring il cxpedient TO repeal the law condemninp
To slavery. free persons of color for certain offences
and substituting punishment by confinement i'm the
Pen;entiay being read, Mr.. Winston moved TO amend
the resolution by substituting etPedicat for er,ci;e
The motion gave rise to animated discussion il,
which the present law severely criticised bv h,rs
srs. Rogers of I,oudoun, Goode of hlcclSlsrbu,,,
May, GholsoD. & Rives of p. O.. Who pronounced il !,
libel on the national character of Yirgina-opoos.J
to natural right and Justice The selling of free per
into slavery for the offence of larceny was do
clared to be enormity unknown To the world until
better 10 substitute death, than entail on the offend
and her offspring TO all time, the horrors of slavery
The present law defended on necessity and tho
motion to amend supported by NIessrs. Winston Epps
Wilson, HollemaD Patteson, and Ncae.
The question was then put on the amendment and
carried III the negative, by large majority.
Mr.. Witcher then moved 10 amend the resolution by
providing for the repeal of the law for the sale of va
grants.
Mr.. Witcher supported the motion at length con
tending that il abiorrent his TO sec white
men sold by petty officer into slavery. Ii was at war
with our institutions and feelings. rs Justice
of the Peace he had never executed the law and so
help bin God, he never would
MIR. Rogers of Loudoun, was afraid the amendment
would esnharrass the proposition, and suggested
the proprety CT separate resolution 20 that effect
Alter some conversation between Messrs Nav
faylor. Witcher, and Winston the amendment was
rejected.
The resolution If the Committee was then adon,ed
The Speaker LAID before the House a con,nunico-
ton from the I'd Auditor in relation 70 tbe Canal
through the Blue Ridge.
On motion of Mr.. White, laid upon the table
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Trust Sale of Land .

GH virtue of deed of trust, executed TO the Under
- signed by Reuben Utley, bearing date 1s day Of
Nd''h i"@o' and st record in the clerks Office tine
county court OF Goochand; they of will o..
'he 81 DAY OF March next 81 GuOchland Courthouse Sc
to the highest bidder for cash, of one ruoietv Of
ITO acres derived by descent the said Reuben Utlev
h"" ms father Josiah Ltey lying in said county, ani
adjoining the lands of Richard Sampson, aud others 10
viii suffice for the payment of said deed mention
ed, and due ccrtaim Price Frayzer.
The Undersigned will convey the interest which o.,
bold IN the character of trustees only.
JOHN &. FLEMING, D.
WILLIAM d. TAYLOR ( trustees.
Feb. 9. 49, Il.
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fEsEtRDAY-A communication from the Senate
S.'eH ''ey had rejected The bisI, For the relief OF
the lunaeTs and MenUnsts; 2 Conceruipg Tncrnior
Conncliy
VII Loyal from tlc Committee ON Finance. made
'"e Ahnuai Report on lie Finances Of the State.
On motion Of Mir. Gordon the House took II, fine
OIL concerning Circuit Courts
~ me question being on lis passage, A!r Sm,ti, of
" ythe said tie DILL could not pass. TWAS gross
violation OF the constitution, and he could demonstrate
It, ne hiiI made 10 Common Law judges Cbancel
!0rs' and 'hance!lors Conmoa Law Judges--eIectcd
mem Stch by fa'r, when the Constitution required
.hem TO be elected by Joint ballot. The Constitution
IA" separated Cbancery and Common Law iuisdic
uon, ol saying tha the Legislature should elect Judges
OF The Court of Appeals, JWdges in ChqnceJy, and
JUDGES o, me General Court. Another clause plainly
separated The two Jurisdictions. On impcachnents
,he '"oSeS o. The General Court 10 Try Cfancel
tW ; 'n'Ges OF Tie General Court 10 be
!r'Gu oy Tue Court Of Appeals If the Constitution
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virtue OF Deed of Trust, of record in the County
~ Court of Hing and Queen, from Henry Fleet to the
S"osCiDe 10 secure the payment Of certain of
nPy therein mentioned William Fleet Trustee under the
viii of Baylor Fleet, ded, snail on Tuesday the tSh
day Of March sell for cash, the premises the
raet 81 Land Of the said Henry Fleet conveyed by the
deed aforesaid lying the Maapony river in the county
OF King and Queen containing two hundred and hhv
acres such title as is vested in by the deed aforesaid
VIII be conveyed to the purchaser.
CHRISTR. b. FLEET, Trpsec.
Feh. = CIR
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The United STATES and Georgia.-The message Of
the President Of the United States on this subject and
the consequent proceedings in both Houses of Con-
gross vii! Gll every patriotic bosom with solietude
IT was hoped that the controversy with Georgia was
finally al rest, but il has presented itself in new and
more alarming aspect. Fortunately for the public un-
derS!anding of The question: the shape which the contest
has no" assumed is simple, and striped Of all those
difficulties which obscured il at a former stage
The last treaty with the Creek Indians, Which an.
h"'ed tla Of the Indian Springs guarantees to those
'nd'a"s remnant of their lands itiru the limits Of
Georgia. This treaty was almost unanimously sane
TONED by the House of Representatives. Ia contro
Ven'on OF the treaty. become law Of the land bv mas
sing through all the forms of ratification the Goyetn
ment Of Georgia has proceeded to survey e
Creek lands The Creeks complained 10 the Govern.
ment and The President having ordered The arrest NJ
tne persons engaged in the trespass has tod
tIrv whole affair to Congress. lie quotes the ac, =,
1902, requiring e President to protect the rights o
IN iians Within the limits ofhe United States, and con,
cndcs by declaring his determination TO enforce by
the military, lift shall continue his duiy, end become
necessary.
The whole question then is ,hi5; Is the last treaty
with the Greeks, the law Of the land and as sucIi
bound TO be respected by the Stale of Georgia and all
others, and which the Executive orthe United States
IS Gnund 10 60 fo7ce Il resisted