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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22

!. AND FOR ) viii wish 10 sell tn.
Ia valuable tract oil land lying on Otter ri
sbout four miles from Wards Bridge and
,sres from Wards road, in Csmpbell county,
:, contans Goo Acres, handsomely improved,
and in good repair. The lapd is of fine qualify,
,,nrt;cuarly adapted TO tot4seeo. This Land is
ipsel, wa.ered and ,,mbered. bad great deal OF
6,e tobacco land TO cut: there j. a body of 80
~ 4pl acres OF low grounds, of good quality, NJ
t..lsd TO il. on the iver--There Is limestone of
Gos quality, aisos on this land, which has been
,r;cd also, iron ore, in great abundance, which
has been u,ed, apd proved 10 be of superior
",,,Ii,y. The spfng convenient TO the dwelling
" ysry large, alfofaing suihcency Of water for
-, oyershot mill. Also, u most delightful seat
e., !. mill-rhe water is OF superior quality.
r'h,. Land is subject TO deed in trust, y the OBJ
;.cI IN sellis is 10 satisfy said deed after which
Icing done, a good aud bona hde title can be
made. The purchaser may make payment him
LILO the pei sons who hold the trust deed.
ANY persons wishing to purchase or view said
lands viii please call on Capt. A. Il. Galloway,
,,ho lives OH said lands, or the subscriber, near
yards Bridge. The terms will be made as ac-
,emmodating as possible ; but bargain can be
lad for cash. Possession can be had on the Isl
If January next, and the privilege OF seeding
This fall JNo. D. no iLEpuE.
Aue. %. tsa
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BY FLETCHER s. TOLER.

| NO1iCE.-By virtue oftwo deed, of ,rus,
executed TO me by John Bullock, which are
duly recorded in the county court of Bedford
'nhde to secure the payment OF sum Of money
due 10 Thomas 7. Bouldn and for other purpo.
ses, shall proceed TO sell, a, public auction on
the liih day of January next, AZ the present res.
tience Of the said John Bullock, in the COUNTY of
Bedford, all the GRIPS of corn, rye and oats. the
stock OF horses, cattle, sheep, aud hogs, the
plantation utensils Of every de .crip,ion inclu.
ding sundry Wagons and carts, aud all the
household and kitchen furniture in the BOSSES
Sion of the said John Bullock also. one car.
rage aud sci of harn"ss, and Two sets of Black
smiths toois--the work horses aud oxen are like
y and valuable. and the plantation utensils of
the best kind. Twelve months credit " III be ri.
ven ON all sums exceeding twenty dollars. upon
The purchasers executing bonds with approycd
security cash will be required on all purcha.es
under twenty dollars. The sale will be contin.
ued from day to day il necessary. The trustee
will convey such title only as is vested in him by
virtue of the deeds of trust above mentioned.
AT the same time and place the equity Of
redemption in ten very valuable slaves (who
are under previous hen for about sc, enteen
hundred dollars) will he sold for cash
WIN. RADFoRD, Trustee.
Zee. 10. tds37
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N0rICE.-Was committed to the Jail of the
~ Corporation of Lynchburg, on the Goth
ANg. last. runaway who calls his name William
aud sometimes Hubbard. When committed he
Tad AT. striped pautaloons and yellow vest and
shoes. He is about ; fccs nine or ten inches
high, black, and with small motel, in the lett
car, says he belongs 10 Stephen ID. Fuller, of
Richmond. The owner is requested 10 come
forward, prove property, pa, charges, mud take
him away, or he viii he dealt with according to
law. SAMUEL BRANSFORD Jailpr.
The Editors OF the Wing will insert The above
three months, unless otherwise directed, and
forward their account TO this office fot pay men,.
Nov 6. 3m
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Valuable Real Estate Tor Sue


THE subscriber in pursuance OF two
deeds oftrust, executed TO him by the
surviving partners of the late firms of Gall
Bullock, s. Co. and Cali l. Bullock, and
The executors of VIM. Gait, deceased (Which
deeds bear date on the 3lst day OF March
1929 offers for sale, he following valuable
real property, to wit
2l6 l-2 acres of land, purchased by the
said Gait, Bullock l. Co. of X. q A. Brad
inte, situated in the county of Bedford, near
me town of New London.
1876 ga acres of land. lying in Campbell
county, near Gamblers Mountain, and in the
vicinity OF the town of Lynchburg.
An undivided moiety Of the Black Water
Mills, and the lands thereto appurtenant, stu
ate in the immediate neighborhood Of the
town of Lynchbnrg (1he property above
described, belongs 10 the concern Of Gait,
Bullock II Coz
Also, the following real Estate. belonging
10 the concern of Cali L. Bullock, TO wit
The House and Lot, with the sppurtensn-
ces in the town of Lynchburg, formerly oc-
cnpied by the said concerns, rs a Store, and
now in the occupancy of Mckee L. Meem.
Also, the House and Lot Immediately in
the rear of the one last mentioned, ana now
occupied by Landlord {. VedJer.
The terms OF sale will be liberal, and made
known on application to the subscriber. who
will convey to the purchaser or purchasers
such title as is vested in him by the deeds of
trust aforesaid. and no other.
CHiSWELL DABNEY, Trustee.
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N WILL sci! from 300to 500 acres OF unclear
- ed land lying in Bedford county, three
Quarters OF Il mile from New London Academy
and thirteen from Lynchburg. II is well adapt
Cd TO the culture OF Tobacco and the different
Kim! OF grain usually cultivated in the neighbor
hood is well watcred and lies better than any
tract Of its size IN this par, ofthe country 1t is
s"Si,na'ed as to be entirely exempted from da-
iHdse by heavy rains or high water The terms
WIZ he very accommodating say one, two
md three years, upon small payment in hand.
ianquirr ofthe subscriber, one mile and hal
south OF New London. ALEX. AUSTIN.
Ian. II, 1893
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22
THE INVITATION,

"I f gre most cordially 10 oil ,pho uanf
w any article ofreddy made Ciottipp. 10
eaH on US, our assortment being superior 10 ana
m the place, and embraces every article of Gen.
tleniens Fashionable Clothing. The uorkmanship
Wc eau pGrrdnt, aud our prices cannot fail 10
please, being less than The goods can be bought,
and made up for IN misplace.
BY our last AERIAL, zee received some ,uperfne
Frock and Dress Coats, Of blue. black, Cldret,
Ohre, trow1i, nc also, oieei Mired, blue, green,
and brorn Codtees, Pnntaioons ofeuery shade
Of Cloth and Cdssnieres also, tine CauineH and
trtrn stout Bang up Cord Pa,daioonS, uiih
straps (tor riding n handsome assortment OF
pests Of Moiest ~ Six Veipet, biact, blue, broun
and fancy SIX Nests But Cashmere Ioilenet,
Valencia and SUnnsdouf' a treat rnr,etU OF
Patterns me Linen, Ru1iedSplain Shirts, Drau-
ers Of Backskia, Stocklnet, Fiann.i aud Cotton,
Knit Shirts and White Flannel Shrts n lot OF
dry Goods and fancy articles, as Varnshed Lea.
ther Stocks, Patent Stocks, Plain and trimmed,
tisgasi SILK Handkerchief, entirely new pat
ferns, Patent SuSpenders BUT Ora ats, Graz at
St.tiers ttae seaiskia Caps, fur collars Scarlet
and back Marine ohdtris,) some rery f,ie Bearer
ffafs 81 cRrdp qualities, a large assortment Of
Shoes aud Boot, of every description.
Asuppiy Of Ctoaks aud Big Coats, some reru
superior. real 1artan Plaid and fine Camblet
Cloak, TiM fine Cloth Innings, ruth or NTH
out steeres, ji.e Dr06 and Sized n1ed Bang I'D
Goals, made in The latest style, (somc erira fine }
Olive. black and Drab Big Goats, Nth large
Capes. .
Ladies Cioaks, Of Silk Nth SILK Li+ings, Ia
beautiful art,cte,) also Of Merino Cloth, Grim.
SON. blue aud black Cireassians, Tarias, Plaid 6
fancy striped Circdssian Ciooks wih capes or
hoods, a lot of list socks lined Nth WOOL, a com.
Portable article for travellers as ue are deternn.
ed 10 sell good bargains, those disposed 10 purchase
aoiH 10 nell 10 call at WALKER& cos.
Emporium Of Fashions, LyscAburg, NEXT door
TO the Ppgin Office.
Nov Cd
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BOOK AUCTION.

III. subscriber 1riH sell. this ereniig. at eoy-
y IN cnndie hight. aihiS Book aud Stationary
sfors a spi.ndid collection If new Books, many o.
"7,"hl hare iua been rcceired direct from Phiias
0di@srn. lie most earnestly request the c!isen,
I" H;bnd. n'Aiere are books that ,ciH be sold
~5ith they should hire. and perhaps ms may be
M Ie" opportunity TO gtt ten, al redneed prices.
Il. n NORTH
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22
TERMS.

- 70, a pcr au6atn, payable ~ advance.--No sub
w. syili he received for nss time than six mouths
amer will DO discontinued tut AT the discretion
a f,sc =" fIIiiors) until all arreafsses are paid
-, Advertisements will ho inserted az so cents per
~ w. s.l the first time, and 81 I-a cents for
a's'. Those from distance must be paid Tor
e 10 their Insertion, or tho payment assumed by
p Ia'ne .poasibc psr-oniD Lsndh1ure'
c,oncery Orders not exceeding two squares in
.,,ed for sin dollars.
rr All letters addressed 10 the Editors mus, be posi-
- ar they wiliast he attended TO.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22
English Cloths and Cassimeres

'NNTE invite particularly The attention., mol
" only -four customers, but OF the pub
liU generally, 10 our present assortment OF
Cloths and Cdssimeras.
Oar late supplies in this line, are such as we
feel pleasure in recommending, as they sur
,ass in fabric and beauty OF shades any
ina, we have ever heretofore Offered. A.
mon. those recently received. are blue, black,
brown, olive, clarei, and steel mixed Cloths,
double and single milled Cassimeies, similar
colors, aud several pieces One and super hue
double nled drab Coatings. With respect 10
qiality aud variety Of coiors, the above as
sortment, we believe, is calculated 10 give &C..
neral satisfaction; prices, too, more moderate
chm ever Purchasers are respectfully re-
1ue,ed 10 call. DAVID u no. KYLE
Nov "a,
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HA TIERS MATERIALS

Consisting OF Spanish Wool Bodies, Scotch and
Camel's hare, Russia Hare SkinA, an extensive
supply of Band Buckles, Innings and Bands, steel
and brsss toothcd Cards, blue aud yellow Skiy-
FRS, quantity OF Alcohol Gum 5heli.c, A
QUA Forts, (snpsr'or) Quicksilver. Oil OF VII
rail, lockwood. Fustc, &c. &c. All the a.
bove articles he pledges himself TO sell whole
sale or retail, upon the most reasonable terms.
individuals wanting Hats, Hatlers and mer.
chants would find il to their interest O give him
call. Feeling grateful TO his friends and the
public for pas, iayors, he hopes, by his con,i-
nued eaeriions 10 accommodate them, still TO
receive share Of iheir patronage.
WIN. TAkDY, Agt.
Dee !. t32
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AHRS. JOHN ToMPKlNS, from Richmond
I'VE j. DESTROYS to obtain a few young Ia
di.s q, boarders To such as wish il she will
Civ, Instructions in MUSIC.
Parents and guardians, ent, nsting their
rIldreu or wardsto her care, may rely on the
s;r,r'esl attention being paid TO their morals
end comfort.
Lynchburg, Nov. 6. Is
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Desirable real Estate for Sale.
II wish TO sell the house aud % feet OF ground
fronting on Main Street, near the Market
House, now in the occupancy of Mr.. james
Jones. This is valuable property well worth the
attention Of those who wish to buy.
JOHN II. ID. PAYNE.
Oct. Is ISIS
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22

MUST PUBLiSHED-Taies of a GrandGa-
% Their being stories taken from Scottish
History, by the author Of Wayerly. &c. &c, for
sale a; the Book and Stationary Store of
CHARLES n. WRITER'S.
March -
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22

are superfine Hats, manufactured from
the fur of the Rocky Mountain, Missouri, Grand
River, md Canada Beaser.--Also. Hats made
of Canada Muskrat raw and csroted Russia,
Vcuma and Neuter Furs, red Wool. &c. In adj
dition to which he keeps constantly on hand an
extensive assortment of Hats, including elegant
Military Hats, manufactured by himself-the
Materials and Workmanship of which are war
ranted not To be surpassed in this part Of the
country.
He has likewise on hand. general assert
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1828-12-22

KY XCHANGE.-Drafts on Boston, New
H. York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
fngto" City and Richmond, for sale, and in
sums TO suit purchaser at the Lottery and
Exchange Oifce ot B.W. HENSON,
Successor 10 S. & NJ. ALLEN & Co
Oct. 80.
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u EvOR RENT--Tha, comfortable
81 II Two story framed house 10

A EoR RENr--Tha' comfortable
l!sssM Il Two story framed house 10
sSsskH which is attached good gar
seseAA ien, kitchen, mea, house, &c.
Sc. and ,mnediaicl, between MIR. VIM
Bahey's and Samuel Watts residences.
Possession an be had the lst Dece inber.
-l,so,s for rent, the house Immediately OPP
pos,e the Franklin hotsi, and recently oc-
Eupied by the subscriber as an Office. This
house which has Two rooms and "A cellar, is well
calculated for an office or small grocery. Pos
scsslon can be had immediately.
For hire, the ensuing year, two FIRST rate car
0s..ters, with good sens OF tools. During INV
y isence, applications may be made 10 MAR. Col.
j, Brckncr. GEO. WHlfL0CkE.
Nov 10 1877
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cgATisAss MAKING.-

ATssASS MAKING.--The
AyR subscriber. at the lower end OF main
street, in addition tohis Rope and Tvine max
,ng business; makes aud repairs Currd Hair
Mattresses. Also makes Shuck Mattresses, a
cheap and comfortable article for summer-and
would be thankful tor any job in that way,
which shall be done with ncatness and despatch,
and on very reasonable termes.
J. II. ECH0LS.
May ts5e.
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POETR 4.
OH BRING MI HE HARP.
From The Wonlan Halter, an unpublished ,oor

'' """'"' p"oo, an uHphoHWed Dork
RY J. n Willis,
On bring mo the Harp hp ov,d that
May give ls sweet yolce once morn
To the twilight breeze that Is floating br
Ere Lice waning fever is Ger
FOR the damp Of death upon my brow
An1 the chili oithe grave Is creeping now
Ihrough my heart To it's Utmost oors,--
let tho pulse "lthut heart fast freez,ug aud dim
WIZ but cease with tina song that is wakuncd TO him
T'ioy brought her tho Harp and It's trembling ,,,n.v
breathod a tone wild aud deep,
ms tho frantic vail which grief sprt finQs
Oor the dream of troubled sleep
NM the searching WOE ufthn hurried strain
sped SWIM through the mnstrol's soul aud brain
IN n pang thut soeD'd 10 heap
une anguish too keen--ior II crushed apart
Tho quv'ring chords ofboh harp and heart,
RUINS.-BYH. RIcH,sss
These rude rensns Of the poor peasant cot,
ihN no" upon the village skirts appear
shapolcss mass, foudy lingor uear
Ash II were - memorable spst.
Some mournfni tale ofwoes remembered not,
wight haply were Il known, enforce tear
for those Tong gone the sometime dwoers hap.
NO trace OF eohquerors, through realm. forgot,
Whore hespcd up cities sleep. indeed is s.on :.
Yst all that can affect IA human fate
Is stored clear; and glef not la,s keen
Nor Joy more full IN any loftier state
fot where Love onters, there too Will he Denth
AUD hopo thai sIuks but with our latest breath
From HE Hinter's Ureah.
THE BLlGlITED HEART
There is not Oh tho pages which reveal
pur sum u anguish IN the Book of Eafa
A pang tcVernr than the pain wo feel
when friendship Is deceWd, OF Love meets hsts
When warm affection coldy Is repfovd,
of hopeless misery denounced by bps va lov'd.
s9S1p
EPIGRAM FROM THE GREEK ASTuor ocy
BY THf REV. W. SHEPHERD.
IL at the bottom 0fthe eask
BE lsft of wine little flask,
IL soon grows acid $50 when mau,
Living ,hro' L,fo's most Heightened span,
Hin joys all brand or ,uru,l 10 tesrs
Snks 10 tho lees Of lourscore Years.
And secs approach Deaths darktune hour
No Wonder Ifkes somewhat sour
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HATS and AA'TYEES'
MATERIALS

IN HE subscriberhas
- just received from
New York, & splendid
assortment Of new Hats,
made in the latest fash
ions, Of excellent Work
manship and best Ma
terials-Among which
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-28
Vim. D. Giles end The Better Of the S6th. pu,-
hshed 6y Mr.. g.

''m- 0'Gaes cd de Setter p the ssv. pub
Inc repetition OF tho charge Of q breach of
confidence, by the merciless accusers Of ,Ais dis.
nngn'shcd man, appears to call for some Defence
ON that point. Itis.to be remarked, that although
Mr. Giles did not publish the letter OF the g.Sh.
which was intended By Mr.. Jefferson /" for tho
public eye" yet he did not publish more OF IN,
letter Of the 10Th, politically. than was contained
III the letter OF the 25:h which he had the liberty
Oh furnishing. The substance the same, tho
coushcd in different language. The private part
o. .ne letter OF the 26,h, Mr.. Gilee has never
puohsaeo. How, then. j. it properly called n
! preach oil condolences! Unquestionabiy, the rca-
sons winch influenced MIR. Giles not to publish thu,
| letter OF the 18th, they then appeared, wes.
s"'iicient. MIR. Giles had no evidence before him.
mat The letter OF MIR. Jefferson Of the 25,h, was
TO be taken In a fgurutire sense, as we since mr.
derstand from MIR. j.. Randolph All that Mr.. g.
could judge from, was the language before him.
ANA surely the language before him was positive
| whether II be in the power Of Mr.. Randolph to
| make an Impression on the public mind, that ie
was Intended to be fgurative. We sec nothipe
put t,ut positive and express language, that the was
tnen GoinS on and embargo, were existent
II MIR. jefferson had intended it as figuratiys.
would he not have employed other language, 81,
as 10 nave given indication Of his real mean.
ing! Besides, Mr.. G. not singular in this Gun.
strucuon OF the letter. Mr.. Adams himself, rcp-
resented by his friends one of the most acute
expoSitors OF language in the world. placed TIN,
very same meaning on Mr.. Us language; and in
ms late extraordinary Expose in the National
Journals attempts to show In what way Mr. J.
was betrayed into the supposed mistake.
ihere was no other alternative then, Il seems.
Tor MIR. Giles, but the conjecture that Mr.. J.f.r.
son memory had failed him this occasion; and
tla' IL was his duty to conceal this defect from the
gaze oil the public. What else could he, or any
DINER person, have determined to do, under tho
same Circumstances! Is it not peculiarly strange
mar MIR. Giles should have been censured, and
charged with breach OF confidence, when he
promulgated to the world only what he was authos-
lsea 70 publish in another letter-Uo WITT the trea-
sonabie views of the New England Federaiiscs
asgreeably to the history given Mr. Jefferson By
Mr.. Adams. Both letters applauded the course OF
Alr. Adams, which Mr. Jefferson thought highly
creditable to him, but which, 1t is feared will not
DE the case when ali tho information Mr.. Adam,
proposes on the subject, il given TO the world
WIN this view of the subject, consider it inpos-
sioie but that Mr. Giles must stand justified in the
eyes OF the Public r. ofJ.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-28
To he Editors Of the Enquirer.


Having seen in the National Inteligencer re.
Publi5he from the National Gazette, a comnun
cation LON The Hon. Mr.. Lloyd, containing some
structures upon certain expressions contained 10
my letter Of tha 9th OF JAM 1902 addressed to Mr.
Adams and being informed tbat Won ;ntef,defI In
repub!ish 1t, ask the favor of you TO accompany
IL with Tie following cot.nporaneous eXplanation-
IRON my knowledge OF Mr.. Loyd's punctilious
delicacy Of feeling, l was apprehensive, that.he
might draw In'erences from some OF the e5 pres
slon- quoted 81 hin, not in strict unison with that
peculiar delicacy; and regretted the publication
OF tlat part oil my letter, solely upon that ground
10 other respects, gratifed with Mr. A.
dams publication OF my part Of the forgotten cor.
respohuehce-a L take this occasion, publicly 10
inform Mr.. Adams, THAT conceive his publication
OF my letters TO him, without his 10 me- is only do
ing me an act of haif justice--and that COMPLETE
Justice cannot be done, without also publishing his
letters 10 mel regret, il has become neces-
sary Tor me again TO remind Mr. Adams, that aftcr
the course lie had taken, first, in the disclosure
made by him in his authorized expose-sscond. in
reading MS part OF the correspondence 10 his sub
servient Editors, leaving them free 10 make fhcir
own commentaries upon it-and third in giving
publicity 10 my letters, and Withholding his own
that an act OF justice is still due 10 himself and
conceive his OWE honor essentially implicated in
the transaction. lesides, regret to remind Mr.
Adams further, tlat he has By this extraordirarv
course oil conduct, placed himself under an ire
ssl;ble obi CATION az conceive 10 the k,ncrirs -
pondence, 50 that the public may underst,nJingly
form AUST estimate Of its whole couteats without
whicll,n such correct estimate can be Termed.
Ut should be recOl;ected, that Mr. Lloyd first too
MS seat ia tie Senate The 7th Nov. 1905; and
thatmy letter 90 Mr.. Adams bears date The 5b
Jan l5o3-Ihe only acquaintance then had with
Mr. boyd,was such a. had taken place within that
short intcrvai.-Our acquaintance was then ne
ccssaiiy iHied.-in my letter Ct IT, 9Th Jan.
1877, merely state the occurrences OF that dsy
IN relation 10 resolution made by Mr. Llovd on
TIC day preceding, leaving NJ. Adams 10 draw his
own ricrcnccs iro.n them, without drawing anV
Of my own. The 5;h was tie day on which the
resolution moved By Mr. Lloyd, on tie preceding
Day was 10 be taken up, according to the ordinary
5cies o. TIE senate, aud Mr. LIoyd's friends, in
bis absence assigned tho reason for is not bejn,
called up; nor could devise Oh tie oh, what
course ar. Lloyd proposed 20 take with bis rcso.
luton on tbe 0.b-iny information, therefore, re-
!ates crcHtsivciy to tie occurrences NJ tie 6Gt-|
tato pleasure in corcurring in tho entire correct
moss o bis. Iovd's statement. in relation 10 the
'--'''r o ''a -Hn9'r irpa"is i'sin3i@il ~ .,ts.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-28
PhHaiciPlia, Hov. II, 1928.
TO TIE EDITORS az nl

~ II%f2 EDITORS Of The ENQUIRER.
feel it my duty-a sacred duty which owe TO
my native Stiic-to say something in behalf of an
aged Patriot, who. though almost on the verge of
the grave, is still devoting ali his energies, and ali
ire faculties OF his yet vigorous intellect, TO the
saovanconcntof his cOuntry's prosperity. Even If
ms political misdeeds were mountain high, sill
you'd rebuke him mildly ,unlcse. like ihe monn.
tain torrent, they should threaten notlin@ but do
yaSiaiion and dismsy. J would not handle rudely
we ioibies Of any Hero who fought, Of any SAGE
"no wrote, or Of any Patriot who toiled in the
camp or the cabinet, during our struggles for in
dependence and for Tie emancipation of mani
would not cause even the breath of mild rcproof tn
V'sii 100 roughly any venerable veteran who aided
10 Work out our political sslvation and faced for ne
horrors which are not surpassed in all the histo
ries OF al! the martyrs How, then. can s,and hv
snn see with sioeal Indifference, the feelings Of
william Is. Giles mansicd by political enthusiasts,
WIN more than savage crueity'i
fiom TIC onset Of Governor Close career, he
has been consistent Democratic Republican. and
without Ile shadow Of changing, The steady I lend
oi state highs. lie Is the champion OF the re.
served ':eh:s lie States; cad, q. tic came Gtpe