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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29
WARNER HALF FOR SaIF


valuable estate containing, 1900 acre. Of the hes,
~ oloucesler low grounds, offered on lie
moderate terms iu strength of SOIL health aud .dvsni,f,,
oil location, Werner Hall yields farm in the low
part OF VHsipa The Jam. productive aud ra,iIv
yaed also particularly susceptible of improvement fro ~
ne and msrie-rae, he obtained small exreu,e I'm
TOE shells OF the oysters: whish abound ia the
snd eteA, IN the neshbourhood OF the property and
ere oet' oi marie on every part farm The SCI
t@r running the whole length ofte ssi,;e afford: rf
aH'pottstion 10 the Georse town, Baltimore Phd
Ne" York narks The value of the etste /, mr. so.
hsneed BY the large portion, $500 acres, e. civ
Win Suna pine, hickory and OAK Of which the land
soil OF the very best qualities. A.ioh
The tact can be divided into farms, On the or. tr
large two .tcTy brick yelling house with five Ss,
Gus rooms on floor, ana attached TO il two oh5ce,
zone ., them u'ei as kitchen and aundy every o,hs
building convenient for the of the family and
building @S' '- very teipHits
ne value OF The land the health always tnioved I
'r shundane: OF fine fish oysters, tbs e
msIhet Hall most desirable and delightful r.sienr
0enenen dssrons of purchasing, may oht.in ny
ton, as TO the property term, OF sale 6y
gloucester County, Virginia. ' 81 ''
may 90 go.
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a FARM FOR SAFE
III wish TO e!l my farm, sdjoiuns the town Of vy;,s
eA containing about 400 acres The eligibility NJ IN. 90:
ton, is obvious TO all who wih the fsce, of educ
VINO Prize elegant village society. This farm hs. for y,,,
I'VE OF sx hhtrz OF corn per scre erop Of III
Thousand weight Of seed cotton may counted on in sp,5
hibersi credits will be allowed land viii be-
1hs fuo'eTiosr who soicits applications for tsf1s u
williamsburg, May 90 60 -
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mAnRiEpl- On may 2ia BY The Rev wr Lee, n. Or.
Il'do Fa(or OF Fsirfst county 10 M, Ha,y Raado,ph
Cary daughter Of Wii'on Jeasrsoo csty deed.
-, N Warrington, ". c. or ,be f4th instant, M T6s
9 Iesso7 OF hfun'Fiek ccuoy, W. % h c0- Ann Chr
fan iofnsfiy'of The ssmt eouuty
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29

:" Editors still carry the day. Says some Goa
lition papcr) and the appointment OF the Editor OF
the New Brunswick Times, to the Post-O Office in
| the town, is cited proof of it.-But il is only
one Editor CARRYING the day from another-tbs Ed.
itor OF the " Times" has received what the Editor
OF the " FREEDMAN" has lost.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29

SNiE subscribers clulIy INFORM tn. puh c
"a nave purchased Of Cullen Brothers, ,hair entire 49,,
en' oil Drug, and Me dIone and that they intend "a
on the hPohecary and Drug business .ach :,
.las' Iii ehiiie then 10 public patronage Intending 10 d.
ene stts' attention to the compromising of pr.,eriur
s Of medienes aud the supply of
cans they have made such gemen as will
an extensive and fresh assortment articles m th.;
Inc which heing subject their exclusive msnsrsman
eHaoie them faithfully 10 perform their duty 10 he
NJ. BURTON, M. D.
J. T. TOMpkINS, VI. D.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29
COMafnAIcarrn

AT a meeting Of Freeholders and Nom Free
holders OF the county Of Essex, convened in Tan
Pahannock, on Monday the Sth May, 1929
Edwin Upshaw, Esq. called to the Chair
and Captain William Fisher appointed Secretary.
The object OF the meeting having been explain
ed by MIR. G. q. Griswod, notion it was re-
solved, that committee be appointed, 10 prepare
and report preamble and resolutions 10 this meet
ing; whereupon, the Chairman appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen to compose the committee viz :
G. g. Grswold, f. F. Montague, Il. F. Pitts, VIM.
Blackburn, IL q. Brooke, B. s. l.. Matthews.
VIM. Eubank, Doct. James Hogan, and G.. w
Shelton, who, after retiring a few minutes return
ed, and, by their chairman, reported the follow.
ing preamble aud resolutions which were adopted
While the members OF this meeting deprecate
AL unnecessary excitement, they are not insensi-
BILE 10 the odious usurpatons Of the existing 90.
vernment; nor cOntented to remain passive, when
the inalienable rights Of great body Of their fell
low-citizens freemen of Virginia, trampled un-
der foot. We hold IL 10 be undeniable, that the
government Of this Commonwealth, is, under the
present Constitution, vested in the hands of minor
i'y Of the People--thata majority, and large
majority OF the community, are taxed without
their consent, and subject to the operation Of laws
10 which they have not assented-that " set o)
men, the freeholdcrs, are in the enjoyment of an
exclusive priDiIege, the privilege Of being heard
in the enactment Of laws while large and res
pectable portion Of their fellow citizens is held in
serviie vassalage by odous vestige Of Arisio.
cratic rule. We hold II equally evident that these
fragrant abuses, these palpabe alterations from an
equal distribution Of political power, and political
privileges, are in direct and open violation of the
plain and simple principles OF Natural Right, Re.
gulated Liberty, and Republican Rule, set forth
as with the spirit OF inspiration in the great char
ter Of orr liberties, the Virginia Bill Of Rights
itis unnecessary here % enter into an aren
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7niajority for Maxwell
" The polls of two precinct elections in Lew
is county were rejected by the Sheriff. for want
OF the clerks signatures. Had they been admit
ted, the majority for Max. would have been2I.
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Mr.. Gilmer Of Georgia has yielded in his con
test with Governor Forsyth, and resigned his seat
~ congress new election, therefore, will be
held. There can be little doubt, we presnnc. If
Mr. Gsre-oIee'ioD. tSapanndh Georgian.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-05-29
MR. MADISON

We understand that this gentleman was very
seriously afflicted with the Influenza about a fort.
night past, but we happy to learn, that he wa,
Iconvalescent during the last week
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piEp) AZ 81 oeces, A NJ on tia sSrd ,.l. a. h- d.
Edepce " Bfupswfek county DR. Richard Fsid the scpd
year o. h sse He We. S'tnsui'hsd Phy.eisn and
eorPlshsd eirsn In the knowledge OF the pefSre,l
Pnts OF Virginia he only surpassed by wbr
be was fully equal 10 Greenwsy In the other branches
seenee, particularly astronomy, he great proficient
bis profession his mind Of which era
osd him to discard the haekes of the schools and 10 dsvs
new practice which W. 10, only worthy Of the .rish..s.s
principles Of medicine. hut especially adapted the ar-
OF hi. eouuy. Ardent in b. desire nfor m.,ioa q or
slant IN his Investigations, alive to the claims the
~, anSiou. TO relieve the trerses Of hi.
aud perhaps solicitor, Of fame, he attained
ss fasuione ot Medeine and, during his rsefnlpsss
w' ms highest ssiheaton 10 ss,n victory the srei
enemy Death IN the dosbtfu conflicts OF dea.e. His nst-
cal hill and stsirments recorded the hsas of
81 eitizen., who will and
nightly which animated Dis interesting eoputenspec.
vsry W. early tested while student Edinbur,h and h
patriotism resdy in fhe his country liz
r member OF three Electoral College, which s.,ied 10
elevate Mr. Jefferson aud Mr.. Madison the rre.idsrev
As friend and neighbour he possessed every susay winch
soott adorn heart or dignity Be a,v the
n'n'or Editor Of tue Petersburg Iuielir.uesr.
fPeter,su-g Times.
NJ George Clinton is in tvpe, and s,ecEssari;,,
Postponed-with other ar,iclcs-IIereaftey he
shall regularly appear.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

This was too much. The court ioared
bench, bar, and jury, all lost their balance;
and while even the sedate Judge -Cranch
sunk his head between his hands and shook
in his chair, Tins himself was the only per-
son left unmoved. He looked round as
grave as an owl. Just opposite him stood
Mr.. Watterston, the eX-lihrarian, laughing
immoderately. Tins catching sight of him,
again opened his oracular jaws. Yes,
SIR, and | know of her slandering another
person besides me-" Indeed who is that
Why, there's Mr.. Watterston, she says
IN the same book, that he and Joe Gales
are the handsomest men in Washington !;
now, leave it TO all the world if that is not
SANDER" The effect of this you may
imagine. In vain the constables roared out
"silence !" The court room shook to its
foundations; and it was some time before
the trial could proceed. Her witnesses
having all been examined, and all proved
alike treacherous, the accused proceeded,
in propria persona, to address the jury.
Advancing her wrinkled visage and sway
ing their souls with the majesty of her out
stretched hand, she proceeded to obtest and
objure them, as they loved liberty and their
country, not to sacrifice both in her person.
They stood not only for the present age,
but the guardians of pos:erity. This pros
ecution was but one branch of the general
conspiracy of the blue and black-hearted
Presbyterians, the Priests and Missionaries,
against the freedom of speech and OF the
pross. If they were nermitted to succeed,
who could answer for his home or his fire.
side ? Nothing would be safe-bigotry and
all the horrors of the inquisition would over
whelm the land, and nothing would be left
of all for which the worthless of the revolu-
! ton had shed their blood in the tented field,
&c. &c. &c.*
But blush to add, that the force of even
such eloquence was in vain. The jury, nei-
Their melted by suffering beauty, nor fired
/ by the remembrance of posterity in danger,
returned verdict of Guilty-and, to crown
| the evidence of our barbarism, the Judge
informed her, that unless she found bail for
her appearance when the sentence should
be pronounced, she must be remanded to
/ prison. On hearing this she exclaimed,
"This is pretty country to live In p and
/ left the court in company with the consta-
BILE. Sentence is not yet pronounced-and
this paragon has already forfeited her bail
by attacking gentleman in the street. He
disdained, however, to enter a complaint
so the matter lies over. The general opin-
and short Imprisonment, and that her pun
! ishment will be RENTED by pardon from
the Executive but this | think, must be q
party SANDER. Yours, &c.
Having concluded, she turned round to the
lawyers and said, Well, was not that fine"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

KEMARKABLE CIRCUMSTANCE Within few
days Mr.. Hieskill lost a COW in consequence of
the bite of snake-and what is remarkable.
several OF his hogs that had eaten of her car,
cass. have also died from the effects of the poi
son. we communicate this (pr the benefit of far
mers. by the way, poke;root, boiled soft and
iaPpiied as pouitce, is a sure remedy for the
bite OF Snake.-Staunton Spectator.
In this vicinity called pigoon.bcrry
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

Two persons have been convicted at
Manchester, Eng. of stealing loaf or two
OF bread, whilst in starving condition, and
sentenced each to six months Imprisonment
at hard labor A thousand refnements OF
argument may be brought to prove, that
the practice Of honesty will still be the
same, in the most trying and necessitous
circumstances. He who never was an
may argue finely on the subiec-
tion of his appetite-and he who never was
may hsrangue as beautifully on
the power Of principle. But poverty, like
grief, has an incurable deafness which never
hears; and Nature never produced man
who would starve in well stored larder,
because the provisions were not his own.
Raleigh Register.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

FaoM BUENos AYREs. BY the brig Soto
we have received Bnenos Ayrean papers TO
:he 10th June, inclusive. The city still held
out against the invaders,-Rosas not choos-
ing to hazard a violent entrance, but en-.
dcavoring to compel it to surrender bv
means of siege. The city was in much
want of provisions, and the government had
passed decree, under date of June Sd.
authorizing the meats which might be in
troduced from any Of the ports of the Banda
Oriental to be sold freely, without being
subject to fixed prices. On the Sd June a
decree was issued by the government. re-
voking decree Of the 22d May, which de-
clared the city and its environs to he en-
asdmblea-under martial law. The reason
assigned was, that the causes which induced
the former decree, had ceased to operate
An order was issued by the government on
the I'D May, suspending the publication of
newspapers. 1t was rescinded after few
days.-.New York journal Of Commerce.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

Having concluded, she turned round to the
lawyers and said, " Well, was not that fine
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

Mexico. President Guerrero's speech
on the adjournment of the Congress of the
Mexican States, commenGs the beneficial
results that may be anticipated from their
labors, and for the dignifed manner in
which they acquitted themselves through
out. The manifesto of Gen. st. Anna, To
the States, breathes strong spirit for lib
erty, and duration of the constitution. He.
in an animated style, exhorts the Mexicans
to seek perfect tranquility--to encourage
industry and the arts-and to educate their
children, as a safeguard to their liberties
CoUNTERFEITs. We have this morning
examined three counterfeit bills, of five dol
lars each, Of the Boston Bank. They are
numbered 81, 81, and 81, made payable to
X. Losh or bearer. dated Feb. !, 1929
These bills are so well executed, that they
were all taken last week, by an extensive
broker in Wall street. And the same bills
we understand, have made their appearance
in Albany. The paper and engraving, are
excellent limitations, and so are the sigma
lures, save that the name OF the President,
John I. Apthorp) is little too heavy.
The filling up is not good.
NJ Y. Com. advertiser,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-08-05

A TURKISH BACHELOR. A few days
since, brave and handsome Pacha having
gained important victories over some rebel
tribes, the Sultan conferred on him hiOh
honors and even gave him his daughter in
marriage. When the bride arrived, the
first question she asked her intended was
4" How many ladies have you" The Pa
cha replied that lie had no wives, that he
had reserved all his affections and regard
for her, thinking her alone worthy of them.
" OH" said the princess, turning IN her
nose, "who ever heard Of such a shabby
fellow A man with only one wife I
won't marry You unless you take the full
number" Incredible as the anecdote nm.
pears, Mr.. Buckingham 1.-THE Eastern tray-
eller) states It as an absolute fact, and that
himself was well acquainted with the Pachn
who is the hero Of the story.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-21

particularly, would find much to their interest to give
IN portion Of their attention.
-.s@s~-
The Legislature of this State adjourned on Monday
evening. During the session, sc public, and 38 prI
hate acts, were passed. and the revised code of the
State was completed and the publication of it is to be
commenced Immediately Ezekiel CowgiU was re-
appointed State Treasurer. John II. Harris of Sus-
sex, was appointed Auditor of Accounts.
--ps&e~-
Fresh Shad-The brig Mary arrived at Chester last week
from Savannah brought number of Shad packed in ice
-~,s@s--
or We have been disappointed in not receiving supply of
paper which expected, and compelled to that of
an inferior quality for short time.
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act to be done and performed and much of said act
lows to the Adutant General three hundred dollars be paid
out OF the Treasury of this sate be and hereby repealed
and all fines and oetures incurred imposed under said
Tor the neglect OF duty in the year eighteen hundred
wenty-egh be and the hereby remtted and if
Judgments have been obtained for any such fines and forfeit
ure the shall be, and hereby released upon the
payment of the costs and commissions and if fines
or foreures have been paid the commssary any col
ecto the same shall be refunded after deducting the
mssons provided that commissary shall
fund than shall remain his hands after deducng said
commHons and all lawfully expended by him.
to said act and for which he shall have proper vouchers
Sec q dnd be enacted That in the Legislature of
this State shall order digest of the laws passed before this
Session of the General Assembly be published the afore-
said recied act and this act shall form part of said digest
Passed February 18th, 1929.
-~e@e--
1t appears from the following article in the Pitts
burg Gazette, that the spinning of Flax is now perfor
med there by machinery, driven by steam posrer
large scale. The editors say From the specimens
we have seen of the manufacture, and from the adap-
taton of the soilof this region to the production Of
fax, cannot but anticipate most important results
from the improvement introduced by Mr. Towne.
IL we not mistaken the Emperor Napoleon offer
ed premium of million of francs for mode of
spinning flax by machinery.
F7ar and Linen Mamyactures--Th demand for
fax created by the establishment of our enterprlsing
citizen, John Towne, it is hoped, will excite
the attention and stimulate the exertons of the farm
in the neighborhood, to the cultivation and i'm
provement of that interesting and important staple
production OF our country The machinery for spin
ming flax, by steam power, is now III complete opera
ton under the superintendent of Mr. William SUIT
lift, to whose mechanical genius and industry we are
indebted Through Mr. Towne's patronage and CAPT.
al0 for this important branch of manufactures, so
long desideratum in this and other countries.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-21
DIED

Arthur Murphy.
AT the residence of VIM Addison, in Christana Hundred
Tuesday the 10th inst in the I'D year of her age Mrs
ELIZABETH SAWD0N, wife of James lSawdon Senior.
At Mlsboro, Del in the 2ls year of his age LEWIS AU
GUSTUs NAPLES, nephew of Col w. d. NAPLES.
At Montpelier, Va. the residence of JAMES MADISON on
Wednesday, February Ilh, Mrs ELEANOR MADISON, the
veneated of Ex-Presdent After few days
of suffering, Surrounded by her family she departed this life
at the advanced age of ninety-eigt years.
At Bath, Steuben county, N. Y. JAMES MOORE, aged
nearly 100 years. He native of Ireland, among
the early settlers of that county, and blessed with degree Of
health which seldom falls the lot of man. being ever
recoeced to have employed physician during his life About
hours previous his death he smoked his pipe usual and
soon after gathered peacefully to his fathers
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-21

MARRIED

On the 18th inst. by the Rev s. Higgins, Mr. THOMAS
LYMAN, to Miss EVELINA ARMSTRONG, both of Chris
ana Hundred.
On the 18th inst by the Rev Isaac Pardee MIR JOHN IR-
WIN, to Miss MARY ANN CLANCY, both of Chester Co
Pennsylvania.
In Milford Del the 9th ins by the Rev Mr. Leonard
Mr. RHODES HEMMoNDS, TO Miss ANN LAYTON, eldest
daughter of Lowder Layton, Esq. all of that place.
On the Sd inst in Philadelphia, by George NJ Dallas Nav
or of that City, JUSTUS DUNOTT, M d. of Delaware
County, Penn to SIDNEY PAUL, daughter of Thomas
caster, of Philadelphia.
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INFORMATION WANTED.

Chester, Pa February 20, l82e-We are requested to
state that about four weeks snce local preacher in the
Methodist Episcopal Society, named THOMAS SELLER, a
Scotchman supposed to be about thirty years of age who
had been residing in this vicinity for several months, left the
house of Mr. Lloyd in Borough, very
For several days previous to the 25h Of !s month";
Mr. Seller had been i'll TO be under the necessity of keep
ing his bed that day. felt much better be able
to preach twice-and in the evening he with some
of his friends, attend prayer meeting at Mr. Loyds; after
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-21

meeting he complained of feeling unwe and concluded to
remain during the night.
When the family in the morning, it found that he
had left the housebut believing that he haG returned to his
boarding house, about two miles Distant appehensons
MS safety were entertained, until days afterwards the
person with whom he had been boarding. called Mr. Loyds
expecting to find him again confined by ndsposon. From
that day to the present. strict enquiry has been made var
Gus dlrectons without being able him step.
His friends fearing that serious perhaps fatal accident has
befalen him, feel peculiar anxiety to know his fate.
ANY information relative where Mr. S. now is and in
what situation, directed to John Lloyd the Editor of the
Weekly Visitor, Chester, (Pa will be thankfully received
TisitoT.
The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-21
RELIANCE FIRE COMPANY.

AT stated meeting of the Reliance Fire Company.
held at the Town Hall, February T. 1929, the follow
ing persons elected officers for the ensuing year.
Presdent-JonN HEDGES
Treasure, -ZIBA FERRIS.
Secretary-WrLLIAM H. NAFF.
Engineers-Allan Thomson, Captain; Zba Ferris,
list Pipemen Henry F. Askew, Cd do; Samuel Bus
by, VIM. J. Hallowell, Joseph Hayes. Statf-men.
Hose-men-Wm. I'll. Naf, Director Henry Wilson,
LIST pipe-nan Samuel Stroud, Cd do; Henry S. f..
Alrchs, George Reynolds, Joseph Seal, Robert r.
Robinson, jonathan Rumford, Thos. J. Warrington,
Joseph Brnghurst, Junr, Robert G. Patterson, James
Armstrong.
Hook and Ladder-men-Joseph Seeds, Dictator !;
Alexander Porter, Joseph c. Carpenter, William Rob-
inson, James MCGEE, James McNeal, James Cochran,
John Coleman, John Warner, John Wales, VIM. p
Brobson, Patrick Higgins, Edward Grubb, Edward In
skip. Thomas McCorke, David Shaw.
Committee of ACCOMPLISHMENTS Cochran, Samuel
Buzby, Thos. McCorkle.
Committee of Sir-lIenry S. F. Arichs, Joseph,
Seeds, w. II. Naf, Henry Wilson, Joseph Seal, Sam
uel Stroud
Property Guords-Jacob Alrichs, Isaac Solomon,
John Hedges.
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Lieutenant Smith, who killed Lieutenant Bourne IN duel
about three years in the vicinity of the Navy Yard at
Gosport has been recently taken up and lodged in jail in
Portsmouth, in Virginia.
The New York Albion of Saturday saws. il is in
vain any longer to deny, that spirit of treason and
incpent revolution is actually abroad in the Canadas