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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14
TERMS.

The terms are Ihtee dollars a volume in advance -,
mere are two volumes n year, OF two Nos. each: tho, ~.
originally stipulated to contain $50 papes b, - ~ei'
aged more than 400. "W'
Inc Editor aud his Agents will pay TO any per,on. onu
po3'LAR Tor every neT subscriber, who paws hi, adv.n..
Tor the year. ~ Tor one volume; and evr,v uew .,h.s'n"
VINO 'ofunfeTs his name either to the editor or his agen,s
WIN a payment in advance Of FIVE dollars, shall be crd;,ei
SIN dollars in the first years account.
Returns may be made either to the EpIroR. o r N HI
IENiAH HOWE, ar A.. II. MALTBy, New Haven; s. I,T-
TELL a BROTHER, Philadelphia; g. d G.. az n. C.p.
Will view YORK; HIILIARD, GRAY, LITTLE IL WI
kiNs' Boston, or TO any of the agents Of the Journal ubo
~ hereby authorized to fulfil the above s,ipula ,ions -
""m'P's,e sets OF all the back volumes can be furnished.
" Eo,'ors OF newspa pers who may rrpublish the above
" 'aV"' 'e OBJECT by their remarks, are respectfully re-
guessed to forward to me the paper confirming them: and
~ VIM nave not seem and msy wish To see a specimen
OF the work, may indicate it by the letter r. y, ,Ipeo""
'npr; 'nch IA back number or volume ns can be SHARED.
i,,, "a u expense. i. s.
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'Hr subscriber having added the manufacture of po.
- Neao'e Type to his Stereotype establishment, res
reCIlul'y solicits a share of the patronage Of the Printers
u pennsylvania and the adjacent States.
Having a practical knowledge of printing. and also ba
wing oee' longer ,raeiically engaged in the business of
steteo'yp'rg than any other person in the United States.
~ hopes 10 DE able, from such experience, to give salts
laction to those who may favor him with their orders
r rom an Intimate acquaintance for a number Of wears.
lheaHy eIghD with the business Of type founding. ne
hopes to be able To produce type equal TO any offered IN
the Printers of the u. States.
HIS prices, though low, will OF course be the same ss
others IN the same business. Nor will he attempt In vim
la'e tuth, or insult common sense, by pretending to any
increased facilities III the manufacturer tor there arc
no "'ner facilities" al present in this city, than there were
. years ago, when type were from 40 to 90 yIr cent.
n'shef than at presently nor have the "mateGiais used ian
MAKING printing types been so greatly feduced,' as 10
Dedf any proportion to the reduction in the prices Of
type But the reduction has been "induced" BY CONNIE
hfion, aud an oveTbcaring disposition in some Of those
io"nnefs VINO nave grown rich on the heretofore enormot :
profits on type.
All sizes OF type, plain aud ornamental, for book and
Joo printing from IL lines Plea to Nonpafei, constantly
:" mana ~ such quantity as to supply any order at shoI
nu''ce' In TIE choice 1T Book-letter, pains have been
s"Ken 10 select such faces AS are generally approved for
tymmeiry, neatness and durability.
tie also keeps a complete Printers Warehouse. (tbc
only one IN this city) and ca u furnish a complete PfinSiuy
office at very short notice.
The following are his PRICES at a sredit Of 6 months
tor approved notes or acceptance-UT a discount uf 6vp
per cent will be made for cash:-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

a y rules held in the clerks office Of the court of the T..
IA States for The fifth circuit and eastern district of Virpi-
MIA, in the month Of July, 1929: WIN Keith, DIT. against
William Mayo sheriff of the county Of Henfico, William
Ganett ex'or &c. IT Richard Brooke, deed. who wsse4-
ecutor of WIN Btooke, deed, which Richard and UIllusn nj,
Brooke were drvisees und legatect Of Genrre Brookr
deed, Alexander TUnstall son and heir of Catherine Tim
stall, the same Alexander Tunstall brother and bsi, nj
Geo6ge Tunstal, Wm Gamett ard Ann NJ. his wife. John
u. Hill, Thomos Coleman and Frances G. his Oyi6s. Fli,a.
beth Ludlow, Baylor Hill adm'ur of Baylor Hill and ot
Mary Hill decd. John Brooke, George Brooke. Robe,,
Campbell j., Robert Campbell heir and adm or Of Colin
Campbell decd, Thomas Pitts sheriff of the county oC Es-
sex. Christopher Johnson sherh Of the county n kim
Wiliia ~ 10 whor1 the estate " Or. Robru Campbet was
committed for administration, I'm Robinson sheriff oCthe
county Of sing a. Queen, 60 whom the estate of Geo,qe
Brooke was committed for administration, aud Nm Gar
nett, ad,n'of u Robert Brooke, decd. dns.-IE CHANCE
ny.
The defendai us John Brooke ard George NJ. Brooke
not having enpre ibcir appearance ~ this cause, and the
Robert C~'sInpbcil, jr not having entered HE
appearance ~ the an 'ended bills therein, and they not
having given security a,cotding N = rule of the cuuri, and
1t appearing that they a. not Inhabitants OF the state Of
Viginia:0 on motion ~ the tlaiotiG. by bis counsel, u is
orderef, thst the ssid defei NGaots do appear before The
SAID court, atthe city " Richt 7ood, on the h'st day ~ the
nest q m, and Gle their answers and tnat = copy 81 this
rule he forthwith inserted IN sVme newspaper printed
Nv the city of Richmond Tor two ~ Onih' suceessivsly and
posted At tine front door r( the ospit q In the said cry.
80 a copy. Tere, RID. 'IFFRlEs, elk.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

Inc prtces on ornamental and fancy tyne b,ve beon p,
duced IN a greater proportion.
Old type received in exchange, NJ 9 cents pcr 10.
A Book OF Specimens will shortly be published.
STEREOTYPGNG will he done az the lowest prices. il,
the best manner, as heretofore.
Publishers Of Newspapers ~ the States Of New Jsr-
sey, Penntylvania, Delaware, Mar iand, Virginia, North
aud South Carolina aud Georgia, who eive the above 3
conspicuous insertions, shall be entitled to So SO. nayabl,
in type, or ~ settlement Of account. j. HOWE.
july 81 81 Corner of Crown and CallowhiII streets
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14
Richmond Dyeing Establishment.

hicIIIhUHu IJyelng EStabliShment.
On Cary Street, rear Of tie Yiyginia and F,yyners
Banks.
oSEPH WILLIAMS is grateful to the ladies'
- and gentlemen Of Virginia, for past favours and
hopes a continuance of the same; and would thank
,he laules sending their silk dresses, to have them ia
Ken to pieces, which will enable him to warrant them
TO be dyed and finished as well as at any establish,
ment III the Union. Canton or stuff dresses not ne
cessary, as he has suitable machines TO finish them, if
sent to him in the situation above mentioned.
Gentlemen are likewise informed, that he scours
and renewsi in colour, coats, pontaloons, and vests, to-
geter with all kinds of apparel, and if requested, repairs
them in the neatest manner. AS usual all kinds OF
piece goods dyed, and hot or cold pressed; furniture
stufis cleansed and re-dyed in the neatest manner.
n. B. Tickets will be issued on leaving the goods
with him and requests they will be presented on ap-
plicatIon or the same.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14
jan "a
To Me PRINTERS Of tie United Stqtes.

10 tie Printers Of the United States.
+ late The prices Of all the materials used in making
~ Printing Types, have been greatly reduced, and the
facility Of manufacturing greatly increased. The sub.
sc"bef therefore has boC1 induced to make a proportions
hIe reduction ia the puceN which, from the 1st Of ApriI,
have been ~ stated IN the aHDezed list.
Inc character Of the Type made ~ this Foundry is
~eli known to the TRADE. who a.. assured thatlin regard
10 the quaI'y Of metal, finish, aud durability, m deviation
has been made.
lie has on hand = complete assortment. aHd ran supply
any quantity on = 'bott nottcei he will he happy to re-
re've the orders OF his customers, which will HAYS ipme
date attention.
merchants who have orders from abroad, can have 90
'es complete with Presses, and every thing necessary G,.
. Tl"'ng establishments, put up IN the most perfect
manner. ~
Foblshefs are requested 10 give This advertisement =
place d" iheif papers q few times, 10 receive payment. a.
)" type, or ~ settlement " their accounts.
kCHARD DONALDSON, PhiIadeL0b IN.
PRICES-A, six months credit, Tor approved name,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14
CON m1ss1orrR'a orr1or.

Hichmunf, July Tn, 1B29. (
The parties interested will please take notice, thai 1 haze
appointed the 10th day Of September next, To eommenec the
performance fthe duties prescribed in The foregoing ords,
ON which day AZ 0o'clock, A. NJ. they arc requifed TO ,tte,J
at my Office IN this city, with their accounts. sourbe,.
and documents ready for examination and se,,iemss,
50 wBw HILARY BAKER. can,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

VIRGINIA. Ata superior cour of chancery holden .,
the capitol In the city Of Richmond, on Wednc.Jsv
y. Gibson, dt. ~" NOOe'
On mo'on o. lhe defendant by counsel, and !, spprar-
,ng 70 I'VE ss'sI"cuon Of the court, thar security given bv
10 this oausc, ~ insufficient tn secure tho r..mn "n"
mn"'y Sought TO be injoihed, the court dom n,ds, ,bs,
nn,sss me pIa,nt'h give other security unssrep,ionssi.
w'"ln W't'y lays after he shall have bceo se,vsd gnh =
copy OF this order Tor prosecuting the said inivneu,n. %%s,
II stand dissolved as on act NJ tti, dav. wv"
n C"py' Teste, WIN. q. PENpLETor. e
MI hlCHARD LIGoN: Sir, Above is a eopv If /,
oIoe' ~ o""rt, Of which I take this mode Of giving vo"
mo''o'' 'gfeeably 70 the act Of the General Assembly n,
u"' commonwealth IN such case made, ven being a. Ia,
Tine 'es'dent wthuut the said con,mo wealth. ~
% vi {. ROBERT q. GIBSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

NOTICE.
A LII persons indebted to the estate Of the late Ro-
pert kewen, are requested to settle the same;
anu th9se 10 whom the estate is indebted, will send in
their claims for adjustment.
DAVID BARCLAY, Admir-
Jun , Is Of Robert Kewen, dec.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

aNENTLEMEN'S Walking Pumps Of a
very superior quality, and some without heels,
Fe,Fy I'gIt and handsome. Just received and for
taie by GtANNISS, SON g. BROTHERS,
July 10 Corner Of Main and l4th streets.
AIDES lasting and goatskin French
Ss!PPcrs' straight, ond right and lels, Of every
size. Also, American slippers Of every sixo. iu.f
ioceiyed, by
GRANNIS, SON & BroTBERS.
July 10 Conner Of Main and llth Streets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-14

NLORlDA VI. Blamre has lust TO-.
oe,ye9 a iaHher supply Of Fioraca Water, 80 much adm
red for rs delicate perfume. iWr Ia
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
f 3R SALE,

M OlECE-By virtue Of deed Of trust, ex
.A1 ecu,ed 10 me by Abraham aud Jacob CT
ty. Sen. bearing dat" the 26th day of May.
1923, aud duly recorded in the Clerks Office oil
the county court OF Pi,tsylvanin, for purposes
therein mentioned. shall Oh the 10Th day OF
March 1920, npa, the premises proceed 10 sell
at pnblie aEcton, lufs.asA, tract OF land sap-
posed to contain oneshundred acres, y hereon
the said Anrnham and jacob CITY. Sen. now
live, adjoining the lands of Francis Galloway
and others, also the following property, viz
sorrel mare one COW aud yearIin, 10 head OF
hogs household and kitchen furniture of every
de cripiou and plantation e"nsiIs of every de-
scrpiion. Actng as traslee | shall convey
such tile only as is vested in nae as SUCH
WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Trustee.
March 2. tas57
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12

inspired them with flesh spirits and highe,
hopes
Tobacco is decidedly looking up. The truth
is, ha' the last crop was cut short--some esti
mate the reduction at third and others at al
most a half Most ofthe test losacco Is brought
10 market IN May or Junc--and the planter Is
1a,tcring himself with the idea of n handsome
price. We have heard one gentleman say, that
excellent tobacco now would bring Sl2 a hun
dred anu he calculated tina, lhe best will bring
in the spring not fan from $40.
The prospects of good prices for these two
great staples Of The State, are calculated 10 AMI
mate the agriculturists.
There are other circumstances which will
have the effect OF partially relieving the farm
ing interest from some 6f its mbarrassmenis, -
We understh nd, thai spirit of economy begins
10 manifest itself in the country that the Tar
mers are making their own clothes aud those OF
their lhborers-and that ,lofe attention is pad
10 their implements aud processes, the feeding
OF their horses, cattle, Nc
The laborers OF The fields are about common
eng with activity. Tbs severe weather of the
last six or seven weeks. has retarded the yegeta.
lion In a vers unusual degree. There Is no, n
bud swelled---uor a flower blown Not "A bios
som of the fruit trees has begun 10 sweil-and
the consequence is, that our fruit trees will as
cape the injury, which has awaited them Cor
several past Seasons. The blossoms haye open
ed IN spell o. mild weather; and the first re-
lapse OF The winter has caught them nnprotcc-
ted, "od destroyed much of the ftut. This
Spring has been lnte but we shall in all pro-
liability hc Compensated by thr productions OF
the ,chafd. II promises 10 be- great year
for fruits and ices Richmond Com
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
Ialuabh Real Estate tor Sale.

tUtUUOte he0t EStUte jOf bSUtt.
TESHE subscriber IN pursuance nj two
n deeds oltrusi, executed to him by the
surviving partners of the late firms 81 Cali
Bullock, II Co. and Gait &. Bullock, and
The executors Of VIM. Gait, deceased, (Which
deeds bear date on the 3lst dry OF March
1929 offers for sale, the following valuable
real property, to wit;
2l6 II acres of land, purchased by the
said Gait, Bullock Il Co. OF H. < 4. Brad
flute, situated in the county of Bedford, neaI
the town al New London.
1875 81 acres OF land lying in Campbell
county, near Gamblers Mountain, and IN the
vicinity oil the town of Lynchburg.
An undivided moie,y OF the Black Water
Mills, and the lands thereto appurtehani, situ'
ate in the immediate neishborhood OF the
town of Lynchburg. Crhe property above
described belongs TO the concern of Gait,
Bullock d Coz
Also the following real Estate, belonging
to the concern of Cali Il Bullock, 10 vii
The House and Lot, with the appmenan-
ees in the town of Lynchburg, formerly oc-
copied by the said concerns, as Store, and
now in the occupancy of Mckee & Mrem
Also, the House and Lot Immediately in
the rear of the one last mentioned, and now
occupied by Landlord q Vedder
The terms of sale will be liberal, and made
known on application to the subscriber who
will convey to the purchaser CT purchasers
such title as is vested in him by the deeds OF
trust aforesaid. and 10 other.
CHISWELL DABNEY, Trustee.
Auo Of ts3
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
SMOKING BACON.

The last operation Ia curing OF bacon 10 the
smoking al H. Ihis may be sufficiently well
done, perhaps. with any kind % wood but sol
I'd green wood, as hickory or oak, is The best
Contrary tn old oplnians, the operation Is best
carried ON IN the oloseat smokehouse conside-
rable degree OF heat, TOO. Is not injurious, hut
promotes aud facilitates, believe, the opera.
ton. The old idea OF fire tainiing meat, IL erro,
neous. The effect, 10 called il. occasioned by
the pork not being thoroughly cured bacon
shoHld be smoked until II Is OF n dark reddish
color aud Il is best done in clear dry weather,
In hanging II up, is most advantageous 10 pu,
the JOINTS highest ; for, as they are most aqsail'
able by the skipper ny, they are least likely
thereby to nave eggs deposited on them. There
is an opinion that has long universally prevailed
and which | think the experience OF the last
winter has belicd. II Is that II pork be once
thoroughly cold before sailing II may with pro-
per care he saved. This, in ordinary winters,
is true But in such a winter Is last, when the
thermometer ran, in ~ hours, from between 80
and 40 TO between 10 aud 10, and remained
so for -four or five DAYS, do not think that fat
aud large pork can be saved by any reasonable
attention 10 H.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
Manufacturing Mills,
FOR II ENT.

EFlHE FREEDMAN MILLS, situated in
Campbell county. about seven miles be.
tow Lynchburg, and within about a hundred
yards of James River, are offered for rent for
,ne or more years Possession may be had
IN the Isl of July next. For further particu.
lars, terms, &c. apply 10 Thomas B. Gay, resi-
ing near n g premises, or TO the subscriber IL
.Richmond. 4tps hcbEhi ooN.
Dec. H. WHO
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
POETRY.
From the american Manufacture.
TAKE BACK THE BOWL.

TAKE BACK TIE BOWL.
Take back the bowl take back the bowl /!
Reserve IT Tor polluted lips
will NIL bow tameless soul
Beneath its dark and foul eclipsc,
! X w that l'fr must henoeforfh be
Aweary and unblessed thing.
That hope can tend no ray To me
Nor lowers along my pathway spring.
Well be il sony strife hath been
Beyond the low and vulgar aim
The deeds o base aud heariless men
Have never dimn, d my honest name,
Aud am proud--aye, even now,
Amid ne shades OF deepening III
The fearless tread---the open brow
The bribeless hand are lefi me SAl
Take back the bowl | will no, steel
The hallowcd memories Of The past,
They add no pangs to those feel
Nor sha lows on the future cast
Aye, take II back let Others br,ng
Oblivion DER the haunted soul--
My memory isl blessed thing
Away away take back the bowl.
An upright heart-a gniless brow
soul unbowed, a eft anns
will not break IN madness now.
The only SAT- | lean upon;
The keeaesi PANS that giefca send
Shall aes~r prompt to Ids eccur Cd
] axe back th' BOWL vii not hond
4 towing spirit TO The dust.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
TERMS.
New Arrivals.

ursT received large assortment Of Ink
II Powders. and Liquid Ink in Bottles Kid.
ders Indelibie Ink
Asunny ofthe celeb atedPeppcr Sauce
4 supply of Moore's Essence Of Lie
An additional supplyof DR. J. Thompson's cele'
brated eye water
A large supply Of Liquid Sponge Backing, IN
casks and in bottles,
And also Liquid Backing,
English OIL spruce.
English Essence oiSprace,
Wheaton S celebrated Itch Ointment,
Syheatnns do. Biiers, Spice Bners
A large assortment Of Thermometers, and Hy-
drouc,ers. for proving Spirits aud Acids
4 large supply ofpyroigiaoas Acid for curing
meat
large supply of ground Ginger, ground All.
.pice and ground black Pepper and of Cay
enne Pepper
4 large supply oil common and refined Borax
good supply of Paris white aud French green
for window blinds
4 very extensive assortment Of Varnshes
A large supply of best Poland Starch
supply Of Liquid Pitch 10. water VESSELS
Also. of Super Carb Soda and Tartaflc Acid
Also, of Sal Snda
And supply of Sunac
Df Arrow Root--all kinds
OfPnwdrred Elm Bark
OF Pnmice and Rotten Stone
OF Wafers--assoried colors and sizes
Also of Sealing wax and lead PencilS--al kinds
An asso,inen, of Bronze, viz Gold Silver and
Brass
A large supply of ground aud powdered Orange
Peel and Geniian, of Suphuiic Mu iatic aud
Nitric Acids AID Of Aqua FORTS
A large supply oil Carolina Pink Root
OF Oil ard Essence OF Fennpl Seed &c.
Together with greet variety OF other articles
at unusually towprices. H. DAVIES.
March s,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
Weekly Supplies of beautiful
FANCY GOODS.

superb Ganze and MeIp0memt ~f9ffs
DO do Arcadian Hdkf.
Elk. and blk. watered Silks
Beautiful blk. Florence and Italian SILK,
Superior assortment Of worked swiss Mu5lins
Caiicoes of every denomination, ard some
ofrare and entirely new patterns
Bobbinett iacss, at bali their former prices
few fashionable watered & buh Ginghams
Belt Ribbons, direct from Paris
Pongees for Ladies' dresses
If great bargains form an indnremcnt 10
purchasers. we will assure them, every effort
will be made to that effect.
MkEE, ROBINSON d 20.
June Q.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
THE Markets AND THE WEATHER.

THE Markets AND THE WEATHER.
We, understand, the wheat in certain portions
Of the State is not as much Injured by the sevc.
rify of the winter was expected. Its roofs
have been much less exposed by The freezing
and the spewing up ofthe earth, than was
apprehended. In many parts OF the Slate
the wheat is said to look well and though a
little nipped by the cold, it promises good har-
vest.
Flour is not so brisk as il was some weeks n.
go. We observe the asking price 10 Howard
street, Baltimore, is 81 75-But a very encour-
aging price is still anticipated by the farmers
for their next crop Of wheat. 81 Is cents
per bushel, we understand, has been offered
in Petersburg, and in The majority OF cases
declined. The more sanguioe farmers look
out for 81 so; and they were unwilling 80
tcou,ract for a lowerpri Ihis prospect has
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
= n III f r q.

lfUST received and for sale, at rery reduced
- Prtces, very large assortment OF Snuffssh,
BOTTLES, Canisters, Jars, Bladders and Kegs
Howell DAVIES.
Feb. %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12

NfO riCE.--Ail persons indebted TO Samuel
81 B Davis, dec. are required to make pay
ment immediately, and those having claims IL
gainst the same are requested to present them
to me for payment. o. q. CLAY, admr. of
S. B. DAVIES, dec.
March .. NV
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-12
XIamp and Castor Nil.

YRUST received a full supply of best D,nter
- Lamp Oil, and also full supply of best
cold expressed Castor Oil. Howell DAVIES.
March 2.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-31
Mr.. RoBERrsoS's Reply.

Gentcmcn have received your communication anno,nc,
my pcnSation by meeting of the citizens of Richmond ~
one the delegates to represent this district in convention and
requesting my assent 10 serve, ifeleccd 10y $500
cannot but feel highly honored and graed bv the conf
dencc thus manifested in by those my eow-ctizens VII
may have regarded me worthy trust 50 interesting aud
roriant should the nomination made by them receive the
appreciation OF the district aruous service must prove
] should not feel NJ liberty decline it.
Holding it sllesscntia the political opinions of ino;
duasp proposed asdegates convention touching subjects
likely engage the deliberations that BODY should he vol
understood by those ~ whom the right of election exists
bei exposition OF mine will not nope the present occa-
sion, be deemed obirusve.
rank myself among those Who thinking the rreeert Comet;
tuition not wholly unacceptable Of Improvement and ti
TO the capacity of the people for self government have desired
the call of convention, and anticipated it satay re-
forms Ardenty do hope that this measure so long
perPetuatng the enjoyment, by every section of the State o
its due portion Of political power, and lust uarticiuaton
all classes of citizens, of the blessings well as the ben
Of govenment. ''
The pcrseverng refusal Of the General Assembly IN aeco
the public will this much agtaed monento,s es;o
and wien aceTancd, their attempt transfer to pvoged
ORDER the right Of deciding i'm the first instance ON ameds
TO the constitution, have been viewed by me with the ene,
concern havosver regarded the people, not the feeoers
as the Ultimate depository and sole legitimate source IF ali
power have believed that the right "to reform alter or
abolish" the constitution, vested tt5taoLsaIy md ;
Jeosiby 10 majority of the Community The doctrine c;cb
stpOSe this right to be derived from any rvieved cae ~
citizens, or from the Legislature or from any convention ~
government however constituted, by whomsoever exercised
uougn peecy meHgbe IN countries recognising the ar;ot
oV o. Kings, has been long considered Virginia as an
eXPodod beeSy nc attempt, Of assembly 10
ALLEVIATE the sovereign power in the before alluded ,
is obviously IN accordance with this obsolete doctrine aud 40
war with the elementary principles Of free government and
Tor one freely declare organized the convention posed
70 Del coud no' consistently with my principles accept seat