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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

Giving to the friends OF nee white uonu,a.
lion, as the proper basis Of representation a
majority of 10 votes.-There is. cense,uen,t,
ITO longer any ground of doub, a, to ths ter
m'natlon of this question, abou, which no little
apprehension had been felt. we ima,;n.
now. 'ha, the principal difficulty which will be
experienced will be in the adjustment Oft the
Judicial department, Of the Government. Its
very certain that some change will be made
but TO what extent il will affect the power of
the Judges and Magistrates, their tenure of
Office. or the mode of their appointment, il i.
impossible to conjecture. On this subject, VIC
look with some curiosity, for the course which
MIR. Randolph will pursue. The reader will,
recollect his denuncation the Judges on the
floor of Congress, session before the las, and
we have been told that he was not less harsh
towards them in his speech at Halifax court.
house on the day of election. We presume
however, that ii will he characteristic. He
will pull down the present system, and leave
il for Others to build up another.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
CONMUNiCATION-F.r "a. p.rriaiss.
In, Method;a Bibie Society of Lv,,hbure

! The Mefh0d,d Bible Society of LVnfhbure.
/ Ara meeting OF number OF citizens. at th,
Methodist Episcopal Church, in the town o.
/ Lynehburg. on Monday evening, June 10Th
! 1929. for the purpose of forming Bible Soci
ETY., auxiliary to tho Bible Society OF the Me
ihods, Episcopal Church the Rev. John lar,
| " was called 10 the Chair, and Capt. John I
Mason was appointed Secretary.
The object aud design of the meeting havin z
been explained. seventy seven persons. ladies
| and gentlemen, came torwa and entcfed
their names rs members.
The Society then proceeded TO elect the fol-
lowing gentlemen to serve MS Officers aud Man.
ayers the ensuing year:
Mr. John Thurman, President; Rev Edward
Cannon, Corresponding Secretary MIR. Wm.
Burd. Treasurer Capt. John 7. Mason, Re
cording Secretary . Rev. Josiah Cole, DIR. John
II. Paueson, Niessrs. Nathan b. Thurman. Jno.
Boyd, Henry F. Beaumont, William ID. swee-
ny. Samuel Bransford, Benjamin ller,ey and
james l.. Schoolfed Managers.
The following is n copy OF the Constitution
which was adopted:
I. This association shall he called the Lynch
burg Bible Society, auxiliary 10 the Bible Soc,-
ETY. Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
II. The object of this Society Is TO furnish
Bibles aud Testaments AT the cheapest rate, ~
well Tor gratu,ous distribution among the
poor rs to promote the wider distribution OF the
Holy Scriptures. by forming branch Societies.
Ill. The business Of The Society shall be con.
Quoted by President, a Corresponding Secre
tary, n Recording Secretary, a Treasurer and
nine Managers, who shall he chose by ballot ~
the annual meeting of the Society--seveo of
whom shall form quorum. the Treasurer,
after paying incidental expenses, shall remit
all monies hicb may be paid into his hands,
for the purchase Of Bibles or Testaments which
may he published under the direction of the
Parent Society.
". Each subscriber paying one dollar or up
wards IN advance. annually, shall be member
and the payment of ten dollars or upwards
al one time. shall constitute a mrmber Tor life
v. The Board shall meet quarterly, OF OF.
tener. as they shall direct, and shall have au-
thority to make bye-laws TO regulate their own
proceedings. I'LL vacancies during the year. and
shall report to The Society a copy of which
| shall be forwarded TO the Corresponding Sec.
rotary of the Parent Society.
vi. The Presiding Elder of the Meherrin
| district and the Minister of the Lynchbure STA.
| iion for The time being, shall be members Of the
Board: Ministers Of the Methodist Episcopal
| Church, being members OF this Society, shall
be members OF The Board
VII. This Constitution shall not be altered
| except by a vote of twolhirds of the Society,
presen, a, an annual meeting, on The recon
mendaiou OF the Board OF Managers.
Resolved, That the editors of papers pul'.
lished in this town, be requested To publish mn
| account of the proceedings of this meeting in
| heir respective papers.
JOHN EARLY, Chairman.
JOHN T. MASON. Secretary.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
FHEATR

From the Theatrical advertisement we learn
that MIR. and Mrs FLYNN will make their
first appearance at oar Theatre on tonight
Mr.. and Mrs Flynus standing, both in public
and private life, have come before them TO our
town; and tonight, from the pieces selected,
we have no doubt but they will in the latter res
meet. sustain iheir justly established characters
Mr.. FLYNN, as gen'eel median, has lew com
petjtors in this country-and in Boston, The
sea. of learning and the most critical audie ce
in America, Mr. +. 1--WE learn from the papers)
,erfnrmed one of his characters seven nights
n succession TO crowded houses; the public
thereby manifesting the most unqualified ap-
,robation Of his performance, and handing him
forth 10 his brothers of the profession as a
rowerful and formidable rival.
Mis-. Flynn, as an actress, possesses every
qualification for her favorite line Of playing-a
heau,iful person. a fine face ilumined with a
snarkling black eye. well-proportioned figure
and soft mellow voice. She stands justly in
Tho FIRST rank of actresses. Of Mrs. F's sing
inc having had the best instruction Cher father
We have been told being one Of the celebrated
vocalist. Of the North we could not speak too
b;gbly. We will conclude, though, by express
.;3c our belief that every individual will think
them selves amply repaid for visit TO the The
a,re nv the e1 pressive and effective manner
"a which she will sing the song Of the Butterfly
The Managers deserve great credit for their
.oJessor 10 nles.e, by engaging MIR and Mrs,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
DIR. WATKINS CASE

The Grand Jury of Washington city found a
third indictment on the 18th inst agaos, DIR.
Watkins for falsely altering certain docu
ments, for the purpose of defraudng the Unit.
ed States. His counsel demurred TO this in.
dictmeni, and an argument thereon ensued.
The Court had not delivered IFS opinion Oh the
18th. In the mean while, messenger had
been despatched to New Jersey, aner the late
Sec eiary of the Navy, Mr.. Southland, in order
to lay his testimony before the Grand Jury.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

A I a Cour, Of Hastings, held for the cor
~ poration Of Lynchburg, at thu Court.
house, on Tho 9Th day Of May, 1929, THONGS
IL Roberts, who sues Ms W II on his own be-
half as administrator OF George Walker Ro.
beris, dee II. Pit against Robert l.. Parks and
Catherine his wife, David Rodes, Samuel Gar
land and Maurice II. Garland. Dans.
The defendants Robert L. Parks and Cath
crime his wife, who nre out Of this county, and
agains, whom the plninnfs appear 10 have
proceeded III the mode prescribed by law, u.
gainst absent defendants, still failing TO appear
and answer On the motion OF the plaintiff
by counsel, the court doth take his bill for CON
fessed, ms to these defendants and the cause
coming on 10 be head on the bill and answers
OF the other defendants. was argued by counsel,
On consideration hereof the Court doth ad.
Judge. order and decree, that the plaintiff Tho.
mas II. Roberts, do render an account OF his
administration on the estate 81 George W. Ro.
berts, dec d, before the commissioner oi the
court, who is directed 10 examine sis'.,an set.
tie the same. and make report thereof 10 the
couri, with any matters specially stated, thought
pertinent by himself, or required by the par
ties to be so stated. 4 copv--Tcsie.
JAMES BENAGH. c.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
Lyncbburg. 10th June, 1920.
The parties in this cause will take notice,
inat have appointed Friday the twenty fourth
day of July next, TO commence the accounts
directed by the foregoing order of court. on
which day, al the hour Of nine O'Clock in the
morning, they are required to attend at my of
Ace IN this town, with their accounts, lvonches
and copies Of court papers, prepared for exam
ination and settlement
JAMES BENaGII. c.
Junn2 w4w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

Hheni.-As the harvest has commenced we
shall soon see new wheat in market. We have
taken some pains TO ascertain what will be thu
probable prospect for prices, but without being
able to come 10 any satisfactory conclusion.
There are some few engagements for wheat 10
be delivered in July at a dollar, and perhap.
nice Mexican wheat for family Flour may com
mand that price, but from present appearan ccs
without any certainty Of a foreign demand and
with every promise of an abundant crop. the
general prices must be much lower. I, will
hardly commence in this market higher than
severity five cents bushel.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
LIVERPOOL, 18th May, 1899.

LIVERPOOL, 18th May, 1920.
A very important communication as affecting
the article Of tobacco, has been received from,
the Chancellor Of the E1chequer within u few
days.
Government have determined in consequence
OF representations made 10 them by the Irish
growers OF tobacco, 10 permit the growth this
year without duty aud they have also in,imat.
ed that II may be deemed expedient 10 permit
the growth in Grea, Britain generally, under
regulations as TO duty, hereafter to be deter.
mlned on The consequence is, that nearly
J. 900 hhds. may be produced IN Ireland this
season anh next year the cultivation will be
probably extended to The three kiagdoms, in
such a manner az to interfere most seriously
with the future tobacco trade of America, MS
the duty on BRUSH growth will most likely be
hxed low enough 10 effect that purpose. There
are about $4,000 hhds. nav IN this country
winch Is equal to iva years consumption, and
long the briii-h tobacco, (iuferiur certain
~ but encouraged by the high duty on Ameri
CAM will come into play. IL Is difficult to fore
see what may be the effect upon prices in so
serious an Iteration of long established trade,
but II Is evident that 1t mus, be highly injurious
There has been very little doing IN the mnr-
ket Tor some tune. A few uihing purchases are
made now and then, for Ireland ~ 3 I'D to
8 I'D Tor fair leaf and z 7.Sd has been Rccep.
ted Tor export. Very good parceIs Virginia
strips will only Etch Odd to Cd Unless a
mh'er'alan unexpected advance should take
place between this aud the app oachIng season,
II would appear from the las, ndviccs (, ON your
side oi the very high rates, that no shipments
can he made to this country without incurrng
very heavy loss indeed.
loo barrels Virginia -four sold two days ago
at 32s, ~ bond"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
LONDON MARKETS,

Irom The London NeW Price Current of.nay l5
Iobdcco.-Ihe sales are inconsiderable, but
the enquiries still continue. aud as the buyers
have been for some time watching the market.
1t IS not improbable that they will lead 10 some
EXTENSIVE transactions.
LIVERPOOL MARKETS-May l6.
Corn Exchange The import of Wheat and
Oats for last Tuesday not being extensive, and
the dealers coming freely into the market, IL
se'y fair business was done at an advance on
Irish Wheat of ID per 70 lbs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
GENERAL COURT.

The General Court me. in Richmond on the
18th inst Present, Judges BrockenUrough,
Smith Daniel Saunders, Parker, Field, Up
shur aud May. The cases of the Common.
wealth against the late Treasurer Baker and
hi securities were set for Wednesday last.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

DURSUANT to a decree Of the SUPERB r
court of Chancery, for the Lynchburg
District, rendered on the 30th day of October
1928 in the case Of Miller agans, Rivers. The
undersigned Marshal Of the said court, will sell
at auction, on the premises, for cash, on lnes'
day Odd OF June, 1929, If fair. If moi the neSs aT
day thereafter, a trac, of land in Bedford coun-
ty, lying on Enoch's Creek, containing three
hundred and fily five acres II will be sold sub
iect 10 the dover Of W IN. Riverss widow.
+. A. HOLCOMBE., Nj.
May 2e lids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

~ William Allison MRea, esq late U. g.
Disirc, Attorney in Eas, Florida, wa. delibe
rately murdered in the streets OF Key West, on
the 25,h May, by Charles f. Hawkins, formerly
a mdshpman in the u S. Navy, now lieu,r.
naut in the MEXICAN Navy. A duel took place
a few weeks previously, between the parties, in
which M'Rea was ~ ice wounded. The hostl.
hy was produced by M'Rae's course rs counsel
in some case in which Hawkins was party.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
To all whom il may concern.

To all whom il may concern.
AN the 9TH Monday in April, 1880, n Colt
~ Show will take place n, Bedford Courl
House, and for the encouragement OF raising
fine horses, III. undersigned will give a pre-.
mum OF $50 in cash. TO he paid 10 the owner
ofthe finest year old Shakespeare Coli, On the
oh Monday in July, ano,l er exhibition Of
Shakspesre's Cel,s, folded spring 1880 and 10
the finest ofths class. a season gratis will be
given. Gentlemen disinle, cstcd selected 10
decide between the parties, and pledge myself
that the rnaiter shall go he managed, thai stric,
Justice shall be done without favor or par,inliy
10 any. WIN. TERRY.
Jns % u
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

1P What does the Enquirer mean by the
term Mark Anthony style, by which vague
expression it characterizes Mr.. Clay's Speech
az Lexington Ifit mean that it is full OF
warm feeling and true eloquence, it is right
and what else but this il can mean, we are not
able to guess. We hope that paper does not
mean to advocate Mr. Clay's pre'ensions TO the
Presidency az its support would irJure any
cause in this State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22
IT.
JOHN T. MASON. Secretary.

~ A Camp Meeting will commence on
Tuesday the l4,h July, IA, Walls Camp ground
on Seneca Creek, 3 miles south Of Campbell
Courthouse.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

THE late Librarian readers are appri.
sed of the removal of Mr.. Watterston from the
office of Librarian, and the appointment oil
Diff Cree.'s foreman IS his successfully
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

HEWSON'S OFFICE,
Lynehburg, June ODD, ls2o.
Drawing of the Union Canal Lottery, Class
No. 9, viz
o5 10 81 do 81 81 II 81 ID.
The attention of The public is particularly
called to the splendid Dismal swamp Lottery.
Doth class, to he drawn nett Friday, ihe
26,h insi. J in Richmond. Renew your prizes
and Tor Capitals try the chances at
HEWSON'S most fortunate Office.
June 90
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

-t't'st AZ" VI 'is Ishu, (WhiGa Acsh e
be.mere ropes of sand in The ewes OF our ener-
gene admlnistraifon,) WAS grossly violated
As usual, II became necessary 10 assail the rep
n'a'lon OF MIR. Wa,terston, in order 10 give some
color of prete.t 10 the act-and the inreutire
faculties ofthe Telegraph we're forthwith put
INTO requisiton To the fslsehoods of that i'm
maeulate vehicle MIR Wa,,ers,on has replied.
and shows clearly 10 what vile means the ad.
m'nls'ra''on and its organ resort to justify ,hei'
despotc proceedings The iaw requires tina
the bond of The Librarian shall be sactioned BY
inc fresident of the Senate aud by the Speaker
OF the House of Representatives before he can
enter on the discharge of his duties. II is ad
m'ued, even by the Telegraph, that this has
nnt been done by the last named oflicer-bui
Dun Green's foreman WAS to be rewarded, we
presume, for his dexteriiy in printing the false
hoods which his master ,crote, and, in such q
case laws are as little regarded as they were
at Ne" Orleans in the Seminole country, and
in Florida. I'VE have indeed fallen on evil
times
Mr. Cldyg Spesch.-Ihe able and eloquent
address delivered by MIR. Clay nj n dinner late
ly given TO him by nearly 5000 of his fellow
citizens. OF all political parties, near LeIing-
ton, will be found in our columns to-day, and
will be perused with the interest which every
thing that proceeds from him always com
mands. No man can read il with mind free
from prejudice, who will not admit that Gen.
Jackson has flown in the teeth of his own so.
lemnly recorded declarations in matters, too.
Of high aud serou, import and that he no
longer, therefore, d, serves the confidence Of
any portion of the American people. In his
appointments to office, he has pursued poll.
cy, the inevitable tendency oil which, according
q his own showing, to corruption" And
the question naturally arises, ,vheiher II is his
object 10 produce this result If il be not, II
seems sinsnarly strange that he should have
adopted the line OF conduct by which he has
been guided since his election-and II il be- no
one can doubt what is the duly of the people
M Clay shows 10 bold relief the incon sistency
OF the Generals professions and practice, by
contrasting his letter TO The Tennessee Legis'
ature with his conduct since he has been Prcsi-
dent. We hope il will open the eyes of man,
who are yet deceived as to the true charac
ter of the man who has been appointed 10 rul.
over us. We speak Of the acts OF the admins
traton as If they all emsnated directly from
the President--for whether he is ineonsideIair
enough to be guilty OF such gross onsistencies
or weak enough to subject himselfto the influ
ence oil worse men, the effect is the same, both
on the character and interests of the cnnniru
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

COM MERCIAL RECORD.

Cory ofd Letter from one Of The first mercantile,
houses m Lirerpool 10 their correspondent in
Richmond, daied
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

NJ The large space &C cupied by Mr.. Clay's
Speech and the Foreign News, prevenisns from
giving the usual vGriety Of matter this morning
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-22

Flynn. and We hope thai th,ir e,s,tisns, Aiisl
by such talent, ~iIi not pass unrssarded. q.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24
FoR THE RICHMOND WING.
THE MONKEYS.

Ere Dido fair to Afric fed
Of stern Pygmalions ire i'll dread,
And stole her brothers boats to Cross; over,
lis stated by an old Philosopher
The land was all by Monkeys ownd,
Like us for arts and arms renown'd:
and that the king whom Dido tilted.
liho he III love no earthly guilt did.
Was nothing but royal ape,
And not king of human shape
HIS stately ears, his sea-grecn eyes,
Ills noble port and princely size,
Ills tawny face and beard so rough,
Phese, Dido thought were well enough:
But these, alas! could not avail
foor Dido could not bear his tail.
III this delightful cline and age,
lSo sweareth our historian sage,)
Jhere liv'd famous monkey nation,
W hose annals furnish our narration
For fifty years their government
Roli'd on UNMARKED with discont tent;
And tho two different tribes were under it,
Ihere rose no party hate to sundcr it,
But all this time each with the other
llv'd, just as brother lives with brother;
Each prals their country to the skies,
For all that's happy, good and wise.
by custom, compact, usurpatlon,
Or on the score Of implication,
Inc tribe NTH tails had quite shut out
From State affairs the tribe aCitho,d-
And deen'd $50 long they ruld alone)
Ijlelr right to rule Il heavenly one.
But change, tho slow, will come at last:
and fifty years had scarcely pass'd
w hen the tail tribe, in evil hour,
Eel out upon the share of power,
And brcath'd into the Legislature
The quarreps rank, cnvenom'd nature.
Three sessions pass'd i'll sheer and scof,,
IN testy argument and laugh
Of f[,,F
But the stern laugh of deep hostility
And then they form'd the resolution
10 make better constitution.
And now, while every hot emotion
was swelling like the troubled ocean,
Whose waves of foam and angry roar
Evlnce the storm that passd before;
w lille yet philosophy was peepin9
70 ind II safely she might creep in,
The non-tailholders by memorial,
Changd the complexion of my story all.
Philosophy, in mortal fright,
Foreseeing troubles took to flight,
Her white gown streaming in the wind
AS if the Devil were behind
MEMORIAL.
TO the wise fathers of the nation
We make our humble supplication,
'That when the governments prepaid
Our rights may meet with some regard
"Full fifty years we have been quiet,
"a cure we had, but would not try it;
We bore our load with resolution,
For fear Of intestine confusion.
But since yourselves have made an uproar
Like drunkards bawllng for one cup more,
Ten devils over one attorney,
"Or bulls upon a counting journey,
-" us clear as heavn that now or never
10 raend our state we must endeavor--
"Nor do we seize on opportunity
10 push Claims lawless with impunity,
For reason and the law of nature
y Far mightier than the Legislature
" Declare that ev'ry government
oHElVcs its powers from free coIscnt.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24

Tie Evening Post says, Il is authorised to say |
that a correspondence is in progress between Mr..
Adams, and James A. Hamilton son of Alexander>
of the subject Of the Northern Confedcracy &c.
Tie Htauer--'O!d Winter" secms not only DIS
posed bit determined to linger in the lap of Spring"
The elements are resolved TO give our learned con-
temporary, every opportunity Of ndulging in his adj
mired quotation. On Saturday we again had i
heavy fall ofsnow, almost eqnal!ing in length OF con-
tinuanSe, and in quantity, that of Thursday. The
fact we presume is known to readers, but we.
put upon I'd for the sake of the above quotation
aud US memorandum for the future.
n We request the notice of the people OF Rich
mond to the paintings advertised for exhibition in this
city. The representation OF Mr. Carroll is said
to be to the life, and the Destruction, Of oalou by
Pratt, is allowed to be we understand as spend as
the subject is sublime. We fancy that these pain
tings are very we'll worth seeing
We understand tina; tue Faculty OF the University OF Virginia
have come 10 resolution that the Professors
usual exercises the first of April that the Parents and
Guaransof the students inonei raas 10 case of fever
has occurred eer before, during the ssI ofcctus
IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, or the immediate meg5ourood, amongst
ihose udents who have resided the precincts and as
there now but one case decidedly of tine epidemic within the
precincts, which is, moreover, of mild characteristic
dents invited exccises of the University.
but the Faculty would that there no risk ii,
residing of the University, Students who may return
do procure lodgings in the neborhood, faculty sla,
consider that there be entire safety in residing within the
precincts But tue students who may lodge in the neighbour
HOOD will be required live with persons approved of by the
Faculty.
lis hoped, that, by of the c1s,,ing month"; the Uni
he in
returning Students but should it he considered prudent 10
suffer them to lodge within the prrctcvcry endcavolr Will
be made procure suitable Recommendations 9f them, WILTON,
She Uuyers.y.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24

:, The above were all the sales g Tobacco at thi9
Warehouse on those Days.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24

The following has the air of truth. We hope that
the :sSuydcr" Democrat will reveal mis- name, and
verify the facts under his proper signature. Thus
things 60 at " ashington! Office has beels bestow-
ed, not according to the three acquisitions Of Mr..
Jefferson, bkt according to the address ana import uni
ty of applicants; which depend again upon their sf
froutery, aud abandonment Of sclfrespcct!
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-03-24

The u. & slip F,e capt Turner 1,o Pensacola and Key
est touched of the SIoro on the Sd inst ard sae nrned-
.-..,. IN r. r-n:sc - rlo.: of ri-ata-