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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-20
DOMESTIC BLISS.

fhcrc bliss isyUid all that the Minstrel has told,
" hen twu hit a.. linked M one heavenly te
W ti heat never Chiug.is, and brow never cold,
Love on through gi. as aud love or I'll they die,
Auc hour OF nrssIou sacred, is worth
Nh'e ages cl hcaflcss and wandering bliss;
And, oh. If there hc ga Elysium earth,
n \ IN n |. In. IL.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-20

See smlar instance of good fortune the curious a6ven
tunes Hf a "COHrtcd Iigerie published NV Rev David Rice
!" INC Hliton SPECTATOR OF the 2cth Of August 1925.
See detailed account of this catastrophe drawn from ou.
WHO was neshhor, and intimate of Mrs Cepdenus or
ABOUT my yearlt may he found in tie FTncas B[,ror Of
we ''n o eb 1873 II fully clears up erroneous SUPPOSE.
uon OF "a want of maternal tenderness i'm that lady. az s,g
gced IN the i87i page of "Johsto,s Narraire an n,e1
esi'ng volume published IN Botetourt, Va in 1928
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11

ages goes 10 prove that mental calculation
is not to he depended on. The mind is so
easily affected by contingent objects, that
errors unperceived intrude.
, we have now taken a cursory view of
the two systems we have witnessed their
operations, and seen their results but no /!
1or' while one is extremely limited in its
nature and effect, the other knows no
hounds. While one has business for its
ai'h' and property for its end, preparing its
Volaries to vie in business, or shine AS the
sons OF Plutus, with minds, perhaps, as con-
trarted as their pursuit, the other not only
leads to every thing useful, but to those
sublime attainments where the soul breaks
Out IN the language of David" when
consider the heavens, the work of thy
hands, the moon and stars which thou hast
made, what is mani" PHILON.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11


AN ACT to regulate the Storage OF Cur
powder.
SEC. l. Be i: enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives IN General Court assembled.
and by the authority of the same, That from
and after the passing of this act, it shall and
may be lawful for the inhabitants of each town
in this Commonwealth at any of their legal
town meetings, to order and direct that no G I'M
powder above the quantity of fifty pounds shall
be kept or deposited in any shop, store or other
building, or in any ship vessel which shall be
within the distance of twenty-five rods from
any other building or wharf; that no Gunpow-
der shall be kept at any place within the limits
OF such town, unless the same be well secured
IN tight casks or canisters that no Gunpowter
above the quantity of twenty-five pounds shall
be KEEP: or deposited in any shop, store or other
building within ten rods of any other building
and also that no Gunpowder above the quantity
of one pound, shall he kept or deposited in any
shop, store or other building within ten rods Of
any other building in such town. unless the
same be well secured in copper, tin or brass
canlsters, holding not exceeding five pounds
each, and closely covered with copper, brass or
tin covers.
SEC z. Be 1t further enacted That upon
complaint made by either of the Seectmen or
Firewards OF any town aforesaid to either of
the Justices of the Peace within the county in
which said town is situated, in which complaint
shall be set forth by such Selectmen or Fire.
ward that he has good cause to suspect and
doth suspect that Gunpowder is deposited and
kept wltn'n the limits of his town, contrary 20
the provisions of this act. such Jnstice of tho
Peace may, and he is hereby authorized 10 issue
his warrant, directed to either of the Constables
within the town wherein such complainant NAV
live. ordering him to enter any shop. store or
other building or vessel specified in said war.
rant. and there TO make diligent search for ,be
Gunpowder suspected to have been deposited
or kept as aforesaid, and to make return of his
Goings to said Justice forthwith.
SEC. 3. Be 10 further enacted, That any per.
son who shall violate the provisions Of this act
shall forfeit and pay sum not less than five
dollars, nor more than twenty dollars, to be re.
covered in an action Of debt by the Selectmen
or Fireward who shall first commence an action
therefor before any Justice of the Peace within
the county wherein the offence may be commit
ted, and to be appropriated two thirds to the use
OF the person sueing therefor, and one third to
the use OF the town in which the offence shall
be committed. Provided always, that the pro-
visions OF this act shall not extend to any estab
hshment erected for the manufacturing of Gun.
powder, nor In any case to prevent the trans
portion Of Gunpowder through any of the towns
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
MATHEMATICS.
Is COlb,rt's system Of Mental .4rithmeti,
useful 9

Is COlb,Vn's system Of Mental arithmetic
useful?
Amidst the improvements which have
been going forward in commerce, agiicul-
ture, arts, and sciences, the important
branch of mathematics has not been over
looked, but great exertons have been made
to simplify and smooth its rugged paths,
and soften the Herculean labor of ascend
ing the sublime and stupendous heights to
which it leads.
Rules have been devised, explanations
given, comments written, which may have
smoothed the path, bat it is rugged still ;
and what is the cause? An idea is started,
that the course, thus far pursued, is radical
ly wrong ; that the mechanical process of
rules and iormalties inthral the mind, ard
chain the energies Of the soul. 1t is thought
that the mind is capable of being carried
ny the simple process of induction, and
that, almost imperceptibly, into all the mys-
teIies by which it may soar aloft TO all the
heights Of this sublime science, to which
the soul of Il Newton could aspire.
And, first. they tell us that an adherence
to rules renders the process tedious and
prevents improvement. Is this correct,
while every other pursuit has its general or
particular rules? The farmer, mechanic,
and man of letters have theirs, and these
are, IN greater or less degree, closely nd.
hered to-. Must mathematics, the most sub
lime OF all sciences, he the only exception?
Were the mind possessed of infinite powers.
capable OF graspng an infinite variety of
ideas, and retaining them through Infinite
duration, | acknowledge rules would he
unnecessary. But, in proportion as the ca
pacity is limited, or the memory treacher-
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
RECEIPT FOR WET FEET.

To an old constant, and most Jealous friend.
pray vow, fellow citizens, attend
The receipt below to shoes apply;
It's the true water proof 10 keep feet dry
Twill many save from the physicians bill,
And from diseases which too often kill
All the ingredients are very cheap,
And long the mixture will uninjured keep.
pint of boiled linseed oil,
pound Of mutton suet,
s ounces of clean bees wax,
ounces of common rosin.
Dissolve these ingredients we'll together
over gentle fire stir the mixture up well
while melting, and put it on with brush
hot, without burning the leathcr-soals
and upper leather. Let it dry, and repeat
the application twice more in the same way
National hieliigence".
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
WORCESTER WEDNESDAY,

in this Commonwealth, or from one part Of any
town to another part thereof
Sec. a. Be it further enacted, That an act
entitled can Act regulating the Storage of
Gunpowder," passed the twenty first dav of
Feb in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and twenty -four, be and the same is
hereby repealed Provided, that this act shall
not affect any penalties or forfeltures already
incurred under the act hereby repealed.
Approved, Feb 20, 1899
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
From the Albion.
A RECOLLECTIONO OF MY FIRST VIEW
OF THE SEA

Oh remember long ago,
When life was new to me,
NV eyes in young amazement burst
Upon the glorious sea.
/ stood upon my own green hills,
My father oy my side
And, lost in raptures of delight,
Upon his breast cried
1t was so bright and beautiful,
And lay so calmly there,
Tho pictured in my thoughts before
Twas nothing half so fair.
And one small bark, with sails of white,
Upon its bosom lay,
1t seemed bird that loved the sea
And would not fly away
My father sigh'd at my delight,
And led me there once more,
When the same sea was foaming white
And strewed with wrecks the shore.
/ shuddered DER the altered scene,
And to his bosom crept,
And for the ships aud brave men there
l trembled and wept.
"Even so my son" my father said,
1t is with human life.
One morning hour of calm and peace,
The rest is storm and strife
"Seek not for happiness on earth,
For pleasure here below,
Soon shalt thou feel, as all have felt,
Its misery and woe.
"Trust not the visions of fond youth,
AS fleeing false, as fair,
But in the calmest hour of life
For darkest storms prepare.
" The bark you saw but yesterday,
Hath reach'd its goal and grave,
Its shattered hulk and broken mast
Are far beneath the wave.
4" Securely safe its fated crew,
Nor watch nor ward would keep,
Over their heads the pillows flew,
And with their bark they sleep.
But yonder gallant ship that stems
And braves the angry main,
Shall yet, through danger, gloom, and strife
Its distant haven gain.
For careful are its mariners,
And rich its precious load,
They do what men becomes to do
And trust the rest to God"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
LOT OF THOUSANDS.

To live to love to hope and find it vain
To see friends failing, and their riches fly
A youth of follies; an old age of pain:
To pine for freedom, and yet fear to die
Then add to these (for such is mortal's lot)
To die at last-unpitied, and forgot.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11

AN ACT in addition to an Act prescribing
the forms of Writs in Civil Causes, and
directing the mode of proceeding therein.
SEC. !. Be ii enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives IN General Court assembled,
and by the authority Of the same, That al! ac-
tions and suits which may be tried by Justices
of the Peace, within thus Commonwealth, and
wherein they have jurisdiction, may hereafter
be heard and determined by them at other pla-
ces than their dwelling houses, provided the
same be usual and convenient places of business
within the towns in which they reside
SEC. 2. Be 1t further enacted, That it shall
and may be lawful for said Justices so far to
vary the form of the writs and processes issued
by them, as to make the same rctulnable to
said places, and the proceedings had thereon
shall be good and ef1ectual in law
Approved, Feb 30, 1920.
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PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
SAMUEL I'll. COTTON & CO.
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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11

RInERSiASrsM The Philadelphia Chronicle
relates, that an freshman being foreman on
jury. the Clerk inquired if they had all agreed ;
perfectly your honor" " How say YOU, then.
gentlemen ?" said the Clerk. "Why, please
vou honor. some say one thing and some say
another. Some say he stole it, and some say
not"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11

A ship going over Charleston bar, with a
negro pilot on board, the captain asked him,
what water she was in ? TO which he answered
IN salt 1oater, MaSs0." 81 know that" repli-
ed the Captain. but how much water is there -
:" Eth masso, you tink me bring pint cup for
measure him :"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11

A COWARD. You are a coward" said n
low Londoner TO n poor countryman, who had
refused 10 fight. +" No, bean't,' said the coun.
tryman, 81 have nothing to do with co,cs,
am a Shepherd"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-03-11
STATE LAWS.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

In the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and t,oenty-nine
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-25

The European Courts the alert to produce a
II thu account from the Banks of the
Danube, Of July 9th. be correct all these events may
tend peace: the Emperor OF Russia being reported
communicating the OF his victory the Courts of
Europe. 10 have declared his desire stop the esicn
OF blood "as the Porte will convent TO sa,i M
his demand the justice Of which has been admitted by
all the cabinets OF Europe."We lay these stins
details before readers.
But what are the terms Of paciication which Russia
l. willing 10 accept, seems rather moot point. TIL.
ondon Courier OF the 18th ult has an article upon h,
very quesiionThc Emperor (says tha, papcr) OF the
very outset Of the war declared that he had neither
conquest nor 'isinemhertnent in contempt Docs
he nesn thai ha has wish make di.mcin berment
Jor hunseD or does h. desire TO erect Mollava and
waiiacha into an independent stale, If the latter the
Courier thinks IL would be great obstacle in the way
oil peace--Does no demand the surrender Of port
In The Asatic domiDions OF Turkey the Black Seal!
The Courier augurs the same difficulty does he de-
nand Indemnity for the expenccs OF war! II is
al in III. wars between European powers he de.
nand the Tree navigation of the Black Sea? Russia is
entitled TO Il io her merchant ships but her ships Of
,cGrOn the whole, the Courier thinks that the re
ATE no difficulties which might not be removed If The
Beigerents be sincerely desirous Of renaovinr them
Time will toll.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-25
ELECTIONS.

NORTH CARoLINA-Ia the LIST District, &c. I'm. b.
Shepard, original Jackson man, elected over Ic-
muel Sawyer by majority Of 377.--In the 2nd Dis
T!ct, WHlis .7stoa is re elected without oppo on-
Bird District. Thomas II. Hall re-ccctcd without oppo-
ston.-In the 4h District the votes in the q counties
stand for Jesse Spcght 1886, Thomas III. Davies 1908
James Alanncy 5S-It The 9Th District, r. Potter is
elected by majority of 2265 over s. Hilnan-I, The
IN llately Mr. Cupepers Dstrict) very close con-
test between John A. Cameron ami Edmund Deberry:
Mr. Deb0yy Is said TO be elected by majority of up
wards of 800 votes-Ls the Sh District Daniel L. Bar
ringer is reelected by majority of 1861 votes over
James a. Craig.-hs the 9th District, augustine II.
Shepperd, reelected without oppotion,-lOM District
doubt is entertained of the election of John Giles by
tive -llh District, Henry w Conner re elected with
out opposition-fn the Wilmington District, Gabriel
Holmes is cclectcd by majority of about go votes
over Gen. Edward ID. Dudey.-Two more Districts not
heard from.
TENNEssEE-John Blair is reelected to Congress
from the lst District by majority of 25DO both
his opponents.-COl. James StGndfeTclccted from the
Bird District, in place of James c. Mitchell who declin-
ed re-ecction.-In the Knoxville District, Pryor Leo
Arnold 496)-5th District Gen Robert Desia e-cect-
ed--6th D., John Bell re-eected-7Ih District, James
X. Polk re -cleced-Sth, Care Johnson clected-Two
more Districts TO be heard FROM. Him. Carroll elect
cd Governor without opposition.
ALABAMA-ln the Huntsville District, Clement C.
Clay of Huntsville is elected 10 Congress by majority
of about $50 over Nicholas Davis.
KENTUCKY-The friends of Mr.. Clay have probably
obtained majority in both branches of the Legislature
general poics.-On the other hand, they have lost
ground in the Congressional MISUNDERSTANDING in the
last Congress out of IL ACKNOWLEDGMENT in the
next in all probability, only 2 out of the II.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-25
August 25.

I'm CHANCERY-At a Court of Quarterly Sessions
u continued and held for Louisa County, at the Court
house, Tuesday, August the Ilth, 1889
James Nelson, ST. and Richard Byrd, Executors of the
last will ami testament Of John Byrd, deceased Pltf
against
Emily, William, Nancy, Dabncy and Lucy Byrd
children OF Thomas Byrd, deed. John Byrd William
Cosby AMI Frankcy his wife, William Byrd, Nathaniel
Byrd, Pleasant Byrd Lucy Byrd and William Donaldson
and Nancy his wife.
The defendants John Byrd William Cosby and Frankey
his wife, William Byrd, Nathaniel Bryd and Pleasant
Byrd not having entered their appearance and given
curly according TO law and the rules of this Court and
appearing 10 the satisfaction of the Court that they are
not inhabitants of this State, the motion of the Plain
tfs, by their counseIt is ordered that the said John
Byrd, William Cosby, and Frankcy his wife, Will
am Byrd Nathaniel Byrd and Pleasant Byrd do appear
here the LIST day of November Court next and an.
the bill of the plaintiffs and ata copy OF this
der be forthwith inserted in the Richmond Enquirer,
newspaper published in the city of Richmond for two
months successyely and posted the front door of the
Courthouse OF this County court day.
Copy. Tcstc,
JOHN HUNTER, G. l.. {.
August %. 3I-wSws
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A \ ELEGANT TRACT OF LANp D. WIN first rate

A \ ELEGANT TRACT OF LANE D., with first rate
"a improvements, for sale.-Beng determined 70 move
from this section OF country, will sell, accommoa-
ting TERMS my tract OF land lying North IIyco, five
miles from the town of Milton containing 1900 acres
said land lies on the main stage road from Milton Ok
ford possessing every convenience desirable for com
ncaton and comfort There it, first rate improve
nents; new, large and commodous dwelling house, and
every species of ou-houses, kitchen, cabins granay
threshing machine, cotton gin, stables, &c all and
in COOL order a family could desire Said land is
well waered with springs, and yco running through
part OF IT, There is, also, the tract about 100
of first rate low grounds for Tobacco and all other kinds
OF produce. The upland is Of the first qualty
of one half OF the whole tract is in wool and well tim
bered, which would produce the finest of Tobacco There
is the land which is well adapted grasses, lot
OF orchard grass and of herds grass OF twelve
all in ilourshing condition. Also, young and large
apple orchard, of choice fruit.
The situation enjoys the advantage of dense popula
ton, in neighborhood Of the respectable and re-
fined inhabitants.-Hyco Academy is near by--a goo,
church and every other convenience gentleman de
sire. Those who may wish situation in most fertile
and healthy section of the country Astounding in ever,
thing that be desired will dowcll call the sub
scriber and view the premises am determined sell
Cash or Negroes will be taken in payment, a credi
will be given from ono to four years.
VIM. MGEHEE
+ August %. 3I-3df
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NTALUABLE FiNEY WOOD LAND roR SALLY,

NALUABLE FiNEY Woodland FOR sALr.->
Agreeable 10 the last will and testament of John
Mc'suc, Scnr decd, shall offer for sale, the pre-
misses, on Thursday the LIST day of October next if fair ii
not the next fair day that valuable Of land whereon
the said dcccdent lived, adjoining the lands OF Mir.
Stokes Formerly Gen kcnnons) and others, in the up
per end of Mecldenburg County, within three miles Of
Chrstiansville, and Is from BoyltoD containing abo
six hundred acres. This land lies WE'LL and is well
adapted TO the growth Of corn, wheat tobacco and
has very good water. The wood land is well mbere1.
and an excellent plantation with some repairs Also
valuable apple and pear orchard that seldom fails
farther description deemed unnecessary Us it is sun
posed those wishing TO purchase viii view the land
vious to the day of sale which will be shown them by
Capt Drury A. Bacon living the place.
On the day and place will be offered for SALE ono
other tract lying in the lower edge OF Charlotte Coun-
~, within or miles of the former tract adjoining the
lands of Messrs. Benjamin Evans and William Duprey
containing one hundred acres; it is all in woods and we'll
dmbcred both with pine and oak and well watered The
terms of sale will be 5000 when possession is given
which will be on the 25th day of December next, with
the privilege OF seeding wheat. credit of one and =
years i'll be given for the balance, the purchaser Civ
ing bond with good security with deed of trust OF, the
land 10 secure the purchase money
AND.J. McQUIE, Ex'or
August 25. 3i--6,s
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PRESIDENT OF THE t C@N fVE irjTSS"N"

Busy speculation has already commenced ne anxious
rounds in private circles as well through the ned
um Of the newspapers, who s TO reap the distinguished
honor Of presiding The Debates Of the approaching
Convention, in the OF Messrs Madison, Monroe
and Marshall Declining an election which their friends
set down as almost certain, under belief that, from
their advanced they have become feeble 10 un-
dego the bodily exerIion attendant upon such station
IT, then, the selection ia TO be made from the younger
members Of that body, know none better qualified,
among the early friends OF Convention, than General
WIN. Il. Gordon Of Abemarlc; hos the peoples man,
seIfmade, aud enianatipg from the Plebeian rankss
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-25

n AND DECREED TO BIZ SoLD.--By virtue Of a
n decree OF tie County Court of Goochland, pro-
nounccd in suit therein depending between the heirs
Of Benjamin Cooke, Scn'r. decd. the commissioners
named in said decree, viii, the 18th day Of Scptem
bcr, 1929, upon the premises proceed to sell a. public
auction 10 the highest bidder upon credit Of one, two
and three years. the tact Of land OF which the said Ben
janin Cock SER. decd seized and possessed lying and
being ia The County OF GOocland and adjoining the
lands of Gen John Cuorran decd and others, contain
ing about two Bundled AMI sixty acres The purchaser
giving bond will, approved security and deed OF
trust the premises 10 secure the puncual payment Of
the purchase money 10 THE COMMISSIONERS.
August 20, 31---3r
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August %
NAJINCHEsTER ACADEMY.-TMs Institution

AAINCHESTER ACADEMY.-This Institution
which has been long in successful operation will
gain be open Tor the reception OF Students the LIST Mon
dayoi September next 10 full of classical in
sructlon are added the most important branches OF a
scientific education and well qualified foreigner will
give lessons IN Tie French Spanish and Italian anga-
ges. During the last session AN additional build.
ing was erected for the better accommodation of the
Increased number OF pupils. John W. Page Esq with
the experience OF several years management OF pri-
vito school at his re'enco in the country will receive
as boardcrs in his family situated conveniently the
Academy, young men who may be sent here TO prose-
cute their studies, and arrangement il is hoped, will
be made TO combine the advantages Of public and pri.
vale educa,on.
Board, SIC go per session Of between and months,
Classical Tuition, $40 90; English &c. ~ 80 payable
in advance. JOHN BRUCE Superintendent
August 25. 3l--wiw