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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

On Laursns.strest. Nos ~ 70, and 80
were destroyed. which were not Of much val.
ne and their removal will hot BE- regretted.
On Thompson street, east side,t the Theatre,
and No I2 occupied by Mr.. Nelson. baker, dc.
sroysd No. ID, occupied by Mrs. .HcGowen,
Mr.. Wilmartb, Mr. GiIbufn, and several 9th
or families, nearly destroyed. No. I6, occu.
pied by Thomas King, injured. On the west
side az Thompson street, the row Of three sto-
~ brick buildings, called {" Sanford s Row, "
were considerably injured. No. 3 was unoc,
cupied No S, occupied by Mr.. {. w. Sand
ford, and No 2, by Mr.. Carroll.
The Theatre 10 said TO have cost Mr.. Sand
ford Sl00, 600, but a. the value Of thing is
what il will bring in the market, il ought not
to be estimated over $4,000 II was mortga.
ged TO Henry YatssEsq and no insurance could
DO effected on il. Estimating the loss pro-
perty may be Sc, down q, $4,000.
Great praiss is due TO the Fireman, for
their indsfatigabls exertions in stopping the
flames before they reached Grand street Had
the building No. rs, on Thompson street been
burnt down, tho FIRE We think, would have
spread to the entire row on Grand.st.s Many
ofthe Companies were engaged from 3-until
IL o'clock. '.. 81 ;o r.-.,
One Of the boar6ers Of Mrs. Burr was un
wsn, and determined TO remain in bed, un
less the house was in danger; and when in.
formed that tho fire had communicated 10 the
house, be had barely time TO put on a few
clothes, and meeting on the second floor two
ladies Of the family, he caught hold Of one on
each arm, and before he reached the foot Of
the stairs, the flames had burnt through the
window on the fight, and in few minutes the
stairs werc enveloped in fanes.
r. IS. We have stated above, that tho fire
commenced in bakery. We have since heard
that il broke out in q stable, belonging TO
the Theatre, andit 10 believed TO have been
set on FIRE. -..,. .--
At 0 o clock thismorning another alarm was
given and portion OF the engines were sent
off II proved to be a stable, in the rear OF
Pump. street, between Orange and Mulberry
street, which was destroyed.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

yesrs, ssf,Ass. average % yesvs. Whole
nsnnbs Veelve5 last year ~, 10 disehsrg
ed The ssntet rees,vsd 10 nrsrly one
third morn, and deaths double that ofsny
iotuser sest
For Nearly ,w, years ,hsre has been
connected with The ssylnu. Sehool for
the edseasiae Of poer children. There
is a, present l5 children in the School.who
have given very satisfactory evidence Of
the future sdvsniages they viii derive from
this part OF the Estshlishmet.
The productions Of the farr exceed any
former yesr. and Il is at present under n
fine state OF cultivation. SIS acres Of land
are now cultivated. SO ofwhich are mead
ow.
The Commissioners hnvs no doubt from
the improvements already made and which
are capable Of being considerably extend
cd upon the Farm, that the time is not
far distant when its products will nearly
support the poor. beside defrsyiDg the
expenses.
MECHANICS ASSOCIATION
At the Annual meeting Of the Newport
Assoc iatiop of Nee hanics and Manu- fac tnr.
ers, holden al the State, House on Monday
evening, april 9th, the following gentlemen
were elected charter officers for the year
ensuing, viz:
Thomas G. Pitman, President.
Joseph Lyon. Vice President.
VIM. 8 Nichols, Treasurer.
Joseph Martin, SECRETARY.
The Library Committee made Report
representing the Library to be ina very
foprishing state having in addition to the
books purchased by the Committee, receiv-
edsmany valuable donations. This Libra
ry is intended. .particulary for the use of the
members of the association and for their
apprentices, and although it has been es
Ia ablished bot short time is already enrich >
ed:with many excellent works, and is ev
cry respect calculated to produce genera'
and bene fetal results.
Il is snch institutions as this that are de
serving Of liberal and extensive patronage.
insomuch b as they diffuse the treasures ofin
tellect among those members Of society
whose general avocstioDs are too apt To
render them Indifferent to the pursuits Of
literature.
A public dinner was given TO Mr. Clay
at Wheeling on Tuesday week. Mr. Clay
left Wheeling on Wednesday for Ken
tucky, accompanied by his family.
Rumors prevail, says the ational Ga
zette. that the present Treasurer Of the u.
nited States 10 to be dismissed. and sue
ceeded by the ex governor Findlay, Of
Pennsylvania, or James A Hamilton, esq.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

Hsse York. 5prii 10 - The Lafayette Thea.
tre, with many other buildings, was this morn
ing destroyed BY fire. II commenced about
3 o'clock, in bakery in tho rear Of the block,
bounded on the eas, by Laurens. street, and on
the west by Thompson. street, on the north by
Grand. street, and on the south by Canal street
In a short period, the flames reached the
Theatre, and the whole city was 90 complete.
ly illuminated, that a newspaper could have
been read in the lower part Of Broadway The
atmosphere was heavily loaded with clouds
which were lighted up like SO many floating
ma.ses Of FIRE. From the roofs Of the most
elevated houses, q most glorious panorama
view ofthe city was presented and Brooklyn
was as distinctly within the vision as in clear.
est day. This building extended from Lau-
rens TO Thompson. street, and in less than two
hours was reduced TO heap of ruins The
flames spread with stonishing rspidiy 10 the
buildings around IL We give the particulars
az Gar as We have obtained them.
On Csnsl-strset, was an uniform row of els.
CANT three story brick buildings, oil Of which
were on Are.
Seven Of those buildings were owned by
Messrs. Yates & Mcintyre, and were insured
for S4.OO each. II is believed, that the dam.
age. on an average, will not exceed one half
Of lhs amount insured.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16
From the National journal.


Appointments By the Presidsnt.--George
M. Dallas, United States District Attorney
for the Eastern District Of Pennsylvania.
William Duncan, Surveyor Of the port Of
Philadelphia.
David Henshaw, Collector, Boston.
Lemuel Williams, Collector, New Bed
ford
Removals. by the Presidemt.--To make
room for the above appointments, the fol-
lowing removals have been made:
Charles J. Ingersoll, attorney of the u
States for the Eastern District Of Pcpnsyl
vania, whose commission wculd have ex
pired on the 2eth February, 1880.
james Glentworth, Surveyor Of the port
Of fPhiladelphia, whose commission would
have expired on the 9th OF May, 1880.
II. A. 4 Dearborn, Collector ofthe port
Of Boston, whose commission would have
expired on the l1th Of April, 1880.
Mr.. Baylies, it appears. did not accept
the appointment Of collector for New. Bed.
ford, which had been conferred on him by
Gen. Jackson, to the exclusion Of Russell
Freeman, who was re; nominated for that
Office last December.
GEN. WINFIELD Scorr.--k IS said. that
he Secretary Of War has returned Gen
Scotts propositions to him, with the offer Of
furlough for l2 months. The General Is
now on a visit to his friends in Dinwiddie.
and we are not Informed what Is The course
which he means to take. But. il is obvious.
hat the offer from the War Department is
onceived in the most accommodating spi
rlt, as it will enable Gen. Scott to abide any
decision, which the next Congress NAV
make, as TO the abolition Of the Office ot
Major General, or any other organization
of the army Richmond Enquirer.
FRoM AFRrcA.-The schooner Repeat
or. Bose, from the West Coast Of Africa
arrived below the Fort last evening, where
she was boarded at late hour by mr.. Neil
son Of the Exchange Rooms. She left Rio
Pongos on the 5th February. A French
brig Of war had captured two Spanish, nnc
French. and one Portuguese slsvers in the
Rio Pongos. A British schooner Of war OF
one gun and 40 men, had captured large
pirate brig called tho President of 10 guns
and 10 men; part Of the pirates had beer
sent 10 England. A number Of pirates
were said TO be on the coast.--[ Baltimore
American, april 10.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Ssp York. 5prii 10 - The Lafayette Thea
tire with many other buildings. was this morn
ing destroyed by fire. II commenced about
3 o'clock, in bakery in the rear Of the block
bounded on the east by Laurens. street, and OF
the west by Thompson street, on the north By
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

Tnor. April 7.--The Ice in the river.
opposite this village, bid us sdieu on ihsf
Cd inst. gratifying our citizens once mo-
with a view Of the river, which has ~ er.
closed for the last four months. Or he
passage down IL was unusually accom-
dating. supplying the inhabitants alor
shore with su&cieut ice Tor tbs summer
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

We understand that Capt. Andrew Ma
ther Of this city, has been appointed to the
command Of the U. S.revenue cutter Eagle
on the Connecticut station, vice Capt. Fred
Lee, removed. Ibid.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

The following is an extract from the
answer March Ia ] Of Ex.Prcsident An
ANS TO On address from . number of Cit
izens Of Steubenyille:
"In the regret which you are pleased "a
express st the issue Of the recent eiectio,.s
so far ne il indicates your appreciation Sr.
my services, Icannot but feel myself fairly
tered. Asa manifestation oftbe will of thi,s
People, to place another si The helm wbeok-
had been stationed, this event bas Ia
entire and perfect acqoiesc ence--kns o
ing, that whoever is placed there will havt,
continusl need Of the canJor and ipdul
gence Of his country, would ask il for bin,
as did for myself; and hoping that he viii
realize the privileges and the duties Of he
place. by q standard commensurate wniE-
the whole Union, I will trust that his exec
,ions for the welfare Of the nation will .
co-extensive with its territory crow ned "a,
success equivalent TO the sincerity Of
design snd followed by the gra'itu
Of the present age, and the benediciion @. o.
after times. Accept the good wishes -
your friend and fellow citizen.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

Rumors prevail, says the National Ga
zette. that the present Treasurer oftbe U
nited States 10 to be dismissed and sue
ceeded by the ex governor Findlay, OF
Pennsy ylvania. or James A Hamilton, esq.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-04-16

masters wer~ preparing TO return home IN
ballast. ...
Csp,sin b. was conveyed BY the u.
Staies schooner Crsmpus, which will re-
main on the station for that purpose.
There were likewise on the station, two
British. two Spanish, and two French men
Of war, giving protection 10 vessels Of al
nations.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
GUY OF RICHMOND.

II CoMHoN CoUNCIL, lst MAY, 1929.
ID ESOLVED, That the Assessor and the two as
sisant Assessors Of real property in the city OF
hicamond, be required to the following days.
and at the times and places herein after mentioned
Tor the purpose Of hearing such complaints from the
owners of real property in the respective wards as
may be made relative to the assessed value of the
said property and for making such changes as to the
said Assessors may seem proper;
For Jefferson ward, the 4th and 5th days of the
present month at the Assessors office.
For Madison ward on the 9th and 9TH days Of the
present month. al the City Hull
For Monroe ward, the 9Th and 9th days of the
sad month, at the City Hall: and from O'Clock 4.
NJ, until sunset each day.
! Copy. Tcste, WIN. p. SHEPARD, Clerk.
Nav s-lt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
Executors Sale,

pY virtue of the last Will and Testament Of
~ JOS Gallego, decd, ], surviving Exor of said
last VIII and Testament. shall expose TO sale at Pub
lie Auction, on the premises, on Monday the 18th
day OF the present month, May at IL o'clock the fol,
lowing Real Estate viz:
One Tenement, fronting 90 feet on 18th Street
adjoining the Store Of Anderson, Garth s. Co..
On this property is Brick Dwelling House which
has been lately repaired, with Brick Kitchen &c
the yard running back 85 feet, to an Aley about
feet inches wide, which communicates with the
81 feet Alley, commonly called Lombard Alley and
The rightto the common and equal use of said first
mentioned Alley Jointly with the Tenement owned
by P. J. Chevelie, and the estate of John Richard
decd, which edoins on the north, that now for sale
ALSO,
The right Of tie said Jos. GaIlego decd, for so
much Of the term of SO years, from 9th Feb. 1872
as Is uneXpired, in and TO the Tenement fronting ON
18th Street, at the OF Lombard AIey nov,
occupied by VIM. Wallace, Containing 81 feet font
and rear, and ~ feet deep.
And on Saturday the 10th of the present month
May on the premises at l2 O'Clock,
That very valuable Lot, n. T.. corner of d
and 18th streets, opposite the Store of Ralston &
Peasants, containing about 10 feet front, on ID. or
Cary Street, and running back, about 1877 feet on
18th street.
a Lot opposite the above, S. E. corner of d. and
18th streets, known in the plan of the city of Rich
Iond' as No. 3e5, fronting about 80 feet Oh D. OF
Cary Street, and running back about % feet ON
18th Street. On this Lot, are some frame buildings
Terms one fourth OF the purchase money in cash
the balance at 6, 9, and ID months, the purchaser
giving bonds, with approved security bearing inter-
est from the day OF sale, and deed Of trust on the
property, to secure the payment
! The sale will be conducted by Thomas Tavlor..
PETER ]. CHEVALLIE, Exor
may 2-lSt Jos. Gallepo dn'cd
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
NI A.RxNgggs e wxyg.
AIiRINLD
PORI' or RICfI.HOND.


Steamboat Virginia Ferguson, nom Baltimore ADD Norfolk.
with passensef,asyed OF Viewpoints News opsail schr
sons b ihe sT Transport bound up at Civ Point the
sch Sw on BaiGore, bound uli of Long Comdeld tho
seht R..o.o"d, Hand, bound down; in Pull -bedewn
Mil Creek, the chr Fame from New YORK, bound mp.
s'e-nho" Richmond, Chapman, Norfolk with freight and
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, fon Washington via Aovan-
dria and Norfolk, with freight and passengers
ST Annra, llooper i.om Baltimore win Norfolk with
aucs 10 Is te;ton, NJ Myers, Lancaster q Deuby w M
woopc, Workman & AcCIuder
scnr S"huonr faoNG; Knapp, days !tom folk, With
Sundies IT, . b f'itn, CrlmP Il Lison, Smith, & r.
James co, Davenport, Alien CO, Raymond & Brothers,
Baswcn Smith, II Nash, w Freeand, siratton, Hub
Yard Garlnrr ! Z Taylor, \ w Noting, II Blsinire J
Finders, Hcndcr, ino Wckhau GroEuis, Son & Brothers
thompson Raciitep SMgay Puiney, Baldwin, Ives &
co, } Pcnuie, Ed G Mayo, Wadswoh & Williams McKil-
doc. Kyle s. Cochran, Cook a Ryan g. Andrew lee &
Cow''s Webb CO. Hall Nelson, Perkins 6 Harris Fur
gusson co, Ilaxs. Ohs, Dunlop co, sullivan King &
Eehart,son, G i!olt s co, S,geeny, D Wele5 g )
ScI Echo ShiJy, fum TucmasiOn, ui'i line aud lumber
70 w Ror'let'.
SchT Splendid -, for Wore'ar Mass coal,
Schr Richmond, Carson, Boston, coal
sIoop ' Active Smith, for New SoS sa ena Goa
Sloop Eycel. Bowin for York, coal.
SlcOp ChcTub, Burke, for Norfolk, coal and hou..
Steamboat Comet, Young, Tor Petersburg
NEW Y0RF, April 29--Auiyed, schrs Defiance, Lee,
Richmond davs hrro Sisters, Creighton do, do ENpedi.
tom, Reed, dc, doi Roman, Hart DO, DO.
NoRroLx April 3O.-Arriycd. schr Emily Davis,
Davis, from Richmond, bound 10 Philadelphia.
in Hampton Roads-Shps Mordccni, Redman, for
London, and James Cooper Carey, for Liverpool, FIN
up James River. A!so--Brt. brig Andes Bccton,
Liverpool, 9TH March bound up James River, with
suit, cratcs and dry goods to w Froncis NoHolki G
g. Warwick, Rogers g. Harrison, Workman a.
McGrudcr. Richmond, and Riddle, Petersburg
The A. has experienced very severe weather on the
passage.
At Newport's Noose-Schr Traffic, Jordan, from
Richmond, bound TO Madeira.
S0ilod-Schrs Transport, Ayrcs, for Richmond, s.
Emily Davis, Davis, for Philadelphia.
The schr Rcbccca, Noble, from Richmond bound
W Salem. is on her way down James River.
ClCared-Schrs Washington's Barge, Benedict,
New Orleans and IQhn & William, Cooper, Rich
mcnd.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS

observation-disclosures No opposition VIM C. Rycs-
Senate no opposition 10 WIN + Gononfouse of Delega
Barrett Payne. 10, John VIM l75,Samue! F. Morris IS
James Cuun ga
FUTsisrNo opposition J. s. Barbour for Congress
House oi Delegates: MessIs Chiffon and James
BtsHsricS-No opposition Alexander for Congress
"A Of Beaslay and rroer rc-electedJ. H. GiolsGn re-
ceve a coHs icerabe Toe, being absent.
orn.gf-No opposition 10 T. =. Barbour for Congress
~. Off Davis and Noo!IDlf--no opposition
""'sc-ConsreS Coke 26s BEaxton les, Basseu So
CoNcs majority III tfe district So.
%v'g->o opposition 10 James Trezvnn for Congress
H. OF u. John {. Crmp and Francis Ruffn.
'oJoL BoroUgh-Ai tC close tie polls the So day the
res"t wafor Congress: Loy a ISL Newton 22 Mr. New
iln came to the borough with majority OF l22 aud thus
elected v majority of Il in the whole district For Senate
Holt 1893 Chandler l47 MIR Ggsy 10 the H. of
the number OF votes he received not sscertnined.
= New MemheTs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
GREEN CORNER

VENTIT subscriber wishes sco himself permanently in the
county and 70 enable him do with confor, Ia
himself he Is anxious 70 sell the above named property tho
place " his preccui residence Tic has forcr advertise.
en uoccd 81 the local advantages Of Green Corner ne
will repeat them hsfe The property Lots
and extends from VI ~ street, mud viii be sold oriin'
Iooiccs nc disposed ~ ~ private ealc (a modc NJ
selling be greatly pcers win he offered public sale on the
premises, - O'clock Thursday the eth day Of
month, aud the 'efTsvll 'h'u be made known
sp9--2si CT NRLFs C'Opl ND
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
GROCERIES.

E1NQCH S. COURTNEY. Main-stroct, oppo-
-S% site the Old Market, offers for sale,
New Orleans and ST. Crox sugars
Liverpool salt, Rio. Java and ST. Domingo coffee
I'onf sugur, various qualities, rico
Sperm and tallow candles, Lee d COlgatcs soap
Whittcmorcs cotton aud wool cards
Cotton yarns assorted. shoe thread
wrapping twue, bed cords, Loading lines
Garden and drift seine lines
FOoiscoP, letter and wrapping paper
t%p@y,S, ren..
Young hyson
Old Madeira
Sicily do t,W,ncs
rico do
Coguoc brandy !
Holland IN
Jamaica
Antigua do Liquors.
Old rye whiskcy
Applo brandy
Peach brandy
Ginger, pepper, cloves nntmcCs, allspicc starch
Indigo. ciCop, window glas,
Liverpool and Earthcn ware
a large assortment Of dishes
Supericr chewing tobacco, lamp oil, s. c. sc. sc.
All Of w'"ch he is determined 10 sell at tho Iotoesi
ouah prizes. april o.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02


10 he Feshols Of s Ssaa.or,1t District eoniposd Of H.,
Counties IF Hearieo, Charles CITY, &c = -
perceive poll tn be opened in IIeuco Monday mex,
for Lleio w farewell proper representative Of Won,
Interests and opinions in the approaching convention Had h,
anhucaton been made Ut earlier period, nothing more
would have been his election from this his
native district which he has publicly said he wou prefer
represent, other ia the State The danger
now, is that his willingness may not be generally
known subject OF congrat1ation that Tepresen.
tatve could be found The Orange district win send NJ
Madison MIR. Barbour, Mr.. SianaId aud MIR Watson Wb
Nnrshal anc farewell AT the head of need not be
ashamed OF comparison with even iha, dele CATION The ia
eie. wen the PRIDE of the district, which embraces
Tie ANCIENT capital and seat OF science and the present Eeropo-
us, tegnifs such representative Nh farewell whose
ayowed preference for IL would exclude him from die No.Et
delegation, II other arrangements, already made should not,
ecoecl, ciowczeus that the iasres OF this district mor
haZaued, than that OF any other the common eath and
that Mr. farewell rs avOed Geid, has very ile CHANCE oi
DeinS an tho contention unless seat delegate As the
most suitable lett Of calling attention of he
'feeoers Ia his would respectfully suggest that one
or more OF them ffendy TO his election, would announce him
io the HiSiug at the opening o. Lac polls IN the respective
eouniicS a FkEEiiOLDER-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
APIIORISAiS

Cearness the rule OF speaking sincerity is tue role cf
thinking Salies of wit which bright like flashes u,
Lightning they dazzle rather than illuminate
Concert and isnuIance unhappy conpostion C
nome are 50 invinc,ble the haed who know si enough
70 excite their PRIDE butn much ignorance
Is gn OF strong mind I've anxious tl DISPLAY
ones wit and Of commemorate uodesy not to desire Ia
diners when we are sensible that we can do
Labor s good, II not nr food certainly for phvs;c
None inclined become the enemies OF vice ,h,
broken from their bondage. ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02

The following gentlemen nominated in the
Norfolk papers of yesterday for Members of Con
ycntion.
Lttleton w. Tazewe, for Princess Ammo,
Robert d. Taylor. Tor Norfolk County,
Richard H. Baker for Nansemond,
William Maxwell, for Norfolk Borough.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02

" The Members Of the Phenic Fire
Company No. 5, will attend meeting This Evening
at o'clock. at the Engine House. The Report Of
the Committee amendments to the Constitutions
Will be received and acted on.
may VIM. II. ALLEN Sec,ry
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
PUBLIC SALE.

virtue OF Decd of Trust, executed by Ed
~ ward Moseiey to the Subscribers on the esth
day OF September, 1928, and recorded in the county
court OF Powhatan, viii be sold to the highest bid
der. at public auction for cash. ut the residence of
The said Edward Moseley, the 95th day of this
month, three negroes, named Pompey, John and JEFF
ferson and such title is vested in the subscribers
viii DC conveyed to the purchasers.
FRED CLARKE r,..
may z-eo2t7 WIN. 5. DANCE AFustees'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02

Cure for Ef,s9uiio BsThe time has not vet ,rrye, s,r
TIE senSaon OF personal wrongs inflicted 10y those little rep
uDaies the Musquiocs There crndy. and fear we
might forget IT, We g've IN advance recommending lie read
or 10 have this paragaph framed hung over his enta
piece Pu' little ammonia the bite, an you will in.
sdnty out OF trouble We charge fee Tor this prescription
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02

" ihe anniversary Of the Richmond
Episcopal Sunday School Union will bc beld To
morrow at the Monumental Church at !, o'cloct.
az which time Sermon will be delivered shifted 20
the occasion, and an appropriate Hymn To be sung bv
the children. ,naa =
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-05-02
COMMUNICATED.

It Is not possible that the lovers of Music should
have imagined :he exquisite Entertainment offered
them W Alr. Francis, on Thursday evening last.
ihere are no doubt a respectable number Of anna
tcurs III this City, who Will attend when any thing
excellent ~ the Sind Offers; out such however was
not the fact az the Concert alluded to. Il present ed
out "boggary account of empty seats" OWING As
Is presumable to an ignorance oil the power OF the
instrument aud tho eXcel!cnce Of the performer.
The writer Of this ayers chat of all the instruments
Of music he has heard none are hardly comparable
to the Harp in the hands Of Mr.. T. for holiness rich
ness and exquisite sotncss and dclcacy of tone to-
ge;her with most rapid and graceful execution. Is j;
not sickenng and reflection eli us as people OF
taste TO observe The different encouragement that ii
given to entertainments Of highly Intellectual na-
tuEe, and TO amusemcnts in which the animal powers
OF man are onJ exhibited? Ii ID TO be hoped that on
this evening Mr.. r. will meet with that reward be
so justly merits.