davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
CATHOLIC EMANciPATIoN-No. 8.

know that am stemming the current oi
! public opinion, and care not II ] am. MY
| right to express my own opinion upon any sub
| iect whatever, will not be called in question
in fact know that my right TO do SO will not
be challenged by any intelligent person in this
land OF freed0m.-And II is 10 you, Metsrs
Editors thai ! am indie ed for giving my sen.
tlmeniS publicity.
Lam well aware that Catholic En- ancipaiion
was popular question in this country but ]
have no ambitiJn-no, not tue least 10 rise and
float upon the tide OF popular opinion. II
is "A question that was warmly advocated by
every true Republican. II brought to mind
the scene of former fays-it brought fresh to
our recoeciipns the hard Tough battles OF our
fore fathers IN defence of our liberties, our
lights and our privileges. II was not 10 be ex-
pected that a measure, placing man by me side
of man, upon an equal footing. would meet win
opposition No Ii was a measure that APP
proached too near TO Republlcanism 10 meet
with that for whatever has a squirting TO-
wards Republicanism, will BE- sure 10 meet 'hr
warm a sent aud support Of the free people of
these United States. But mark me The
| Government Of Great Britain is not Republic !;
nor does England want a Republican Govern
ment 1t would not be consistent with her true
policy: therefore, upon these grounds, ! say
/ NAV lulhSs mtSt up ch' ~
We must not look, in monarGhical GoVern-
ment for acts that are Republican in their char
acier and tendency. Nor need we look, In a
! Republ can Government, for actions that are
monarchical Let Engl land first throw Oft her
shsckles and cry " No King No King -
and then will | cry out Justify for Catholic h.
Emancipation. But, till then, will always be
found opposing a measure, granting to PEG
ple liberty which il is well asceriained, they
| would not use, but abuse.
! Catholic Emancipation is a question which
has been discussed in the British Parliament
Tor the last thirty Yeas and which has always
met with the warmest opposition. We have
been taught to believe, by George the Sd, Geo.
the 4th. and by their Cabinets, aud also by the
Duke OF Wellington himself. that Bill eman-
cipatirg the Catholics. would tend TO the pull
ling down of the Protestant Church and the
Protestant Government. But every MN has
| his price, and have no doubt but the Duke OF
Wellington has had his The Catholic Rent
has had its influences, and the noble Duke ne
yer could, previous 10 the last session OF Par
lament, see the necessity of doing away Cath
| The Catholic Rent is money that is raised by tn
Catholics Cor carrying their purpose into effect Eac
Catholic pays one penny per week their Priests,
they remit the amounts to OConnell or some oihe
member Of the Catholic association
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17

Ollie disabilities. lie always was the most VIC
lent opposer that the Catholics ever hal, am
never faiied, WHEN lie hal an opportunity "a
wrrak his veng eance upon them IN the mos, SC
we're, and may add the most deviIish man
nsr. Bli the influence which The Catholic
Rent has hal upon the sensitive feelings of the
Duke. Is only to be seen ~ the warm aud sire
MINUS support which be. IN the last session 81
Parliament. gave the Catholic Relief Bill. lie
is true Siriss. lie fought well for his pay,
aud he deserves II.
II, peradventure. things turn out as expect
they will. II will require all the ingenuity and
intrigue, which the Duke is possessed of. 10 re-
tain his popularity. which is now on the de.
cline. He, AT the present time, shares not the
Kings confidence but bye and bye, we i'll
hear ofthe iuwning sycophant crawling after.
and insmuating himself into his Maiesiy's gra-
ces--turning his coat oui side in. again, aud his
back upon his Catholic brethren, mud the mea-
sufes which he so lately advocated.
! wish not IN he thought iyrannical in nv
views, MS IL Is well known am not in my nc
lions. am rs true II Republican ms any other
man, and | contend, too, as warmly as Any o
ther. thar man has right TO equal aud impair
tial Government; but when 1t is well known
that that right will he trRmped upon-that
right abuse and misapplied, then contend.
that man has nota right % equal aud impartial
Government. And where Is the man WIN
would so contendf He would be ionnd con.
tending against reason aud against common
SENSE.
80 IL is with the Catholics Their past and
present conduct proves clearly 10 every I'm
pre- JUDGED mind, that thes " III abuse, that
they " III use IN the very worst of purposes, the
rights aud privileges which have been lately
gran ed 10 them.
These are my views and INV sentiments upon
the subject of Catholic Emancipation. Nay
object IN these Nns WAS 10 he AS brief and n
explicit ms possible. l have no disposition 10
raise an obslroperous out cry against the Cath
ollc, Of ireland NJ assure yop, no |
have 10 feelings hnstil. 10 them wbatever--no
wish TO indulge in rbadry or billiugsgnte Ian
guaps towards them. On the Other hand |
would refrain from any thing sai easlii on the
subject.
know, MeSsrs. Editors, that you differ IN
opinion with me 1n this sublec but what of
thai think Mt the less oi YOU on that ac-
count. Certainly, tnen, am enl',led 10 INV
opinions, as well as you are 10 yours, and
should not be thought lhr less oil for having the
candor to express q EN-.
II IS the sure indica ION of weak and little
mind. 10 be pulled up with bigotry aud selI-lm.
poriance. Ii is the certain accompaniment nj
of an liberal mind aud OF weak aud cont,ac-
ted IDEAS Such rs the character of the mnn,
who would challenge my right TO discuss fairly
and dispa, sionately the propriety OF granting
Catholic Emancipation. AN OBSERVER.
Lynchbure, Sept 10, 1929.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
COMMUNICATIONS o, the pirgiaian
THt LADIES' EAR.

Tie ladies' OF Lsnchburg, who some months
sine, associated themselves Tor the purpo.e OF
raising money by their own industry, for a
chaitable purpose, have announced that their
Fair will be held at The A enby Room, at the
Fra'kiN Hotel on Thursday next, 9th inst.
Having been favored with an opportunity of
examining fe,o OF the many useful and fancy
articles prepared for tins occasion, the writer
does not hesitate to say, that the character Of
the I,dies Of Lynchburg for tate and industry
will not suffer by comparison with those " no
have astonished and delighted the inhabitaut.
OF other towns by the beauty OF their exhibi.
lions on similar occasions.
Th. room will be beautifully decorated, and
il cannot be doubted that the nove,gy of the
ecene-the variety aud elegance OF the articles
that will b. exposed 10 sale-ihe purpose 10
which the profits is 10 be applied and above
all, the charms of the fair sellers, will ensure
numerous attendance Of liberal purchasers.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
pUHlIAC SAAlE.

YIN obedience 10 nm interlocniory decree OF
- Campbell county Court, in The case OF o
gleshy, &c. vs.. Oglesby, &c. the undersigned
Commissioners will sell. to the highest bidder
AZ public auction, on the premises. on The OBJ
day of Oct next, If fair, II not, the next lair
day, tract of Land in said county, containing
seventy acres, more or less, being the land on
which David Oglesby, dec. resided at the Lime
OF bis death, and on which WIN. Ogl' shy now
resides This land lies about three miles from
Lynchburg. is nncommonly fertile-hath n
portion of woods, comfortable houses, orchard
&c.
Al the same time and place, will he sold 3
likely slaves, belonging TO the estate of ID. o.
glcsby, dec. 10 wit George, Tom and Turner
Tom is an excellent blacksmith, and about 81
years ofsgc. Also the stock OF cattle, house
hedand kitchen fnrni ure, plantation utensils
&c. rerms--lhe land will he sold on n credit
OF one and two years. equal inslalmeuis, seonr.
ed by bond and good personal security, and II
deed of trust The personal property on n
credit OF ohe year. secured by bond and good
security. BEVERLY H. SCOTT, lc.
FREDERICK SPECIE, ''"'''
Tept. II ids
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
THE TAtlIFF-SO =,

The last No. closed by rtmal king, that the
TAX level on the iarin.Ts and meC anics lhl
the protection OF merchants and snip owners,
yet remained, without any equivalent being
granted them ; aud in addition 10 this, the i'm
porting merchants receive A rredit Of from -
TO Is months on al impost duties. averaging a.
bout Is 000,0u0 per annun. The annual Va
terest on this sum- amounting 10 s. 800 0eO, IS
gwen as reg lar premium or bounty TO the
merchants aud snip ON ners, aud paid out OF the
peoples money, for ihtT protec tion againsl
foreign competition. For instance, the mer-
chant receives cargo OF goods from Europe,
TO the prime cost ofwnich he adds the duties
and expences, and on that sum- certain per
cent. as his profits, all OF which the purchaser
pays in hand or al 90 or 90 days: II not then
paid, costs and charges, duties and profits, are
all reduced to principal. drawing interest tn
pad. lin reader will understand, that the du-
'~s which constitute a principal item in the &C.
count, is loaned by government 10 the importer
without intei rsl, and acts as "a protective boun-
y u addition 10 the p ohibltory and restrictive
duties previously levied for his protection. Be
cause II this sum Of 1900 900 was paid into the
treasury on the receipt of the goods it would
create an annual saving TO the people of 81,
Vso,Uo1, 10y the reduction Of public debt, and
aVoid the losses which frequently occur in con.
sequence OF this credit or loan by insoiyencies
vi otherwise, for government takes no security
sof Tue loan. Not being under any responsible
~ government pays nothing; the people pay
al 'he losses, seven tenhs of which fall on the
farmers aud mechanics. and yet thev are not
"''owed an adequate protection After having
n's' granted to the importing merchants aud
on owners all the protection they required,
ana securely hedged them around with prohbi.
,'o"s restrictions aud bounties, sustained the
,os'es' paid the duties and supported the CO.
.e'hthent Tor half century against all opposi-
"on' they now call for "a similar protection
!" 'nelf turn. These unprincipled importers
ny ou, " let us alone let things regulate them
se'es amongst whom those Of New York
aie "o' the least. These would-he despots op-
ro'e '"e" own interest, expose their own igno-
:a"oe' anu brand themselves with sorry self
mat would bring blush upon the bra
.L a." meek OF Michiavel. They, moreover, have
ne ehron'ery TO couple the farming interests
" "'e'r aesolating commerce for It is a
,h winch has long since been settled, that
ae merchant who imports more of the products
o,. ign countries than he exports from his
~ IS oil serions disadvantage to her because
'.ea.es balance of trade in favor OF her ri.
~. ms Is Inc case with the New Workers they
u US OF The maniac who scrambled to the
49, % 'ne Catskill Mountain, and, looking a
80 '"hc'ed himself The Monarch of the
a., anu with the voice of a Stentor, called
attention the eaiyerse by kingdoms
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17

burned church la Gardietr, where he resided
lie was tried for murder. but n his infHniiy
was apparent. he was not sentenced. lie how
ever said there were several other persons
whom he was directed 10 kill. aud was there
fore Imprisoned In solitary cell. where he has
remained ever since. an object Of curiosity 10
hundreds who have visited hun. and heard from
his lips the off repeated STORY Of his putting lie
i" wicked woman" To death. aud burning The
church. The same singular infatuation which
induced him TO do tile mischief for which he
was imprisoned, had possession Of his mind to
his death. while on every other subject he ep-
peared 10 be perfectly rational. His stature
was nneommoniy large. his manner always
very grave and thoughtful, aud his long white
beard which hung down upon his breast. gave
him venerable ASPECT Ills room aud person
were always clean. and he appeared perfectly
coniented with his situation. For several years
he has drawn pension from government rs n
soldier of the Revolution. parl of which has
been retained by the county TO defray prison
expenses. Since he became nm old man, Mr.
Dillingham's family taught him how TO read
and write, aud II IA but few years since he
went through kline Arithmetic.
kennebec journal.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17

10 the .isht wheel. march g." THIS if'e III
lows, quite as bighs ele. atcd ia their aNn IS.
imalion, call themselves E." Chamber of Com
merce,' and undertake 10 WELD the des inies oil
the nation, 10 govern public opinion, to tell
what the constitution means, and 10 point out
10 Congress their several dulles. Hear them
pralie in their Chamber capacity i" Rssol.
ned. as the sense OF this Chamber, that the true
and legitimate object of taxation is revenue.
and thar the power TO lay aud collect taxes and
establish inposls, which is given TO Congress
by The constitution of the United States. was
not granted with the intention. nor will il bear
the construction, that il may b so exercised as
10 cherish and elevate one class at the expense
OF all the other classes of our citizens the pro.
lection of manufactures being destructive 10
commerce and agriculture. &c Now, the
merchants are The only class of citizens that
have been elevated by extraordiualy protective
duties and yet, in their anx'eiyto monopoze,
they are streDUously endeayoring 10 deprive al |
others of common justice BIT, happily for the
laboring part of the community, they cannot
turn the benefit of impos duties into any chan
mel, but what it necessarily must benefit The
majority, il the protection is eqnalzed. II is
believed that the farmer understands his own
interest better than 10 suppose hhas any neces-
sary connection with The commercial because
he can live well without il while commerce is
necessarily dependent on him for existence. We
ACT upon the principle of self preservation. in a
national point of view, and disclsm all indis
crmnaiing prescriptions in relation to the sew
eral classes of our own cilzeds. We contend
that all are entitled 10 equal protection; and
that it ought to be augmented in proportion rs
they advance in those arts which the several du-
ties were designed TO protect; aud that every
IL &C md, htnh
CAPT al or Ingenuity can grasp, should be so en-
cosraged that every class of our citizens, in the
occupation of their choice, should he able sue
cessfully 10 meet and triumph over all foreign
competition. This would imperceptibly lead
men to cherish national monopoly, aud TO alb.
hor the grovel'ng, selfish principle that would
compete with the public veal.
PLAIN SENSE
See Resolutions New York Chamber ofCommerce.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17

n A COURT held for Nelson county the 2s,h day OF
~ August, 1920 Charles Landlord md Elizabeth his
wife, formerly Elizabeth Landlord, pt az John
MAXWELL aud Sally his wife, formerly Sally Farm,
Porrn farrsr Nancy Farrut. John Fnrtar, Jno Both
oil aud Jane his wife, formerly Jane Fnrraf, aud VIII
liam Fntrnr aud John Farrar, 10 leph Farrar, Polly
Farref, Sally farrar sud Lucy farrar. children OF
Fleming Farrar aud " illiam farrar dos. IN Chance.
The defendants John Firrar aud john Fnrrnr JOSEPH
faffari Polly FWrur, Sally Iarrar mud Lucy Fartu,
children aud heirs at law of Feung Farfar doe d. not
having enternd their appearance aud given 80
cnrity according To thu act nf Assembly and
The rules ofthis court, aud 1t appearing by satsiuo.
tory oNldonee that they not inhabitants of tbs
Commonwealth aud without the Jurisdiction Of this
court II Is ordered that the said ,baent defendants
do appear here the fourth Monday Ia Nov. next aud
answer the bill Of the plnnni- aud it copy VI tina
order he forthwith inserted ~ tho NtfRinf PAPER min
ted in hetown ilynchhurg for two months previous TO
ad day und than another copy thereof DO posted u, the
front door ofhe courthouse of this county ON some court
day, copy-Toste, RIO. C.cUfLEk, DC,
sept H. @swl0
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
OBITUARY.

DIED. in Augusta jail Maine. 2sh ait
Henry NJ Gausand, aged 10, where he had been
imprisoned for thirty five years 10 1913 or 4,
his mind was unsettled b. areligious frenzy,
and he ina glued that his sins could only be
pardoned by his making some great sacrifice
He saws the Lord commanded him to make
a burnt offering. and a human sacraGce, and
under this deIusiop, he mpr Tered woman anc
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
NEW pUBLACaTION.

TIVE suhscriher has the pleasure Of inform.
l. log his friends and the naLic genefsiiy,
that he has received, direct from Phiiad eiphia,
a supply OF Cap,. Basi, Halls Travels il North
America. in Q vols. This wok is making a
prodigous fuss throughout the q. states, as veil
| ne England. The Editors Of NJ spspers seem
To have been drawn of FRI m politics 10 cfiiicise
this work, which, 10 sey the least, Is good
thing II has done. The Reviewers have level
led the whole oftheir artillery his work. It's
written by an Engishman and that's sufl!-
Glen, or critics Of this country..-I would ven
ture TO ss, tina, we will rarely, (deye'l fnd an
Engli5hman, WHO will give more impartial
account Of Ibis country. would no, BY any
means wish TO be understood that ! think the
writer has done US justice. but II is n Thing
quite impossible for a Foreigner 10 leave of
his pre- pdees of his country Il'sa good deal
so With u, Souihernrts who travel 10 the North
we Sc our full Of p ejud - though we are not
conscious e 1t, and generally give ns partial or
prejndirinl account OF the New Epglanders as
Capt. Hall has done ofus. The work is beauii-
fully written, his descriptions are grand. Upon
The whole, every ,pe'soo mus, be delighted with
the style of tho Author
ADRIAN r. NORTH
Sent IL n
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
Factory Utensils, &c. for Sale.

/niIE subscriber having determined 10 re-
- nov TO the Western Country, offers Tor
rent the uneIpred term of his lease of the Stone
House opposite To Lyneh's Warehouse, al pres
en-, occupied Ivy him rs Tobacco Factory
ending the LIST Of Nov 1881. lie will also sci
n great bargain in his Screws. Presses, aud all
the implements necessary 10 carr, on The Man
uactnring and dry siemming, Possession given
Immediately, Together with two unimpIoyed
lots of ground ut the junction of the arm oi the
Turnpike, with Cooke street, and one lot OF
ground adjoining Jordan Greasy. in the town
OF NJ adisou--with all his household and kitchen
furniture. All persons having claims against
him are requested 10 present them for pay
ment roo l,kesis such as are indebted 10 him
viii please come forward and make settlement
prior TO tie 9th 81 October MT
u + BEAUMONT
Snp'. Il 2ilf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
COMMERCIAL RECORD.
REVIEW

REVIEW
OF the Lynchburg Markets,
Corrected )or The Firginian, by
THOMAS HoLCoMBt aud RICHARD TYREu,
Commission Merchants.
AUCTION SALES.
Extreme prices of passed Iobac-
co, from "a 90 to9 90
inferior TO common, 90 10 + 90
Common TO good, 8 n0io oU
Good TO fine, 0yto 9 %
Strips 4 50 TO 3 81
Refused 90 TO 3 81
Inspected the past week sc binds passed tobac
co, "a hhds refused, total l2O.
Flour dull at $4 % a o0C
Wheat, ~
Whiskey, wholesale, 23to W
Corn, wholesale, pei Dbl. %
Mral. per bushel, 30
Bacon, 200 TO J 5C
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
FEMALE EDUCATION.

TNHE fall apd winter session of my Schoo
- will commence on the 2Sth inst ItwI
be opened in the room that have occupied
herei ofore, but in about TWO mouths expect 10
remove it to the school room attached TO tho
meeting house, " hich the Associated Methodist
are now building.
My course ofinsiruction will be liberal. AL
wish to establish myself ere permanently as "a
teacher Of females, every attention will be
given TO render my school OF first standing. 1
shall be assisted by my SITTER Rebecca.
X. b. TOWNLEY.
| Ninth mo. ID ;ds
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17
Il. BAk

DEN fJo 4,
NTERY respectfully acquains III" public tina,
y he will stay in Lyncbburg only u few
DAYS. Those wishing his professional services
will please to apply. without delay, al No. IL
Franklin Hotel
Sept. II ITS
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-09-17

Sent. IL
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1829-10-01

ST. THnHAs, Extrac; Of letter dated st
Thomas, September Cd. I-29 -" In conse
quence of the noise made in the United States
by the capture Of the Federal Prigateer, by
the Erie sloop Of war, and the many vile pro-
duetions that have appeared in tho American
papers against Captain Turner and our Con-
sui at st. Barts, beg leave To inform you
that MIR. John Lyons, agent for Nessrs. FL
bridge 4 NicLerson, American merchants X
owners of the property plundered from brig
Nymph, of Boston, by said privateer. arrived
here few days ago on his way to St Barts.
TO claim the same; and, am IN day informed
that on his arrival at that place he was court
eously received by the Public Authorities.
expressed their regret that IL was not in their
power TO restore the goods until further or
ders from the King, which were expected by
the next mail. Taylor being under prose
cution by the government of st Barts, for dis
posing of part OF the aforesaid goods in a
clandestine manner, without the knowledge
of the proper authorities has made his escape
in Columbian cruiser.
NATcHEZ, August I. A pretty young
widow of nineteen years Of are and
comely young man noftwenty two. strangers
20 each other, had been committed to p:is-
on for separate offences. They were
brought to the bar for trial, when. for the
first time they saw each other. Both were
convicted and sentence T. Imprisonment
for one week. As soon as the sentence was
pronounced, our swain stated, that during
their trials they had agreed that solitary
confinement might be smeliorated if the
Court would grant their request which was
that before they we're conducted TO prison.
they might be permitted 10 go 70 Justice
of the peace TO be married. This was read
lily granted hy the court: the parties after
having committed d matrimony were commit
ted to prison and by order Of the Court en-
Joy the same apartment. This is vast
improvement upon the Lynch code.
Soi' 'rtime last spring the mate Of French
vessel, the st. Clair, arrived at New York III Il
boat from sea, and report ID that the captain
had been killed and the vessel taken possession
OF by the crew, who had mutinicd The Phila.
delp phla Chronicle states that cOlored man.
who has confessed hmselfto be one Of The nu.
tineers, was taken at Cape May within a day
or two, and was on Thursday morning sent on
tO New York in one Of the steamboats,. Sus-
picion had been excited against the man by
the circumstance ofhs placing large sum
ofmoney in doubloons and doilarsin the hands
of a person near Cane Nay saving hat he had
received it as = gift from sister in France
After his arres, he Acknowledged il to be his
share of the plundcr.