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NoFFo1.K, Feb. 25.--We have heard with re
gre, that large quantity Of Cypress Shingles at
landing on Lake DruBinond, have been destroyed
by hre. They had been collected during the last
summer, and the feeder which CONNECTS the lake
with the canal being closed, il not until about
10 or ~ days ago that an opportunity was pre-
scented OF Tightening them down 10 Deep Creek /;
and the proprietors were busily engaged III that
undertaking until Thursday night last, when the
immense mass that still remained caught hre--it
is not known by what means, but supposed to have
been by the oareleesness OF soyre Of the negroes
employed in removing it--and the whole was
sumed. The number destroyed Is asoeTtsined TO
have been between 100000 and million, pTinci-
pally belonging 10 Messrs. j. s. SegtLiHe & Cayet
TYesfon. SO great reduction ot the stock on
hand, tits believed, will materially enhanre tue
price Of the article. Herald.
The Canal has now depth Of FIVE feet and q
half Of water through, being amply sufficient for
every useful purpose. We learn, however, that
mud bar has been torncd at the Southern out.
fai, in Pssguotauk river which, with the uDcon-
mon low tides caused by the hong prevalence Of
Westerly Wi 9, asfJrd- less water than the depth
IN the canal Sudis liudraocs 70 the largest boats
When deep laden. his partial obstruction VIII
soon be removed by a dredging machine, u not en-
ureIy effected by The reRux VI the tide. ID.
As it has been suggested 10 us ihst we might
possibly be understood rs conveying the idea, ia
our last, hat w TaLewcil had some particular
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
70 tie Editors IF the Enquirer.

Permit me, through the medium of your paper,
10 nominate to the electors Of the Orange Senate
rial District, suitable persons 10 represent them
in Convention, Gen. WIN Madison, Philip p. Bar
hour, David Watson, and Francis T. Brooke. II
may create some surprise, that, in making this
nomination, should have omitted the name of the
venerated James Madison, 10 whom every eye is
directed as the person best qualified from his en-
ightened experience, his comprehensive wisdom,
his enlarged patriotism. and his sterling virtue and
integrity, to represent his district so solemn an
occasion. But, in so doing, my motives result
from an earnest conviction, that j, would be more
agreeable to him TO pass the remainder Of his long
and useful life in retirement; and that lac is not
willing TO encounter the fatigue of journey to
Richmond, and the laborious duties OF protracted
session. Did believe that he would willingly
serve, IL elected, sucn is my unbounded confidence
in the patriotism, intelligence, and virtue of this
iustrious citizen, would prefer him to any other
individual in the District.
wish not 10 dictate to my fellow citizens, but
to exercise righ, which belongs to every other
citizen. Orange.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

EvItance--A ct he gives no names (other than his
OWN and no evidence-The point of time to which
no refers was about four years before Mr. A. mac q
his Communications to Mr.. Jefferson. speaks
d several Fesierslists Of ,Neto England, not Of
leaders In Massachusetts, as Mr.. Adams does -
Mr.. As federal Correspondents in Boston, will of
course, Geek out and sift Mr.. Plumer's names, e.
violence, &c.
The Editor OF the N. York Daily Advertiser is
mistaken in the following supposition: s.Uutl the
report Of the Virginia Committee, to which we
have alluded. made Its appearance. we doubt
whether any politician or statesman in the coun-
try, ever lima ihed that the clause providing for
the security OF copy-rights and useful inventions.
contained the much talked OF power OF protecting
domestic manufactures" Does the Editor of the
Advertiser ever read the Southern Review! Has
he ever read the able pamphlet OF 1.-THE Crisis, -
published some time since in South Carolina--and
written by Mr.. Trumbuh, Does he not recollect
the Resolutions adopted by meeting in Georgia,
al which Mr.. Crawford presided. Ans he forgot
ten the remarks male by Mr.. Madison, in his re-
cent letters, 70 the Chairman of this last meeting?
TIE UNIyERsIrY.-We learn that another
Of the Students Of the University, (Mr. Horweii,)
has breathed his last. This makes the fifth case
during the session, which has terminated fatally;
including the case of the second young Aylett,
who visited his dying brother at the University,
and was himself taken witt the typhus on his re-
turn home.-We understand, that there are vet
three other cases which considered to be
dargerous.-Thc Faculty of the Institution have
directed Circular TO the Parents of the Students,
stating that the University would not be re OPEN
ed on the LIST Of March, originally intended;
but that further notice would be given upon the
subject.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
FOR TIE ENQUIRER.

Uninfluenced by party, a Freebooter in the
county in which reside, friend 10 The extension
OF the right Of suffrage ioa certain degree, and al
together friendly 10 the cause OF reform, having
voted for the Convention, beg leave to offer the
names of the following gentlemen TO the con>idera-
ton OF the citizens OF district, persons well
calculated TO support interest," in the great
cause: Landon CabeII OF Amherst county, Robert
Rives, of Nelson county, William c. Rives OF
Albemar!e county, and James peasants of Gooch-
land county, 10 represent us in the Convention.
Il Citizen ef Nelson County
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
FOR THE ENQUIRER.

RON lf1E T.N QOIhEh.
To the ffecioifcrs OF the District, composed II
tie counties IF Hanorer, Curotiae, SC. &c.
approve Of the mode which is adopted, of no.
mina'ins 70 the people. through the columus OF a
newspaper, suitable persons 10 be vosedior MEM
bers Of the ensuing Conventional is, perhaps,
The only mode to nip IN the bud the disgracefui
practice OF eiectfoneering, which has so long do
prived our country Of tue AID of its best Talents in
The legislative council. No man ought TO be per-
United to electioDeer Tor seat in the Convention
the stake Is too large--mischief done there Is
irreparasle. Men OF talents and modes,y, who
cannot stoop TO eIectioneerpg artifce, should at
least be put on an equality with ieniagognes and
popularity hunters. The people alone can do this
let them designate ut characters. Ii ief! to
Themselves, they will not fail TO do go, because
they have no interest TO stsoserre, but the perD,a-
neht good Of the country; and have sufficient vir.
tue and intelligence to call TO their aid on this
great occason-the wisdom and virtue OF their re-
spec've Districts nay-they will have sufficient
patriotism and good sense, where county or
even district does NOT furnish the best 10 ex-
tend the range OF their selection. The work TO be
done, is Tor The whole State oil Virginia-Let the
people, then, beware of the artfee Of demagogues,
who will eRdeavor to eDgender amongst them that
miserable local pride and sectional jealousy, which
would conhne their choice TO geographical limits,
tor the mere purpose Of gratifying their own pal
try and unworthy ambition, at the expepce Of the
public good When took pen in hand, only in
tended to say, that several ireehoders of your dig
h'SN ouu ouiefes nave REQUESTED me 10 nominate 10
you, through-the medium OF the press, Mr.. VIM.
H. Rcane of Hanover county, as every way wor.
thy of your support. obey their reques. with
pleasure, and hereby earnestly, as citizen and
freebooter, call your attention TO this gentleman
have long known Mr.. Roane, and truly say,
know 10 man whose ideas government like
better, or 10 whose judgment would sooner con-
fide my dearest interests His excellent under-
standing, his stern and genuine principles, and his
political experience, recommend him to your no
N IN N res 10 -ho
is qualified Cor any service, and ought not to be
permitted TO ' stay at home matter What his
wishes may be. l only nominate him, in addition
to those who have been already brought to your
consideration. mean no disparagement to them
:" they are all honorable men," Let The people
confer: The wider the field Of choice, the more
judicous he the selection.
4 Freebooter IN goa IiSt. ic..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

6NEUhOE b WOOUSOS. late M.ishni VI The t;uuerio-
Ss Court of Chsucery bodso Lynch urg, and NAney
RaDe Hugh R-'ne Charles R.ne Miller Woodsonuud H.
ehMner Wocdol securities for George Is. Woodsvn Mar
ahsI aioIs sand.
tshalby my s'toTney on the fourth Saturday in March
Richmond D,ric for Judgment against y.u for fine .rco;d
ns TO la~ for tn. failure of said Wooden, Marshal or abe
kyurhbuIg District, 10 return execution which u ed
liom The Clerk. oce OF the Superior Court OF Ohapcey
Tor the Riehm 'nd District in against Waller edo
Ter The Of hrtyhree dollars and eight cents, and
twenty i've dolls and huty'ihree csa,s o, dssd the 6uth
DAY OF june 1925 and retahe TO the Jalusry OF
Court 1s26 which said in he Maud, 81
ssid WoOdson, Marshal afOIe-sd, 10 ,erve.
SAMUEL PARSONS
Feb. %. anrI.-
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FoH TIE ENQUIRER.

In addition to those already named, lheg leave
to nominate Gen. Lawrence r. Dade. "a candi-
date to represent the Senatorial District Composed
of the counties Of Louisa, Orange, SpottsyYania,
and Madison, in Convention. His stern and in
flexible repubiicansm, enti.le him TO the conf
dence Of the District.
Il Freeholder Of Louisa
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
FOR THE ENQUIRER.

Many OF the Citizens of the second Senatorial
District, composed OF the counties of Brunswick,
Dinwiddie, Lnnenburg, and Mcclslenburg, are
Opposed TO elect James III. Gholson 10 the contem-
plated Con venton.
Captain Gholson's talents, integrity, and repub-
lican principles, render him eminebty qualified 10
assist III the formation Of Constitution for
YUgiHiG.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
From johnson. Journal Of Isae.

From Johnsoh's JournsL OF 1876
AT really refreshing read the OF Dr. GregcfS
for while resd them, feel thai converse viii,
who love, truth lie deerse that which he ha, seen or
believes TO he from ndspushie testimony; his opfniSn,
his descriptions, has obervaon bis deductions ay be
spty with the useu, abours OF faithful
phe AID no; 10 the imposing efforts Of noyeI rpmoar
writer"
FtoD JohnsCus Journal, New 6ss;e,, for 1927.
The Bh;e. and additions TO TIN. republication
OF Dr. Gregorys Practice Of Pbyse do great credit TO ts
talented editors, who have count
production TO foreign soil; they give good idea Of ibe
actual state OF medical practice ADeriea idea
calculated iora'e tbs character Of the atlantic profess
Tor, wherever this edition may find It's way"
Feb. %. q, ,h.r
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
FoR THE ENQUIRER.

take eave 10 add to the gentlemen named in
your paper, proper characters from whom to Sc
iect delegates to represent in Convention, the Sc
material District composed Of the counties OF Lou
iaa, Spottsylvania, Orange and Madison, the name
oil Francis Z. Brooke.
II kreehoIGer of he Dis.rict
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
70 Me Editors Of Me Eno,siyer.

Col. VIM. Allen of Surry, John Urquhart, and
James Trezvant OF Southampton. and John Car
CELL Of Sussex, are recommended AS fit and proper
persons 10 be voted Cor in this District, az MEM
beTs OF the Convention.
Several FrcehoLiers of Starry
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

= ANYWAY ON be subscriber liyIsx in Spotytysna
- County Va on the 2+th inst. negro AIMED Ton
ne between thirty Thu y.hvesy old, about Or
part Of hi, meek oeeasiosed by 'es.On. He away
striped Roundabout, and suuf eoloured cus
Pauls hons, aud wool hal with deep crown ,hns he
endesvouIiug to make his way Kentucky The abo,e
reward vail be given delivered mr. in snv
that get him gan.Ail vessels aud 6ther,
cautioned sgaiu: carrying him away, haIborinx him.
GEO. w. DICKINSON.
NEWMARKET, S PO,t,y wanna County, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
MAHSHAITSSAI-F 0F
Fine Dam Rirer Enu,f

Ttle Dan Hivef land.
y2 uRSVAHT TO decree Of the Superior court, Of
IA Gerry or-he LyDehhurs District, rendered on the 1eb
Of October, 1922 cause between Samuel DabpSV Gusr-
dian Of William II John L, and Mildred II. Dabney, PKf
sgain:t Samuel u. Dlhney and others, Defts.
The uaJ Marshal Of the said court " ell on fns
prepi,e' near Milton, in the county Of Pht.yvsns, on
Wednesday the llM day Of March, 1929.
Ii FAR, II not the next fair day thereafter eted CT
and two years valuable tact Of
i a u ID,
lying on Dan River, containing between aud
hundred Aeres Bond with approved security will be
"a OF the purchaser and the title retained
of the pufehns money made The above Of land
worthy the attention Of capitalists, the Dan River now
nxyigsble 10 the land. T. A. IIOLCOyfflE NJ
rem W 81 2ewfSwt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

loeection to taking Office under the '.new Admins>,
Ftration," think proper 10 state, what has since
come to our knowledge, that Mr.. r. has lcox.
held the determination never to resign an Office
confded TO him by the people, for an appointments
under any .7dninist 0tion. 30.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

~ The name Of the Pos, Office Of Miller's
Tavern, Prince Edward County, has been chang
ed, by permission Of the Post, NJ asteS Ge all to
that Of "Burkeville."
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

porating the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Compa.
N.Y. Concerning the Kena wha road and bridge,
aud Tor other purposes'-beiug amended, on mo-
ton OF Mr.. Miller OF Cumberland, by the add.
ton Of ryder; Concerning the Reporter to the
Court OF Appeals Concerning pensioners upon
the Cincinnati Society 'Codcerning Erasmus.
Caps, administrator of Henry Caps deceased
The bill Concerning the Franklin Bank Of AL
exandria, returned from the Senate with amend
ments, alter some conversation between Messrs.
Mason OF F.. Fitzhugh OF r., May, Doddridge.
Goode and Christian Of Charles City, on motion Of
Mr; Christian OF do, was indefinitely postponed
The Speaker announced that, as there was no
farther business before the House, he should Va
cate the Chair in order to sign the enrolled bills.
On motion Of Mr.. Yancey, the chair wasvacated
till LIZ past 3.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28
Il e.

vyyILL stand Dsnvnd drove the present ,ss.on
w ha, erceJ and will empire the Ut July n.
.hep the price el $50 viii be due for Of
$50 the ibsvrSnes, he due ,eeysr
cd 10 be ~ foa the Ef"f.ry parted WITH and toe
SroomThis HE fourth the stable, and
and he his done well alfof ,hsn. The owners Of hi,
coAs they better ihan they had otk~r
hie from the Some Of them will BE bfeks
roe course neat fall and the spring after m AND hv
st the ridge staod.
ARAB eight yesrs old thi. spring, sud never did
Iock well before and when view his ssse action form
colour, beauty, hieoJ sn3 brought The
Many Of has family are Ises.s and ,evsss;
ohsrs coming who bid far TO make their ~ay good
He hs. 5e.csnded from noble Sir
Arehsy for hrs Bet Bounce bv Sir Harry for his
bsrtS Old Medley, Marx Anthony, Jolly Roger, jeppsy
short aud dTe hue, No hvrs
can boast of shorter pedigree and At the time
pine a. much oj stock not good breed cn1y all of
breed Race Hosts' May not he day when
opinion Of HIM will be rsslEsd, be hn,st
hories this county could NV opini-p
not enHuenesd by the $50 which may
son but founded solid basis. should there
single Individual that think the VI the seSssn
main object hrpe he will not him,
that t ely good
the public interest. when desired feed usres thu
Price pr day IS eerb vegetation puts fosh
that exPenee will be unnecessary. My psstusss 10 .rocd
which thought by promote option serd
10 the Of the mys.i and but few
den have happeLed in nearly for which length
OF time have beeu engaged in standing good horses May
be pernited TO that have my full para
IN rearing the hue stock America
JA'SJ: HARRISON.
Diamond Grove, brunswick County Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

NOMmUNIOATLONS by msiI viii hn5 me mat !. ,.,Jv
~ al Huntsville post "fce, in Wc.tmo.isna County Va
WIN. YOUNG STURMAN,
attorney at Lar.
D.
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SIIIMGI.ES nIIRNT

uss,s,.i Communicated. up.,,idstIy pe,tpopsd
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FOR TILE E.NOUIRER.

To ihe FreehoIders If the Senatorial District
composed IF The counties Of .Ameiia, Cum.
be, land, .VoffO,cay Chesterfield, Potobaian
and the toton n Petersburg.
IL is respectfully recommended TO appoint al
their respective March Courts, three deputies
each, to meet at Amelia Courthouse, on ,be frs,
day Of their March term Chat beng the last Court
10 the Dsrrct,) TO recommend 10 the people Of the
District four it and proper persons candidates
to represent them IN Convention. The propriely
Of some such course is obvious, from the fact,
that no less than fourteen persons have alrs adv
been named. in the public prints, by their friends,
competitors for this srduoUs and responsible sta.
ton. This recommendation is made, with all de-
ference, by the delegation from The District.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-28

Marshal and =. N. Nicholas of the City Of Rich
moDd. John Tyler Of Charles City, and Jas. Sem
pie, Senr. Of Williamsburg.
q Yoser Of .Ne,o Kent.
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/ GREGoRY'S PRACTICE-NEw EpIrLoN,
Tusr published, sud for sAls, By COLLINS = CO, Rich

NREGOhf EDITION.
usf published, sud for sas' By COLLINS i CO, Rct-
- mond Va
new and highly improved edition Of A Trxsse on the
Theory and Praetiee of Physe by George Gregory u
with note and additions adapted the practice Dotted
Ssiss, by Nathaniel Potter d. Professor Of practices
Of Physc IN the University Of srylsnd and s. oihoup NJ
D. OF Phisdalphin. In two volumes, octave.
Printed from improved edition, Issued the past sum or
IN London by d. Gregory, with the addition Of mh
new valuable Natter which viii probably render
hook ea,n; not only manual for the Of sludelt
but Tor the use generally OF Practitioners.
Advertisement ~ the third London edition.
in the year 1926, edition ri this work putiheh
Phisdepha, With very eopau, aud additions, by
Potter Professor Of the Practice Ut Phy.c, Uniserty
OF Maryland, aud g. Cohoun OF Phisdephs. In preparing
The prssent sdIivn for the tue author has
he opportunity thus offered him. Of enhancing its value; bs
desires to offer his testimcny the merits Au.rs
editors who with great judgment, have filed up parts
work winch had been but briefly skeiobe;
OF many American D unknown the D., thsr
greater familiarity with the warm .Instss hs..
added largely 10 Its general utility.
would be sup auon' t. specify 10 d.si the difsen,
chapters which hsve undergone neraiionThe VII
IA, bee thoroughly AM ea,eiuy evsd .eysrsi topics,
noticed IN the preceding have been e
as DtiHigm Ttemeo. 0sebora AfIieana, Hera.isia Err,
tbems Notoum &c Many have been ely
ed, and throughout the work. the results Of the auho re-.
cent experience will be found united with the
irgEes;n,ns Of late writer's. GEO GREGORY,
LvpdCn, Upper St. JohSs street, Golden square,
June
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To The Editors Of TIC Richmond Enqnire,.

Z =" I"t I1'1'IVI' y NC IttUIWUHH L<HTHsFtTs
Tn common with my fellow citizens Of the tide
water country. 7 feel much interest in the APP
preaching election for members 10 the Convens
ton. belong 10 the third Senatorial District
posed of the counties Of Ueprioo, New Kent
CHARLES City. Sc, and would suggest the abso.
lutte proprietv Of asccftainng, with certainty the
views Of such Of The candidates a. may be pre-.
scented to your notice, upon The leading points TO BE-
agiiated in Convention For one. pledge myself
10 support no man who is Disposed to extend the
right Of suffrage, or TO make free white population
alone the basis Of representation. From all that
can learn. the District cannot possibly 30 bet.
ter, than TO give their undecided support 10 john
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-01-14
Notice to Creditors.

NTHEREAS number of claims against the estate
w of Samuel Craig. deceased, were presented to
the late Mr. John G. Lsdd, as administrator with the
will nexed in his lite time, and those claims not
proven as the law requires-7h is to gire notice to
such creditors that unless their claims saisfacto
rly established or before the first day Of March,
1929, they will be excluded fro participating in the
benefits of said estate. Twenty six and fveeignihs
per centum will be paid to those creditors whose
claims have been properly adjusted and proven,
before the first day of January next by application to
me at my dwelling, on wolf.sreet any evening after
three O'Clock. ISAAC ROBBINS, Admir-.
De bonis and Trustee Of Samuel Craig, deceased.
dec4 eo1w& 1awt1GtM
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lies GROW up from honest difference Of opinion
ontthe policy of measures In process OF time
the subject Of controversy dies na'sral death;
and If personal animosi,ies could b. buried In
the same grave all would be we'll In that e.
vent the people would have respite from par
" struggle, and when new contests and dissen-
sions should arise, they would again choose
sides from principle, and take new departure
from each Other, fire from the letters and irrl'
tations Of former alliances. The virulent hu
mors of the body polite would not collect IN
the old wounds, but be again dispersed and cur
ed by the course Of nature. But this happy
termination Of political strife with IT'S original
causes. seems not 10 accord with exptri.
iience The names and badges and attitude,
OF parties are preserved; anti7a'hies become
habits, men resolve TO differ eternaily without
cause, for the mere reason Of having once dii>
frr.d for good cause. One portion OF The peo-
pie is excluded by the other from the Pub'ie
service. Parties Secome fac,ions. The torch
Of discord blazes while the 6ie OF patriotism
expires and the fierce and unholy passions
which have ren, The Republic, survive IFS ruin
May our beloved city prove an exception TO
these sad examples.
Gentlemen, The duties on which we are ABOUT
TO en,er, ale not classed with those OF high po'
litieal dignity. Blu, if they are less fascinating
10 the ambitious, they are not without at'rae
ton 10 The benevolent. We are entrusted with
the care of institutions, which have daily
bearing upon the morals, educ ation, health and
comfort Of our Fellow Citizens. Our popuia-
lion exceeds ,ha, Of more than enc State al the
time Of admission into the Union. LIS inter-
es,s are not the less precious because they are
condensed in one spot. While the political
Go, ernment ar. occupied with counsels which
Iook,o he wealth and safety and glory OF The
nation, what better can we do THIN consult to-
gethev for the happiness ofthose, among whom
many Of us were born, and all of US live, and
which is indissoiuhly linked to our own. On
you, gentlemen, shall rely for concurrence i'll
whatever may tend 10 this object, and will re-
fer by messages to your intelligence and eonsi'
Iteration all matters that, BY the charter, re-
quire that direction.