Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-10-15
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;NTION ELECTJON.

.. treeho.ders of Spottsylvania, Louisa ORANGE and
Madison.A vacancy in the Convention, now sitting
to amend the Constitution of the State has been
casloned by the resignation of Major David Watson
OF i.onisa Louisa is therefore, left without an i'm
mediate representative, and although one of tie lar
gest counties In the district she was yiilinr drinu
the late that the smallest county should have
representative, we'll herself and she maniiaes-
ted her oeraiity, In voting upon that principle. Ii
IS therefore, hoped that the same liberGity be
extended by the other counties, composing the dis
trlcf IN giving to Louisa that representation in the
Convention, to which she is Justly entitled. Iipra-
ITO eaees nston, one of the distinguished citizens
OF Louisa and next to Major Watson, was, and is
now tile tavorite of thecounty-nnh it is hoped that
the treeho!ders of the district will come to the rolls
et the Court House, In their respective counties on
the sd Monday III October, and give their surfaces
TO our friend and feiow citizen Heratio Gates Win
ston. I0JTJSA
u \ friend writes follows, fran thu, town of
Franklin, Attakapas, Louisiana. His views may be
worthy Of consideration, by persons who propose mi
grafton.
l would certainly advise Merchants Of captal to
come here: This is very rich country and many
wealthy persons reside In it, and such is the immense
profits resulting from the culture of sugar. TINT very
little capital 10 employed in mercantile pursuits; the,
merchants here have become rich and are now vest
ing their capital IN plantations Just at this time,
have very few goods, and compelled to send all
the way to New Orleans, for many things which we
want. have asked here, what kind of merchants
the people would prefer, they say q man with some
capital, to buy their sugar here and also, who would
Keep good assortment of goods Sugar can be pur-
chased very low here, by advancing some money
doSn; man with a family, who would settle in the
country, would have the advantage of single man
A with family settled here, with any appear
ance of property, could get credit any amount, but
they would be cautious of men who could leave them
at moments warning. Three or four merchants
could do extremely well here now; there is great
opening, and it must be filed before long wish it
to be filed by gentlemen, and in truth hope bv Fr-
giIlians, because love those people. This country
greater portion of it, lies Immediately the sea
shore, nearly ali open prar nothing ohstruct the
delightful sea breeze which fans it almost perpetual
". The climate is extremely healthy and delightful
the soil very fertile, and the country beautiful beyond
description, and to crown the whole, the planters arr
almost coming money. This is the place to make
money by agriculture and by merchandising. Brick
layers and house-carpenters would also do very well
here their wages are very high, and their labour is
much wanting Merchants coming here, should bring
with them here, great many ready made clothes
hats, boots and shoes. There is no TAYLOR settled
here no halter, boot shoe maker things in those
lines bought here ready made. Indian corn is
now worth from 80 cents to dollar a b,ishel the
rather bug corn than make if. great number of
vessels to this place last winter, and oil OBJ
tanned loads and at high freight, for carrying the
sugar.
Persons coming from Richmond, can put their
families and their goods on board vessel, and come
directly this place. The water at the entrance of
this river is abot eight feet. 4 vessel drawing more
water than that, would find Difficulty in crossing the
bar; there is lighthouse off at the mouth of the
river, on the shore, and there is no difficulty in
the coast, it is safe one without rocks shoals
Goods are sold at an enormous profit here's do send
merchants and mechanicks from our old
country.