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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

NIRG1NiA-At Rules hoidta. IL the Clerks oiliee Of
the Superior Court of Chancery Tor the I.ynchhurp
District the 9Th day Of January leaq, John Young
and Jesse foung, Pie. against James Young son Of
Josiah, IN his own right and admir-. OF susanna
Young dec. James Young, Joshua Young, Patsey
Young and Richard Young. children of Jesse, Wm
Wilson, surviving eA'or. Of james Young der. Evan
Young, George Hall aud Jane his wife, Thornton
Dodson and Sally his we, Moses Eakiu and Nanc,
his wife, Deits.
The defendants George Hall and Jane hsw wife Thorn
t4n Iodson and sally his wife, aud Moses Iakin ami
Nancy his wife. not having enta ed tlclr appearance
gwen security according To the Of emby and the
rules OF this CONT and appearing BY satisfactory efi
dence lint they are not inhabitants Of this country
ordered that the said defendants o appc. here on tho
first day Of the aud ansyer the bill tie pa
TINS aud that copy of This ordor be- forth inorlc
IN SOME newspaper printediD the town of Inclbnfg 70
two months successfully and posted al the Iiop door o.
the court house the said town
A eopy-Testc, J.NHIS, &C.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

' virginia. Il ules h. ia. :. -. sg.-,.-
III sour, Of Chaneery for the I,n.bl,,. ~ =
,riei, the oh day OF January, ltaa. Ua%a ,e d.
eo. h Daniel hiegnbo,ham and Thons. i1a,agtiH
po'ia'n, ,nef chants and partners tradiug hees
sYie oi paul a Daniel Higgmbo.han 4 -, i'.'
against john 4 Hill and " ills H. II N. TIL
WINS s ana joseph G. liieginhoihsin, ozaee,,,. aut
tliain as Trustee for Polly Hin. Defts "at1hle
Inc zee huant John t. Hill, not having entered !,
appearance and given security according 10 3
Assoh'oiy ahd ohe rules OF tins court, and II s,,
- satsiae'ory evidence that he !. not am nhg}, ~
'his country IL Is ordered that the SAID ,ef,h
appear hefe on the hrst day of the next tenn a O.
swrr The hili OF the plaintiffs ard that top, nh %
, ue, ~ nm inserted N some newspaper prined
uhe town vi Lyhohburg ofta mouths sueees 49,
poAied At the front door OF the Courthouse in 90
town. Dopy-Te este NIL : me AL
Jan. 10 =.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09
Great Bargains in Cloths

HNHosE who want Cloths, would find il to
II their interest 10 cali on the subscriber.
tie has mixtures, olives claIet, super &, mid.
ding blue and black Cloths, and niece su.
per ErmIne blue, and one do. do. Electoral
black, which he i, determined TO sell very
cheap H.AILEoN
Dec. %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

VlRGlNiA-AtRules holden Ia the Clerks Office or ,b
Superior Court Of Chaneery for the Iyuclhurp d..
tric, the th day of Junuar,, le2D. Da,i1 and W,
Kyle surviving partners oitho late mercantile f
ofkyies Is Mays, rkls against Andrew paoeyss'
David Ramcy, 49,. Of Mary Rnme, dee and
feyton Hunter and Ramitll his wife, foinerly IA
NTH kamey, Dcfis.
The defendant peyton Hunter md R1mith hi, uif
not having entered ther N poarancc ard gi,ea see
according to the act ofAsseIabit and tina rules nj ~
court AMI II appearing by satisfactory evidence ia
they are not inhabitants ofthis country IL Is Ordered
that the said defendants do appear here on the rs DIV
oi the next term ann answer the biil Of tlr and
that copy OF ts order be Iorhw lth inserled N o,no
newspaper printed in tho town 81 Lynchbprg for I
months successfully and posted the front doora In
coui thouse in the said town.
copy--Tese, j. NlLIs.C.V
van W Win.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

le same things have been SAID OF Mr.. Adams
q we doubt not similar result viii follow.
bile the latter years of MIR. A. like those OF
Y .MaGiSon, ;" i'll he full Of honors, his malignnn,
yilers, like Otis & Co. will be laboriag to pro-
late the offended people, whom they have
necessarily excited by their unfourded com
alnts and deceived by their insidious counsels.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

O.soIICE. By virtue o. del OF trust,
M executed 10 me subscribers by George
sArsder and Agnes bis wife. of record IN The
clerks office of Amherst county. shali pro.
coed 10 sell, 10 The highest bidder for cash, on
the 2lsi day OF March, 1929, a certain 'rac, OF
1aod, situated, l,iag and being If the county
Of Amherst. upon Rocky Run Greek, con'a,n-
ing forty ceres, more or less, adjoining the
lands Of Jacob pearee ard others, IN which
sad tract OF land, there is VI aier Grsi Miii.
The subscriber will warrant only snch utie as
; vested in him which Is believed 10 be-, how.
ever unqnesiionable
DABNEY 2. GO0CH.
March s. OF
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

NltGlHlAA Ru!cs holden in nc Clork'- Office oft
superior Court Of Chanccfy Tor thc Lynehha'g BIZ
t!ct the 9TH dry oi January lo::9 Edmund Pate.
admir-. Of Charlotte Shrewsbury, formerly Charlotte
Griffin, and Samuel G'iifn, John Griffin VIM Grii-
I'm, Elizabeth Griffin and Charlotte Griffin. infants b.
Edmund Pate, their friend PITTS. against Christie
pher Clark, Rowland Preston, Thomas Preston adm
Of WIN. Smith, dec. Christopher Cark jun. Edward
Clark, Susanna Clark and Edward Clark infants bI
C"nmls soncr Beuach, specify assigned their guar
dlun, WIN Preston, Elizabeth Preston, Ma garetPrf
ton and Doshia Preston, Infants by commissioner Be
nagh specially assigned their guardian Thomas Nes''
Richard Hopson and Louisa his wife, Richard DAVIS,
Jordan Davis. John Davis, Margaret DAVIS aud Smith
son DAVIS, iniants by commissioner Benagh, specially
assigned their guardian, James Hendrick aud Eilza
beth his wife, VIM. 4. Scott and Charles CLARK Scot
an infant by commissioner Bena2h, specially assign.
cd his guardian, and Hector Harris admr. Vi obef'
Hook, dee. Deits.
The defendant VIM. r Scott not having entered II
appearance and given security according the act Oh
Assembly and the rules ofhs court and appearing ~
satisfactory evidence that he is mhaitun oi'
country IL is ordered that the said defendant do ap
pear here on the FIRST day oftle next term and ans%e
the bill of the plaintiffs; and that copy Of this nfo
DC forthwith inserted ~ some newspaper printcnln u
town OF Lynchburg for months successfully, ana
posted at the front door Of the courthouse in The u
town. A copy---Tcstc. 1 WILLS, {. L.
Jan. 10 w2nid
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

WOTlCE.-All persons having demands a
AZ gainst the estate Of the late William In
rls Of Campbell county, ate requested TO make
them known 10 Mr.. John NJ. CLARK of Halifax,
ond such as are indebted o the said estate, are
requested 10 make payment 10 Mr. Clark. who
IS authorised by me TO i've discharges for the
same. JESSE FAIRS. Admir-.
Of HIM. Fd,is decd.
March o. 3N5S
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

VlkGi Zh-At Rules holden in the Clerk Office ,
the Superior Court Of Chancery for the I,lrItIp,.
District, tho 9TH day Vi January lSSn. Jaue tira,r,
exeenirs Of Philip l.. Grassy, dee. m. aganst T..
cite itoane aud Elizabeth his wife, and Hn Mn.
admr. OF Nathaniel Crenshaw, dee. Defs.
The wit OF Scirs FaciGs awarded in this rlnse =,
being executed the defendant Fayeitc Roane and II
Zabcth his wife, and it appear my BY satisfactory p,in,
that they arc not inhabitants oi This country 1t Is Oil
deTcd, that the said defendants do appear here On A.
first day of the ard shew cause any ,ln,
why tins suit should not ho proceeded in as specgd h.
the said writ and that copy ofthis oder be fof,i
Win inserted IN somr newspaper published IN IN,
town Of Lynchburg for months successitelv NM
posted at the front door Of the rourthouse in The
town A Couy-rcste ! N1Ja q ~
jini II slmdI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

NOTICE.-By virtue Of deed OF trust. ex.
" ecuted 10 the subscr lber by Edward Jor-
dan TO secure debt therein mentioned of re-
cord IN Campbell county court, will be sold a,
Campbell court house, on Saturday the 2S,h Of
his month (Feb.) TO the highest bidder. for
cash, the following negroes, viz woman
canned AIcey. ? boys named Joe aad James, n
woman named Caroline aud her three children.
lmney. Lucy and Judy, or so many OF them a.
may be sufficient TO discharge the debt. A.
trustee, Twill convey TO the purchasers such
title only as is vested in me.
JOSEPH WILSON.
Feb. l2.
III The sale the negroes above advertised
~ postponed until Monday the 9th day of
March inst, when they viii he sold M he
place aud upon the terms mentioned in the a.
oove advertisement J. W.
March o. tds59
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

OMNIBUS On the I'd inst. in the U. States
enate, MIR Webster submitted resolution re-
lesimg the President to lay before Congress
'itam documents connected with the celehrat
Panama mission, which was violently oppos
hy Messrs. Ia2weIl Hayne, &C. aud finally
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

VHNHE subscriber informs his friends and the
-m public that he continues 10 DO business
On COMMISSION, and promises that 10 pains
shall be spared To give entire satisfaction TO
MI Planters and Farmers who may confde TO
his management the safe Of Tobacco, Flour,
or other produce Ills office viii be kept at
the Store OF Messrs, ! & S. Halsey, mex, door
below the Farmers Bank.
d. SAUNDERS, If.
Jan. 10 lom
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09


n i court held for Campbell county, at the -
90 house thereof Oh Monday the eth day of Fob ,
Ann Jones, "ido" aud reliet Of ovland JoHe. d.
warner Jones, Paul Jones, Da,id Jones' Hi
Jones' Lucy Jones, VIM. Jones' saIah Ann Jons ~
sanna Jones and John nes, be.fs OF Row land L. ~
dee: by James Bullock, their friend complaina
against Ann Cure, widow OF Juiius Curle dee, hi
Cure' Jsmes CuIc, Maria curle, Julius cufe. Ia,
1"rie, Ann cuIle, VIM. fure, John Curle and b.
Cufle hers OF julius Curle, dec and Alexander STU
delts. In chanecry '-'"4't
me defendants not having entered their Appearance
gwen security according TO the act Of Assembly and II,
Iuiee oi ihis court, and II appearing by sat>lacla,
dehce that they are not Inhabitants Of th.s tit a .
ordered that the said defendants do appear here on III
second Monday IN June next, and asyerfb he bll
the complainant and tha copy oil this order Is f,,,
wan Inserted an the tirgipiaD, newspaper publish
~ The town ofIynehburg, once a week tor eiebl wei
successfully previous tssaid AVID thai aoher con-
thcfcGib b. osl" al the front door Of the cvuribon
Of tts county court day.
ACnpy-Iesto, JOHN ALEXANDER, eik
o"n. ~ w1in53
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

" AVElalely received additional s"ppl''s OF
q various articles in their line, N now "iier
tor sale al very reduced prices for cash OF ap
proved paper, an extensive assortment OF
Grntlemens Boots and Shoes
Ladies' do do prunela
Morocco and seal Skin
Childrens do
Servants do
Wax upper and sole Leather
Morocco and Lining Skins
Bale Cotton Yarn, hy the 100 and o lb7
KNITTING Cotton, assorted sizes
Lamp Wick
Hardware and Cutlery
Fur and Wool Has
Seal aud other Caps
Seal Trunks
We hove connected with our store. a mann.
factory Of Gtntlemens' Boots aud Shocs--We
likewise manufacture Ladies Seal, Morocco and
Prunella Shoes which will hc made OF the best
materials apon the shortest notice aud in The
most fashionable and neat manner.
Jan. %.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09
THE INVITATION.

y
WE gre mos cordially 10 oil uio wan
w any article ofreGdV made Clothing, "a
rail on US, our assortment being superior 10 ana
IN The place aud embraces ererg article of Gen
t9mens fashionable Clothing. The workmanship
u can rGrrdm and Our prices cannot fail 10
pleuse being less thHn the goods ran be bought
aud mate up for in misplace.
By our last arri,ni, zee receired some superfne
froek and Dress Goats, Of blue. black, Claret
0hre, 6rown, &c also, Steel MiItd, bite, grttn.
and oro'cn Coaiees, PantaioonS ofeucry aaae
Of Cloth and CdsSimeres. also, hne CdyineH and
trtra stout Bang up Cord Pantaisons. 1cith
straps U0r riding a handsome assortment OF
Tests otM0teSkin, Six Telrei, black blue. broign
and jdnev SAX Vests But Cashmere 1oHcuet.
Patterns, fine Linen. Ru6ied&piain Shirts. Dra,s-
ers Of BHckskin, SiockipeH, Flannel and Coiirp.
kaR Shirts aud Hhie Flannel Shirts, n lot az
dry Goods and fancy articles. as TarniShed Lea.
Tier Stocks, Patent Stocks, Plain and Trimmed.
elegant SIX HandkerchiejS, entirely new pat.
kr's, Patent Supenders But Crarats, Crarat
Si!9ners, tine Seatskin Caps, far, collars Scarle-
and black Marine SGpiS,) some uery fine Bearer
HAS Of cheap qualities a large assortment of
Shoes and Boots Of eUery description.
a supply Of Cioaks and Big Coats, some rery
uperior. real Tartan Plaid and fine Can.biet
CtoGks, Nth fine Cloth Lin,ngs, .tcith or aciih
oaa steepeS fine Drdb and Steel mired Bang an
Coats. made IN The latest STYLE (somc extra fne,1
ohre' black aud Drdb Big Goats, piM large
Capes
Ladies Cloaks, Of Six. teih Slk Innings. Ia
beautiful drticte,) also of Merino Cloth, GRIM
son, blue and black Circ0ssianS, 1ariaa. Plaid &
fancy striped Crcossian Cioaks. wih capes or
hoods, a lot Of list socks lined Nth toool, COM
Portable article for trareiiers as zee arc determine
edto sell good bargains those disposed 10 purchase
aoiH do toeH 10 call at WALKER & cos.
Emporium of Fashions, Lynchbtlrg, neni door
10 he Tirgininn Qeicr
Nov. %.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

VikGlNIA-At Rules holden in the Clerks Office of,b
Superior Court Chancery for the I.enrlil.rs Dj,
uict, the 5th day of Jahnafy, ls99 ChiWen nab,t
Pm aFans', John Bnlluei, Jamss Tuo,h, lon Aim
and Vim. Gal, OK ois OF Wm. Galt dec John Sn,i-
jun, exor. nfElisabcth callana. doc. .ai.a Aor;l
ex'or. oiltoheri Burton, dec. Fdnha l. Clay N he-
own right, and as guardian of Paul \. Clay, L chart
Walker John Walker, Maary, Latham x 10. aud
WIN. l. Burks, Derts.
The defendants Mauiy, Latham & Co. lot having En-
tered their appearance and given security according ia
the act of Assembly and the rule. If this court and X
appearing by sctory cydeuc that they are not IN
habants ofts country II ia ordered that the sld Dr.
Pendants do arpoar here the first day Of he mex
term and answer the ball OF ,he plaintiffs and that u
copy Of THIS order be forthwith Inserted a. some nesv
paper printed in the town of Lynehlurg for two aioni
successfully and posted The front door Of the cou
house in the said town.
copy-Tcste, J. WILLS, &. 2.
Jan. 10 ,n1n,4,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

I'D ETUkNS bis thanks lie the public for
4A their liberal encourage ment, and soiiciis
a continuance OF their favors. He has just re-
ceived from New York, in addition to bis Tor
mer supply OF Jewelry. &c. splendid assert.
ment Of
PLATED g. BRITANNIA WARE
Which be invites his friends and customers 10
call aud see. Among BIS stock, are the fol-
lowing articles, viz
Casters with cut Glass and siver edge, Of sup.
quality
DO. plain aud namented
Coffee Pots and lea
Sugar Dishes and Cream Pots
Ladies Ridicules and pocket books
Plain and iancy Jewelrv
Jet, pearl, filigree and Paste Ear Rings
Patent, Lever and plain Watches
Fine Gold Chains, Seals and Keys
Plated do do do do
Coral Of every description
Silver Table and Tea Sp IONS, Ladies' aud gu.
gar Tongs
IL Watches carefully repaired, aud all or
ders in bis line ofbusinesa punctualIy attend.
ed to. Jan %.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

6tS II A REWARD .--RanaEay from nv
a. NJ plantation. IN Botetouri county. on
tie 18th of The present month, a mulatto man.
Maj, he is about q years Of age and uncommon
iy likely. He is, expect, in the neighborhood
ofLynchburg, or perhaps in the neighborhood
Of Bethel in Amherst He had a variety Of
clothing which he took of with him, among the
res, fine hat, blue broad cloth coat, &c. The
above reward will be given for the apprehen.
sion aud delivery of the above slave TO me
near Bedford Court House.
JNO. N. ANDERSON.
FEB. ~. tf56
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09
NEW ,B0DNSx

fBNlIE subscriber again has the pleasure Of
D. announcing 10 his friends and custom
efs, the arrival OF n further supply OF new
Books, among which may be found the folio y
inR viz
Our Village, Sketches Of Rural Chaiacie,
and Scenery, by Mary Russd Milford, in 3
vols.
The adventures of IIaggi Balm of !spahen
in England. IN vols.
The young Pilgrim or Alfred Camphells
return to the rnst, and his travels in Egypt.
Nuba, Asia Minor, Arabia, &c. by NJ s. lilo
land, l vol.
A Mpunal of Gen. Anatomy, containing II
concise description OF elementary tissues ol
the Human Body. from the French ut A,
[. !. Bayio and H. Holland. by S. D. Gross,
VI. ID.
The History fthe reign oil Charles the 9th
by VI IN. Robertson, d, ID.
Johnson's English Dictionary, ms improve
by Todd aud abridged by Chalmers, with
Walkers Pronunciation, octave size
Morgan. Masonry
The Lady of thc Manor, by Mrs. Sherwood
in vols.
Byron's and SCOTS poetical works.
Amsworih's Latin Dictionary, Mugents
| French do.
Adsm's Cumming and Wilers Gebgra
| ply and Allas's
! A compendium of the law of evidence. by
Thomas Peake, est The American Edition
containing the largest collections ever publish
| ed OF the decisions in the different State ent
Uoied State Courts, by Joseph p. Norri.
! Esqr
| Thomas Coke upon Littleion, 3 vol.
ChiitY's aud Christians Blackstone. Blake's +
dition oGcnnversations'o Natural Philosophy
&c. all OF which will be sold ri n reduce,
price G. A. WlTHERS.
| 32Dt. l. Il
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A SOVEREIGN REMEDY.


In Diseases of the Liver Debility resulting
nom lniemI'crance and dissipation: Old and in.
veterate Ulcers: Pains in the Bones. attended
with swcllngs OF the Joints Indigestion
BIoichrs on the Face Pimples, SC Syphilis
CutaneonS diseases generally, and letter in mar
icuar: Mercuiia, and Scrstulous complaints
The certificates of wonderful cures perform
ed by th' Catholicon. have become so numer.
Gus, as Ia preclude their insertion in any news.
paper, and has made Il necessary for the pro.
priri"r To pint them in pamphlet OF about
lUu pages. This will be forwarded as soon ms
possible TO TIN several Agents for sraiu,ons dis.
nibuiion, and must on perusal strengthen the
good opinion nov entertained by the friends OF
Tins medicine, and dIsarm, Ps il is hoped. the
preJudICes oil those who view with distrust apy
medicine not known IA what is called "reptI-
lar practice Facts nre stubbon THINGS, and
canno; be gainsad
Al the earnest solicitations of members of the
medical faculty, and others who have witnessed
the astonishing cures effected by the use of the
Vegetable Catholicon. and who are anxious thai
Is benefits to mankind may be more widely diff
used, the proprietor has consented 10 reduce
the retail price TO TWO DOLLARS
per bottle and this will be done without IN any
way deterioraiing the quality of the medicine
or reducing Inc size of The bottle, as has been
materially done in the case of Swaims Pan.
acea.
The above genuine Medicine for sale by
WALTER II. MIDDLETON.
Agent for Lynchbung
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

Lottery Ysd Exchange Office.
UsHE subscriber has removed his I,o,,er,
j and Exchange Office to the house la,cI,
occupied by Mr.. M. White, nearly opposit,
Messrs John, William & Caswell Poe.
b. W. HE}yLSON.
Successor to NJ. &'Co.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

r WILL sell from 300 to 5oo acres of unclear
4 ed land, lying in Bedford county. three
quarters of mile from New London Academy
and thirteen from Lynchburg. II well adapt.
ed TO the culture OF Tobacco and the different
kind OF grain usually cultivated in the ncighbor
hood is well watered, aud lies better than an,
tract OF its size in this part ofihe country II Is
so situated as to be entirely exempted from da-
mage by heavy rains or high water The terms
will be very accommodating say one, Two
aud three years, upon small payment in hand.
Enquire OF the subscriber, one mile and hal
south of New London. ALEX. AUSTIN.
Jan. IL. 500
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09
= n U FF =.

IfUST received aud Tor sale, nj gerry reduced
- prices, very large assortment of Snutls ii
Bottles, Canlsters, Jars, Bladders and Keggs
Howell DAVIES.
Feb %
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

SPIT. Turpentine and Linseed Oil.
YfUSf received full supply Of SPIT, Turpen.
~ line and Lnseed Oh
Howell DAVIES.
VI rich >
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09

ABBi'S best Chewing Tobacco, for sale
- blythe subscriber, Howell DAVIES.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-03-09
COMMISSION BUSINESS.

Fob %
w. -
The rights of all., 1829-08-07
From the Siaun on Spectator.
MEMORIAL,


to be held an Richmond, an October, 1929.
Seeing that the people of this common
wealth have deemed it necessary to reform
our existing Constitution Of Government,
to supply its defects, and to remove a mum
Der of evils which were thought to press
heavily upon the community We, the
subscribers, inhabitants Of Agusta county.
cannct but congratulate ourselves and the
public on the selection of so many of our
highly distinguished citizens for the per-
torrance of these solemn and interesting
duties. Distinguished as you have been
Tor gravity, prudence, and wisdom, we
cheeriully accord to YOU our confidence.
IN the important and arduous station to
which you are called and trust that you
Will employ your wisdom and prudence
IN that way which will rebound most to
our common welfare
There have been many topics of reform
anticipated and discussed among the peo-
pie. We do not mean to medde with any
Of them, or to express any opinion on their
merits. Our purpose is, respectfully to
call your attention to another subject
which we regard as of paramount lmnosss!
tanoe urrd~- respecting whlt h, it nothing
be done, we approhend that your other la
bors must prove comparatively nugatory.
We ask your attention to the existing sla-
very of the negroes in our State, and to
some constitutional provision for a system
of emancipa1 ion.
1t is objected indeed, that our PROPOSE
ton will give alarm to our eastern breth-
rem, who are STAKEHOLDER on large scale
than we Of the west and that they are
even already alarmed at the anticipated
power of the west to impose unlimited tax
es on this species of property To this
latter objection we answer, that we are
willing to see you provide any requisite
guaranty against an undue exercise of
such power that thus the fears of our
eastern brethren may be quieted We
wish for nothing that is unfair To the |
former objection we say that, in po!tio-
al view, we esteem slavery an evil great
er than the aggregate of all the otfer evils
which beset US; and that we are perfect
ly willing to bear our proportion OF the
burthen of removing it. We ask further.
what is the evil of any such alarm as ou
proposition may possibly excite, In minds
unnecessarily jealous, compared with that
of the fatal catastrophe which ultimately
awaits our country, and the genefal de-
pravation of manners which slavery has
already produced, and is producing /
These we think sufficient answers to the
objections mentioned above.
In laying this subject before you, we
are not insensible to its magnitude or It's
difficulties. We are aware too, of the
deep-rooted prejudices which encounter, t
growing out of old habits and present real