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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22

Ply consent Of parties having been ap'
;,t,d tn state and settle the account mentioned IN
the foregoing order. the before named piinti fits and
neE.ndants, and Ill others concerned, hereby no.
ted. that on tie sd dry Of the present month, with
in my Office a: Aiexandria, at 10 o'clock. a. w.
+ sh,,l nroceed to perform the duties requred'
n5 on he SAd day Of same onfh, at the house of Nj.
choI,s Osborn, ia Leespurg close my Report and
s,sten,en,, on the subject matter OF reference.
G,yeo under my hand, AZ alexandria, this tenth day
of September. 1880. oo,, ,,,n
sep, il-~eot29d co~'S "i'"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22

~ SPENCER MorrRoM BALL will De cam
ds,e, at our approaching hec,'on for h state ie-
cisia,ure We shalt vote for him, because We know
h,m well qualified To serve us, WAS returned at the
Spring Election and as in favor OF The xsenslon OF
The righ, of suifragc. MANY VOTERS.
Fs,rfsx County, Va sept 2I-22
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22
SHIP NEWS. q
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, a.. e.

ARRIVED. SEPTEMBER 81,
Schooner Velocity. Hammond, New York: to
w. Fowle 4 Co. and freight for the district.
Schr. Columbia. Shinn, New York; freight
Cor the District.
Sloop Diademia, Elkertou, Philadelphia; freight
for the District.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22
v irginia.

NY AVhu.
IN the Superior Court of Chancery, holden at VIM
chester. Saturday, April 18th. 1923.
John J. Harding, Coin A"id. execHtorl
of John Ramsay, deceased, William ID
Drsh. william White, john jackson, SF'difs'Is
BENJAMIN Jackson, Aaron Sanders,
and Eh Evans,
AGAINST
Thompson z. Mason and Richard
Hen lerson, trustees If Samuel Clap.
ham. deceased, Elizabeth Chaplain,
widow of said Samuel Caphsm, de- D.fuaant,.
ceased, and the said Thompson r Ma
son and Betsey C. his wife. Benjamin
r. Smith and Matilda Il his wife, Yir
tinis Price and Benjamina Price,
Rv consent this is referred to Of the Mas
ter Commissioners of this Court TO state and settle the
sccount of the Defendants. Mason and Henderson,
Trustees of Clsphan with directions TO report all such
matters specially deemed pertinent By himself, or
which either party sh, require to have reported But
this order is considered rs fixing no principle in the
case copy-Test:
DANIEL LEE, C. C.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22

Permanent duty not being subject to the va
riatio:s of the Mercurial.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22

JOMn W. Massie
SEas just received the ships Pioneer and Virgo
az aia, from Liverpool the larger part OF bis FALL
IMPORTATION oil
H4RIllH.3RE md CUTLERY
The oalxace-i expect daily by the ship CoIumon'
Tn. importation makes my assortment very complete,
which is offered, at wholesale and retail, as low IS the
same kind of goods purchased in any OF the q.
ties to the North Among them afe-
Dale co polished wagon boxes, all sizes
Carriage, gig, md carryail tire iron
Hoop iron, from ! inch to inches vide
good assortment Of all kinds Of steel
Single and double bsrrelIed guns, sheetron
Smiths anvils vices, bellows
Large assortment Of
Plated and Polished Steel S.4DLERY, Saddle
Trees, &c. &c.
Alexandria. Sept IS, IS30-eo2w
GT National intelligenter, Winchester Repubhesus
Genius Of liberty, Leesourg Political Spectator, Wa!.
renton, publish the above six times, and send thev
accounts to. '. ". "a.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22
DRAWS TO-NORROU.

New York Consolidated Lottery, Class No. 9,
Wil be drawn nthc CITY of New YORK on Thursday.
Sept, mber 3.
SCHEME:
sprizes of sla.5Oo 10 prizes Of $1,000
do of 5000 10 do of 500
L do of 2,77O &c. &c. &c.
tickets S.; halves 50; quarters Is.
90, 900. 10000, 5000 Dolls.-Tickets only IS.
Union Canal Lottery Of Pennsylvania,
Glass No. II for 1850,
To be rawn in Philadelphia 25h September. 1880
prize of $4,000 prize of $4,000
do of 10000 do of 1000
l do of 5000 prizes of 1000
do Of 1000 sc. sc. sc.
tickets IS 90; halves 80; quarters Is.
J. RUMNEY'S OrrIcE,
~ ~ Corner of King md Royal Sirests. and nert 10
he City Giatei, opposite the Market House
DR.Ag'S THIS Day
Connecticut State Lottery,
For tie benefit ofthe Retreat for the Insane. Cias, No.
Is for $50.
WILDE drawn at uidihrtrw, Wednesday. Sep %.
HIGH .ST PRrz :! 5000.
Tickets S.; halves 50; quarters us.
New York Consolidated Lottery,
Class No 9 for 1880,
Will he drawn on Thursday. sd September.
l prize of Sls.500 prize Of S2,77O
/ do of 1880 10 prizesof 1000
do aof 5000 10 do Of 500
Whole tickets S.; halves so, quarters IS.
Tobehsa in variety Of numbers at the O!6cc Of
=. UORSE,
Lottery end Exesenss Broker. Skfsadria'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22
Valuable Real Estate fur sale.

10y virtue of a Deed Of Trust, executed to me BY
ID George Mason If Fairfax County, Va and duly
recorded in the Clerks oice Of said County, bearing
date Gath MAY 1924, shall oRer for sale at public sns-
ton, for Cash, at Csts's Tavern, West End.--on fhe
18th dan of October I830tba valuable Tract OF Land
called
GUNSTON,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-09-22

tickets IS 90; halves J SO; quarters 20
10 De had at
]. RUMNEY'S OrFIcE,
~ ~ Corner of King sdd Royal Niretts. and merit 10
tie City Hoiei opposite the Market House
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20

Statement No. |, al.o exhibits the quarterly
receipts aud disbursements on account Oft e
Commonwealth and the balance at the end oil
each snarer.
Statement No. 2, shows the quarterly eceipt,
and disbursements ca account OF the Literary
Fund. James River Company and Boa,d of
Public Wor.s, and the balances al the end Of
each quarter
Within the last fiscal year, sundr, cernf aaies
of public debt have been redeemed, amounting
TO gap 81; aud S2I,U77 O5, have been pad
on account Of interest on he public dc3t, which
debt consists of certificates OF per cenf, stocN
ISSUED TO the Bank OF Virginia, aud FaineI's
Bunk OF virginia aud tbs oil military debt
See statement No. 81
Statement No. H. shews the state Of the Urea
sury at the end of each quarter, during the
fiscal year, ending with tie 3Jth OF September
last.
Statement No. 8, shews in detail. all the
tran,ac ions 1T the Treasury IN relation TO The
CincinnatIi Society fund.
Statement No. 6, shows the particular
con lition Of the Washington Monument fund.
Within the period above mentioned S3l l34.
81 w,re pad into the public Treasury On at
count Of therevenue oi 1880, arising partly from
taxes on mel chants licenses, which were paya.
BILE IN May last
At the JUNE term Of the General Court in the
present year, judgments were rendered IN favor
of the Com mon "ealth, against the securities Of
]. Baker, late Treasurer for the amount of the
deficit in The Cincinnati fund, from which
the defendants appealed to tue Court Of APP
peals
feel great satisfaction in making reporl
10 the first LIE stature convened under the
nav Constitution, which exhibits as this DOES,
the prosperous condition OF the several funds
entrusted 10 my care.
Very respectfully,
Your most obedient servant,
BURFOOI, Treasurer
of the Commonwealth.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20

possess, should the stock pass into the band'
Oh o'hfrs. IL has unfortunately happened
however, that IN consequence OF the tardy
progress made by the contractors Tor the cas-
'ein section Of the road above mentioned, and
Oh iheir ultimate failure, n small sum only has
o"en required, aud the uninyesied capital Of the
Literary Fund inste6 d of being diminished has
oeen increased 90 the amount OF S6o,o33 70.
IN the course OF tina fall, IL will probably be re-
duced about $l5 900.
During the year, the Fund received an in
crease from us regular sources Of 6, ia IL, AMI
rom surplus revenue, OF $40 5o2 %, IN all 49,
20 -, as showa ia statement Is,
on account OF the private loans, Sl2, 500
nave oeen received, leaving now outstanding
Tue SUN OF SIS. 800 only, out of $4,000, the
original amount These debis ara all behaved
10 ne perfectly secure, though from eireum.
sauces detailed IL "A note To statement e. 4
wiz De necessary 10 instltute legal proceedings
IN felanont TO one Of them TO authorize the sale
OF a tract OF land conveyed 10 secure IL. In.
sifuc'Ions 10 that effect have accordingly been
gwen 10 the Attorney General.
IL VIII be seen, by reference 10 document (II)
lna' alter creditlpg the disbursements of the
9ehool Commissioners, IN the year 1929, thrre
renamed M their hands, mt the expiration oi
maj yenr sum OF 1890 IL My Of this ,
aoodi So, 700 may be due Gotn tna estates Of
dehhquent Treasures, for The recovery OF
winch legal proceedings have bern instituted.
considerable part of the remainder /. due TO
teachers whose accounts were not presented
Tor payment IN time TO he included IN the re-
ports appears, therefore that a much small
ief sum was lying unemployed in the hsnds OF
lhe school Commissioners ut the end ol the
year 1879, than has ever been tho case since
me system went mo general operation and
shonld the present regulations ba perseyered IN +,
The probability is, that very little will remain nj
Tue end OF any future year, beyond what W Ill
be actually required 10 discharge outstanding
claims.
lhe view exhibited in statement | OF the
operations OF the school Commissioners for the
year ie-9, though founded on returns made
ou' principally in the oil form is more perfect
than any which has been heretofore presented
10 the Legislature 1t is sheAn, by tue reports
from loi counties and towns. that OF the aggre-
gate number of 20 35l poor cdren lepiesen-
tea To have been contained IN the State, II ,799
were sent TO school AT an average n, tunl expense
Oh about S3 81 tor each Chi When contrss.
TED "i'h tue exhibits oil lormer years, IL Il eyi-
oeht mat great improvement III the mode OF
conducting the business OF the School Commi,-
sioners, has skon place in II considerable por-
'ion oil The state arising doubtless from an i,,-
oreas attention 10 system aud economy.
Ahe following able will shrw The progress
sise reduction OF the annual expenditure
Years. No Of CouH- No. Of poor CHI Apera0e e.
ia,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20

mean time. the present arrangements, il IL he
lieyed. are such as TO throw no serious OF to
| stacia IN the way of the effective and satisiac-
tory operation of the systems AT present author
| ised.
soon after the Adjournment, II the LAST Legis-
azure, an additional supply of the forms aud
abstracts Of the laws for the government of tho
school Co nmissioners, was printed and dis
tribufed, AMI there Is rea.oa 10 believe that n
copy Is IN the bands OF every School Com
missioner in the State. AT the same time adj
dressed 10 them a circular, of which document
L.. hereto appended. Is copy. With v,sw Of
showing the practical effects of the forms, I
have also appended full copy of the feiu.Hs
lately received from the county of Franklin,
which will be found in document NJ.
beg leave to submit TO the confederation OF
the General Assembly, the Proprieiy of authors
sing the President aud Directors OF the Liter.
nry Fund TO make sale OF the Brstoc tract of
land, IN tho county of Prince w illian, brlongiag
10 that Fund, if IL can he done consistently with
the interest Of the State. Tho greater part OF
this one valuable trac, Of land, Is subject to
leases, which will not expire until tho year
l549. An uninterrupted course OF had man
ngement. cultivation and neglect, foi the great-
er part OF the century, Is represented 10 have
reduced II to n miserable state of poverty and
nnproductveness, aud lett II In "A great meas-
nfe destitute of wood, either for fuel or fencing.
IL Is very Improbable that during the une pred
term of the leases. any change IN the nude Of
cul,IvsIisn on the part OF the tenants, calcula-
ted TO improve the land, OF increase lis value
in any way, will be eIpe,i fenced The probabd-
~, On tue contrary, 10. that IL will continue as
heretofore, IN "A progressive state oil dsteriorF-
ton, aud That when " revefis 10 the Common
wealth, u will no, command better pric. than
II would at this time, though subjected TO the
incnmbranee of the leases. Undtr these cir
cumsiances. " IA sale eau bs effected On sudh
terms ~ may increase. bs, al any ratio not di'
minlsh. the income derived from II, which il is
brlieyed may he done, II will be tho means OF
dispensing with an agency which 10 auendea
with much trouble, aud al tho same time
he productive. ia oil probability, OF very
Considerable advantage 10 tho county in which
II lies.
With great respect,
have me honor 10 be, Sir.
Your most nbrdient servant,
]. BROWN Jr.
Secoad 1nditor aud
Superintendent Literary Fund.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20

7 them. He had the honor OF offering a resolu
| lion on the SANE subject at the last session
| and should renew II at the present session.
| IT'S only motive than, as now, had been Ia
| promote an inquiry after truth. He believed
| thatthe appointment of n Select Committee
would elicit a mass OF facts " hich IL was dc.
| sirabie to obtain, aud which would moi oihe,-
wise Come before the House, tending to show
whether the measure proposed by the Exeeu-
tive were practicable or not
Mr. Cambreleng, of New York, said that il
the yeas aud nays had not been ordered on
his subject, he should not have risen. lie
was opposed to the amendment Of the gentle
man IRON Georgia, because he viewed ibe
whole question as premature at this time
When the proper time arrived fer its considera-
ton he should certainly be IN favor OF refer
ing Il 10 "a Select Committee. IL had been SO
referred when tie Bank petitioncd for a renewal
OF its charter. lie had the greatest respect for
the gentleman al the head OF the Committee OF
Ways and Means, (Mr. McDuliie,) but he
thought that the sub eel ought never TO come
before the House until the Bank should again
appear as u petitioner Tor the renewal of lis
charter. The Presi ient, in presenting his mes
sage 10 Congress. had glanced his eye over the
whole interests OF the country, and had, very
properly, given 10 the Hous', his views of a
great and weighiy question VI public policy. II
was question which involved the circulating
me Jium, and in fact the properly OF the
whole nation. As such the question was before
the people-it was que stiou for the nation TO
decide. In this House, i, was not tanly pre-
Sented as a suhlec, OF inquiry until the Bank
should apply for new charter when that
time arrived, Mr.. c. said, he should be Tor send
log IL to Select COMMITTEE but al prestnl,
the whole matter was premature.
The question wa. then taken on the motion
oil Mr.. Wayne, aud decided IN the neg atlve. by
Yeas and Nays, as follows Yeas 67.-Nays
lUS.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20
SECOND AUDITORS REPORT

On the state ofihe Literary Fand, and proceed
ings ollie School Commissioner an The dlUer-
chi counties for he gear ending SaPtens6er
80, 1880 800
RICHMOND. Dec. 9th, 1880.
The Honorable the Speaker Of
the Houe Of Delegates
Sir-I have the nonoT TO lay before the Cen
oral Assembly,, the accounts OF the Literary
Fuud Tor tie year endag 3OIh september last,
,ocetber viii, abstracts OF the account and re.
norris of the Scnool Commissioners oil the State
for the yoar 1879
|, wa, anticipated as stated in the communi-
cati,n of last wear TO the General Assembly thai
a la,oy norton of the sun To be borrowed un-
der me ,ntaoriy OF ihe Legislature, Tor the
extension oil the kanswha road, would be re-
ou,red IN The cours Of the year, aud that the
unin,es,ed capital OF the Ii erdry Fund would
he held tor that purpose. This was conS,dere
beneficial 10 the state, inasmuch as II would
merely require Iransier Of Que pJolic fund
in me Treasury To the credit OF another, thus
making sinsle ate transaction oil tina, which
would otherwise be two distinct operations De
tween the sac aud ini,vId Ials. BY THIS nous
of investment also. the power OF redeenng tn
lame. River stock would he secured 10 the Stai'
whenever il might be the Will OF the Leslslai nr
to exercise it right which they would ~
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20
POETRY.
HOPE AND LOVE.

HOPE AND LOVE.
From, The Gem for 1881.
a.y through FanGy's telescope
uhich is NV richest treasure,
tear susan, Love aud Hope
al m search Of Pleasure;
,na;,,h and smiles saw themgo,
~ r.h was the Others banker;
for Hone took up her bro'hers bow,
And Love his SISTERS anchJr'
They rambled on, Ger vale ana NIL
Tney passed by cot an i tower
.r.."'.,h summers glow aud winters chill,
Th.y spel the vacant hour
~, ,,aatlid those fond playtnates care
Fnr climate, or for weather
An s..ne, for them were bright and fair,
on which they gazed together
som.,;mes trey turned aside 10 bless
some Nh .e and her Wild numbers,
Or breathe dream VI holiness
oo Beauty quiet SAUNDERS
FIy SAID Wisdom, with cold sneers;
:, / t.ach my friends to doubt you :
Come back, said Age, with bitter tears,
.Ny heart is cold without you
When Poverty besei their path,
And threatened TO divide them,
They co tAe1 away the bedame's wrath.
Ere sire had breath to chide them,
By yow,ng all her rags were silk,
And al her bniers honey,
And showing taste for bread and milk.
And utt l scorn Of money.
Tbey met stern Danger in the way,
Upou rum seated
Before am kings had quailed that day.
And armies had reifra'ed:
But he WAS ROBBED in such a cloud,
As Love and Hope came near him,
That though be ihundered long and loud,
They did mi SEE nor hear him.
A grey beard joined them, Time by Lame;
Aud Love was nearly crazy,
TO find hat he was very lame,
And also very lazy /:
Hope while h. listened TO her tale,
Tied wings upon his jacket
And then they Tar outran the mail
And far outsailed The packet.
And so, when they had safely passed
Der many a land and billo",
Before grave they stopped at last,
Beneath a weeping wtIoH;
The moon upon the humble mound
Her soites, light was h'uging
And from the thlCket all around
Sad nishiinssles were singing.
4 leave you here, quo,h father Time
As hoarse as any raven;
md Love kneeled down to spell the yms,
Upon the rude stone craven:
Blu, Hope looked onward calmly brave,
Aud whispered, Dearest brother,
We're parted on this side the grave
Well meet upon the other
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20
NV FLETCHER & TOLER.
TERMS.

yFor 81 per annum payable IN advance sn .x months
,nt,an will be received for les, time I'M h discretion
I'd M paper will be discontinued OUT az =. -.
80 tltors, until all arrearages are paa, .n,. ne
Advertisements will be inserted ., conts for each
nafe Tor ess) tho first time and 81 -, La oaid for
eon,naaaeo .,r ,.eyo or the payment assumeu oy
P,'ns resnonsIble person Lyncbburg .na,s,are
n Chaaeery ORDERS not exceeding WV
is,erted for six dollars ,ho Editor. must be post
hid or they will not be attended {"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20
PUBLIC DOUU MENTS,
LAID before The Legislature Of Virginia
TREASURER'5 ANNUAL REPORT.
treasury OFFICE, Dec. 9th, 1880

TO TIC H0n0fdOle Tie Speaker q
The Holse Of Delegates.
Sir, In compliance with the directions of
the several laws concerning the duties of the
Treasurer OF the Commonwealth, | have the
honor TO make 10 the General Assembly tue
suhjolnrd report on the state Of the Treasury,
Tor tho fiscal year, endlng On the 30th Of Sept.
1880.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-12-20

DEBATE IL THE House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
On Thursday, Dec 9 on motion Of Nj. Udgne
of Gtofgia, 10 refer SO much oftte Presidents
Message as reldtes 10 hs United Stdtes Bank
10 a Sttert Committee, instead Of The Commit
Zee of Han, and NsHus
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-05-27

Il Long HorSe.--A traveller who rode
q horse Of very large size and especially Of
uncommon length, lately stopped at pub
lie house in the western part Of Massachn.
sctts, end ordered his steed to be put into
the stable. Feeling anxious for the com
fort of his four footed companion, he after
wards inquired of the hostler # he had pu,
up his horse MS he directed. "Why, yes, =
SAID Currycomb, '''ve put up one cend OF
hlmi" "and what" exclaimed the traveller
"have you doue with the other eend OF him.
as you call it? "Why hang me-" said The
hostler, "lt' could get the whole OF him
into the stable, so / left the other eend Oui
IN lie orchard. ~ T. CoRSteilaii0H.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-05-27
RED GAP INN.

remember well how strongly my boy.
jsh feelings were excited at reading the
narrative of Raymond's escape from the
murderouS inukCepers, in Lcwis's romance
OF 'rhc Monk" His version OF the story
has nearly faded from my memory, but the
circumstances upon which he founded il
are said TO avc,occurred in ireland, and,
wild and improbable as they nrr, you have
them, ucrJatim. ms they are related upon
the spot; and, moreover. am no, to blame
if You think fit to believe them, inasmuch
as give mp my authority Lord Lynd-
burst himself could ask no moro. Ny IN.
formnn's name is Cathariue Flynn.
As you GO from Kileulleu Bridge TO Car
low, about hrcc miles on your road, there
stands, and barely stands, ruined house
The situation has nothing particularly strik
ing about it, the country Is open and lhinly
cultivated, and a faint outline of hills is Wis
ible in the distance.
Some seventy or eighty years ago, il
was substantial looking inn; the proprie.
tor was n farmer, as well as an innkeeper
aud although no particular or satisfactory
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1830-05-27
FRoM rUu EUrERrEIAD.
VEXATtONS.

This teasing ono TO death SO,
hate il very much,
"Nhon are you 10 bG married, dear"
And thon they look with such
A learing kind of air too,
A. If the whole was known
wish they'd mind their own affairs,
And let mine be alone.
Such tantalizing time too.
Whom every thoughts engaged
In thinking on the time to come,
T. makes mo quito ouraged,
To think they all should guess what
l. going o. bo dome
wish they'd mivd thoir own affairs,
Aud let mlnc be alone.
Fits envy makes them talk so,
very much regret
That should pain their little hearts,
And put them in a fret,
For know that it's unpleasant,
To think thai chance is gone.
But they should mind their own affairs,
And let mino be alone.
Poor Ned he's very positive
That something will go wrong
We've kept tho matter to ourselves,
Oh, can't tell how long;
Yet ov'ry body talks of il,
wish 'hc 'hing was dome
Then they would mind their own affairs,
And we should be all ono. EsrER.