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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-02
MIR JEFFERSON's WORKS
Eatract Of a Letter TO Warrington

EIfTdct or q LcItr 10 warrington
"The Corresp ondrnce Of Mr. JeHtrson has he en-
time before the public. My present life il 20 se-
ciuded, that ] know but little Of wha, passes in the
world; and. as you know. have always been devoted
to the character AMI principles OF that great man,
feel anxious To learn what is said and thought OF the
publication. The hypocri,icsl regrets of hi, enemies
and Of some Of his inid and time serving admirers.
that certain parts tcere Pubiished have heard with
out surprise. MIR j as much any other man thai
we'd, knew always what lie was about. He pre-
pared his papersior the Press and report ,ay. let
the most careful written instructions about the iime
and manner Of their publication. And, in THE ne dis.
played his usual wi'lom. But, why ,houlI he have
wished ba, any sentiment he entertained; any fact he
had stated; any opinion he had formed Of men or
things should he surpfsssedi For my own part cor.
tend that, from the extent OF his reno n and the &C.
knowedged greatness OF his mind the world had lust
claim 10 know all that he bad written Woull il no,
have been intolerable presumption 10 Mr. r. J. Ran
Aolph any other person to suppress TINT which IN,
author had determined should be seen by his fellow
citizensl Would il not have been pirstcaI acp II
he had suppressed all that relates to The tyranny mbe
ciiy, and vices OF Kings and poentaes, the admirer.
OF these vice. gerants Of God, would have In Cd
HIM IL he had suppressed the ca'igaon given TO ths
inolersnce OF Presbyeranism, that sect would have
Iushhed him III he had suppressed The religion,
opinions Of this great and good man, Fanatics oud
have appIauded the act II he had stricken from the
annas, the COZ elusive testimony there given that for
long lime after the Revolution, party existed among
US, in favor OF Monarchy. the remnants OF that marty
and their descendans, who still entertain Kindred op.-
ions, woud have thanked bim--nay, henrfiIu have
thanked him. The thsuks Of sundry patriots and orgi
majors might have been purchased. by wjihboldioy
from the world the fact that the particular Of
which they claim the parenage originated in the com
prehensive mind OF Jeherson From the DecIaration
OF Independence, throughout the history Of all oar 70.
reign and domestic relations down the Justice
and exPediency Of removing the Indians beyond the
Mississippi we see the hand and the head Of JsH.rson
His zeal extended 10 almost every bene6cia measure
Of present future policy. How necessarily did he
labor to give peace, happiness and glory his country!
And there s yet train Of beneficial public MEASURE
TO be accomplished, which have been skoehed out by
bim. But, why should dstsln you by ennmt atoni9
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that momsnt thought could rather f,ays this syc
ophandc Psrtizan,) be Henry Clay. than any iiv
ing. Never before did we such unequivocsl sxhi.
billions Of deep.rooied affection. The scene emf
nenty inspiring and gave sufficient earnest Of what
may be expected from the people: on the 4h Of March
ls33"-Crhe People have sufficient hint Of what 10
expected Of them by the friends OF Mr.. Clsy)
Then follows in natural succession. this toast to the
departed Pre- sidenc
JOHN g. ADAMS The abie Statesman, nas,ibls Patriot and
Ths star. toasts then follow in omiuOu, conjun
tom"
ByR b. Bowler Hsnry CtsyLhs the "s,ar sranslsa Ban
nor" "blazing all over" with his countTy's glory
BY H. Peters. Dlaid WsberA the
udc will be said his dscrsd that disrsh
from another star in glory'
Then, we have the next Presidsnt and y. President
OF the Clay party In no less omnous conjunction:
BY NJ H. Whttemore Oar PrsSdent-Msy he be mould
sd in the Cav of Kentucky.
by r. Conovcr Etos OF the G. Amsricau)
sd H. Soataard distinguished talents extensive
and incotnpbs integrity enen,y qualify him for Vice president
Of tho v. Statcs.
And the following gives part Of the machinery by
which the coalition IL to he efectsd-ClAy to be
mad President. Southland Vice, and Webster Seereta
nv Of State:
by A. Patterson. The Vsts--n will afcAdamzs Clay
"JNc.fddmixed! a sufficiently oi.inous word foS Me-.
Clay-He was .adamised more than Eve years ago.
ENTIRE OFFICIAI. POLL
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ming 10 the ond. But such dissertation was not con-
tenpated when took up my pen, aud will fatigue
you with IT, OF one thing may be confidently
tain-ths people, though easily deceived, are always
sure in the end, detect the deception Ii is old
saying that "murder will OUT II less truc to
the political crime and sefdebascment TO which have
alluded. We have two Ex- Governors in Virginia who
presumed TO be wrthing under the conscousness Of
their regeneration, and who look vain for
ISOLATION TO the amused and graed minority that dccoy
cd them from. the warm confidence and friendship Of
that these regret the publication Of some Of
MIR. Jeterson's scntiments-and that too oil sentiment,
which they have once entertained.
'In conclusion OF this long letter. may be excused
Tor repeating my utter surprise that any real friend Of
Jeersouian principles, should listen willingly to whis
pers OF regret from quarter that any part OF this
correspondence has been published see in il nothing
to regret aud repeat, that the world had right to know
the opinions OF great AS to the facts and his
torical detail, they invaluable and deserve to be
most carefully read and studied. The other writings yet
in reserve, will be- doubtless, still interesting, IL
that be possible The candor and sickness Of
the author above all praise. IL his Executor aud
Grandson needed any admonition other than lis
consciousness OF the awful responsibility resting upon
him, he finds il in the he has received and
his knowledge of the obligations lie 10 under, both the
public and his Grandfather But, as yet, man
complain of his course and trust will have any
do Let him look TO a letter TO Judge John
son. 4th vol $40; let the public also refer IL, and
weigh we'll the following remarks: "What treasure
will be found in General washington's Cabinet, when it
he himee {! When no longer like Casar's notes
and memorandum i'm the hands of Anthony il shall he
open TO the high priests of Federalism v, aud garblcd
to 30 much, and more. suits their views!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-02
By the Gouernor IF The Commonwealth of Virsinia.
A PROCLAMATION

ny me governor ~ he Commonwealth OF Viyeiui1.
A PROCLAMATION.
AN HEREAS in pursuance OF IN at of the General
w Assembly, passed the 18th day of FEBRUARY
1880, entitled can Act 10 amend act, entitled an al
10 organize Convention, corrected polls Of The votes
given IN each county, town and Borough, entitled 10
send members to the General Assembly upon The aues-
ton OF the Ratification Rejection Of the Amended
Consu u'ion Ct Virginia have been transmitted TO is
Executive OF Virginia, and have been by them careful.
~ examined; and whereas upon such examination
u appears satisfactorily to the Executive that a
majority OF said votes is for rayng the said Amen ded
Con titulon: Now, therefore, j. JOHN FLOYD, Cover.
nor OF the Commonwealth Of Virginia by and with the
advice OF the Council of State do hereby proclaim and
make known to the people of Virginia that a majority
OF all the qualified votes given, is in favor Of the ra it,
cation Of the Amended Constitution; and that there ap-
pear,
For the ratification thereof, 26.055 votes
For the rejection thereof, 1853 votes
Given under my hand Governor, and under the
seal Of the Common ealth at Richmond
this LIST day OF July, 1880
JOHN FLOYD.
The Editors who published the nsw or amended Con.
stitution, by authority Of the Executive are requesed
TO publish the preceding Proclamation in their respective
ewsPapers three times and forward their accounts to
this Department. accompanied Ivy printed copy Of the
terms Of advertising and evidence that the publications
oh rod have hpe 10
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EDMUND WALLS, INSPECTOR,


market is quito clear of OLD Flour, has
appeared only small
en,' are said to be nude, of City Mills Flour
early at prices not known -supposed 10 DO SIS l2 IS "a
Large of New Wheat made nt 100 c
for July delivcy-lte deliveries are at 90 ct,
pr red and 95 cts for white.- No change in Tobacco
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-02

a NASH FOR WHEAT.--We wish to purchase ten 10
" twenty thousand bushels Of good Wheat 10 be de-
ivered early AZ possible at convenient bindings on
James RIVER SCOTT & FRY.
Richmond, July 2. I6-2if
NOTlCE.-I hereby iorewaro AL persons from put
V ting into my wagon any Kind NJ Dry. Goods or
other bgh articles, as will not be responsible Tor the
WIN. GREEN
MsokonAurg, July o. I6-wsw"
MOTiCE TO Travellers who may wish to either
v of the rivers al Columbia FIuvanna county, Va
That have first rae ferry fiat end hands the above
mentioned place. sILUS oMoHUNnRO.
July 2. 16-wasS
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Floor Inspected in tho City Of Richnond during quarter
ndins Both June, 1880.
2Oli Barrels soperfno
1S29 Do
1896 Do >middliuss
1868 Do condemned
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02
Commissioner's OMcc.

A. w. MORTON, C. C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02
Sample IF London Editorial Hitting.
admiration
From the London Courier, of January II.

TIE Standard and the yHoruiup Journal.
''ts'n bavitim non odis, amet tua carmira Mpvi."
We have to apologize to our readers for too fire.
quent aIsion to the ilfated pair of ''brazen BRAIN
less, brothers,; whose names are used to introduce
this article. The Juorning Journal has never been
permitted inest what properly called good soce-
ty; and the Standard has lattery, by its pCerie
duty pretty nearly sunk to similar level; STILL as
both are received as the organs of little clique, in
which they eft audience find though few -, we
will throw away come spare moments upon them
and now, pedantc dialectician would say in a
similar case, "Flrst ofthe first"
The StGn1nrd short timo back, a little presump-
uousy, and very ignorantly, attributed paragraph
which appearedln the Courier to gentleman holding
high official station, whose name it gave. In re-
urn for this rather questionable piece Of cvility wc
who hate ingratitude, on somewhat better founda-
ton assigned the authority for the Standards cell
ebrated s'yNeto .4dn1inistraion gentleman pretty
well known in connection with that esteemed period-
ica and the Sandard instead of thanking us for our
courtesy, repeated the original prorocaon, flew into
passion, and borrowed language from the vocabulary
OF an intoxicated bully give vent to its displeasure
convicted fiction mongers are very irritable We
fancy that the Standard has discovered before now,
that the tune has passed away when they could hope
to ln'lmdate the Courier by idle menace, or mystiy
1t by barbarous pcdontry. We shall expose sophstry
correct misrepresentation, laugh at absurdity, and
rd'cue spurious prctcniion, whenever and wherever
It seems good. We mean to drive the Standard from
its obsolete dialectics and unincebc verbosityits
dnputtds et SesQnipedaiiG verba. We shall not take
for answer rash assertion an elaborate bunder
ostentatious piracy from the fTerec Accience
: We know from daily experience the exact worth o
the commodities our solemn Contemporary deals in
and whenever we wish to recall him to his Senses VIZ
shall hint IN large characters, "NEw ADM1NIsTRA
TON" Once more, and above ALL we warn him Il
keep his temper: impotent anger can only serve to
make bad cause worse. and 10 cover natural AM
acquired impcrfcctions with tenfold rdicne.
The frantic rawlings Of the adjunct oft!io Standard
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TRUSTEES S,aLE.

rain
~ therein mentioned by tie late Laadon Carter ir of Riel
nond county, which deed date on the lh ay OF
% u 81 record in the Of the county afars
Will AZ the courthouse Of the county aforesaid M
a. NJ on Monday, tho 18th day April next oe
the con 70 'e ghss bidder. f cash. rac of land lying
TO Sabine Hail. which tract was tile pope.y of The ;
;an aI' Senans about nine hundred and sixty
."n .--.,SSnf. JOHN MINOR, Trustee.
LEGO vii! make season the apprna cIino Shrine
= u at Machamp's. near Hanover Courthouse He Is
Morse OF hne size, pedigree and FORM was trained
& TOUT years ola, and gave proof, of good speed;
puS iroin acGifcnt was not brought on the turf-hs
dam Was sister of Sir Arches s, by Sir Peter Ten
day. IN o. 80 ,,, ~ ".s
ME imported YOUNG TKUFFLE, all -cn,.Te
II Horse of the best blood in I.nr;anJ ,,,H
stand at the sliagc of Barboursyille, the ens,,in
season. to commence on the LIST March ind e,,, ~, the
3oth June The price of the season win he thirty
aonars PAID within, and forty dollars if paid beyond
the season. Dtty dollars to insi,rc mare in roai
and dollar to the groom. Ihfee hundred acres t
land covered with various grasses and well watere
Will be afforded grabs for the exclusive use of the
mares Better or more abundant ma Of ooniS
not be desired -
Ihs beautiful! ard higl-brcd Horse BOUGHT by
lanes barbour Esq. at public sale of Walkers
nne stud of horses in London ON the I5th June last
IS dark bay, sixteen hands high, Of fine form and
great activity, and seeds only to be SEEN TO be adj
m'red. His age (he being only six.years old last
sPrlng) adds much to his other good Qualities I'm
ported horses are generally too old before thew are
oio"Sie 10 thiS country. Eoung IrG1le was SO in.
nrcd IN his first training, whilst he was the propertv
VI the Duke dc Guiche. that he never ran, His
Pedsree ls IN the annexed certificate reference to
winch VIII show any conyersant with such sub
lects that be is of the purest blood in England He
wil be exhibited ut the Court-houses of Albemarlc
Louisa and Orange, the first day their respective
March courts.
N. If any one will send fee mares. the price
OF one will be RENTED; and if mare sent to him this
season, fail, she I'll be insured the next at the price
of the season. 1'N
Two FLIES. from any State in the Union. having
won purse CT $500, will be put gratis; the first
applicants to have the preference. Care will be
taken to prevent accidents, but will not be respon
slble Tor them. S. w. YAGER,
For James Barbour, ESQ.
BarboursyDe, Jan. 2o;h, 1880. -
18th June 1929.
This IS to certify, the brown Horse sold by me to
James Barbour, Esq was bred by the Duke de Guiche
got by Truffle out of Helen by Whiskey, her dam
Brown Justice by Justice, out of Xena by Cha1en-
ger Anuleppe by Eclipse. TrufIic covered in 1899
at Is guineas He was got by Sorcerer out Of Horn
| by Lass, by Buzzard, her dam Puzzle, by Matchem
Princess, by Herod.
| Signed RIGID ThDTERSALL.
Hyde Park Corner, London.
Trntilc was sent to Franco, and bought back agai,
| at 1000 guineas. r. n
Jan 25-w12tc
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the noero-is Morning Journal arc no. worthy n, be
iattering NOTICE. wehaye bestowed upon its conpeer
We should MS soon feel indignation at the insane
defamation so often heard from the miserable inmates
OF 81. Luke as ut the rancorous efusons of unedu.
Gated malignty (Ry the by, we wish some chart
ing OF the classical phrase spassino the Rubicon
which he sometime uses.) The personal sc,Irrty
is unworthy Of any notice.
The difference between this specimen. and some
we could give from certain American prin,s-,he
Government Ofiicialn to Wits that between eIe
gance and vulgarity. In all else. equality prevails
q. Goblet has recently made the tour of Enc.
land, on crusade against paper money. He lectu-
red in the Theatres wherever he went, at one shil
ling for the pit, two for the boxes and pence for
the gallery thus combining profit with patriotisIn-
lie seems to have been attended by large audiences
in all the principal towns, and be AYERS that "old
Cobbett is right" the prvailing sentiment
throughout his progress, and even throughout Eng
land He has Withdrawn his attention from foreign
affairs, and concentratedit upon Political Economy
chiefly upon be aest, the paper SYSTEM and the tax
es. AT this ~moment his cndcavors are directed 10
prevent recurrence to the small note bill, funder
Esq and for once he to be in ministerial har-
ness, if it be true he says that there is union
of excrton on this point, between him and the
"Duke." We read his Register, and observe no
decline in the nervous simplicity and cogent good
sense, which make his style in opinion, the best
mode in the English language.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02
ID UNAWAys,.-y

* CNAWAfS.-Wasc committed the Jail of Washing.
ION County, Maryland, the 18th inst as runawoys
TWO negro men: .e calls himself CHARLES HILL and 4.
other BEN BUTLER C,afes is about s feet 10 inches
~ ABOUT rs or "a years of age, Stout made good connie
rather oil black colour small rings in his Ears
ben Is about fee or inches h "a or IS years Of
age stout made, with down look-no perceiyabe
about him. The said negroes had on, when committed
casnett roundabouts pantaoons and dark coour
ehaes had with him blue cloth with velvet collar
ana PAR OF drab cassHet paniaoons, with sundy other
summer clothing Ben had with him old blue frock coat
aao cashe Pantaloons and some other clothing. The said
negroes say they had been working Mr. Baker o
eorgeown d. G., on the canal said tevn and some.
pass themselves asobers The of SAID neg res
requested TO come ward prove property pay charges
ana lake them away otherwise they viii bscharyed acc
Ing to law. CHRISTIAN NEyyf ONlER rs $50 :.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02
DIR. WILLIAM JUDKINS'
INVALUABLE
EATENT 0ENT7sYETW.

RICHMOND, Cd Afo. e8th, 1880.
"lLLIAM w. GRAY has been instructed in
w the business of making s'Dr. Judkins' Patent
Specific Ointment" by Nathan Shepherd late part
ner with Dr. Judkins Of Ohio--I also profess per.
feet knowledge of making this Ointment, obtained
from Dr. Judhins himself, having long assisted him
in the Having had occasion to pass tbro'
richmond, ION my return to Ohio from n. Carolina
remained with friend Gray two DAYS and assisted
hun 10 making a further supply of this Ointment,
which he can with great proprety offer to the public
as being genuine, and made of the best iD6redients
THOMAS PATTERSON,
mar l-itdNltc' OF Belmount County, Ohin
NIRGlNiA:-At rules, holde. in the clerks office
of the superior court of chaDcery for the Rich
mond district, the 1st day eff February 1880: William
Sterling, pit. against John ParkhilI Samuel Parkhil
Charles COPELAND, Francis Is. Dyer, and other dts
The defendants John Parkhi,! and Samuel Parkh;n
not having entered their appearance and given sect.
rsy according to tue act of assembly and the rules of
this court and appearing, by satisfactory evidence,
that they are not inhabitants of this conntry il is
ordered, that the said defendants do appear here
the first day of the next June term and answer the
bill of the phintif; and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in
the city Of Icbomnd for months successvely and
posted at the front door o thecapo in tue said CITY,
copy Teste,
IL WM. G. PEyDLEToS, C. G.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02

NEEDBASI, 18TH FKsRUARy, 1880.
By he Chancellor Of the Richmond District.
FEyHE recess Of the present term, .took place on
n account of the late Convention, until the first
day of March next. ! shah that day be in court
prepared to proceed with the business thereof and
shall continue the until all the duties of the
court be discharged. CREED TAYLOR.
4 copy. Teste,
feb 23-2tc fVM. G.. PFypIr-ro-; &C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02

FdppahGnnock, Jan, 20, 1890
The parties interested, will take notice, thaI have
appointed Friday, the 5th day of 5Tac next settle
the accounts drectceby the foregoing ceder of Coust
and ON that day, by . O'Clock 4, ~ they are required
to attend at this Office, with all the vouchers record
copies, and other testimony, necessary to cradle mic
10 comply with the said order Of court
LAWRENCE MUSE
feb LAW lwc 81. Com. Oh Ct Ered-
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A BSCONDED on Tuesday the 10Th inst from on
an board MIR. p J. Archer's boat, then lying at
Cartersville, Negro Man, TOM, lwho calls himself
Tom Jefferson.) He is rersarkably likely man.
formed and very straight, dark complexion though
not very black high cheek bones and has lost one OF
his front teeth, believe upper tooth on the le!l
side, the loss of which shows when he speaks; his
lat Goochland courthouse) the night after he alb
seconded and there changed his clothes: he has been
driver several years. and worked in boat
on James river the last year, consequently be Is well
acquaIntcdIn Richmond, where it is probable he may
go; be is very aTtfu fellow and may try TO pass for
free man and attempt TO leave the State. viii
give liberal reward for his apprehension in the Stsfe
and $50 If taken up out of the Stats and secured IN
jail SO that get him again. Any information res
PcctIng him. addressed to me near Scottville Pow
hatan county Va, viii be thankfully received.
! ROB'T X. DABNEY.
Powbaian, Jan 80, 1880. g9
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02

RY virtue Of decree Of the Of King Queen county,
a sitting as court Of equity the subscriber commission
er for the purpose appointed, will sell the highest bdncr
ready moaey, The premises Friday the 26h day Of
March $780, the tract of land which Andrew Wilson dec
died stItsd and possessed, situated in King Queen
~, Clarkson The decree in cause which
Thomas jones' ador &C., Of Franklin Scott complainant,
against The heirs of Andrew Wilson, decd, defts.
CHARLES HILL.
p 6. am authorised by Mr.. Tbos Jones' that he
will receive from, the purchaser, bond with good security,
payable at the end of twelve months the day Of SALE for
the amount of sale, except much will pay the costs
suit and expenses attending the SALE the bond to carry interest
fturn the day Of sale. &. HILL.
feb 17--iaw4w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-03-02

a boa Of No. 1, Chewing Tobacco.
lsure and others who wish 10 get few rounds Of choice
Tobacco, tina, be obtained my Drug Store sign of tho
Mortar, opposite he Eagle. J. ~. BLAMtRE
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pO CLERKS.

A Young Man, well qualified to discharge the dl-
"a ties of County and Superior Court C lerk is
DESTROYS Of situation. Letters addressed 10 a. b.
feb I5--w4w