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Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

On the 10th of Aug. at a session of tho
Chamoer OF feers, the oath 10 observe the
Charter was taken by its members. The fol.
lowing are its words :: Z" | swear to be faithful
to the King, to obey the Constitutional
Charter and the laws of the Kingdom, and to
conduct myself in all respects like good
and loyal Peer of France" ONE hundred aud
three Peers were present, to all of whom the
oath was administered, with the exception of
the Viscouut D'Ambray, who refused it with
tho following remark: My conscience
requires tina, ] should abstain from sitting
In this Chamber. My old oath does not per.
mt It," Lie Immediately left The Chamber.
"A list Is published in the Paris Journals. of
10 Peers who were absent, and who will
have an opportunity of taking the oath of a
future meeting. On taking the oath, the
Duke de fMz James, "a descendant of James
III. the last of the Stuarts, and, as is said, an
illegitimate son of Charles X } made the fol-
lowing speech.
The Duke de Fitzjames, on being
called, rose. (great attention and pro,
found sIleuce.) "Haying been absent
from home Tor some days, OH short
Journey, l suddenly learned that a
dreadful Ihunderbolt bad fallen on
france. and that the Royal Family had
disappeared in the tempest. The f.
ing OF the guns, which proclaimed a
new hing, seemed to await my arriva!
yesterday into the capital, and to-day
summoned to this Chamber 10 take a
new oath. have never made sport
OF mS word, and with me the obligation
OF an cath has always been sacred. /
have only taken two oaths during nv
lie: the fist, in early youth, to Louis
XVI, OF blessed memory the second,
IN lSi4, to the Constitutional Charter /;
the principles Of which had long been
implanted in my heart, and which re-
JoIced to see made the law of France.
DEFY any living being to accuse me of
having been unfaithiDl to those two
oaths. (Uneqniyocal marks of assent. J
You will, perhaps, do me the Justice to
admit that in this Chamber have nov
er delivered an opinion which had not
tor ITS foundation the very text of the
CONSTITUTIONAL Charter, and | call no.
nor to witness that for these sixteen
years there never has arisen in my
heart any wish which was not comfort
mable to that Charter. Being tried by
misfortune almost on my entrance in
to life, | was, in adversely, early taught
to subml: to the DEGREES Of Providence,
and TO forlify myself against storms.
How to remain faithful 10 hopeless
cause has long been known in my fam
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08
FRONTIER INCIDENT

a letter signed by r. Garth, dated MONT.
cello, KY Aug. 20, states, that in 1915. Sam.
uel Cecil, residing near there, lost three chill
dreD, two boys and girl, stolen by the In
dams, but at the time supposed to have lost
themselves in the woods, and to have perish.
ed The bereaved parents were almost in :
consolable. But, the letter adds
" About eight or ten days past, the Oldest
boy OF the three children, now Young man.
presented himself at home before his parents
announced his name, and told the circum-
stances. Imagine to yourself how lost in as
tonishment and anxious feelinos we're the
parents. They listened with eager ear to
hear OF the other two. When kidnapped he
was only tour years old, and could tell but
httie OF the circumstances all he knew was
That several OF the Cherokee Indians came
across them, and took his sister and Younger
brother, and bore them off That the youn.
gest brother, unable 10 bear the fatigue, per-
lshed on the road--that they we're taken to
the Indian country, thence to the Arkansas,
beyond the Mississippi. From his sister he
learnt his name and something of the coup.
try whence they were taken; and, by enuui
RES, had been enabled 10 reach his fathers
and mothers house. His sister was living.
and was married few days before his depaf.
ture, to a Spaniard, a great distance off,"
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

Noble Generosity--The African
Repository for September, contains the
intelligence which follows:
A family manumltted by a gen,Iemao
lately deceased in Essex county W.
are expected to embark in the vessel of
the society, soon to sail from Norfolk
Property has been left TO this family to
the amount of about $500 or $500.
A lady near Fredericksburg has, we
are informed, signiied her intention
OF speedily sending the whole number
OF her slaves so to the colony.
Agensleman il Montgomery county.
Md has resolved to manumit twenty
slaves for the purpose of African colo
nlzat'on, and they are expected to sail
In the next vessel.
A generous lady near Charlestown.
Va, has resolved to emancipate twelve
tor the same philanthropic purpose
Two ofthese have been purchased by
this lady that they might be permitted
to accompany their relatives. For one
OF these she gave $3.50, and for the
other $3.50. All these are fitted out
with clothing and household furniture,
and such things as may contribute to
the comfort of their voyage.
gentleman near Charlottesville.
Va, has determined to liberate all his
slaves Tor the purpose of Colonizing
them in Africa the male at 25, and
the females at 81 years of age Two
or three are to be emancipated this
season, Who is he?
A gentleman in New York writes.
+" own IN Savannah colored man. to
whom have offered the option ofgoing
to the American Colony in Africa. /
am informed that he consents to 90.
and that the owner Of his wife and
children is willing that they should 90
likewise. The man in question is a
sober and industrious mechanic, origin
ally from Africa"
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08
NOTICE.

Z INTENDING to move to the west.
n L offer for sale the tract of land
on which | reside; containing 40
acres, lying in the North Garden, Al
bemarle County, on the north fork
OF Hardware, between 3 or 9 miles
from Charlottesville. The new stage
road passing through it that leads
from Charlottesville to Lyncbburg.
This land is in very compact BODY
and well watered, containing about
100 acres of low grounds; and has
an ample supply of timbered land
OF good quality for tobacco. wish
to sell this valuable tract of land i'm
medIately, as | am determined to
move. | deem it unnecessary TO give
further description of the land as it
is well known in the ne;ghbourhood !;
and persons living at distance will
yIaw the land before buying the
buildings are ordinary
PAUL DURRETT.
Oct S---1O If
N. B. This land will remain for
sale until sold.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

lily, and in that respect we have not a
new lesson 10 learn. (Fresh marks Of
assent, and several Peers shed tears y
Doubtless / deplore, and shall ever de-
plore, the fate of Charles Y. Long ho-
nored by his bounty, no one better
knows than | all the virtues Of his
heart. Eveh when deceived by minis
tiers, even more imbecile than perfidi-
ious, On number OF voices eyes, yes,")
when. too vainly, alas. endeavoured
to make him hear the truth which was
so criminally concealed from him, Ga
new movement, IL declare now, and
shall always declare, that / never heard
him express any wish which had not
Tor its object the happiness of theFrench
people, and the prosperity ofFrahce.
This justice it is my duty to render
HIM. These sentiments, which will ev-
or live i'll my grateful heart, and which
would sliile me if ] did not give them
free vent, | love to pour out before you,
and should pity him TO whom they
could give offence. Yesi to my latest
breath--so long as drop OF blood
makes my heart beat-on the scaffold
ifever | am destined TO lay my head
shall boldly avow my love aud respect
for my old master. shall say that he
did not deserve his fate, and that the
French, never knew him.-(agita-
tom Bat at this moment | am my
self too only Frenchmen, and i'm the
situation in which am placed, am
bound to devote myself entirely to my
country. This high consideration for
the safety of France, is doubtless the
only one which can have induced SO
many wise minds toconcur in prouul-
eating with such precipitation acts
: which have within SIX days decided the
destiny OF France, (more emotion
Every thing was tonsum,nated, and
you bchell anarchy ready to seize up
on US and Gcyour u.s. | cannot be deal
TO the influence o.! thtse motives. 1t is
to them alone sacrihce all the feelings
which during is years have attached
me to life. These sentiments impel!.
ing me by irresistible violence, make
: me open my mouth TO pronounce the
oath required of me -(bravo! bra
: voD
:, This speech made an impression or
the assembly, which we cannot de
scribe. 1t was unanimously ordered &c
be printed.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

Frenth .?6airs. The aspect of the late
into diligence from Europe is favorable to the
cause of freedom. Meetings had been held
in various parts of Grea, Britain, expressive
OF their admiration'o of the " glorious Partisan
population and OF the manner in which the
French people resisted the violation of their
rights, and the moderation with which they
used their triumph. Every where ma. rss.
tations of tho greatest enthusiasm appearcd :
and even tho party hostile to liberty Join in
the general JOY. In France the moderate
koyaiists have abandoned their cause. allcC-
ing that the power of eventss had given le-
gitimacy'her quietus. Neither of the great
European powers however had formally To-
cognizcd tho new government of France /;
but there is little doubt that they will. Eng
! land receives the royal exile as private in
dividual, and report says, presses the L" holy
brotherhood to join with her in the acknow
Iedgment of :" the King of the French
king who not only avows the supremacy of
the laws. but requires all 10 obey an authori.
ty TO which he must himself submit Thus
winning the confidence iof tho nation, and
securing the.public peace.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

with and rational treatment OF tho subject.
OF this, we learn, his lectures afford ample
proof They embrace a comprehensive
sketch of modern literature, in all its impor-
lance, tracing the influence it has cxertod
and still cxerts in the affairs az civilized
man and particularly that which i, has OK.
crted and is likely in a much greater degroe
to exert ON onr citizens both as individuals
and as a nation. This able and distinguish
, ed Professor. whose republican m,pners, ur-
banity and learned lore, won the esteem of
Jefferson, commands an enviablc share of
popularity among the votarics of literature :;
| in the dispensation Of which he il efficiently
! assisted by Col. Colonna, in elucidatinr the
advantages Ola course of progressive, gram-
matical and practical instruction in the prin.
cipal languages of Europe, on a plan we'll
adapted to tho natural operations OF the
mind, aud the convenience and capacity OF
the student
| But 1T is needless TO particulariza The
Chair OF each Professorship,,is ably and hap
PLY iiiled--tho popularity of tho Professors
gradually incteasing--and their usefulness
constantly developing all which give in
creased assurance that the enlightened toun
ders of this noble establishment, have Z" per
| formed good work, and secured to us Oh,
bcss' we necded--ttc best of Institu
tons"
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

Inc Drama. 1t will be seen by an adver
tlsement IN a subsequent column that Mr..
Richardson will, in a.few days, offer our citi-
zens and visitors a theatrical entertainment
We recollect with pleasure Unsuccessful vi
sit three years since, and the satisfaction
given as an actor and gentleman. We are
glad to see him again and wish him success.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08
THE ADVOCATE.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER s.

France and ireland. We are auihorise
to announce, tina, meeting will be hold at
tn. Court house on Tuesday next, at 3o'clock
L. VI. To devise some suitable mode of ox-
pressing the feelings of our citizens in favor
OF the recent patriotism and bravery Of Tho
ininiiable French people and to extond
relief 10 tho furnishing poor Of Ireland.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08


Vest India Trade, We have authentic
news this week that the West Iniis Ports
are open to us. This~is likely to havo ia
vorable bearing on tho agricultural interest
of the country, and give increased activity to
commerce. Our Minister, NJ Lean, in effect
ing thu, the leading object OF his mission,
evinces an ability in diplomacy worthy Of his
great tutor, townsman and friend, James "A.
Bayard and every way tlattcring to the
feelings of his friend, and,the friends of tho
administration. II seem, however that the
negotiations have not taken tho form of n
Treaty. The Trade will be opened under
the arrangements provided for by tho laws of
each country Groat Britain consents to re-
woke her order in Council, issued on the 9th
July 1896, by which tho ports Of the British
West Indies were closed to omr vessels after
the first of December in. the same year. Our
government, on the other hand, opens The
ports of the United States TO British vessels
coming from tins West Indies.
An extra sheet of the Telegraph says that
the official dispatches from Mr.. MI.can have
arrived, and that tho Proclamation of tho
President is expected forthwith,
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08


The following article from the Enquirer
should have been inserted last week had it
not escaped attention-wc give it now
with an additional remark:
The University Of Virginia. We
understand, that on the Oath inst. there
were ITO students matriculated "a very
large number at this early period of the
session. They are said to exhibit an
unusual portion of ability aud industry.
The introductory Law Lecture Of Mr..
Davis was much admired; and his
class consisted of IS students. MIR. ID.
is comparatively young man, and his
name not generally known through the
State--ye great expectations are form
ed from his activity and talents by
those who know him best-and what is
more, he will teach the sound theory of
OF our government, and the true prn-
clples Of the Constitution. Mr.. BlDt.
terman, perhaps the Polyglot in the
union will also be assisted by Col. CO.
lonna, respectable gentleman late of
this city. MIR. B. now delivers lectures
ofhis own composition on the iangua-
ges, &c. which are, calculated to rem
der essential service. Indeed, it may
be truly saio Of all the Professors, that
Virginia "expec,, every man to do his
duty"-for, to this Institution she is
most anxiously looking for supplying
much of the matericl of her improve.
ment-many ofthe Orators, physicians
lawyers, literary d professional charac-
ters, who are tograce her future annals.
In regard to Professor Davis it affords us
unfeigned qualification 10 add, that it is not
only his Introductory lecture which has
elected admiration. Tho fidelity and untir-
ing industry with which he discharges the
arduous duties of The chair of law, guided
and illustrated as these qualities are, by a
mind well trained in the learning Of Lis pro.
fession, and disciplined in the best methods
Of legal investigation, already amply vlndi-
cate the selection which placed him where he
Is, ond bid fair to realize the most favorable
anticipations of his numerous friends In this
opinion we are sustained by those who are
competent to judge and who in generously
hestowing themeeG Of praise where it is so
richly merited, add lustrc alike to the grow
ing fame Of Professor d. and 10 their own
magDanimous feelings, which so freely avow
another's excellence. Thus il always should
be among the learned and distinguished ;
and thus if always is among the generous and
the good-the tiuly noble Of bcart and of
mind.
Professor Bl@ttermapn, too, not only doliv
ers original lectures, but sustains proud
cminonce for his almost universal IL
teralure and for his INTIMATE acquaintance
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

Mr. Leigh has been elected to the Assem-.
bly, from the metropolitan county, Henrico
which county, it is well Observed has thus
respected the fourtL's. and we should add.
shows a taste for ALTERATION Leigh, learn
ing, liberty and law
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

we are authorised to say, that Major james
Clarke voted for DR.. Cooke for Senator, and
not for r. w. Wood, as recorded on the poll
hook.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08
Important European News.

The ship Ceres, at New York, sailed from
LIVERPOOL on the Goth August, and the Ma.
polson brings London dates to the Goth and
Liverpool to tho 25th.
Opening Of the Ports.
The Journal of Commerce saws -
The most interesting item of inteIli-
gence TO the American reader, is the
Opening of the West India Ports to our
commerce. Though the papers are
entirely sllen, concerning it, and tho
the fact was known to verv few persons
IN England, we are in possession OF
such evidence as pats the question be-
You'd all manner OF doubt. A bearer o.
despatces has arrived in the Napoleon.
who proceeds Immediately to Washing
ton to communicate the news officially
to the American government. In the
meantime ii gives us great pleasure to
be able to lay before our readers the
following letter from very intelligent
source, addressed 10 the editors of the
Journal OF Commerce
liverpool, 24th dug. 1880. Your
minister to his great credit, has sue
ceeded in obtaining the consent OF this
government to open the intercourse be-
tween the United States and the British
West India Colonies, aud it is probable
that your President will in a few DAYS
alter this reaches you, issue the procla-
nation contemplated in his Message
last session; a Message which, you
may remember, approved of at the
time, because it showed a disposition
on your side TO remove every subject oil
difference between the two countries
The government of this country has dis.
played equal good feeling in meeting
this disposition, aud Mr.. McLaue de
serves the gratitude of the American
nation for his unwearied labors, anc
the pcrsevering skill and intelligence
which he has put forth in attaining thi.
result. 1t is TO be hoped that your
Congress will manifest proper sense
of his services, and deem the occasion
fitting one Tor determining whether
an American minister at the most ex
pensive court in Europe, has not RICH
to claim from the OVERLOOKING ,reasur,
OF his nation, such pecuniary support q.
the station OF a gentleman and minister
indispensably requires.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

The Election. On Monday the Polls were
opened at tho Court house, and the several
Precincts, in this county, for two Delegates
and Senator, in the next General Assem-
bly,. Candidates =: DIR. G. Cooke for the Sc
nate Il. w. Gilner, r. w. Wood, II. j..
Randolph & IL. Nelson, Esqs. for Assembly
Thus there were four Richmonds in tho field
to contest the post of Delegates. Two had
been in training several weeks-onc brought
forward a'few days ago, and the other entered
on tho morning of the struggle that tried
their Pretensions to popular favor. 1t lasted
three days-oRe heat each day. The first
and second heat did, mt excite more than usu-
al interest: but towards the close of the
third day expectation ran high, and we heard
3 to offered, which was quickly Withdrawn
on hearing the news from Maupin town and
when the report was circulated that the
famous ragged mountain" had disgorged,
and was pouring out its hosts of new hedgod
freemen, the men for Wood looked rather
dumpish. This heat was we'll contested
the following is the manner in which they
came out :-Gilmer ahead, with great ease,
not having been pushed from the word
CO." 1857; Wood next, smartly jaded, but
proved good bottom, 800 Randolph hard
on his TANKS, very fleet, havingsiost a good
deal in the start, 800 and Nelson last, IA
thor fatigued, not having been brought for
ward in sufficient time for training, 2lO. 1t
is expected at the next trial of speed and bot.
tom the result will be somewhat different.
No one entered against DR.. Cooke, in re-
gular way, who gained tho goal with vote
of upwards of $50.
IL is due to Capt. Randolph to say that he discaim
ed being candidate on the stand, and RETIRED but
turned at the pressing solicitation Of his friends.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

great many women took an active part
IN the combats in Paris, and several distin-
guished themselves by feuts Of extraordinary
courage. a young and pretty girl, 10 wears
of age, who, during the three DAYS appeared
In front OF the com batants armed with mus
ket, acquired such an asceDdency over the
citizsns that they regarded her almost as their
captain. Intrepid on the field of battle. she
iaylshed her kind attentions on the wounded
when the firing had ceased. So much hero
ism, devotion and humanity, excited the en-.
thusiasm of the citizens, who bore her in
triumph through the streets Of Paris A
great crowd accompanied her, shouting cries
OF Joy. In one hand she held sword, and in
the other the tri-colored flag. Lighted torch.
es shed briliiaDcy on this gay cortege.
Virginia advocate. [volume] (Charlottesville, Va.) 1827-1860, 1830-10-08

The reports Of actual Instruction in Spain
prove to be unfoundod, but spirit was arous-
ed that would ultimately compel Ferdinand
to more liberal measures, or to share the fate
OF his Ielativo of France. In the Netherlands
apparent tranquility prevailed.
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Among the Inhabitants of Paris who fell
in the late conflict was NJ. Lamy, the
proprietor of 4 scientific Journal of some Gel.
ebrity. This gentleman received musket
ball In the breast, from which no died n few
days afterwards after having exclaimed
" Dutce CT decorum est propatria mort !" and
he was buried with military honors.