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Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03

We observe, by the Baltimore pa
pers, that several Members Of Con-
gress have visited that city on success
sive Saturdays, attracted by curiosity
To see sample of the Rail Road, Of
which over a mile in length is compile
ted, in that vicinity. Our friends at
Baltimore may have the compliment
returned, by paying US a visit in a
month or so from this time, when we
viii shew them beautiful piece of our
Canal. into which the water is shortly
TO be let. IN order that the river nayi-
Cation (which has been suspended for
some time during the work may be re =
sumed. We do not know the exact
length OF it, but il is the piece from
the dam above the Little Falls 10 the
site OF the locks OF the old Potomac
Company's Canal.
We are glad To hear, by the way,
from one of the Directors of the Canal
Company, who has Just returned from
a ride on IKE linz. that the work is 60
ing OIL brIskly, efficiently, aud upon
The whole, very satisfactorily, especial
~ IN the sections Of difficult work near
the Great Falls Of Potomac.
Nat. Intel Jan. o6.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03

Sailing on L0d!-hno,hcr expert.
mem was made on The Railroad yes
icrday. saws the American, with the
carriage propelled by a sail. Among
the gentlemen who were seated in il.
vas DE- WITT CLINTON. Civil En.i-
ncer, at New York. The management
Of the sail during the excursion, was
contided to ship master Of great ex-
perience. and or the return Of the car.
rage before the sind, it was propelled
at the astonishing rate Of }iW twenfy
miles an hour! Although the brake
WAS ireely ase,l, and the sail afterwards
struck. the impetus was so great that
the carriage could with difficulty be
broushtup.-C BAIT. Patriot of Jan. cs.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03

Among the resolutions adopted al
the late meeting of the American Coli
niZatlon Society. was the following.
moved by Gen. Waiter Jones:
ResOire'A. That this Society entertain deep
sense at the loss which it has sustained by the
decesse OF u.s. venerable President. tho Hon.
BrsHaon WssHt>.ro~. and Q al II will cher.
,sh All shrc'ioni'e remembrance OF his intel
leciual and moral orth
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03

mag Breaker. Capt. Shrcve has
been engaged, under contract with
the government. in clearing the cur
rent Of the Mississippi Of snags He
operates with steam boat built for the
purpose. The boat is double. having a
large piece Of timber, faced with iron.
fastened 10 the TWO bows. This ma
chine ~ made To strike the larrcs,
snngs with such force as invariably
breaks them oil. Three hundred miles
of the Mississippi are said to have Leen
rendered AS LA, miess rs a null rond. =
Uhceiiag COn,pier.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03

wmren,o". IAN Is. 1850.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1830-02-03
EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR:

52fi prizes amounting 10 50. Dollars
sCT"More prizes than blanks. the scheme
containing only Ten Thousand T'Ickets, .ad
bring srrsrged on the ODD n EVEN SVS.
rEM. the holder of two ticket. or two shares
Is certain OF obtaining ~ lrss, osK PHIzE and
may draw TnHtI aud in proportion tor any
greater quantity.
Tickets 81 90 Oudyters q On
IfoleeS g 90 E'gihs, so
To he La in the greatest variety oC number.
Litchfield enquirer., 1830-06-10

Resolution to amend tho e0nstilution Of this State, was postponed until next session.
 Committee appointed Co ascertain at what time the present session can be brought to a close, reported that it ia expedicnt to adjourn on Friday morning next-repOrt accepted.
 Mir. Raymond from the Committee on B. nance, reported a resolution authorizing the Treasurer to borrow a sum not exceeding 25, ,OOO dollars, to meet the current expenses of the present year-and that tax of one cent on the dollar be laid, payable on the goth of February next. Resolution passed and re- port accepted.
 The reports ofthe Treasurer and Comptrol- Ter were then accepted.
 Messrs. Lowrey, Simons & Mussey were appointed committee aO audit the cOntin- gent expenses of the present session Of the General Assembly. r
 Bill relative to religious Societies read se- cond time and indefinitely postponed.
 Bill to suppress pedlars. hawkers, SSc. read third time, ,and after long debate.was contin- ued to neAt session of the General Assembly.
 IRursdGy, June 3.
 reconsideration was moved upon the bil tO suppress pedlars, hawkers, and petty chap men, negatived-aS es 70, noes 78.
 Bill constituting the town of Lyme a pro bate district, read third time and passed. Bill concerning the Eagle Bank, read thlrt time and passed. asls. .,g
 Bill to regulate the election of Senators ant Representatives to the Congress of the Uni ted States, read third time and passed. Bill for the regulation 0f lotteries. read thrt | time and passed.
 Bill constituting the towns of Holland ant Willington probate district, came from th' Senate with an amendnent-the house con cured. 14i ya | Bill constituting the town of Ashford pro bate district, cane from the Senate with al amcndment--house cOncurred. ..s.s
 Resolution authorizing the Governor t commission military officers appointed dur ing the recess of the Gen'l Assembly. passed
Litchfield enquirer., 1830-06-10
INDIAN HosTInIrsEs.

Ersruce efa letser .Jtsm an etscer ef she Avmy,
 dated i" PEairie Da Chiem. A5ay 6. 1880.
 !" When coming dDwn the Niississippi on a ralt of timber, a war party of Sioux came to me and landed on the Faif. but did not offer any violence. They were seventy strong,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
William and Mary College.

Office is given for the information of the can
1 ddates for the vacant Professorshp of Haihe-
maj in this Institution and of The public in general
that the. visitors and governors have not yet had
meeting, nor is it probable they will meet until the
regwar annual meeting on the 9TH of July.
The public has already been informed by the Rev
~ Empe, President of the College thar the duties of
The vacant Professorshp will be discharged by the
Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, I'M
til the vacancy is filed
JOHN PAGE. Rector.
IL The Editors who published the her adver
tisemenls will give the above two insertions. and
send their accounts to the Editors of the Richmond
Enquirer for settlement. dec 7-3t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
AHUCATyNN-

a>AE Y school vii be continued the ensuing ve,u
6sA NY co rs Of instruction will comp relend ~.
Er'eK ana Latin Languages, English Grammar
f,nghSh composition, Geography. with the use os
NJ! Maps and Globes, Matte MATES and Ari,hme,,c
Inc school will commence Monday the a4th Of
cember following. There will be vacation of &c
weeks, commencing on the 10th day of June. TIE
charge for board, tuition, washing, lodging and fnei
VIII be one hundred and ten dollars payable one hale
the LIST of December following 'i'
inc discipline of the school will be parental. and
as much care and kindness will be extended to bows
''a aI' 20 my instruction as to my children.
my residence Is rei;;oic from the hauuts of yco
ana immortality, and remarkably healthy Ills sitna-
tea IN the county of Louisa 38 miles from R;cbmouJ
anu anu lhe lI6e distance from Fredericksburg. Tbe
stage from Fredericksburg TO Cartersville n,ss, ne
my residence, and that from Richmond to 5arrs. W
burg within shor, distance of it, soh
Letters to me should be directed 10 Ga rdner,s ~
Roads, Louisa WIN NELSON -, ~
9-laftf ""iA
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
Farmers Bank of Virgin
Land Wanted.

W. ANTED from 100 500 acres of land On
~ arnes river, some of the rivers or creeks
falling into it, at distance of no, more than two
miles from Davigable waters.
Pine timber being the chief object of the adverti-
SER the trees standing the land will be taken per
acre If the seller should prefer it, 1t is requested
that proposals will particularly state, as nearly as
practicable, the quantity of pine timber fit for sawin
standing per acre. also the quality distance of the
iarthes point OF the tract from creek or river, des
crplIon OF the road on which The timber would be
hauled, and the price
Cash will be paid on completion of the bargain
Address to the subscriber residing in Richmond
dec &C IT WIN WILLIAMS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
HAYWOOD SCHOOL

VHStfE exercises of this School, tor the ensuipn v..
IL VIII commence the Cd Monday in January md
terminate the 18th ofDecr mber following The cnnr
OF instruction will include Reading Prnm.nh;
Arithmetic Mathematics English Grammar Cn,pp'
position, Geography. Natural and Moral Pb,o.nh
and the Latin and Greek Languages Terms ~,
board tuition, washing and lodging will be sIOs for
the scholastic year of ten months An tho %norda
VIII be accommodated in tie family of The snhsnri
Der and none received for shorter neroJ 49,, IL
scholastic year Grcai care has been tal,en =, e
properly qualified Assstan, Tutors who will -.
with the subscriber, to impress upon the minds &c Eli
students the ncalculable benefits arising from nd,
trous and exemplary habits No student Older ,h,,,
i6 years will be received, unless assurances en,,ra
satisfactory cen be given with regard tn his r,or1
character Letters addressed to the subscriber 80
Somefvie' Fa"quier County, Virginia. will receive
promp, attention. C. TACK ErTJ
99-w7tc
10 the Planters of Virginia & N. Carolina.
s%HE nigh rate of duty paid on Tobacco in En-
IL gland Ireland, and Scotland, causes a nrent
consumption of Stunned Tobacco in those countries
and our buyers require the leaf such state as that
1t will stem freely We, therefore, recommend Won
no to prize your common and goud Tobacco fsucb nc
Is now used for strips hard to make it difficult
to steni-A great portion of the RICH large sfropo,
Leaf Tobacco is now converted INTO Sf,ips as we'll ne
the 'n shot Leaf, and if either of hese kinds are pr
zed SO hard as to be at all stuc together they are rem
dered much less valuable. The law allows the hooE
heads of sufficient size admit of 10 to 1900 lbs he
ing priced IN without pressing it hard as to Iuure
it for steiiimng. r. &, r GWATIJMEV
nov io-ZaW5tN'aw5t Commission .Weychnnis
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
THE FREDERICKSBURG
FEMALE SEMEN

Conducted by MISS BoggS. ciU be continued this gear
ET will be opened on The 18th of January and will
Il close on the 18th December, with vacation uf
ono month, from he 18th cf June to tc 15t of July
The pupils will be instructed in Orthography. Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar Geog
raphy with The Of Globes, and the Rudiments Of
Astronomy. Pine price %: board and tuition, will he
Size, one half payable IN advance and the balance at
the end Of the year Each pupil will bring with her
pair of blankets pair Of sheets. colnured
tGrpano and four towels oil marked; if it is pre-
ierred, they will b. furnished by me for additional
charge Of 50 Such young ladies remain in my
fanny, during vacation, will be charged at the rate
of $40 per month. Such of them rs may choose to
be instructed in Music, will be- charged al the rate OF
$50 per quarter, of 36 lessons. There are few
vacancies yet to be filed.
u Letters addressed to me. GARDENERS X Roads
Louisa, will be promptly attended to.
dec 7---1awt2t FREDT. HARRIS.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
To the Planters of Virginia & N. Carolina
WHITE MULBERRY TREES

'ESFIE subscriber has for sale at his farm miles
above Richmond the trees wears old anv ran.
sonable quantity OF the genuine Morus Alba. or wbre
italian Mulberry Trees and Tie season is now an
preaching in which they may be transplanted he is
may be- want of the article; and as he is well salts
fled that the silk culture be one ofthe most nro
ftable branches the agricuurst can turn his atten
ton to- he hopes to be the of their extensive
distribution through the State. They will be sold on
reasonable terms. by the hundred or otherwise delv
cradle in Richmond or within any reasonable distance
thereof. J. w SNI1TE
N B-Orders may be left at Scott g. Smiths,
street, Richmond. oct I9awtf
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
NOTICE.

A S OUr. Martin BaIer intends removing to the
"a upper country, will rent for one year.
al public auction, the premises on the 18th
day of December, ut 70 O'Clock 81, that well
known stand as a TAVERN. At Bacon Quar-
ter Branch with an excellent spring Of water with
in fifteen feet Of the door.-There is attached to
The veru'ol The meadow, which IS We productive
We believe we can say with confidence that the crop
of hay and oats which can be raised on it, is worth
not less than three hundred and fifty dollars year
there are two houses. front and back, which afford
a plenty Of room-the meadow is enclosed with q
plank fence; with good stable, granary. &c.
CbEVEARS BAKER 7 Executors of
WIN BAKER, AND Martin Bs-
MARTIN BAKER. ' ker, decd.
dec t--2tc did
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07

& OAb.-'Fhe Subscriber has recently discovered
~ on the Tuckahoe Estate, rby sinking a shaft to
it, bed of coal, of sufficient thickness TO authorize
lis being protitaby worked; which he is DESTROYS to
lease for term fyears. To good tenant, the terms
will BE- accommodating further particulars, au-
pv TO Capt. w. FInney, at Trabues Pitts Chester
field. Dr. j. peterborough of Richmond, or TO the
subscriber at ruckahoe --Phc distance of the Mine
from a Dsvigable Canal, does not exceed three
fourths Of mile II. NJ. RANDOLPH
nov 90 2aW tic
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
NOTICE.

A LII persons who desire information CONCERNING
IN professional business confided by them to the
late B 3. Browne, viii please 10 make application to
Brnjamin + Niche, Esq of Richmond; that gentle
man having undertakento close the same in conjunc
ton with Mr.. Conway Robinson.
Those persons from whom fees are due to y. B.
Browne, will please TO pay the same to Mr. Mishic
nov I9-2aw4ic w. BROWNE
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07

ERENCH CIRCULAR NoTE -"C Circular Note T, ON
NJ. Idtieyrnnd, French Minister Of Foreign .8E-
fairs TO all the Agents NJ his JiI1jesty the Emperor
IF The French Dated .1ir la Chapclie, !Sept. 8,
1904.
"You must, Sir, have observed and known accor
ding to my instructions at the time of the comunica.
tons of the note Of Lord Hawkesbury to the Foreign
Ministers residing IN London, the impression winch
this publication of the strongest maxims Of political
and social morality could fail to produce on the
mind of the government with which you reside
think ought to return to he subject. | therefore
send you officially copy OF this note, and expressly
charge you, by order Of bis Majesty, TO make it the
| object of a special conference with the Mi
nistry. The project which the English Gov
eminent has conceived for the last half century,
dually to abolish the tuteIary eystem of public law
which untes and engages al civilized nations devel-
! opes Itself with fearful progression. Will other
governments refrain from making opposition to such
an enterprise till there longer exist any moral
bond which may preserve their rights, guarantee their
engagements and protect their interests The pow
ers Of the continent have with what audacy the
faith Of oatbs has been spoFed with by this govern
ment, and solemn treaties viola rcd, even before they
were carried into execution The maritime nations
every day experience its tyranny. There no longer
exists ony theoretical principle Of navigation any
written convention, which have been scandalousy
violated on evsry shore. and IN every sea. Neutral
states know, that in using The rights which stI
reIna'n to them with tic most tmld crcumspectjon,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
wANTED,

FESHE subscriber wishes % contract for five or civ
Il thousand feet of inch plank, of The follow,no,
inscription Onethird Twelve inches wide. and TWO
thirds SIX inces wide, with straight edges, either is
or is feet ong, 10 be delivered at my FAM
e. l. WIGHT.
Tuckahoe, 2o'h Nov, 1890. dec 3-stc
Farmers Bank of Virginia
NflE annual meeting of the Stockholders for the
Il e. c'ion of Directors for the Bank. and for Tho
OH es OF Discount and Deposit, will be held ON
" Wednesday, the 5th day of January next
WIN NEKERVIS, Cash'r.
dec 3-2awIOt
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

- ~ n "@-S H~"ssav a~sss'-s.~ . ~ y
"A FER the 18th November next, the Inc Of
"a Steamboats, plying between this piece and
Baltimore. via Norfolk, viii ran but twice week,
VIZ:
The Richmond, Capt Chapman. will leave Rock
cts at the usual hour, on the mornings Of Sunday
aud Wednesday; and on the following morning, one
Of the Baltimore Boats, will leave Norfolk at
O'Clock a Boa VIII Leave Spears Wharf at Bad-
more, for Norfolk, the afternoons Of Sunday and
Thursday at 3 O'Clock.
The freight ond passage Boat Columbus, Capt.
Turner VIII continue to as heretofore, from
Baltimore LIST, 10Th and Goth Of each month, and
from Richmond the 5th, 18th oDJ 25th
sost 3o-2awI2t j.. LUDLAM, Agent.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-12-07

visions or refreshments, can receive them mod
crate terms. by applying az the colony at the
head of Berkeley Sound, where por, charges are
to be paid, dcsertlcn OF the mon discouraged ami
any ass stance rendered to thcs that may stand in
need of II bv the undcrsIrue1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-16
San. IL.

FEHHE MWOOD SCHOOL, for Boys. will be
n opened for their reception the IL, of next
month"; under the immediate care OF a gentleman who
comes highly recommended 10 the subscriber, both
Tor moral worth, and scientific attachments. He
has, moreover, the great advantage OF long expe.
renee in teaching. having devoted many years of his
lie TO This al'-imporant protection. As the chief
sponshiIity and general supervision OF the In 'on
viii dsvolve on he subscriber, il fit and righ,
that he should here briefly repeat the leading priar-
PIES which il will be conducted. These are-con.
san;y 10 endeavor establish that kind o. pa
erna Government which prevails in all we,-rrgulated
private iamili-s-whsre the great end IN view il. 10
convince the Gorerned that their good-bo'h temporal
and eternal, is the sole object OF their Governors:
That their preparation for college profession pur.
suits, although n"cessary-should Away. be h Id a
very subordinate part Of their of ton
compared with that preparation Of he md principles
without which there be ne ther faithful Conn.
seller IN the State, nor good citizens in the Commun
~: That emulation snh The rod are the ialor--aving
eSpedents OF false morality, and MT the pr0per
either TO incite 10 virtue, TO restrain from vice.
that the acqureT en-illuslraed by the practice of
sound unaduiierat'd moral prnco's, founded on true
religious 'ah--exempt alike from ,i'gocry and Fanat
ci.m, is the great the inesinabe purpose of all cor
rect Eduraiion. Long experience and much observa-
lion In regard TO this vital subject warrants the under
sig cd IN affirming, that Education mdV-n,v, that il
pH be successfully conducted these principles and
with lar greater 'rairty than any Others hereto
fore tiled, pT0Uidsd 0icOys that the Teacer's own
exer'ions earnestly ard uniformity supported by pr
rental cooperation. JFIbouftiis all his Labor. must
prove utterly usecs.--a his public promises uohiny
better Than idle inOckery.
The terms of the School $3.50, paid semi annu-
ally IN advance for tuition in every branch necessary
to NJ Boys for Co'rg" and for hoard, including diet
b"ddinc fire. candles, aud washing. The Puril4 NAV
have their clothes meuded, small expeuce, by
seanpstresses in the neghboroo who will receive aud
deliver them, when wanted. The only vacation in
the year, will be during the mcn'hs Of August end
September. The hoard Tor thi. period will bg 1925 Tor
each scholar who may remain
" B--Thcre are few vacancies vet open for thosf
who wi.h TO FIJI hem. JAMES NJ. GARRETT
Elm. Wood Essex Co., Va, Jan. ~. Stiff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-16

7 ANWENTY DOLLARS EEWARD-Ranawav from
a r. Deycreaux Of the city OF richmond, about the
9TH day OF November, 1920, negro man slave named
israel (and styles himself Israel Harri) about 27 years
oil age, i've feet high, Thin yisaged, with large nose
and generally wcli-dressed in blue cloth clothes and
wears watch IN his pocket and has acted for several
years as servant in tho Eagle Tavern. The above
save supposed has obtained free papers, and is al.
tempting to Pas' as free man. and may attempt 10 get
OIL To- some free state II be sapprchendcd near Rich
Hond the above reward viii be paid. If makioeon OK
TEA reasonable cyPeuccs will also be pa{ for his safe
delivery 10 the Joy Of the City. Any information that
can be given to MIR. Deycroaux OF the City, with re-
gard TO the way ia which he got oI will be literally re.
warded; and all persons lorcwaned from harboirnq
the said slave, and all captains Of steamboats, ord other
slave, under penalty Of the fipour OF ,lic lsty.
JOHN WARBUTrON. 4dm'or.
OF RJiwc Dall decd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-01-16
Dec. 81

IN CHARACTERISTICS OF North Carolina, Gran
81 vile Coumty, November Term, a. d. 1929.
Samuel ). DOun.y, Executor Us. Smith, Murphey
aud others.
Caveat TO the probate of paper writing, purportins
decd.
Ii . ordered by the Court that notice he given by
Advertisement Tor six weeks in the Richmond En-
qurer and Raleigh Star, to the Trustees or Di.
reciors OF the Female Humane Society of Rich
mcnd and State Of Virginia, DR.. Thomas Nelson,
William Ford, Samuel G. Smith Francis Smith, Thorn
as Smith, Williamson and Jane Smith, Willamson who
are Iegatees in the papcrwriting which here offer.
ed as the last Will and Testament Of John g. Smith
Decd that this suit is ia this Court and that they
may appear and make themselves parties to the conro
vrrsy II they think proper, tie Court of Pleasant
Quarter Sessions 10 be held FOR the County and State
aforesaid, AZ the Court House in Oxford on the frs
Monday in February next.
Witness, STEP K. SNEED, C.
Dec. 6S-w6w>