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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16

tatives oil the people, in Assembly, ought ~ be free;
and that all men, having sufficient evidence Of per-
manept common interest with, and attachment to,
the community, have the right of suffrage, and
not be taxed deprived of their property for public
uses, without their own consent, that Of their
representatives. elected, nor bound by any law to
which they have not, in like manner, assented, for
the public good.
a. That all power OF suspending laws or the ex-
ecution of flaws, by any authority without consent Of
the representatives of the people, is injurious to their
rights, and ought not to be exercised.
o. That, In all capital or criminal prosecutions, n
man hath o right 10 demand the cause and nature of
his accusation to be confronted with the accusers
and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor and
to speedy trial by an impartial Jury of his vicnage.
without whose unanimous consent, he cannot be
found guilty; can he be compelled to give evil
deuce against himself that no man be deprived of
his liberty except by the law of the land, the judg
ment of his peers.
8. That excessive bail ought not to be required,
nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual
punishment inflicted.
10. That general warrants whereby an officer or
messenger may be commanded to search suspected
places without evidence of q fact committed or to
seize any person persons not named, whose of
fence is not particularly described ard supported by
evidence are grievous and oppressive, and ought not
to be granted.
IL. That, in controversies respecting property,
and in suits between and man, the ancient trial
by jury is preferable to any other and ought be
held sacred.
IL. That the freedom of tho press is one of the
great bulwarks oflbcrty and can never be restrain
ed but by despOtic governments.
lJ. That we'll regulated militia, composed of
the body of the people, trained to arms, is the pro-
per- natural and safe defence of free State; that
standing armies, in time of peace, shou be avoided,
as dangerous to lberty and that r oil cases, the
military should be under strict subord;naon TO, and
governed by, the civil power
ii. That the people have right to uniform gov
crnmcn; and therefore, that government separate
from, or independent Of The government of Virgin
ia ought to bo erected established within the lin
It's thereof
10. That no free government, or the blessing of
liberty, can be preserved to any people, but by
firm adherence 10 justice, moderation, temperance,
fugality, and virtue, andby frequent recurrence to
fundamental principles.
l6. That religion, the duty which we owe to
our Creator, and the OF dscharging it, can
be ilc-ted only by reason and conviction, not by
force oil violence; and therefore all men equally
entitled to the free exercise of religion according to
the dictates of conscience and that it is the mutual
duty of all TO practice Christian forbearance love g.
charity towards each other.
AN AMENDED CONSTIPATION
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16
CHOICE GOODS.

TIEAVY Jet, and blue, black Italian Lustriugs
IL IL Blue, black double chain AvgDon Aorences
let and blue, black Gro dc Indies
Faron drab, and led colored do
Blue and jet black, and assorted colorcd Gro dc
Maps
Black, white, and assorted colors French satins
Sd English, and French GA black bombazines
A-4 81 o. black Italian crapes-broad sevaged
Black Mandarin crapes-smooth and glossy
SO q 10 inch black Italian cravats
Extra blue and black velvet, and genuine cloths
Steel and Oxford mixed cloths
Extra double millcd blue, black, and mixed cass-
mereS
Buff, white, light and dark drab do.
Blue and mixed Habit cloths
Buff and black cashmerctts, for vesting
Black, drab, crimson, and brown silk yelvets
Figured black and coored velvet vestngs
6-8, 81 1o-4 damusks and diapers
Cd Irish and 1914 real Russia Shooting
= "a g. rs long lawns
7-8 & A Irish linens, soft finish and very fine
Linen cambria handkerchief, raised and coored
borders
Linen cambrcs
Mems English and French silk hose and half hose
English and French silk gloves
Black horse skin, and white Beaver do.
German s. English black 81 white silk hose
White embossed silk do.
Black, white, and crimson Merino scarflS
Dark, blue, and cashmere do
Rich cause scurfFs, crimson, blue, straw pink, and
white
Shell, tuck, long bent, neck, and side combs
Brazilian turn back, neck, tuck, and side DO.
Madame Canteo's corsetts-all numbers
Mems Gambler and plain cloaks
Women's Merno cloth do.
a good assortment of the above goods recently re-
Gently received for sale at the lowest market prices,
by F. g. L. JAMES, q Co.
dec Is .Uark Square
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16
BILL OF RIGHTS.

a Declaration Of Rights made by The Representatives.
Of the good People Of Virginia, assembled in full
and free Contention; Uitich rights do pertain 10
them, anu their FoSterity as hte basis and Joiulda-
ton Of Government
Unanimously adopted, June I2th, 177G
L. That all men are by nature equally free aad
independent, and have certain inherent rights. OF
which, when they enter into state Of society, they
cannot, by any compact, deprive divcst their pos
tority; namely, the enjoyment of lie and liberty,
with the means OF acquiring and possessing property
and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
2. That oil power is vested in, and consequently
derived from, the peoples that Magistrates their
trustees and servants, and at all times amenablc to
them.
3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted
for the common benefit, protection and security of
the people, nation community: Of all Tic vorious
modes and forms Of government, that is best which
IL capable Of producing the greatest degree Of hap
pincss and safety, and is most efectualy secured
against the danger Of mal-adminstration AID that
when any government shall be found inadequate or
contrary to these purposes majority Of the COanu-
nifty bath an ndubtable, unalcGaJc, and ndefcasblc
right, TO reform, alter, abolish it, in such manner
as shall be Judgedmost conducive to the public veal
a. Ibot no man, or got Of Hcn, arc entitled to OK
elusive or separate emolumcnts or privileges from
the community, but IN consideration Of public snrvi-
COS: which not being desccndablc neither o,.pIt the
offices of Magistrate, Legislator or Judge, TO be
Hereditary.
o. That the Legislative and Executive powers Of
the State should be separate and distinct from the
Judiciary and that the msmbcrs Of the two first may
be restrained from opprosoiOn by feeling and partic-
pating the burthcu5 OF the people, they should, nj
fixed periods. be reduced 10 private station return
into that body from which they were originally taken
and the vacancies be supplied by frequent, certain
ind regular elections, in which all or any part of the
former members, TO be again eligible, or ineligible
Us the laws shall direct.
G. That elections Of members 70 serve as represon-
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16
BY Tie Governor Of the Commonwealth {
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS the Convention which assembled in
w the city of Richmond, on the first Monday in
October, 1929, pursuant to law to consider discuss
and propose Il new Constitution, alterations and
nonweath" have adjourned sine die, after having
agreed upon amended Constitution or form of Co.
vernment to be submitted to the people, and to he by
them ratified or rejected-I, William i. Giles, Co
vernon, have thought proper, by and with the advice
of the Council of State, to make proclamation aud
do now hereby proclaim, that the said Convention
did, the 18th day of January in this present year,
1880, adjourn sine dieand do direct that the said
amended Constitution or form of Government for this
Commonwealth, shall be published once week for
three successive months, together with this procla-
nation, in such newspapers as by advice Of Council
were directed to publish the Act of the General
Assembly Virginia, to organize Convention.
Given under my hand as Governor and under
[SEAL.l the seal of the Commonwealth at Rich
mond, this 9Th day of January, 1890
NVAP
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16
GRANNIsS, son g. BROTHERS

Haze received a fresh supply Of
r AIDES fashionable bronze slippers, much hano-
IL somer than the others
Ladies' party dancing slippers, made of .astng,
which have been so much admired for their beauty
and ease of fitting
Ladies' goatskin slippers and walking shoes, the a
ticles so much called for
Together with entire new article of ladies' last
ing slippers, made with mock wells, for walking.
ian Corner Of Main md 4At Streets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-02-16
Do BHtNGs,
Secretary IF The Contention.
SCHEDULE.


Secretary IF The Contention.
SCHEDULE.
Orde d,hat the roll containing the draf Of tim
amended constitution adopted by this Convcniion a.
by u submitted TO the people of this commemorative.
.or ihelr ratihcalion or rejection be tncloed bv IT.
3ecretary IN case proper for it, prcservofion al
State. ' NO"N'i VI
Ordered, tlnt the Secretary do cause tic iourno{a
OF me proceedings Of this Convention to be- lniriv
entered IN well bound book, and after tho snn,y
shal nave been signed by the President and Score.
.aiy that he deposit the same, togaher with all fIo
OIlgiDa documents in the possession of the Con, en-
uon ana connected with its proceedings among tho
aIcDleyes OF the Council Of State, and further tnt
ne cause 10 printed copies TO be well bound 80
deposited in the Public Library YIN
ordered, that the President of the Conver,;o, H.
ccrtiy truo copy Of the amended Cons,nt;o,, 90
t9e General Assembly now in session; and that iro
~ ot, Asse9y be- and they hereby rcqucscd
70 make any additional provisions bv law vb;db rn,
TU Necessary and proper for submitting the same IS
tno voters thereby qualified to vote for menbers "a
tne General Assembly, at The next Anil eIcc,;o,f
ana ior organizing the government under Tho 1880
6el by such v6cprs ~ ''''''''" un' ~
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
Valuable Lands for Sale.

" pursuance OF Deed OF Trust. dated the 7,h
II January 1928. and recorded in the county court
OF Amherst, executed by David S. Garland ard Jane
H. his wife to Danicl Hisginbotlsm and James
Lyons, Jr, trustees, trust secure the paymeat
of Mree thousand and eighty eight doklars and nine
~ ce"S' win interest thereon, from The 10Th of
January 1888 To Benjamin w. Leigh and Robert
Staard TO satisfy the said debt and the expenses of
the ttust-wILL BE SOLD, at public auction TO the
highest bidder, for cash, at the from, door of tho
Eagle Hotel IN the city OF Richmond, en- FRIDAY the
l"th day OF December next. the following lands in
the said Deed of Trust mentioned and conveyed ard
more particularly described viz:
pue tract or parcel of land lying and being in tho
county OF Amherst, on the north side and adjoining
Buiiaioe River and on both sides of Hgg'nbohauis
Creek. aud containing thousand and three acres
tby ineies and bounds in the said Deed of Trust de-
scri6ed) made up OF the lands purchased of Henry
Holloway and William Lee.
One other tract parcel of land containing sixty
ncres adjoining the before mentioned tract and benS,
the same land which was sold under decree of Am
herst county c"urt of September tertp 1905 pro
nounccd in the case of David & Garland adn,'or OF
benjamin Philips, decd and guardian OF George ID.
Philips infant son of William PhIlips decd con,
palnant. against Mary Philips widow and rect Of
william Philips, decd and others, defendants and
being the same land which was conveyed by Gabriel
Penn To William Philips decd, by deed dated tho
IL May 1885, and duly recorded ia the Comfy court
Of Amherst.
And ore other tract or parcel of land adj oinnr III,
last mcntncd tract, containing four hundred acres (by
Notes and bounds IN the said Decd nf Trust iccrbcdl
and being the same LAND thar was granted to Aaron
tiggnbuthain aud devised by Jacub Tyroc The elder
to h,s two sons William and jacob
The sole viii be made by the subscriber under tho
special power he Deed If Trist EXPRESSED and
contained To the trustees either If them 90 mako
hs spc, ana only such tiilo vested by Tie SAID
deed IN the 'rustrts u TO be sold and conveyed -
And the sale will commence between tho hours Of
~ and o'clock Of the day of sale above appointed
oct 28-l9t 81 c. JAMES LYONS. Junior
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
FASHIONABLE
Wig and Curl Mandatory.

On i4h Street, three doors beiotc The y. s. Banks.
NNM. REYNOLDS the Proprietor of this Estab-
w lshment. respectfully informs the Ladies' and
Gentlemen that he has recently returned from New
York and Philadelphia, with select assortment oi
hair work of the most approved and latest fashions,
not to be- surpassed for neoncss and workmanship
consisting of braids Of assorted sizes aud colours;
puff and ringlett curls; irzc do the braid and bow
puff, new invented fashion.
Gcntlemens wigs, scalps, toupccs and scratches,
made to III the head with such exquisite pcainess as
to be unds,nguIshablc from natural hair at the
time aiording tho most perfect case to the wenrer.
Hair-cutting aud shaving, done in the most perfect
manner yet discovered Razors &c. put in first
order oct 2o-cotct
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
w ASHINGTO HOTEL.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

VIE Subscriber having leased this old and well
n known Establishment. for n term of years takes
MS Opportunity To announce to his friends and the
public generally, and particularly TO tho former visit
ers of the house. that i. will be opened for the ac-
oOmmodation Of company the first OF October -
IL is now undergoing thorough repair and will be
fitted up in plain but neat style. with beds bedding
and other necessary furniture, all new, and OF the
best kind. Ills servants are attentive experience
ed. and his Bar -keepers polite and accommodations
His Bar shall ut all times be supplied with the best
liquors and wines, aid his Table with the most choice
dcllcaccs of the which the city and coun nv
afford; and Inc ilattcrs himself that by unremit-
ting attention to his business. lie will give entire
satisfaction to all who may favor him with their COM
pany.
The WASHINGTON HOTEL. is situated in the
most pleasant part of the city. immediately opposite
the Capitol, AID contiguous to oil the Public Offices
and but short distance from the Theatre the Banks
the Basin. the Warehouses, and tie Offices of the
principal Micrs OF tie city; and at the same lime
sufficiently far removed to afford gentlemen quiet
retreat when they wish to retire from the bustl. and
noise of the streets Such the local adyantap o.
of TINS house, that may affirm. that gen
tlemen visiting Richmond, Ell her for business or Tor
pleasure, will find 1t one of the most pleasant situa-
tons in the city.
In addition 10 what transient custom he nav b.
favored with, the subscriber will be able IN accom-
moda'e ttrCniy. fire ar MViy BO.1RDERS. Nv he
week, month, year, the reasonable terms.
sept lots ROBERT G MACON.
G0ochiaad Court-HOu
NAy- The Petersburg Old Dominion. Lynchburs yirgm,an
Charlottesville Advocate Political Arena, Spec
tntu will publish the above week for one MONTH and
forward their accounts 10 the Whig Office.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
Herr CIine's Benefit.

HERR CLINE resi- ectfully informs the Ladies
- and Gentlemen OF Richmnnd and the vicinity,
that hts BENEFIT wll take place on Friday even.
ing, November 10Th. 1880, when he will for the first
4nd only time In this city. make ascension from
the Stage to the Gallery, propeling before him
w HI EE LIB A ROW.
ION the ELAsrc Comp This fete was uerform-
ed by him on several successive nights at Nib
los GsrdensS New York, and declared by thou
sands OF delighted spectators, to. be without
exception, the.rnost surprising performance they no
ever witnessed.S- In addition tothis, be will perform
an entirely new RHtertanment Of the CARNIVAL
OF VENICE, and iavoFlespiece, in which, MR.
SCOlSf Win susialna principal character, will also
be presented, with other entertainments; PAL tculars
OF which will appear IN future advertisements
iiEkk CLINE bcgs leave to assure his friends and
the public tina: every excron his part will be used
10 render the Entertainments Friday Evening
which will most positively be his LAST APPEAR
ANCE, previous to his immediate departure for Eu-
ropc worthy their patronage which he respectfully
sohcs, and at the same time, offers his most SINGER
thanks Tor the very liberal support he has heretofore
experienced. of which he shall ever entera in lively
and grateful remembrance nov 1871
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19

Disposed TO embark in The Coal Trade.
THNIlE advertiser wishes to take a partner. fur the
n purpose of working entirely new coal. field
upon which he is now sinking shaft, aud has passed
through two stratums of coal, of which is SIX
feet eight inches thick and is still prosecuting sink
ing for third. which is experimental rise shaft.
averaged ten feet, which stratum is calculated will be
reached in few days. The coal is decidedly of a
superior quality, and different vein from any now
woIkedson the north side of James Rlvor.-Distancc
from Richmond about thirteen and half miles, and
but short distance from navigation.--rhe advcrti-
would assist III managing The business. bnt If de
sired, would give the entire management To- his part.
nov i7-3t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19

W. ANTED-By young man that Is colnpeten,
w to take charge of n Set OF Books and can
produce good recommends ions. n situa,ion.as Book
Keeper or Salesman IN Wholesale Retail House.
Possessing general knowledge of business and vii,
happily devote al his time and attention the ser
vice oil his employer for moderate compensation,
he hopes To incrt wnh'-that SIS. his exeitions
shall merit line addressed to A b. and left ut
this office, will meet with immediate attention.
nov I1-3t&
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
& ,Chickahominy Land for Splc.

INHE subscriber 10 -mpow rrod By deed of lrus
II from Judge Hay and Others, Of record in tht
once Of the clerk Of Hcnrico county to cell and be
now offers for sale, the estate called A,bield col,
tanng about nine hundred and thirty acres si,uaied
on Chckahominy in the county Of Henrico .ho,,,
seven n,iles from the city of Richmond
The estate consists of two PARCELS tie upne, ..,
erat.d from the lower by slip Of land about four
hundred yards wide The upper parcel contain
about $50, aud the lower about 500 acres
On he upper parcel their is an excellent brick
dwelling house, 60 by 80 feet, having six largo and
Two small rooms. and four large closets. The house
was built about 'heyear 1914, and is said to be as
good "a any In the county. The store.room and
gardeners house are also of brick. The other hon.
SEES Kitchen. servants apartments, stables, and corn.
mouse, &c are Of wood. About one third Of this
'ract is, as am tod what is called mud land 10 or
80 acres OF which are clea ed and in meadow which
may win little trouble, be kept constantly irripate
=, On the lower tract, containing about 500 asrc$
mere are barns, stables, &c. but no fssIsi
gu, that Intended for the Overscer ItA6 EH151
scie Tor dwelling house an ex6 lS{b1ks
ana most abundant supply Of fire wo5Q -
also an orchard OMIT It's represented, haEH tiis
land that may Tex seleared, and that are equal
The d>tricts sn which these lands are .ii-
mated, is said. tS bcsithy, and entirely exempt
On having usSTs9elAee moEey, and the interest
thereof payable semi annually, tisactoriy secured
liberal credit will be given to the purchaser.
The parcels will be sold separ ately. if the purcha-
ser should so desire. ROBERT STANARD
The above property will be offered for sale a, pub
tic auction before the front door Of the Eagle Hotel
In ;he City Of Richmond, on Saturday December
18TH at ~ o'clock, NJ. ROBERT STANARD.
nov I9-tds
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
To the Planters of Virginia d N. Carolina

TO the Planters of Virginia &. n Carolina
PGNHE high rae of duy paid Tobacco in En-
Il gland Ireland, and Scotland. causes great
consumption of slammed Tobacco in those countries
and our buyers require the lenf in such state as thai
1t will stem freely. We, therefore, recommend YOU
moi to prize Your common and good Tobacco such as
Is now used for strips hard to make it diiIicul
to stem:-A great portion Of the RICH large strong
leaf Tobacco is now converted into sf,Tps as well a.
the Thin short leaf and it either OF hose kinds are pr-
zed so hard as to he at all stuck together they are
dcred much less Saluable.-The law allows the bons
heads OF sufficient size to admit of 10 to 800 lbs be
ing priced in without pressing it SO hard as to iniure
1t Tor steImIping. II. g. T. GWATIiMEY
nov lo-2aw5ttG law5t Commission .uerchalfs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
TRUST SALE

n virtue of a deed of trust from Cbrles Te,rclI
q and Cordclin hts wife, TO the subscriber for The
purposes therein mentioned there will be offered for
SAFE a. public auction. to the highest bidder at the
front door OF the Eagle Tavern, IN the CITY of Rich
nlond, on Friday. the 9th day of November, at re
o'clock, a. NJ, lot. parcel of ground in the i'm
mediate vicinity of The said city, whercon is n good
brck house. &C. recently repaiEed,st an expense OF
several hundred dollars. being in the said deed de-
scribed; zone 10; ofland containing acre and ad.
Joining The property of Il. &. WORKMAN, IN the city
OF Richmond. with the improvements thereon nov
valued and insured in The Mutual Insurance Society,
ono thousand dollars The Terms of the deed ire cash
but the party Interested i. willing to allow credit
of four months upon the purcha e money with inter
est and well secured. The tenant will show tho
premises 10 any one desirous of inspecting them
JAMES SOUTHGATE, Trustee.
Sale to be conducted by ruos. TAYLOR, Esq.
roy Sd ids
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19

'kNHlE subscribers will continue to keep on hand p
supply Of John Dsakyne's improved Freeborn
and Barshurc Ploughs, which they will sell q, rh'
lowest rates. The plougbs made by Mr.. ID. have
cast iron mould boards. with wrought sheors pointed
with steel. JNO. " WILCOX. Jr &CO
OCT Ik-QaUtac
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
A Gard.

MIR. CARPENTER respec fully informs tho Ia
Ivh dies and gentlemen in Richmond, hat in con
sequence o. numerous appica ions for instructions IN
Commercial Transactions, he receive more
applicants for Penmlnship after the first of Deem
no
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
NOTICE.
nov l2-l2t


A LII persons who desire information concerning
IN professional business confided by them TO The
late Is Browne, will please TO make application O
Benjamin Niche, Esq of Richmond; that gentle.
man having undertaken cluse the same in coniunc-
ton with MIR. Conway Robinson
Those persons from whom fees are due to b B
browne, will please TO pay the same to Mr.. Niche.
nov l9-2aw4ic w BROWNE
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-19
For THE WING.

For THE WING.
10 the CIi=ens Of Richmond.
subscription list will be left the Coffee Room
purpose OF raising fund be given a reward the per
son. or persons that can give such testimony will lead
conviction Of the murderer mudeers of the late
MIR Reid some short time after his arrival Rockets.
HUMANITAS