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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20


Mrs Barneu's Leiier.--We publish his nor
ming one of the most powerfully written az
peals from wife and mother, to al Doseeltas
and hypotrilicai despot, that il has ever been
our fortune.to pernse. We alIude to the letter
of Mrs. Barney to the President on the subject
of the removal Of her husband f ON office, that
a violent parlizan Editor migh be Telsardfh
press We feel an in instructive abborence 10
the inteTmedding of ladies with political maj.
terS and, under the impression that the letter
of Mrs. B. was of this character, when II lrs'
met our eye. we determined not to peruse II o.
all. We were induced 10 change this defefh
nation by the enLomiums of those who ha0
read il and we had not gone through many
lines, before we saw her justification, IN 'he '"
and cruel nature of the act by Which the o'e''
family Notwithstanding the strong reasons WIZ
Gen. Jackson had himself voluntarily give"
MAJOR Barney, to believe that ne shou'u Nv
victim TO that tyrannical proscrpilVe T"''
the operation of which " has made the '''
pale" Mrs. Barney is the daughter Oh ~
voluionary patriot, whose name IS alnie'
the Declaration of Independence a"o
husband (himself soldier of the last WAL
n son of a gallant naval hero, who pou'e'
his blood like alter, both ia the war thar a'"''
ell our liberties, aud in that which was III ~
necessary TO sustain then Aud yell DC
owes his elevation TO the Presidency 10 '"s
successful ba,tle-to one accidental '''''''
unleelngly aud inconsistency dsreS''"'
| claims Of those who can point to 'n'"
and to their fathers wounds, received !"
Tending their country, in fifty battles
dnion to this, too, Major Batney bore le''"
mails OF nndoubted capacity and nnsp''"
tegrity from many of the first men OF ~
| ton; and the mere hants OF Baltimore W."
most Immediately Interested in the 'a''"''' -
] ministraton of the Office, rendered M" d.
untary testimonial of their appreciate" -,
mannerin which he had discharged us W
But it would seem thar nothing pass's ~ .i1
with the present administration oo' .,up
snbseryiency Of body ana soul, "Ai'
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

Uoriike-A writer IN the Charleston Courier
saws that Governor Miller, al 5. Carolina. gave
the following toast al the recent dinner OF TIE
German Fusilliefs al Charleston:
" The right TO FL ht-tne only principle IN
the law of nations worth preserving"
His EKcellency, We learn. was chosen to
preside esei the deslInies of South Carolina. on
account Of his moderasion. Bal, Chron.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

Good-The Charleston IS. c. papers APP
prove warmly the constitutional principles oil
Mr.. Nc Duties Bank Report. We are glad TO
hear IL. There will I've no more talk about the
unconslitul lonality OF the Tariff. On the inex-
pediency ofmany OF its provisions we are with
them N. Y. Courier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

Punctuation. Lord llmothy Dexter
of Newburyport, wrote his famous book,
Pickel for the knowing Ones there happen
ed to be many heresies. schisms, and false doc
trines abroad in the land regarding puetua'o"'
aud as many diverse systems. appeared LOT
the location of commas, semlcelons, pefioas'
dashes, &c. as there were works pnbii7heu.
10 obviate this difficulty and TO give every one
AZ opportunity of sniting himself, his iofdshlP
left out all marks Of punctuation iromlhe body
OF his work, and a, the eading Of the book. has
printed four or five pages OF nothing but stops
and pauses, with which he said The reader
could pepper his dish AS he chose.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

The case Of the Bank Of Orange County a.
gains, thr proprietors of The Hudson River
Steamboat Line, which has been long pending
came on for trial At the Circuit Court held al
Goshen last week. The acton was brought
against the Defendants as Common Carriers.
to recover the sun OF 81 900, stolen from
the steamboat Constitution two or three years
ago.
The principal witness for the plaintiffs, was
Mr William Philips, who testified that he re.
ceived in New York. from Gen Wickham
| President OF the Bank, a bundle OF money, to
take TO the clearinghouse in Goshen ; he put the
! bundle in his trunk. and requested the Captain
| TO permit il TO remain in his room, stating al
the time, that the trunk was valuable. The cap
tain consented. and the trunk was left in his
room shortly after leaving the dock, MIR
| Philips discovered that the trunk was missing
aud upon inquiry could not be found, nor ha.
! il been heard of since. On the Plaintiffs rest
| ing their cause the counsel for the defendants
moved for non suil---whiCh was granted by
Judge Emott, who considered that under the
! state OF facts the Defendants were not liable
ihev ought TO have been informed of the trunk
contracting money, before they could be charge
able with the loss.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

The Ciima1.-The Massachusetts Journal of
Saturday contains several documents reIa.
ting to Colombian affairs. one Of which is proc.
lamatiou of Paez, dated Valencia, ID March,
declaring Bolipar an ouitaD. aud offering a re-
pard OF $1,000 for his head :! The following
are extracts tom this document.
Considering that Simon Bolivar has not re-
ceived from any legitimate government, au-
thority to make war upon us:
Considering that the defence of our lives and
homes is of natural right that Ia no wise we
have provoked this war, but that on the contra
~ we have maintained ourselves in an attitude
Just, moderate and decorous respecting the
rights Of our neighbors
And 10 fine, consulting The safety of the
country, which is the supreme law, we have
decreed and do decree
|. Al the citizens are authorised to kill ST
mon Bolivar, his officers aud soldiers, who shall
be found making war, in the territory of Ven
ezueia, committing any act Of hostility ag aiust
her peaceable inhabitants.
2 II any village, town or city, shall give aid
TO the tyIant Bolivar, or his blowers il shs A
be oUtiawed and burned.
3. The Government of Venezuela offers N p
sum of $4,000 Tor the head Of Simon Bolivar
it he shall tire a gun IA this unrlst aud wicked
war. or shall be apprehended within the limits
OF Venezuela.
4. The whole population are charged with
the eSecution ot this decree.
NAvAL.--Captain BEVERLY KEaSos has
been appointed to the command of the U. S.
sloop OF war Vandalia, on the Coast of Brazil,
in place of Captain GALLAGHER. Captain
Kepnon left Norfolk on Sunday last for Bati.
more. where he will embark in the brig Virgil
MIA. for Rio.
Purser JOHN De BREE also goes out in the
Virginia to join the U. s. ship Hudson, on the
sa me station.-N0rfok Beacon.
Caution 10 moihers.-Avoid the use OF tiph,
baud sges for your infants, especially round the
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

body for fear Of producing Ills, distractions in
the bon els, OF a slow decay.
Avoid giving them Godifey's Cordial, Dahys
Elixer, Dalby's Carminatise Baiemanis Drops
or any ther warm anodyne, Tor tear OF pro-
ducing iIs. fever OF palsy, common eonse'
quence OF quack medicines lndlscreetly given'
Avoid giving them any quack medicine
for fear ol bringing ON decline OF sudden death
[JOurnal Of Health.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20


Dir. Holiness Speect.--We commence, this
morning, the publication OF the able Speech OF
Dir. Holmes, of Maine, on the POrtr Of Re-.
moral. The we'll known ability of Mr. H., and
| his reputation as patriot, al a time when pa,
rinlism consisted ia something mpIe than
,cords-when he siond up, almost alone against
the Disunion psrty of New England, and sent
forth among that misguided people an asral-
ing aud an awakening voice, will ensure his
Speech an universal and an attentive perusal
lime Was, when the Richmond Enquirer be-
ralded the Speeches Of this gent Ien,an to its
readers with unbounded eulogy but, tempora
nutanillr. The wheel has reyolved and Mr..
Holmes has mol escaped the universal meamor.
phosis produced by its revolution. The saue
ma g zeal process by which SO many federaIis
OF the Boston stamp have been converted into
wooI-dyed democrats, has doubtless thrown him
into the federal ranks II he shall live, hoWe'.
er, until it turns once more on IFS axis, he VII
doubtless again find himself in favor with tie
Vicar Of Bray, Of Richmond.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

auesied 10 give ,be foregoing report aud pro
esediags an insertion IN their respective papers
Aud IL me,sin adjourned.
GEO. ORDCkET, Ctermda.
Tnas AKurs.oa, SecTetdru
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

Enion Course Races The grand sweep
stakes, tour miles out. $1,000 each was won
Monday by Nh. William r. JohnsonS bay
mare Slender, beaing Mr. John c. Stevens
Black mare Marin and MIR w. Livings,on's
gray mare Betsey Ransom the latter broke
down on the third mile, and WAS led off the
course. Time min 90 sec IN Y Eng.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

Caution 10 moihers.-Avoid the use OF tieh,
ban dsges for your infants, especially round The
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

MAssAcHusErTs.-T election OF Members
of the Legislature of the State OF Massachu-
sets took place few days ago. The City of
Boston had agreed to send sixty Representa-
ti,es. OF this number. fifty nine were elected
by majority Of all the votes, all being those
nominated upon the ticket Of the National Re-
pubicans. The highest mum Der of votes (ex-
capt one) was received by GEORGE BLAKE,
lately superseded in the office of Attorney OF
the United States for the District oil Massachu
sets. ELBRrD6E GERRY. late Naval officer OF
he port of Boston, was also elected on the
Representative ticket, by decided vote.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20
The VEREsNsAN.
LYNCHBURG. MAY 90. Is2o

CONGRESS.-We are compelled. ,or
OF room to om"a full report OF Congre,,,,o
al proceedings. The most important ton. :.
be found below.
The motion OF Mr.. McDufIie 10 subs,;,,...,
la"h law OF 1924 for thai OF ISIS, and A..
a certain period, to supetsede that BIZ H..
OF 1916, has been rejec ed b, the dec,.,,o
jority OF AZ. So iha, South Carolina ma.
ke on her armor for the fight as soon a.,
peases.--A reduction Of the duty on Sal,
at one time agreed to by small maiori,, l..
the motion was afterwards reeonsderpd AM
the former duty again fixed upon. A hill.
elfectually 10 guard against frauds on Tho -.
nue. was thea passed.
The bill introduced into the II. of n h. -
Cambreleng, in amendment Of the nav;,,a
laws. is laid uon the table, with the unae,..-l
ding that it vii not again be taken uo da,.
the present session.
The bill from the Senate. PROVIDING f.. i.
removal of the Indians ives, of the Mississn,;
IS under discussion in the IL. OF Il. MIR. Ran
OF Tenn made two days speech in favor =
it. Mr.. Storrs has the floor in reply.
Judge Peck's case came before N, Sen,,,
last Thursday. The Judge WIS preseo, -.
companied by William Writ. esq. as counsel
Time WAS asked by the Judge, aud grapteJhg
the Court OF impeachment, until the 25,b inc,
10 prepare reply to The charge which b,,
been preferred against him. with an unders,oq
dug that the trial will be deferred until IL.
next session of Congress.
The bill introduced into the Senate by Mr.
Webster, to establish The Office of Socitor =,
the Treasury, was rejected, by vote OF q Ia
"A ; as was alsp the bill, introduced by Mr.
Hayne, for the reorganization of the NAVY
providing, among other things, for the appoint.
ment of three Admiras, by vote of % 10 %
The last named bill however, was reconsider.
ed. and, that part OF it relating to the Admrsls
having been stricken out, the bill was ordered
10 be engrossed for third reading.
Mr. Tazweli has oblained leave of absence
for the remainder of the session, in consequence
of severe domestic affection.
A joint resolution has been adopted, 10 ad.
journ, sine die, on the 3lst inst. Ii is high lime
they should be at home
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1830-05-20

6ih Ap,ii 1920
The report was unanimously accepted. and i
was
hssotued, Thai the editors of the Gallstin
Journal, Nashville Republican. National Banner
and all DINER editors who feel ANY interest foi
The cbarac'es Of an injured female, bs re
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16

county Col TrrrEC BAeoS in Ia. ssh year OF L are ana
long and severe ndispositon
and served in the General Assembly with fidelity
faction OF his constituents igent aud
Seat of Justee IN the county, beloved hi. nehbcs bg
respected by oil his ecqunintsnce he himself
soldiers under his command whist stationed Norfolk during
last He etlcconao husband; tender
and good mastcrong will his amabc wiI and five dutil
children have to lament their irrcparabc loss.
-, board the u. 3 ship Peacock (Capt L. r. Net.-u
at sea, on the 2d Of june of the yellow fever,
,nnha Lieut. WM II. TgNrLr OF Caroline county valie en-
service of his country on the i of September 1871
was promoted the rank Of Lieutenant Tat April 1878 Mr. ~
was highly meri,orious officer aud much esteemed by
sociated with him OF public duty. (.Norf,l. P-a-,,
at Hawthorn, Cupcper county VA. est of juno
Mrs tRANoEs HAWKS, wife OF Dr. Aycto awcs aged 81 ven
and tour months Her death sudden and
have been caused by npopleNy.
the Goth uI in Zane lilo .ho
ms sorn,aw lWiom L. Jackson ESQ., Col. BrSJAsiN VII
son, oil Cksourg VA leaving wife, four children,
os come AZ the tnc OF his DEATH w
inc superior Con Tor Harrison county, which no held
from tho time of the organization tha, Court in 1902
CARLEsrcN Juno 25lctters were received in oyo vesor
day. announcing the death of tho
Judges Of the Court of Appeals of this State lilo died al the
dencc of Dr. Daniel Means Fairfield District on IN, 10Th nst
aer proacted illness, in tho esd year his ago. Judge Mott
has long been distinguished the south Carolina
Bench, aud his death public calamity, which will bio
deporcd 10y all who acquainted with hi, and b
az
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16

Ep EAL ESTATE.-For Sale, my Tract of Land and
.ha' Mnis IN the county OF Hanover, on the South
anna River, hve miles from Goodall's Tavern. and %
from Richmond, containing 600 acres-3O0 Of which,
lies wen Tor cultivation IL agreesbly level; with good
proportion ct River Bottom, and that very rich--the
residue 300 acres, is of good quality, and ell covered
with valuable timber.
The Buildings consist Of large two story brick
dwelling honse with sufficient number Of ou'- houses
together with large we-consitucled Barn. The
orchards are in perfection, aud of the beet selected
hus The plantation abounls with good Spring.; and
s''be house, well OF az pure good water, any in
the country The situation il very healthy, and the
neighhorhood good. The Mills are on tie Soutbanns
Que mile from The dwelling house, together with good
healthy.
Also, 100 acres of land in Charles City county
about 20 miles below Richmond, on y Pebble Road
ON this Tract, there is large Dwelling House Store
House, Bacon Houses and suf lent number of other
out houses with large orchards Of choice fruis-A.
20 moiey OF a valuable Manufacturing Mill, about
one mile from the Mansion House, on good stream Of
water and good neighborhood for custom John Bell
VIII shew The property ia Charles Cityo those DESTROYS
o. purchang-he whole oi which viii be sold on res-
sonabc terms by application TO The Subscriber on the
premises, in Hanover. THOMAS HARRIS.
1uy 10 20-f
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.

observe IL has become practice publish long string OF
oas abusing the President aud his Cabinet and audng
bic Orao which hare been DRINKS dinner tina
hare been oaten place, 1ore he
last Anniversary of Independence This supsose by way
the assertion Reactioni in Virgna Nov
presume, these said precious Morceaus all of ono
Toaster: And no either patriotic selfish as
he ought not to have been allowed to drink
by himself Had heen at this dinner that b. should
have given the following sentiment with bumper:
HeRry Clay Has scved his Country thirty years
In let him remain at home the remainder his life among
his friends and old Constituents cheering and chccrod
ntechongng all the kind and friendly offices incident private
e ~ Pde Cay's speech delivered FOlers Garden Where
the sportsman spread his dccci imsy to catch
the people, though they flock of Coots. Saviour
the World was betrayed in Garden The people
their Judas. VIDES
sTbe Editor has not seon Tho Toosts .o b;.t M o.o -
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HIGHEST PRIZE.
5000 ADqDL'S9

$500 prizes, amounting 10 : 20,250 Dollars.
Only 5000 TickrtsiD the Scheme-The Prizes all
payable in Cash. which as usual at CoHENs OFFICE,
can be had the moment they drawn.
Whole Tickets, S. 90 Quarters, 75 cents
Halves, $50
ORDERS either 10y mail (post paid) or private
conveyance, enclosing the Cash prizes, will the
same prompt and punctua attention if on personal
Observation-Disclosures
j. COHEN, Jr. s. BROTHERS,
Baltimore,
Baltimore, ly g. 1880
W The Register, containing the Official List, will
be forwarded gratis Immediately after the drawing to
those who may request it.
June 10. 20-t2lJ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-16

NAJlLLiAM 81 MARY COLLEGE.-The s,ien
w tho courses OF this Institution, terminated on
Monday the 9th inst.-During the past Session. eleven
Young Gentlemen have obait ed Collegiate honours
This exceeds the number for many years past. The
following IL list OF the Graduates, together with the
titles Of their respective Orations and Theses
Bachelors Of .H,fs.
JOB. Wilson oil Petersburg" Grafton on The Il Of
July"
VIM Tsliaferro of Gloucester county The Infu-
ence OF Science the Moral and Physical Condition OF
Man.''
james b. Sou,ha Of Smith6eld-" The advantages
arising from the Study OF History"
Jco jarvis OF Mathews county" The History Of
Knnwerge"
Edward Shields Of York county" The Influence
Of Education on Irdiv1us and National Prosperitv"
Rich ard Il. Carrot Of Wilhamshurg-" The Progress
and Influence OF the Arts aud Sciences in the United
States"
Moreau Bowers OF Williamsburg" Ambi,ion-wi,b
the Valedictory Address
Bachelors of Lao
Jno X. Chambliss OF Sussex county" The Study
and Practice of the Law"
Jno NJ. Gregory OF James City county" The Con
iditcn and prospects Of the U States.
VIM a. Lyle of lexington Rockbrilge county
6caon''
ID. C. ToPp of Nashville, Tennessee-s' Capital Pun
ishmeEts."
The degrees in the Arts were conferred on the 5th
nst, at the conclusion of the public exercises OF the
College. Those in Law delivered after the ter
mna'iOn OF the Law l. cures.
lsy order OF the Society. A. EMPIE, President.
July To- 20--4t
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NEw-YoRK CHEAP CLOAK MANUFAcToRY.
FGNHE Subscriber manufactures for the southern and
II western trade, and keeps constantly on hand
large stock of genemens ladies', and chdrens cIoaks
made of every description of stuff s. silk goods purchas
cd expressly for the purpose, te lowest auction prices
These coaks are made in the best style, by persons
who have had several years experience in the business
and VAL be sold by the quantity liberal terms at
prices which will probably make them as safe and pro-
itable purchase any description of goods that can
be purcha3 ed in this market
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pIYER LAND FOR sALE.-By virtue of a
bA Deed OF Trust executed 10 the subscribers, by Ro-
be.t H. Gaines, OF the county of Mddesex on the
l4'h day Of June, 1927, end recorded in The Court oil
.ald county on the 9Th Of August, in the same year
Tor certain purposes therein mentioned, will be sold al
public auction TO the highest bidder for ready money,
upon The premises, the 81 day OF August next, il
iaf, II not, on ie next fair day. Tract Of Land in
the county aiore'aid, lying upon the PIankstAuk RIVER
containing SJ3 1-2 acres.
The above is among the most valuable Tracts in low
or virginia, account Of its uncommon fertility nj
many Advantages There is about so acres marsh Land
eHecinaliy reclaimed, by embaukmenis made from the
high Land, with considerable labor and expence a
part OF the Land il well-Gmbered, with IGxuriant
growth OF Cypress, bordering the River; and has
upon IL a valuable Mill Seat
we invite those who wish 10 purchase Lend in his
part OF she country TO lock this Tfar for, We feel
very confident, hat few Tiacts have been offered Tor
sale, tat pTeyent such Inducements to The Investment
OF capital in real Estate. Although his Land will be
cold according TO The Of the Deed, for Cash We
have 10 believe, that satisfactory accommoda
lions be Obtained in the payment Of the purchase
money
At the time and place. and upon the ranc terms
will be sod several valuable slaves and other % rsoual
property. RID. GAINES.
VIM. ARMfSTEAD,
July IG. 20 1s(2s Trustees
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WILLIAM St MARY COLLEGE
On the 9th inst, the Visitors Professors and Students
oil William & Mary College, attended by from
Capt Dureys troop of horse, moved in processonto the
Church, when the solemnites of the day were intro
ouced ny paioc and Impressive prayer, by the Rev.
a. Enpie, President of the College
The Declaration of independence was then read by
Ihos. III. Daniel, student of the Junior Class The
Ora'ions of the Graduates succeeded-and were as
follows:
Grafton on the DGy-by Jno. JpTHison of Peters
burg.
On the Influence Of Science ON The Moral and Phy-
steal condition Of .Mdn-by Nm. H. Ialiqf1ro Of
Gloucester County
On the adUantdges arising from the study of His.
toIy-by Jas. b. S0,tthall of Smihield.
On the History Of KRo,oledge--by Jio. D. JdYDis
OF Mathews County
On the Influence Of Education on I,,dipidual and
National ProPDity-by Ed,oin SHIELD of York
County.
On the Progress and Influence eff the qrts and
Sciences in the United States-by II. Il. Gurett of
Williamsburg.
On Inhibition, cOncItidiHg tCifh n prlellcfayU MI
dTeSs--by .doreGu BOlCerS of Williamsburg.
The Oraons being delivered, the degree of A. b. was
conferred in the name OF the Faculty each of the
ven last named young gentlemen by the President who
availed himself Of the occasion to impress with deep
soemnty upon their minds, the great and imnutablc
principles of Morality and Religion by which their con-
duct through life should be governed if they hoped to
attain either solid glory permanent felicity The
monies were concluded with prayer. Ard the whole
exhibition, both in brillancy of display and intensity of
interest, perhaps surpassed in the Institution
After the termination Of the Law Lectures in the
SPRING the degree of Bachelor of Law was conferred
upon four Of the Students in that department. viz: VIM
a. Lyle of Lexington, Va, ID. G.. Topp Of Tennessee
Jno X. Chambiss of Sussex, and Jno. NJ. Gregory of
James City Co.-Making together, with the gentlemen
above mentioned, eiCgeH graduates This exceeds the
number for many years past and indicates an
desire the part Of the students the honor
of the Institution. From this circumstances together
with The great augmentation Of tho classes within be
last two'years, the friends Of William and Mary feel
justified in anticipating the continued and Increasing
prosperity of the College.