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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01

SSALE OF lands aud slaves postponed, owing TO the
- previous inclemepcy ef the weather, which rem
the Carys brook estates Of ands and slaves, heretofore
advertised in this psper-Tba said sale was postponed
10 Wednesday the 18th day Of March next when II will
certainly take place on the premises and the terms
STA the said former advertisement mendoued--if no
impeachment by unfavora5lenes Of weather should
again occursnd 10 that event, the sale will be pro.
cseded in on the 6rst day alter the said impediusent
shall have been removed W. TIMBERLAKE,
Admir-. It'll tive will annexed
Jan 49, 83--tds Of Wilson J. Cary deed.
House, Sign, Chairs, and Ornamental Painting, cid.
ing, &c.
yUyHE subscriber truly grateful for the patronage be
III has receive ed during The last ten ysars, respect
fully informs the eizeos Of Richmond, aud the Pubiic
generally that he has taken asrea deal Of Pslus TO per-
feet himse in hs pros ssor, aud invites them 70 cali
examine his mi atom Of wood and marble
Orders from the country in hts line attended 70.
rssl4 SLIT C. w. MeGiNNE5S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01

NOTlCE is hereby given that called meeting of
L the Stockholders In the Rivanna Navigation Com
Pany will be held at the house Of William %. Fiz In
the town Of Charlottesville. Friday the 18th day of
March next. BY order Of the Board Of 'rectors.
DANL r. CARR,
FEB. IL 80 WIN Secrg R.yW Company.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01

81 pursuance OF an order OF the Superior Court of
Chancery for the Richmond District offer for sale
Tract OF Land on Crump's Greek, in the coun,y OF
Hdnouer about four miles below the Courthouse con-
tanning ll20 acres which are laid off into four lots and
will be sold jointly severalIy.
-aIso, Tract OF Land In the county OF Goochland
on the waters OF Little Byrd Creek. containing 537
acres-adoining the Lands OF Mr. w Payne s. others
The Hanover Land will be shewn 10 persons wish
ing TO purchase, by Mr. Laney Jones, who lives ear
1.-THE Goochland Land, by Mr.. Payne
For Terms, which will be accommodating applv 10
me near Hanover Courthouse. VIM F. WICKHAM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-03-01

a CHOOL AT CHARLOTTESVILLE. The mex
~ Session Of FIVE months, will commence on the 9th
oil March, and terminate on the 6h Of August. The
course OF instruction will be similar that which has
been pur.ued in the School for the last q We mon tbs and
will be directed with view to preparation for the
classes 10 the University. have made an arrange
ment with Mt HUGH GARLAND, late Of Hampden
Sydney College, who will aid me 10 tbs supsrinten-
dence Of the school, The terms Of admission will be as
heretofor
For the English branches Of Education, per session
o! months SI5
For Aoci-nt Languages and Mathematics $50
For Board and Lodging, including washing snd at
tendance, fuel and candles $50
For French -S5.
MIR. FERRoN, native Of France, and an experience
ed Teacher, Is expected 10 give ms ruction 10 the
French Language. The Tuition Fees, and one h alf
the payment Tor Board, will be required in advance;
tbs other half In Two months.
Feb. 26 95-6i A. l. HOLLADAY
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14
From the Boston TranscriDt.

GAS YOU WERE."-During the late war with
Great Britain, dashing belle, who is now a good
wife and an aectionatc mother, found her progress
arrested he passed down Court street, by a
flood which prevented her passage to the opposite
walk. She paused TO consider her situation, and
anxiously looked towards the desired haven, when
an honest Tar, with canvass hat and blue ribbon
inscribed-'U. s. Frigate Constitution bore up
and accommodated her position Without any apo
iogy or land-ubberly ceremony, he encircled her
waist with his muscular ARM and wadng knee deep
through the water, landed lady Sensitive on the OPP
posIte shore. More vexod than grateful, our belle
curled her pretty lip and said, 'you are an impu-
dent fellow, Sir" "Beay that my DEAR" said Jack
"By the powers I'll make all fast again." suitng
the action TO the word, he lifted her the second
time and refording the stream, placed her safely
again where he first found her, observing with a
good natured laugh, cam you love your moorings
so well, hearty, smoke my binnucle but you m Y
lay at anchor there TO eternity"
The above is a true bill. The lady has grown
wiser and less sensitive since this lecture on suuea
mishness was read to her. and she frequently anu
ses her friends by relating the anecdote.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

Mr.. JEFFERsoN's opinion of the constitutionality
and erpedency of protective Tariff, in Dsoem-
Der, 1893.
"Where nation imposes high duties our pro-
auctions, prohibits them altogether, it may be
proper for do the by theirs; first, burthon-
ing excluding those productions which they bring
here in competition toith opn Of the same kind
selecting next such manufactures take from
them in greatest quantity, and tohich at the same time
could the soonest furnish to ourselves or obtain
from other countries; imposing thom duties,
lighter at first but hearer and heapier ater,sards
as other channels Of supply open. Such duties ha-
wing the effect ofindirect encouragement to dOn,ss-
tic manufactures of the same kind, may induce the
manufacturer to himself into these States,
where cheaper subsistence, equal laws, and vent
of his wares, free of duty may him the high
est profits from his skill and industry"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14
For THE VINO.
T. O W Il S =,

/ wrote, with childhood's trcmulous hand,
My first loves name on the golden sand;
And deeply vow'd, while life mine,
While hope could charm me, passion thrill,
My bosom her image should meier resign,
My soul should hang on her bright smile still.
And though the flood, ere the close of day,
Might wash the name of my love away,
'Twoud all be in vain-for the morrow again
Should see that name in its former place,
And ever, when swept by the rushing rain,
The hand of love should renew the trace
Twas childish vow. The wave pass'd DER
The name that found on the sand no more;
And other charms babe the heart forget
The love that there cnshrin'd alone,
While seldom sigh of regret,
AS memory turn'd to the days that were gone.
viev'd that maid in her after lot
She gave her hand where her heart was not.
saw her stand, with vacant gaze,
BY the side of one whose glance cold,
And knew that sorrow would track the days
Of her who how'd to the idol of gold
carvd again, in the lonely glen,
\ name whose spell upon then,
And deeply swore that my love should be
As pure as the wild ,gen's wave in its flow,
AS firm the moveless beechen tree
That spread its broad arms DER the stream below
The lightnings flash on the beech tree came,
And ref rom its bark the lovd ones name
The she had spoke en- were falsely breatk'd,
The love she had was fleeting dream,
And deep was the scorn my soul bequeath'd
To thename had carv'db by the wild glen's stream.
grav'd name on the living rock,
And time it hath borne and tempest'F shock.
l grav'd it in silencc-I breath'd no VOW
For the villa glow of passion and youth had flown;
Bat the love that it witnessed is living now,
And life must depart ere that love be gone.
My last love rests tho couch of the dead,
With the green willow waving above her hcaG.
Her grave is afar-but memory's gaze
Still wanders lack to its mourning shade,
And fancy often enamnur'd strays
Amid the lone scenes where Ellen stray'd.
II. J.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

Exports Of Domestic Cotton Manufdcturers.-
Tho year 1896, was the first year in which any
count ofthese exports was kept ut the Treasury,
scpcratc from other articles. The follow ing is n
summary statement of the whole amount annually
exported since. 1t will be noticed that the Urea.
sury year commences on the LIST of Oct. and ends
the 30th of Sept 1t takes its designation from
the latter period-for instance, the year ending on
the goth of Sept. l930-is entitled the year 1880,
although it commenced OH Oct. lst 1922
In 1896, these exports amounted to S1,l3S, l25
1927, I,159,4I4
1923, l,Olo,232
1929, 1,259, Asst
1880, 1913 1873
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

New UsAGE.-Some shoe makers named
Winter and Sanderson, at Troy, packed up their
goods on Saturday night, and Sunday
commenced had teams prepared to take their goods
and decamp to some other place to commence bu-
siness. Their creditors could not arrest them on
civil process, so, they gave halo! stolen goods!
thieves. " Tapped on TO the bodies of the cunning
fellows, for disturbing the peace breach of Sab
bath, &c. when they were committed TO be exam-
ined ON Monday. when the affair took a ciun turn.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

YANKEE ENrERPRIsE-The editor of the Ston-
inston Phoenix mentions that two small smacks, OF
about forty tors burthcn, their decks within few
inches ut the bends of the waters edge, with n
of six men each, started from that port few
days since for the South Seas, fish fortune
hunting.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

On motion of Mr.. Cary, Resolved. That when
this Convention adjourn, it be closed with PRAYER
which was performed by the Rev. John Nc Ell
hcnney, and then,
On motion of Mr. George w. Summers, Re-
solved, That this Convention do now adjourn, sine
die
Whereupon, The President adjourned the Con-
vcntion.
C. A. STUART, President.
JOHN A. Norm, Secretary.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

gctleman by the name ofVandcreer, who came
passenger in the steamboat Thistle from New Bruins
wick yesterday, found when he arrived ut the City
Hool that his trunk had been opened and robbed of
package ofmoney entrused to his care, amounting
to serenten thousand fire hundred dollars.-N. Y
Jour Com
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

IL Our subscribers in this State who have not
paid their subscriptions to collcct2rs will con-
fer 4 favor us, by sending the surps due us by
mail, or by members of the Legislature. Our ne.
cesstes make the call urgent. To subscribers out
of.the State, in distant parts of it, where we
have collectors employed, we must Nuke mora
direct appeal. We shall be compelled TO stop all
such subscriptions, one year is in ar
rears. Bitter cxPeriogce has forced upon us the
necessity Of such rule.
ts11xy2szzss
TnE CsNsrTurIoNAL WING is published twice week
NOuday and Thursday Gyeniugs) at FIIE dollars per
annum, payable III advance
For adveisnS-75 square (or less) for e hYst
insertion and 30 cents for each continuance - Fs nun.
Der OF Insertions must he noted the Ms otherwise
the advertisements will be continued and chased accord
lngly
Previous 10 disconnuance Of the paper all
ages must be paid up. And those who may wish to dis
continue, Ill notify the Editors 20 that effect least
twenty days before the period expires for which they
sub,cTrDed.
Notes NJ chartered specie paying Banks OF any Of tho
States VIII bc received in payment for subscription
the W hs, though Virginia or u States Bank Notes would
be psCT red aud be made through the
Post Office the risk of the Editors
All letters TO the EdnoIs must be post paid they vii
receive attention
zzgsz4-z-zF.z
M T. wish to hire for tho ensuing year.
w number Of NEGROES, chiefly boys ond
females, without membranes, to work in our
Cotton factOry--a part &C them are wanted
Immediately
CUNNINGHAM & ANDERSON,
&c. &C 3awtfc
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
THE FIEND OF THE FERRY.

We proceeded in the path poined out to us,
when some odd joke-engenderIng name over a
shop door, called OF our attention, and we were
once more at loss. A debate ensued amongst
US; one contending that we were to go down
the lane-and another by the clump Of trees
Our embarrassment was, of course, only produc-
tive Of more mirth, and we length agreed to fol-
low the movements Of peripatetic pig, which was
lounglng about in state of sef-enjoyment, and
looked as though he wanted to make one Of our
party. The pig turned the corner of the lane,
and we followed; but we had no sooner done so,
than we beheld, coming towards US. the identical
traveller who. but few minutes before, had
passed US on the road, as he directed US to the
ferry His return excited no surprise; but the
tone of his voice when he addressed US, by say
ing" You are going wrong, told you to keep
the road round the ruined WALL" awakened a
new and rather startling sensation. The note
was hollow and heavy. 1t was that of bull
frog With cold; muffled drum. determined to
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
LAW OF CONTEMPTS.

Extract of letter from Washington, dated
March ., lS3l.-''I enclose you the bill decla-
ratory OF the law concerning c0ntempts of court,
originally reported by Mr.. Buchanan, as it passed
both Houses of Congress, and became law. l
consider it signal triumph of the liberty Of the
press"
An act dccaratory of the law concerning Con-
tempts of Court.
Be>n enacted by the Senate and House of Re
personalities of tie United States of 4'nerica IN
Congress assembled, That the power of the sever,
al courts of the United States oissue attachments
and inHlct summary punsments for contempts
of court, shall not be construed to extend to any
cases except the misbehaviour of any person Or
persons in the presence of the said courts, or so
near thereto as to ab stract the administration of
justice, the misbehayour of any Of the officers Of
the said courts in their official transactions, and
the disobedience resistance by any officer of
the said counts, party, juror, witness. or other
person or persons, to any lawful writ, process,
order, rule decree, or command ofthe said courts.
Sec. 2. find be it further enacted, That If any
person or persons shall, corrupty, Or by threats,
or force, endeavor to influence intimidate, or i'm
pede any juror, witness, or officer in any Court
OF the U. S. in the discharge of his duty,or shall,
corruptly, or by threats force, obstruct or in
pede, the due administration of justice therein,
every person or persons, so offending, shall be
liable to prosecution therefor by indictment, and
shall, conviction thereof, be punished, BY fine,
not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by mpris-
onment, not exceeding three months or both, &C.
cording to the nature and aggravation of the Of
fence.
-sae7ense-
From Smyrna.-We have received Smyrna
papers to Nov. 81. 1t is stated under date of
Constantinope that tranquility is entirely restor-
eel in Albania, and that the regular military sys-
TEN was to be adopted there.-Mr. Ribeaupierre,
the Russian Ambassador, had left Constantine
pie, having been recalled by his government, and
was to be succeeded by Mr.. de Bouteneff, as en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenpotentiary.
Mr.. de Boutenef is already known at Constan-
tinople, and enjoys high reputation for his pri-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11

Free Trade-Itls desirable that some Of the
advocates of free trade, Those who are per-
petually crying out against the Protecting System.
and rejoicing when they hear Of the conflagra
ton of cotton or wOolIcn factory,-sbouId in
form the public how it is that, with all their oppo-
stion to New-England Manufacturers, they are
yet willing to employ their ships in transporting
Cotton from New-Orleans to Boston, in prefer.
ence to sending them on foreign voyages. We
are aware that 1t is somewhat more profitable to
employ shipping in the coasting trade, and cspc-
caly, that ship freighted with Cotton from N.
Orleans to Boston. will make little more money
for her owner than if she carried the same freight
to Liverpool, yet cannot believe that this con-
sideration would outweigh all considerations Of
patriotism, public spirit, and 81 free trade. -
There is some mystery in the affair. and we hope
those who understand it will condescend to H.
lustrate.-Boston Courier.
seaSeaas-
Snou.-The New-0reans Advertiser Of Feb
ruary ninth, says:-'' Yesterday in the middle
of the day. We had pretty strong indications of
snow, but the falling PARTICLES ceased to appear
before night. The steamer Huron, that came in
the day previous, was covered with snow, and
the space between the bales of cotton was filled
with it, of such compact character that the pas
senSers gave the persons on the Levee pelting
with snow baHs-a rare sightn this climate! 1t
fell in quantities above Natchez. The steamer
Uncle Sam. is said, was lying at the Petit Gulf
taking in cotton knee deep in snow"
-se9eHs~
artificial Lamp M-The Albany Daily Ad.
vertser mentions, that new Lamp is used in
that city, the light Of which is most brilliant, vet
very soft and delicate. A lamp of this descrip-
ton al Knckerbocker Hall, excited the admira-
ton of all present Our ordinary lamps may be
easily altered so as to answer every purpose for
the ingredients used by the proprietors of the pa
tent ii ht, Messrs. Webb and Birdsall. The in
gradients used in the place Of oil can be procur-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-11
From the National hatelHgencer.

We publish below an extract of an article from |
the Times and Gazette of Columbia Of the 10th
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27
From the Raleigh Nv C. Register, J,oe IS
AWFUL

1t is our painful and melancholy duty again t.
announce to the public another appalling instance
Of loss bv Fire, which will be deeply felt and la
mented by every individual in our State. 1t i:
nothing less than the total destruction Of the
CAplTo o. of the State, located in this City! Oh
that noble editce, with its splendid decorations,
nothing low remains but the blackened walls,
and smouidering ruins! The State Library is
also entirely consumed; and the Statue of Wash.
ington, that proud monument of national graft
tude, which was our pride and glory. is 50 mr.
tllatetl and defaced, that none can behold il but
witt, mourn(ul feelings; and the conviction in,o-
UNFAIRLY forces itself upon their minds, that the
loss is one which cannot be repaired. The most
active excrtions were made to rescue this chez
dourre of CANovA, from the ravases of the de-
vOurng element, nor were they desisted from I'M
til the danger became imminent
The alarm was given about seven O'Clock on
Tuesday morning. and it was presently evident
that ali attempts to extinguish the fire would
prove perfectly frutless. The efforts OF the by
ISLANDERS were then directed towards the protec-
ton of the Public Offices on the square, and the
adjacent private buildings, and to the prescrva-
ton of the official archives. We are happy to
add, that none of the former were injured, and
that the latter. including the Legislative records,
were all saved. The beautiful grove of Oaks.
of which the Capitol was the centre ornament,
did more towards staying the progress of the
flames than any human effort. and inoulcates
most forcibly the proprlety of cultiva,ins shade
trees in cities, on the score of security from fire
alone, to say nothing of other considerations
Seldom has the eye witnessed 50 awful specta-
Gle as this vast building in one concentrated
blaze. streaming from every window and vast
column from the roof, forming altogether scene
not adequately to be described
The origin of the fire is not certainly known,
but we believe the general impression is, that it
was the result of most culpable carelessness on
the part of man who had been employed to as
sist in soldering the new Zinc roof, as he was
seen that morning carrying up coal of fire be-
tween two shingles considerably ignited, spark
rom which, 10 all probability, fell amongst some ;
matter between tbs roof and ceiling,
which took fire while the hands were at break
asst,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27
-e1sHln3cks.
From the Salem Gazette.
A HOGSTY DISGRACED.

| The following anecdote is extracted from a,
address delivered before the Temperance Socie.
ty IN this town. 1t was introduced for the pur.
pose of illustrating The deJasing tendency Of a.
dent spirits upon The human mind. The iaci is
well authenticated. and speaks exactly and de-
monstralively to the point.
." Incidents might be mentioned of two ludi-
crous nature for the ears OF refined audience:
aud ! would not descend to the narration of a
single anecdote of the kind, but for the use would
make OF it: A certain person, whose relative
gave me the information, returning home one
evening intoxicated. mistook his hogsty for his
dwelling house; and on attempting to enter it, a
little error in calculating the comparative height
of the door sill and his toes, caused him to make
speedy fall at tull length within. Instantly re.
lieved from the burden of CARRYING his head kioh
est. he gave himself up 10 the full enjoyment of
drunken nacton. Startled at his abrupt intru
sion. the inmates Of the sty had made a precipi
tate retreat to the remotest part of it; but seeing
no further movement they began to reconnotre
the animal which had surprised them by conduct
so much more grovellng than their own; and BY
degrees, venturing to approach him, they came
up around him at length. and commenced clo-
ser examination by gently roofing him up, alter.
nately on each side, This hosting by the swine
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27
THE FAREWELL.

should he go to the Car distant climes Of the South
M. s,iu will remember the hcme Of his youth,
And 10 nd recoilectos will ruminate still
Dn the little white cottage in from, ofthe HILL
Thy treasures, o Science are therein display 81,
And Genius reposes beneath thy cool shsde,
And calm Contemplation may muse at her VIII,
Ia the nea, little cottage in front Of the hill
The Poet may rhrme in thy sylvan retreat,
where the muses. resort To their favor'te sea-;
Where apwers delightful their colours dish',
Al the little white corsge' in front Of the hill.
The property ola M,themstic ian, Capitol Fill, al
ioinins that which formerly belonged to Gen. WAS"
rx
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27

believed that ne is native OF New York. Joh't
Ross, or Francis Ross-the latter is supposed TO
be the right name, about % or "a years OF age
about ) feet six inches high, flcrid complexioa'
light brown hair, also had protection as being a
native of Massachusetts, but it Is said he Is an
Englshman. that his last voyage was out 10 81
Barts and back in the brig New York, aud that
previous to that time he had been IN the Pen'ten-
tiary-both sailors appeared to be well acqua,n',
ed and appeared to be well educated: bo!h hau
been on board of men Of ,cur. Mr.. Curtis was
native of Boston. but he has resided IN THIS city
for about five wears; he was young man OF mos!
excellent character and amiablc disposition n, and
vii, be great loss to his friends.
Can't. Fisher has sailed out of this port for a
number of years. and has always sustained the
character of good seaman and an honest maui.
1t will be seen by the above acc"aat, that thcr'
were only six persons known to be 1r board ""rr
the vessel sailed; but if the five me-, H aHa
ed on Plum Island were those who conan
this atrocious act. it is apprehcnded t. al
crew had accompliccs concealed on boa'd az I'D
thine.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-06-27
ORIGINAL POETRY.

To,he Editor ofths .Aierendria Phsnir Gazette,
S,R-If you think The accompanying stanzas
merit corner of your paper, please give them a
place therein, and oblige
g - Spark" Of Liberty.
June 90, 1851.