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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

(From the Augusta Chronicle and Advor,iser)
TO WOMAN.
(Er0m the Grsek.)
oh thou! by Heaven ordained to DO
Arbittess of mans destiny
From thy sweet lip tender sgh,-
ono glance from thine approving oye,-
Can raise bond him Mt thy will,
To virtues noblost flights, worse sxtromcs OF i'll;
90 angel minded and despse
Th- sex's little vautes-
And let not passions lawess tide,
Thy better purpose sweep aside;
For awaits tho evil hour
That lends mans annoy, thy hoav'n entrusted powr
Woman! tits thns TO cleanse his boart,
Fron ev'ry gross, unholy part;
Thine, in domestic solitude,
70 win him To be- wise aud good;
His pattern, friend aud guide TO be,
him back the Heaven no forfeited for thee =.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

HHUBLIC SALE BY virtue OF a deed OF trust, ex-
a ecuted by Jefferson Swami, on the ED day of
September 1929, and recorded in The clerks office of
Powhaan, for purposes therein mentioned will be sod
TO the highest bidder at public auction, ready mo-
ney, at Powbaan courthouse, the third Wednesday
100 lying in the county Of Powbrtan. adjoining
The lands OF Richard Taylor and Samuel Drake and
others much thereof may be necessary to eat
sfy the said deed OF rust--and such title as Is W sted
in us will be conveyed to the purchaser.
Jan. 10, 1881. Twain THE TRUSTEES.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

In CHANCERY-At Rules holden Office Of the
1891. - = '''
Maurice Lsugborne,jr. compIt
againd
Jms. kin admr de bsni, with the will sns.sd Of Ohses
Blake, deed aud John w. Wilson, Dsns
The defendant Jamts kin hsyug entered his
given according the Act IL Assembly and spp,sr
Jog by ssetory evidence, ths he is OF this
Commonwealth LIS Ordered, That the 'd Defendant spps
here March answer the B, Of
Psatd gfve security psfrmieg such decree as the
Court msy heenj aud that copy order he forthwith
Inserted published 10 the
eon0ue6 for monih suceery copy posts
ed 10 al the front door Of The courthouse Of this county
cory Tssts,
Jsn IS ~ -wsw II. ~. NUNNALLY, d. c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29
T" Mvcn rgr REMAIN, uS.uSa."

These lines illustrate antique Gona woman ss IN serious
gazing upward at household god
Domestic love, not in proud pssc. halle
Is often thy beauty to abide;
Thy dwelling H. la lowly cottage walls,
That in the thickets Of tho wooibnc hides
With m Of bees around, aud from tho side
OF woody hills little bubblog spring
shininc aong thro' banks with harebclls dyedi
And many a bird o MARBLE the wing, fling.
When morn saffron robs DER heaven aud earth doth
Oh love Of lovos,-to thy white hand is given
OF earthly happiness the golden key!
Thine the Joyous hours of winters even,
When the babes cling around the fathers knoei
Aud thine the voice, that the mdaght
Melts the rude mariner with thoughts OF home,
Psopiing the gloom tcitt all he longs 10 see.
Spirit, I've built u shrinei aud thou hast come,
Aud on its altar clos'd-orever closd thy plume!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

IN CHANOEtYI 10 LOUIS County C,uft, January Otb 1881
Il Arthur Daniel and Lucy, free nosfosi PIdHs
AEsrsf
msrsset PoudcIter, Nicholas v Pondexsr e2usrles
400 sy hswie, who Msfy Poindefef Ponders
90 Joha Poinderer Waller S. PoodeStef s. Poodsg;s
Whsm r. Piuds Mildred William Poisdex-
John Poindee Nichols, Jsm Poodestel George Pom
dexter Heny PoindtKsr johnson, and Bafsh wife
who Ssrsh Pobdsxer, sod Psby Poipdegtsr, Def1s
The defendants Join Poindsxe John g. Poibdexef Wii,n
r. Ponde1ter, Mildred Ponde1e not having entered ht
Appearance and security according to law ,snd The rules
ssrfsttion
nhshiant, Sae % the ton OF the PntHs Nv
their Counsel Ordered ihs the said John Poinds1e John
Pondsrte Wdsu r. Poibde snd Mildred
here the Day Of April Court .n,wsr ths bin 81 ihe
Plaintiff. sod that II th order he ffthuh m
n,wspsye Puhhsd ~ the City Of hnond f two Uoph,
ueeesvey AID posted At the iron, door " The Courthouse Of
county on some Conit day. A Copy. .Teaf,
Jan IS si-woT JOHN HUNTER, Lie.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

TNJ Office is hereby giver, that Called Meeting II
u the Stockholders Of the Rvanna Navigation Com
piny will be held in the Courthouse OF AIbemsrle
county, in the town OF Charlottesville, on the i5st
Tuesday after the fret Monday 10 February NEXT
wheo matters important to the interests Of the compa
ny will be sub United for consideration.
BY order OF the Board IF Director,
DAN'L T. CARR, Sec. Riv. Nav. Co.
Jan. 9, 1881 Irwin
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

NI OTlCE.-AgrGeable to an order Of the President
l. aud Directors OF the Rvsuna Navga alton Compa-
N.Y. notice is hereby given, that each Stakeholder in
sad company, pay into the hands of the treasurer two
dollars each share OF stock in said company n ad-
dition 10 calls already DaGe) The first day Of Fee
bruary next. DAN'L. f. CARR, Sec. X N. Co.
Jan g., 1881. 73-win
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

~ EW-YORK WHOLESALE FANCY DRY
y GOODS STORE 20 P.dRT.NERSHIP.-
The urScrhers have entered into coparine r.hp under
the fam Of A. G. s. f. Cochran, and have taken the
extensive premises 1872, Pearl Street, for the transact
ton OF the general Fancy Dry Goods business.
G. C0CHRAN,i
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-29

LNRESH GARDEN SEEDS.-Ths following Gar
n den Seeds are warranted feesh and genuine, and
are believed to be equal TO any offered in this Market
Persons DESTROYS of obtaining such Seeds, respect
fully invited TO CALI send their orders to the Sub.
scber, who is constantly receiving fresh rdcines;
Paints, Ois, SlufEs, SC. all Of which he sells OF
the reasonable
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11

The Colony of Liberia appears to be
enjoying an uncommon degree of pros
perity. Forty six vessels, twenty -one OF
which were American, visited Mon.
rovia, during the last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
From the Richmond Enquirer.
CIRCULAR

To the general assembly ofthe commonwealth
Of Irg1ntd, the memorial of the u,ldersign-
ca c't'Eens OF me county Of most
TesS9cDUIIy ShO,Ueth:
Free and unrestrained by regulations or
shackIcs, as the right of the citizens of this
commonwealth 10 ask redress for supposed
grievances at the hands Of the general assem-
bly, has ever been considered, there has at all
Times existed among us a Circumspection in
the exercise of this right, which has tended
greatly 10 preserve the peace and harmony
OF the community. 1t is from no reckless
disregard to this consideration that we now
approach you, on a subject of the liveliest and
deepest interest to the future happiness and
quiet of this state, as well as one of the most
delicate nature.
An evil has existed among us from almost
the first settlement ofthe commonwealth. OF
the heaviest and most serious character. II
has grown with US, and in every moment nj
our advance it has more than kept pace with
US, until at last the alarming truth bursts
from every lip, that five wish peace andhap-
piness, quiet and prosperity, the fatal, para
Lying, destroying mischief, must be remov-
ed. Who requires TO be informed TO what
we refer! DO not all know it is the existing
curse Of slavery to which we allude? This &
not the proper time or place for speaking alb
straetly on this serious subject we are done
with the past, and should only look TO and
provide for the future How or by whose
means this heavy and alarming eyil'ha been
brought on the country, may engage the phi
lanthropists, or fll the pages of the historian;
II IS for US TO consider the character and ex-
tent of the evil, and TO apply the most salula-
~ peaceful, just and egicacious means for
its removal
Forthis object weapproach you as the law
givers OF the land, with no moral or constitu-
tonal restrictions on your powers in the ac-
complishment Of this great and holy purpose:
purpose which when attained, will be a
blessing offorever- continuing effect on our
own country, and the unhappy and degraded
race Of Africans, whose presence deforms our
land. Great, glorious, and enduring will
such work be, and he who shall devise and
have the forGtude and constancy TO execute
a system for its accomplishment, will forever
1--we as the first and most signal beneIactor Of
lis country.
Should the legislature require any facts or
arguments 20 convince them ofthe imperious
necessity for taking some decided measures
on this subject, we most respectfully submit
10 them the following, as deserving parti-
cular consideration. We affirm, that for the
last forty years, the black population, includ.
ing therein free negroes and InulattOes, has
been gradually but surely increasing in that
part Of The state cast Of the base Of the Blue
ridge mountains, in q greater ratio than
the white population inthe same district Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
From the Richmond Compiler.
,Yfract of q letter d1fed .SouJb /1,,,fo

L1VUCt " GStteF uuted, southampton
NoU. /.
"Nat Turner is at last safely lodged
in Jail. He was aPprehended in cave,
near the residence Of his late master, on
Sunday about IL o'clock, and brought to
Jerusalem on Monday, where | hear d
him examined by the magistrates, and
sawLhim committed to thecustody of the
-four walls" He was taken by Fran
els Phipps. an industrious man, in the
neighborhood, and in reduced circum-
stances, SO that the reward will be of
great consequence to him. Nat made
no resistance, and had TO other arms but
a smalllight sword, which he surrender
ed. His captor had shot gun we'll
charged.
He answers exactly the description
annexed to the Governor Proclamation,
except that he is of darke hue, and his
eyes, though large, are not prominent
they are very long, deeply seated in his
head, and have rather a sinister express
sion. A more gloomy fanatic you have
never heard of. He gave, apparently
with great candour, history of the ope-
rations of his mind for many years past I:
of the signs he saw the spirit he con-
versed with; of his prayers, HASTINGS and
watchings, and ofhis So pernatural pow
ers and gifts, in curing diseases, control
ling the weather, &c. These he consid-
creditor long time only as call to SUI
perior righteousness and it was not I'm
til rather more than year ago that the
idea Of emancipating the blacks entered
his mind. How this idea came, or in
what manner it was connected with his
signs, &c. ] could not get him to explain
in manner at all tisfactory-notwith
standing examined him closely upon
this point he always seemed to mystify.
He does not, however, pretend to CON
ceal that he was the author Of the design,
and that he impaired it to five or Six
others, all Of whom seemed prepared
with ready minds and hands to engage
in it. These were they who rendez-
voused in field near Travis's. He saws
their only arms were hatchets and axes
Mt the commemorative he entered
Travis's house by an upper window
passed through his chamber, and going
through the outer door to his followers,
told them that the work was now open
TO them. One of them, Hark, went into
the house and brought out three guns
they then commenced their horrid butch
cry, he. Nat, giving the first blow, with
a Ratchet, both to his master and mis-
tress, as they lay asleep in bed. He says
that indiscriminate massacre was not
their intention after they obtained foot
hold, and was resorted to in the first in
stance to strike terror and alarm. Wo-
men and children would afterwards have
been spared, end men too who ceased to
resist.
The letter concludes by stating that a gen
tlemsn is engaged in taking down Mats con-
LESSONS from his own lips.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
From the Petersburg IntslHgsncsr. Nor.
CAPTURE OF NAT TURNER

CAPTURE OF NAT TURNER.
1t is with much qualification we in
form the public, that the sole contriver
and leader of the late insurrcction in
Southampton--concerning whom such a
hue and cry has been kept up for months,
and many false reports circulated-the
murderer Nat Turncr, has at last been
taken and safely lodged in prison.
1t appears that on Sunday corning
last, Mr.. Phipps, having his gun, and
going over the lands of Mr.. Francis,
Zone ofthe first victims of the hellish
crew. came to a place where 9 number
ofpines had been cut down, and perciey-
ing slight motion among them. eau
'tiously approached, and when within a
few yards. discovered the villain who
had so long eluded pursuit, endeavor-
ing to ensconce himselfin kind ofcave,
the mouth Of which was concealed with
brush. Mr.. p. raised his gun to fire :;
but Nat hailed him aud offered to surren-
der. Mr.. z. ordered him to give up
his arms; Nat then threw away an old
sword, which it seems was the only
weapon he had. The prisoner, as his
captor came up, submissively laid him
self on the ground, and was thus secure
ly tied-not making the least resis-
lance!
Mr., p. took Nat TO his own residence.
where he kept him until NFondsy morn
ing-and having apprised liis reighbors
OF his success. considerable party ac-
companied him g. his prisoner to Je-
rusalem, where after brief examination.
the cuiprit was committed TO jail
Our informant one of our own citi :.
zens, who happened to be in the coun-
ty at the time awards much praise to
the people of Southampton for their for
bearance on this occasion. He says that
not the least personal violence was offer
ed to Nat-who seemed, indeed, one OF
the most miserable objects he ever be-
held-dejected. emaciated and ragged.
The poor wretch, we learn, admits all
that has been alleged against him-says
that he has at no time been five miles
from the scene of his atrocities; and that
he was frequently wishing to give him
self up. but could never summon suifi-
cient resolution
MIR. Phipps, es the sole capter OF Nat,
is alone entitled to the several rewards
amounting in the aggregate, as we I'M
derstand, to about ST, 100, offered by the
Commonwealth and different gentlemen,
for his apprehension and we are told,
that in this instance Fortune has favor
ed very deserving individual-to
whom, in addition to the pleasure aris-
ing from the recollection Of the deed, the
money derived from it will not be I'M
acceptable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
DIVISION OF THE STATE.

:. A writer in the last Lexington Intel
hgencer, under the signature of Com
mon Sense" strongly urges division of
the State, making the top of the Blue
Ridge the line. His communication
IS addressed to the People of Western
Virginia, and fills about twelve columns
of the lntelligencer. The reasons adj
vanced are of substantial nature, and
such as have for some time past been
preparing US for the measure. We shall
give the communication of Common
Sense in future paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
SPECTATOR.
Observation-Disclosures. ii
CYCLISTS of lands. and lots returned

Cyclists of lands. and lots returned
delinquent for the non-payment of tax
es, IN the following counties, may be
seen at this office frederick. Jefier-
son. Shenandoah, Rockingham, Angus
ia, Pendleton, Rockbridge, Harrison,
Mason, Wood, Preston. Kanawha, O.
hio, lGrayson, Scott, Tyler, Lewis, Mont
gomery. Morgan, Nicholas, Cabell,
Monroe. Randolph, Giles and Green
brier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11

@@We have been requested to act as
Agent for the "Atheneum, or Spirit of
English Literature and Fashion" and
The Gentleman's Magazine of FASH
ien," both published in Boston-the
first semi-monthly at So, the last every
two months at So per annum. The two
numbers Of the Atheneum, fer October,
which have been sent us, are full of en-
tertainment. We have seldom seen a
work more judiciously compiled; and to
the lover of light literature we feel free
to recommend it as great treat. The
Magazine, Of which we have one num-
Der, has also some choice articles
G~These who may wish to examine
these publications can see the numbers
we have by calling at our office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
Majority of blacks.

From these statements, taken from the
census made out at each of the periods above
referred 10, it appears, that the white popula.
ton, with a majority of 25 .09S in 100, ha,
been in ten years thereafter overtallen by the
blacks, who at the end of that period exceed
ed the whites 3 1904, and who now exceed
them in number 81, 07S. 1t is farther made
manifest, that
From 1870 TO 1900, the blacks inc'd, 40 ,96S
the whites inc'd, 81 ,S66
Gain the blacks in The FIRST period, IS, IO2
From 1900 to 1910, the blacks inc'd, AZ $40
the whites inc'd, 2,l65
Gain Of the blacks in the I'd period, 1886
From 1910 to 1920, the blacks inc'd, 90 ,9S6
the whites inc'd, 1920
Gain ofthe blacks in the Sd period, l6, 666
From 1920 to 1880, the blacks inc'd, 40 ,OS5
the whites inc'd, q ,O62
Gain of the blacks in the 9TH period, 16,O23
Thus the gainofblks. wasin lstperiod, 2S, 1O2
in ID period, 45 1856
in Sd perio1, l6 600
in 4th period, l6 ,O23
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11

@eJudge SUMMERS, Of Kanawha,
was recently appointed by meeting of
his fellow-citizens, one of the delegates
to represent that county in the National
Republican Convention which is to meet
IN Baltimore. In his letter declining
the service, he says-"The situation as
Judge in which am placed, has ever
formed strong inducement to avoid as
far as. practicable, any participation in
the political or party measures by which
my fellow citizens are often animated
and frequently divided"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11
important Discovery in Tanning.

We understand that an important inn
proyement has been made in the process
OF tanning, by which considerable labor
is saved TO the manufacturer, and wha,
is Of infinitely more consequence to tho
consumer, the quality of the leather is
greatly enhanced. 1t consists of prepar-
ing the hides for the reception of the
bark without the aid Of lime, which has
hitherto been deemed an indispensable
concomitant. This is effected by what
is technically termed The Cool Sweat
ing process" and is said to be less liable
to injure the leather than the old mode,
weighs heavier. and wears much longer.
The pateDtees are Messrs. Shove and
Hunt CGtskiH Mess.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11

GCol. John d. B. Smith has been
elected to the House of Delegates from
Frederick county, in the place of Alfred
H. Powell, decd. without opposition
Mr.. Barton having withdrawn from the
canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11

u the country Of their birth, and attached ,e
IL by every tie which can bind people TO
their native land, and that OF their ancestors,
ihey have every thing of interest or of feeling
at stake in this appeal 10 you. Humanity
must weep over continuance of our present
condition, while patriotism, self-interest, and
that ofoitspring, call equally strong for the
application OF some remedy TO remove this
appalling and increasing evil. Relying with
The most ample confidence on the wisdom,
patriotism, and known discretion and eleva-
ted spirit of the general assembly, we most
earnestly entreat its attention TO the subject
OF this memorial, and that it would adopt such
measures in relation thereto, as may seem
best calculated to advance the happiness, the
greatness and peace ofthe state.
@+A copy of the foregoing has been
ieitat Mr.. Merritt's Store, for signatures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-11-11


National Conuention.-- the convention
at New York on Saturday, MIR. IngersolI
stated that the committee, appointed 10 pre-
pare an address, would report this morning.
Mr.. Everett reported that the Committee
for preparing memorial TO Congress, deem
edit eXpedient to defer this till after the ris-
ing OF the Convention. This was opposed by
Mr.. John Woodward, Of New York, and
others; Mr. observing that he had him
self drawn all the memorials from New
York. The report Of the American pro-
Ceeds -
MIR. Goddard, Of Connecticut, was ofopin
ION that the memorial 10 emanate from tbs
body, should be powerful argument in ia.
yor OF the Protective System. Could this {
done here Yes but lie thought it vol
take longer time than gentlemen would be
willing to remain. lie presumed TIE gen.
tleman from New York, who had drawn uI
so many memorials, could draw one in :
short period but would il DO such paper a,
this body contemplated presenting 70 Con
gress
IN the midst Of loud cries for the question
MIR Woodward rose and observed that ht
believed the gentleman who had just alluded
to him, had presented the memorial 70 Con
gress Of the Hartford ConUcntiop.
Here the Kisses became loud and general
and qIsstio" was again loudly called for, an,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-08

cause no nation can reasonably expect aDot
to take its wares without reciprocity or ~.
change of commodities. If this system %a
pursued to the point to which it seemed 70 "@
then the fate of the southern planter was ;r m~
cably sealed! "'e''
With regard to tie operations Of the ,,ts
the subject OF Navigation, America had h s..-
conspicuous for the skill IN ship budnv ', 200
in this country had been raised 81 as /, r',L "He
the fine arts. Yet the shipping interest ."r VI,
from the tariff; the duty which was imn,.a I'''s
on duck and foreign cordase, which rrns..T
constituted about half of the expense Of ~!
fell with great weis ut upon the ship owner NY
The tariff duties gave to business the .as., ,,
gambling specalations rather than Of fay -. "
regular dealings. Manufactures would a,n sas
if the protecting duties were Withdrawn Ta,.
returns would be less. perhaps, but still in NJ,
portion to the capital invested, and to hmsP a y
the agricu!turalist and the planter. v
The national debt was fast diminishiD, =,
would speedily be extinsui,hed. On The > I 81.
Of January next, the government would L,r'
available funds sufficient for its discharge, II,
funds Of government still accumulated, and III,
disposal devolved upon the next Couprs,.
How suspicious time to prosecute free bad,
when the nation shall be be un,hackled h, ~
or any ncumbrance. This was the true ,S.,
can System.
The report, of which we have given bridO,,
line. was an elegant composition, end REFER,
great credit on the gentleman BY whom !, v,
drawn Sp: and it was as elegantly read BY d.
hon. gentleman upon whom that task dcyOv,s
Mr.. Jones, Of Georgia, after some cOupGm,,
tary remarks, moved that the repor, be laid
on the table and printed.
Adjourned ill ten O'clock Oct. 6.