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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

IN the Supreme Court Of Appeats, Tkesday,
Nay 17th, 1881.
PREsENY-Judgcs Brooke CabeIl, Green s. Carr,
Esqrs
Payne applt. Upon an appeal
against from n decree
the Superior Court of Cl1uncery held in Richmond
Decree affirmed
Henry a1,pit. upon an appeal
against from u judy
Vanmeter, &c. appee. >ment of the Su-
pcrior Court of Law of Frederick county.
Argued-C. johnson for appellant-B. w Leigh for
Boyd oPplt Upon an appeal
Vass appee 5ment of the s1-
perior Court of Law Of Halifax county.
Partly argued-R. Stanard for apPelaut-B. w.
Leigh and G. Johnson for appellee.
"Wednesday, May 18TH 1881
Gordon applt' Upon an appeal
Gordon ct al appee pronounced by
the Superior Court of Chancery held Fredericksburg
Decree reversed and bill dismissed
claiborne's admor applt. Upon appeal
. against from decree
Brown ct al def pronounced by
the Superior Court of Chancery held in Richmond.
Abated. and sarifacias awarded.
Boyd applt. , Upon an appeal
against from a judg-
Vass appees. Sment Of the su-
pcrior Court OF Law of Halifax county.
Further argued-R Stanard for appellant and B. w
Leigh and G. Johnson for appellee
Thursday May 10Th, 1891.
Prescnt-Sane Court.
Boyd applt. Upon appeal
against from judy
vass appec. >ment ofthe Su-
perior Court Of Law ofIlalifax county.
Further argucd-R. Stanafd for appeant--B. W.
Leigh and G.. Johnson for appellee
VIM. Milstead's admor applt. upon appeal
against fro decree
Samuel Colbert ct al appee. pronounced by
the Superior Court Of Chancery held in Fredericksburg
Abated, and revived by consent.
Adjourned to II o'clock tomorrow.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
EoR THE VINO.


Was "Aristdes" an Anti. Conyentionalisf? Has
he not entirely mistaken the object of tho people in
Gaining convention? Can any enlightened liberal
minded friend of the present Constitution of the
law limiting to the of clerks, wish
the meritorous incumbents removed to make for
untried favorites?
When most of the present clerks camc into office
they had every reason to believe the Office theirs
during "good behaviour" Such the then Consti-
tuition and law of the State Surely no honorable and
high minded Virginian desire to see a clerk dspla
ced merely because he has been clerk years. and
fortunate enough to have made money by his Office
If they have received larger salaries than their services
Were worth the Legislature and not the clerks,
blame And the last Assembly by reducing consdera-
bly, the fees, appeared to be sensible that the fault
in the law.
clerk going into Office when it was confidently be-
eved by all parties, that he would hold it during ood
behaviour" One who has for years faithfully dischar
ged its duties, to the entire satisfaction of large
jority of all who have had business to do with him.
One that is intimately acquainted with the details c
prompt in performing his official duty and one too that
the people of the county wish retained in Office Such
Clerk, according to the writer's views of Reform and
hePublicdRsm, has claims not only on the generosity
and hteratybut on theustice of the appointing power
the Courts.
The people did not, as 'sAristides" seems to think
call Convention to have such clerks displaced to
get rid of Careless drunken, incompetent and unpop
lar officers General Jackson's plan of REFORM that of
removing competent, honest, Industrious, sober officers
and appointing to their places, unskfu untred, parti-
Fans and sycophans, has not yet become popular in
Virginiaand far from the Legislatures intimatng
wish that the present clerks (who have been faithful
have given satisfaction, and made money in office)
should be reformed out Office, they have manifested
quitethe contrary wish.
Hit be fair to 'judge the tree by its fruits" the
wishes Of the last Legislature by their acts they
put their oeto Jackson Reform" far as
practicable, ell the officers, the deserving, meritori-
officers of the State, from the Governor to the
doorkeeper the clerks of the two Houses, the pub
lie printer-Judges were generally reelected. It is
confidently believed, not removed, because he
had been in Office many years, and perhaps made and
saved money by his office
A Conventionalist is acquainted with four counties
and cooperation They have all been IN office for
fourteen, some twice that number of years Four of
them are capable active obliglng clerks The courts
fdence in their honesty and intelligence. The people
satisfied and wish them reappointed. Shall these
four be displaced because the fifth Careless ignorant,
unworthy clerk and mani Justice says The moral
of the community says retain the four deserving
and dismiss the undeseryng officer.
CONTEMPORARIES.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

Err Gareyaor Rousion-The Gainesville Tocsin states
that this gentleman has in letter to friend in that
town. signifed his intention 'to leave his exile, and
participate again in the business, pleasure and honor
Of civilized society" Having consented to yield to
the solicitations of his friends in Natchcz it is expcc
ted no will commence the practice Of Che law in that
place.
The Georgetown Gazette Of Saturday last, gays:
It is believed that Mr. Ingham will not wait for the
arrival Of his successor, but viii leave Washington IL
few dayso
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
/. NoRroLK, April 18th, 169,

NoRFoLK, April 26th, 1891.
ST-Tvc feel much pleasure in discharging the duty
asirred rs as a committee behalf of the members
Of the Bar of the County and Borough of Norfolk, to
communicate to you the subloned Resolution, adopted
ON Yesterday at meeting of that body. As the organs
of our professional brethren, rejoice in being able
assure you of the sincere esteem and unmngled good
feelings which they entertain towards you, in your Judi
cal and personal character: and while regret,
we ought your retirement from among US, cannot
but be pleased to know that in your translation to
other circuit, your individual preference not
unrcgardod.
Be pleased TO receive from scverally tho
Of our highest respect and of earnest wishes cT
your prosperity and happiness.
We are, sir,
Your obt servants,
JAMES N1arMo,
Iouv 4. CHANDLER,
JOHN N. TAzEwgLI,
IoHv S. MIIIsox,
MERIT JORDAN.
To Judge RIcuD T.. PARKER,
Snickcrsvillo Loudoun County, Va.
IS. ResolUcd That entertaining the highest respect
for tho character and talents Of Richard y Parker
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

Arr. Rush, late Secretary CT the Treasury IN long
and interesting letter, addressed to the Standing Anti
Masonic Committee of the town of York, in Pennsyi
vana, declares his adhesion to the principles of Anti
Masonry. at convenient season, We propose to lay
his letter before the Public.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

Ex-Secretary Branch, having been invited TO do so
by the people of Bertie has consented become
didate for Congress in the District of BERTHE Hafhx
&c
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

ToDAcUo.-The crop of Mr.. Henry Edmunds, Of
Halifax sold in this market Friday, for nearly $15
average ON 80 hogsheads One hogshead brought ss4U
per hundred weight.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

We are gratifed to learn that the Engagement
already received justes the belief that Gen Badwns
Law School will go into operation with handsome
complement of Students -StduRt0H Spectator.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

1T IS fact nell kno,vR to Tie family that Mrs. W.,
not long before her DEATH ,oalked Nth her only daughter
stick pointed the spot ,ehere she uosed her remains
TO be inferred.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

peal had been made, their part, the municcnce
OF their for unoward and unavoi-
dable circumstances. am further authorized in sta
that this mode of accomplishing the desired object
mad the concurrent appreciation and jealous support
Mr. 81 Gordon the honorable proprietor of the buryng
ground.
ANY measures, therefore, which have been or may be
adopted by of tho United States
and OF Richmond in particular will, trust, concur in
TINS latter view of the subject. This the writer sug-
gests with confidence subscription having been
offered and most literally supported, by the citizens of
fredericksburg, Falmouth and their vicntes within
the st few days, for this special obect-separate and
apart from all others.
Very respectfully,
Your oh't seryt.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-31
CITY BANK ROBBER TAhhN

NEweYoaK, Mar. 28.-By the acu'yn''
indelatisable vigilance of High COn''ln ~,
and his assistants, by tar the Creates b."
the large sum stolen from the .'V -, \
been recovered, and one at least OIL ~
tainly concerned in the robbery ha, Oe', u,n
1t appears that the suspicious OF Mn =" q !
strongly fixed upon one Edward o"'% va
giishman. who was indicted about = -, =,
together with Henderson, for the da' r1;,..
oGMr. Schneck's store in Brooklyn wv.
conviction from the insufticlenc:y o. . wi
nv. Henderson is at Sing sIHs' na.'
sentenced to Imprisonment TO! tour yLa, ,1d
nassed for a morocco dresser by trade -. o.
this affair set up smali shoe s,Ois :" .,tss
nv, while his residence was al D'''', ,bs RI
This Iattee place became famous a. " Ws.
dissipated proflisates, two OIL "" aooo,l, d
Simpson, alias Johnson. were re't"" hi
ed at the Court Of Sessions; one ~ If D.
the other, for picking the PocNes' ,a,iu.ts
Smith. There are other charges ~nirs
resting upon suspiciou-that he comm e,""
great robbery Of ea7,oO sterlins s,, 'i" ~,
coach in England, six or eishI p, ,s fmy
having compromised with the na 'o"l ,b.t
came TO this country; and that he TOO, loon i LIS
from the iron chest Of the Chanes"'l ,.t d
on her trip hence to Providence sn f',. md =
which money was Afterwards
among the baggage. ,,onds, nor;
However this may be, on MehOa 10 roys
being probably the morning after e. SSo ,s
applied for lodgings at a private D9I Bloe
KEPT by Mr.. Rangs, at the corner n 81 ,a e "
Elm streets, representing that w. " 4
and that he wished to have a ,J,,ss
write in, rendering payment III r co.
left his family in Division street.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-31

of the National Hotel, Showed US sprio as so',7
as a common goose quill: it appears II Is useu ID
the southern states and elsewhere, Tor the manu-
facturc of an article Of drink, termed ny the VII"
riniaps iulaps." This s'ariicle OF drink, wh'ch
- manufsc tired out of ..Green Mint" will be
found bv the editor OF the Chronicle, pleasant
.sarticle" enough. with lump OF 'ee' &c. &c
but it must be taken, as Lady Grace says $50
bcr!y," or else this article of drink becomes stu
pityine enough to muddy heads, IN the season I'D
which it is generally drank, viz: the morning
We suspect that it falls directly within the pro-
hibited canons Of the Temperance Soc'eties.-io
The Reader will perceive, from the letters OF
the President of the United States, and OF the
Secretary of the Treasury, that this state stands
debtor upon the books of the Treasury. tor more
than Sl0O. Geo, on account of advances made Tor
Revolutionary expenses. -But since those ac-
counts were squared OF upon the Treasury Books
monies to considerable amount have been DIS
bursed by this State, for the Illinois Regiment
and her Revolutionary expenses. to at least Sooo,
OOO Our right to a reimbursement ot those pay
ments rests in the opinion of gentlemen who nave
examined the question. upon the same principle
as those which have been paid. Oh the books OF
the United States Treasury. The Commission
err who is about to be appointed by Virginia WILL
of course, ascertain the amount ct our claims
ard they will be hereafter pressed upon the uoV-
eminent of the United States.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-31

This is a rough calculation Of the extn
anccs made by ;he Postmaster General and d.
cd 10 ilr. Bradley. We are no, po.,e.,J
the documents 50 far as 20 inform die "
which were tie erased cases. There ar, eH
Of the eases where there are no erasu.e. Com
ing chiefly of small sums which are peD,
charged to MIR. Bradley. The other hirt \
being cases of eraswre, were allowances mad
Mr.. Barry. with The exception Of one VI tuc
Mr.. Mclean. We are not sure that VT a., !
tirely accurate in The periods for which tex |
lowances are made. The amount Of The avI
however believed TO be generally night, The b.
tons of a dollar having been omitted. We 4
in hopes to he able in very few days 10 ps
to the public more particular accom-, Of k !
lowances made by Mr.. Barry, which h. h.
tempted to shoulder of Oh Mr.. Bradley-t:.
err with the other allowances which BaryTi
lodges to have been made by himself. Isk
amounts to about ~, 00O-S40;0Oo Of VIM
least were falsely reported BY the POstnasrt
neral as made by Bradley. ln exalnIna.
list of mulilated charges, it is curlOu, tosz
the respected periods to which the sesealil
ances were made did mol expire. until OUgt
Bradley had ceased to act. Mr.. Barry It'd
makes Bradley grant extra compensation
December 1851, when his power Of acting
master General ceased on the 1lh Of April j
and he was removed from the Office Of ASS
in September of the same year. Now Bn
knew that his functions must cease IN leHH
and that his Office of Assistant was heijNt
rvs will. He knew also that these lIIesa,
travagant allowance to extend two or three
beyond his own period, might be reversed
anuulled by Barry, the moment he shoulde
tia'cd. Ii would then have bcer the ha.
madness for Bradley,to have done an ac'.
would not only have ruined his character VI
tilted lis immediate removal irom o!hce
We remark, in fine, thai thi, TRANSACTION Sd
to confirm the prediction, that this Depahi
was becoming as corrupt as it is prOdIsah
have been attempts to disguise ITS aFpf@'
Insolvency. which are unworthy oil hlstnI,
aud honorable men. The surplus fund d
Department will have been exhausted oy 'H
of this year, and we see The cause 10 ues
trayasant allowances over and above the t.'r'
and the ignorance, if nothing worse, o. %
ficers concerned. Nay more. The DelanO
,.oasis insolvent. More Mn treniy I''D
dollars was put into the last general aPp,g
ton bill. to pay a,renragss Of erfra o'skA"
this Department. The appropriation Is y. ~
mer, dereption. These extra clerks n "a
been paid out Of the surplus fund Of Inep'
ment and this appropriation was '"'Gpl,a,
So that in fact il is an additional DRAFT uF
Treasury over and above s6O,ocO and nd n ."
propria,ed to pay the officers aud clerks a, a.
BY law. This very year, the Post oNeep'
ment will draw from the Treasury more
EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS @s
above its income, and the balance ol 'he =
fund. This is the Augean Stable 10 ~ &c
by the :. searching operations" OF do Gen; "
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-31

The last Philadelphia ssDaiy Chronicle" says,
ssthat the forwardness Of the season is remarkable
or else Green Mint is Of rapid growth. Inslee,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-31

Weunderstand. that as the machine on the Man
chester Rail Road was in motion yesterday, one
or two persons was thrown out--and the leg of
one was much injured.-fbid.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-12
AGENTS. FOR THE ADVOCATE.

The following gentlemen have been ap- pointed Agents for this paper. Col. James .Scutl, P. M. Pine Bluff. Col. IT. Bosaeu. P. NJ. Batesvilie. Maj.J. WoJG P. M. Izard c. H. Robep,t Smith, PM. Jackson, Lawrence co. W. .Heaefec, F. NJ. Conway county. Ttomas .afnfhers, do. do. Col. L. W. Clarke P. M. Morrison's Bluff. .Hark Bean, Crawford county.
 Ttomas Hubba,.d, Hempstead county Col. .fohp Clark, Sevier county. r Fareelig, Arkansas county. IT. z. Riscoe, Phillips county.
 Spencer G,ouch, St. Francis county. George Y. Lat0toa, Miller county. Wu. D. Ferguson, P. M. Crittenden co. sJoha c. .saylogs, P. M. Jackson co. c. r. .N. Noland. Independence county. Larhin Neaeton, Washington county. .M Catlins, P. NJ. Clark county. sGit5eyt slfa4.sitda, P. NJ. Crawford county.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-12
.iN EyysHGE:
Tafy, fhe foUoaos4,g 2
Gentlemen Of the Legisiatiue Councl.


 aud House of Representatives.:
 In meeting you a second time, assem- bled 10 deliberate on the general and To- cal interests olthe Territory, feel grati- fed to be able to announce to you, and our fellow-citizens, here and else. where, the rapid increase ofpopulation, and the improvement and growing pros perity of this new country. From the Federal and Territorial census, NC may fairly estimate an addition ofnear 10000 to our numbers, since your last session; and that the period is at hand, when the people may rightfully claim to be admit ted into the Union as State, on equal ground with the other members of the Confederation. His only necessary for this countryand its superior advantages, to be understood, at distance, to swell the tide ofcmigration.
 The difficulties and collisions with which we were threatened under the au- thority of the Mexican Government, have subsided, and the Government of the United States, and that of Mexico, have agreedto suspend any interference with the settlements orcountry claimed on either side; and that things shall re- main as they are, until the questions of right and boundary can be amicably and finally adjusted. Pursuant to this understanding, and temporary arrange ment between the two governments, the President of the United States has in- structed me to exercise and maintain jurisdiction to the extent it has been heretofore uniformly claimed and exer- cised by the authorities of the Territo- Y, but not to transcend that limit; and under the advice and instruction of the President, received through the Secre- tary of State, it becomes my duty to warn the people of this Territory to con form to the views ofthe President, and not to settle beyond the boundary se- ferred to, with any view to protection from the national or local authorities ol the United States. Good faith. and the friendly relation subsisting between the American and Mexican Govern. ments, demand this course. You and your constituents may be assured that the President will be mindful of the rights of the nation, and the wel.bcing and security of this Territory.
 That Little Rock is destined 10 be the permanent Seat of Government, when Arkansas shall become a State, seems to be generally admitted: and Congress, taking this for grantee, granted, did, did at t!ie las. Session, in spirit of liberality so often manifested towards this people, appro. priate ten sections of land, 10 be applied to the erection of public buildings al this place, under yonr direction. The lands may De selected in quarter sec. tions, and the subject demands youl early and special attention.
 The late pre-emption law, passed by Congress, has secured a large portion ol the settlers and improvcrs of the public lands against the grasp of spectators: but much remains vet 10 be done. The first settlers and improvers of rev cou'try have fair claims to preference. and ,eg leave to press on your con: slderation, the necessity and propriesy -, < .s
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-12
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Advertisements, not exceeding F lines, first insertion, ONE DOLLAR, each confinu- ance, FIFTY cssrs-longer advertisements in the same propoftlons
 All advertisements sent to this office for publication, without the number of inser- tions being specified, will be continued un- til forbid and charged accordingly.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-12
GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

On Wednesday, last, the Goperaso,. transmit- led 10 both Houses of the General -4ssent- diy ofthi sTer'itcry, by t;s pyircte Sc.
The Arkansas advocate., 1831-10-12

tsseap Lsviss ss-z With an income of i5t0 francs. I person can l;ye il, nAjE;is pn:sji; |ln the most handsome and iashionabIs manner.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

ST. JOHN, IN. b MAacu e. Dread
fiji .Sip,sreck. The brig America from
Patagonia, for New Bedford, with $4,000
seal skins and 1000 barrels sperm oil, was
wrecked 18th ui.; sappnsed to be 33
leagues from the southwest part Of Bcrmu-
da. She was sailing with s 4. breeze.
when violcn. N. w. wind strnck her
back, the rigging was immediately cut u
way, the mast went over, and she filed.
The crew, thirty fonr in all, except master
and mate, were washed off and perisied.
These two were likewise washed over
board, but the topsail halyards caught the
feet Of the latter, which he caught hold Of
and seized and saved the Captain, John
Parker. They were two days on the wreck,
add were taken OF BY the schooner Gale.
donia, Of Yarmouth, ". 3. from ST. Thom.
rs. Same afternoon, she put he latter on
board tho Lnnrel, Of Alexandria, bouad to
Bermuda. The mate, William Garfield
was landed at Yarmouth on ths 26th, and
this morning arrived here in the packet
from Digby.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17

The act which passed the House Q
few days before the close Of tho hate
session Of Congress, for the relief of
the officers aud soldiers ofthc Reyola-
ton, was never called up in the Senate.
We regret this--for such nn act was
due to these venerable remnants Of the
years of peril and suffering. The bill
was passed in the House by 50 large
n majority, that We thought il would
certainly he successful in the Sennfe.
But there it was suffered 10 sleep--and
now perhaps many Of the aged mon.
whose last moments Of sickness and
pain might have been alleviated by ev-
en- the scanty comforts which the pitt
tance proposed by the bill would have
procured, must 90 down TO the grave
poor and friendlcss, and without tho
smallest proof Of gratitude from their
country.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1831-03-17
rPNOTNE.-On Saturday Eve.

rNOrEE.-On Saturday Eve
ming, the 10Th inst. at o'clock, p. II
meeting Of the National Republican
freemen will be holden at the State
House, to take into consideration what
further measure il may be necessary
TO adopt, in order to promote the suc-
cess Of the National Republican ticket.
This meeting has been rendered Pc
cnliarly necessary, in consequence Of
the frecmen not being able to hold an
adjourned meeting in the Court-House
on Friday evening last. as the Supreme
Court held its Session there 10 late
hour in the evening.