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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-09-03
Entracts from letter from Com. Darid iPorter, U s. Charge q Afaires 10 Constantinople, to John S. Skinner, Esq daed Mahon, June $, 1881.

Eztracts from q letter from Com Darid Porter, U.
 S Charge q Afaires 10 Constaruinople, to JOhn $.
 Skinner Esq. daed Mahon, June 5, 1881.
 l am now packing up for Naples, to join my hro- therin-law, Dr Heap, who is there with my sister, and dangerously n. Thence proceed to Constan- tinope where 1 shall endeavor to get you pair of "key hole cats," and perhaps some other strange things. l now send you some seeds ofa nutbear- ing pine tree. We have nothing of the kind in the United States. It is a bcautlusand useful tree, and furnishes luxury for the table. shall have a narrnl nf the apples mt m. and deliver them to Capt. Stevens of the Ontario, who will be home in about month after this reaches your. You can cul- tvate the tree as you would cultivate corn, only a little furtherapart There are some beautiful groves ofthem near Algeziras opposite to Gibraltar well as in Italy. You may eat the nut raw, slightly roasted, and you will find it real defcacy. The slight turpentne taste it has is refinement on uxu- ". Ihope they may arrive safely. If Mrs s. wants pretty ornaments for the tester of her bed or her window curtains, and for various other purposes she has only to send the pine apples to glider, and he will return them more beautifully perfect than if they had been made by the hands of the best carver
 shall try and send you very simple mode of cultivating the silk worm, preparing the silk and adapted in the most simple form to the of ani- lies. l shall get 1t from poor. plain Nahonese wo- man, who, for her amusement raises the worm, se- parates the silk from the cocoon, spins and manu- iactures and sells It. She showed me several pounds of excellent sewing silk, of the remains of what she had last year. shall send you sample. You will be surprised at the simplicity of all the means of obtaining silk, and fthe little trouble aendingit
 This is written in haste, as the vessel sails mme- diately, (this aternoon,) but to morrow, if can possibly spare the time, will give my attention to the subject, and be more particular The cultiva- ton of silk is not troublesome the cultivation of flax and infinitely more certain and proftable- The simple mode, which hope to be able to de. scribe, will expect, induce good housewives to give some attention to the subject, and by gradual introduction of its culture among us, save in the end, millions of money, which finds its way to this side of the Atlantic. For silk is an indispensable article, and is one of the first necessity; as much so as tea and sugar. No man or woman can put on coat shawl hat, glove or dress himself or herself in any way, without it. Excuse haste-morc anon.
 Respectfully yours, truly,
 DAVID PORTER.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-09-03
ANIHUN1 OANIIpLE. Langham Place, June 15.

.An Island of Ice.-From MT Galt's new novel of Bogle Corbet, we have extracted the following interesting sketch of an encounter with an Island of Ice e
 GA fresh breeze came sharply from the north, and so cold, that the sailors said it must be blowing from an Iceberg. We saw nothing, although the moon was high; but, at midnight, one of the men deserted brighten ing along the northern horizon, which left no doubt of the fact. At last the brightness be- gan to assume outline and features, and the wind rose as piercingly and rude as Decem- Der, while the enormous mountainous mass was evidently nearing. By its apparent ex- tent, the captain conectured we should pass to the windward of it without difficulty; but as it came nearer and nearer, t. feeling of danger mingled with the chillness of the wind, and we beheld with awe and astonishment many streams of beautiful water leaping and Ntumbling from the cliffs andpoaks, as it drift , cd in the sunshine towards us. ne wind as the Iceberg approached, slackened, and we saw with the telescope, on point that projected from the side d huge wlte bear couchait, which, the sailors said was watch 1 ing for fish. No sight could be more solemn ly impressive than the evidently advancing mass; at last it came so near that we feared it would beinpossible to escape.
 "The vast peaks, cliffs, and pnnacles, were like gorgeous city, with all its temples and palaces, shuddering as if shaken by an earthquake. The water dashed from ter race to terrace, and every point and spre was glittering and gleaming with countless flames kindled by tht sunshine. Terror con- founded every one on board. A huge mass, which projected far aloft, and almost already overhung the ship, vas seen to tremble; and, with crash louder than thunder, it fell into the sea. The whde dreadful continent, for such it seemed, visibly shook. The peaks and mountains were shattered with indiscribable crashing as, witl Il sound so mighty that it cannot be named it sundered as if several islands had separted; and we saw through the dreadful chasrn ship under full sail be- yond, coastng the weather side. Still the diff ferent masses hoaed in view; and all day long we had our eyes fixed upon them, as they appeared to recede-fearful that another va riation of the wind would bring them again around us."
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-09-03
Col. Johnson to Mr Berrien.

Hon. SAMUEL D. INGHAM.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
DELfNotfENT LAND LAW.

As much uncasiucs has been in our county i'm
relation 70 this law, publish in This days paper cx-
tracts from two letters received from Richmond, which
we hope will relieve the public mind from all alarm on
The subject Tn, anxiety manifested ia relation TO this
matter has grown out Of misunderstanding of the
provisions Of the law han from any thing improper or un-
just in the ldw ITSELF Culpcper gazette.
EXTRACTS LETTERs
"Sncc arrived here have received letters from many
Of my friends the subject oihc Delinquent LoJid Lar
OF the last session. AMI as il impossible for INC TO reply
toeach one would be glad 10 answer the en-
qurc5 contained in them. have determined to write to
YOU unicr the hope that through the Cupcpcr Gazette
ule PHDhc mini may be relieved.
cannot wonder that much excitement exists, be-
cause the provisions OF the law have been so i'm
perfectly understood. II IL were indeed true that an land
returned delinquent must be absolutely forfeited if The tax
due upon be not paid by the ls day of January
would appear to be the from the note of The Auditor
the lstsytnd from notice in tie papers ls,clv could
not be surprised ha the law should be complained of moot
hcavy but examination Of the law win satisfy al t,f
that would not be It's operation Every in which the
Of land ought not to pay c arrcaragcs Of taxes
Inc 2lsi section provide relief to perhaps nine in
TENN C"lpep"r for there very few instances in which
the dehnqucncy IS IN thc namc Of bc person owning
the itnl ami Tie present owner ha only 20 show that
~ Court a'a section pre'cJcs and hc j. once rccy-
Cd Agmn-In some Instances land e. returned delinquent
~ the name Oh the 2ccut owner when in fact the taxes
have been regularly paid These csct are provided for in
the 22 sec nc party thus Improperly charged has only 10
fhew hsrcccipis othcrr safety the Court OF the error
IN Tue rcturn, Suj 9lwi' ceriGcls Of release is eiycn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28


The nomination Of MIR. Clay with Mr. Sergeant l,v 4
body OF men known to belong to the political school of the
latter gives The finishing touch 10 the picture of the West
crn snocraiS tran itormatiDn. Mr. j.: rson alluded in
fdrortc IPcSt" TO unite with interests ''dcn TO it, and
now he openly leagues himself with of its most fixed
and inveteratc opponents in the Unionone opposed
the west IN the Missouri question, and all other questions
involving principle. Yet nc undertakes TO give him the
vote OF kcnucky for the Vice Presidency lie will sue
coed i'll this as he did in transferring the west to Mr.
Adams.
How changed is Mr. Clly's attitude since he frs, he
came candidate for the Presidency? He was nominated
by the unanimous of the Democratic Legislature of
hS State row he comes recommended to an ultra ede-
raj Convention through election by lean lnajoTify of
the State Legislature, VIGOROUSLY procured by violation
OF the will OF the people, and through the most direct
trcachcry and breach Of instructions the part ef their
Representatives. Can such a transfer Kentucky IN
Ivy tho people OF his District for his opposition 10 the
present republican administration Mr.. Sergeant will not
nc able to obtain even respectable vote in his State
The Anti Masonic party have six times many votes in
the Legislature OF Pennsylvania, that identified with
Mr.. Sergeant, and the di,proporion we suppose holds
among the people And yet an individual to whom all
the sections OF the democracy of Pennsylvania oppos-
ed is now presented to the Western Democracy sup
port.
Mr.. Barbour, Chairman Of the Convention, who So
Iemnhcd tins unon very proper person ocatc.
lie abandoned his virginia prncipc5took Office under
the late admin8traionwas cjcctedprcscntcd himself
TO his old constituents of the county of Orange for the As
semblywas rcpulsedand has undertaken TO repre-
sent Virginia, and lead Mcssr,. CLAW and Sergeant into
the Old Dominion, hand in hand and induce that great
Jecrsonan Commonwealth lay her principles at their
feet.
This destiny is unshlmcabic. We arc told by the IT,
STATES Gazette, that Mr.. Cidy seemed 10 BE- me me-
sent Juncture, 0nOSt PRovIDENTIALY befoyc he peo-
pie 10 Tece.uc he assurances Of aiGchnenf, &c &c
Providence therefore, We must conclude j. accomplish
Henry Clay and John Sergeant President aud Vice Pre-
sldcnt by the Grace of GOj.--B.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

81 NONCORD ACADEMY The exercises of this Sc
" minary for the ensuing year will commence OH the
10Th oil January and terminate the 18th of December
allowing August for vacation. The Classical Depart
ment will comprise the Ancient and Modern Languages
The Mathematical course will be adapted TO the vocation
which the Student may select or TO The College or Unyer
sty where he may wish TO graduate after leaving this
institution. While due attention will be paid 10 the adj
vancemcnt OF the pupils in the higher branches no pains
VIII be spared in impartng TO them thorough acquain-
ance with such studies constitute complete English
Education. The relations and friends of the Students arc
invited TO visit them at any mc and Judge of their sua
ton and improvement The for Board and Tuition
will be Sl1O each boarder finding his bed and candles;
SIG, II they be furnished him. Some of the Students
will complete their Acaemical this year. will
leave vacancies for others. Parents and Guardians who
may wish TO commit their chicn and wards the care of
the Subscriber, requested write TO him. and direct
their letters THOS. b. COLEMAN
President IF the Concord .Acddemy near The
B0IcLing Green, Cdr0!ine County.
Nov. Is. 55-w6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, }
hAN.1.. 4

OIICE hereby given to the propricors of the Five
per cent Stock, created in pursuance of an Act of
Congrcss passed Oh the 18th day Of May. 1920 that the
CcrIncates OF The said Stock amounting in the whole To
NINE HUNDRED AND NINErY-NINE THOU
SAND NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY-NfNE
DOLLARS AND THIRTEEN CENTS, will be paid
on the second day OF January next the propnc;ors there
o. or er legal representatives attorneys, duly cons-
tutcd Oh tic presentation and surrender of the said Ccrf-
Gates, at the Treasury at the Loan Office where tc
same may stand credited.
Nocci further given that no transfer Of the Ccrlif-
Gates OF said Stock from the books of the Treasury or any
Loan Office, will be allowed after the 1st day of December
next.
Anl also, That The interest on all the Certificates Of Tie
said Stock, will cease and determine tic day of Janu-
airy next LOUIS McLANE.
Oci. 7. [I3-oaih1 SccrclnrH IF the Trensurn.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
Nov. Is.

a LASSICM SCHooI-Thc School at Long Creek
" Louisa County, will be continued next year, under
the Immediate superintendent of the subscriber who will
take that all his pupils shall be thoroughly instructed
In whatever they undertake to learn. AS the method
OF instruction pursued at this School is very different from
the superficial of Education which has become
fashionable, the subscriber deems il necessary inform
the public, that every member of his school is actually
required to understand and purse every he may
read This method rarely fails make good scholars but
requires labour and study than the fashionable plan
oil modern sciolists, and is therefore very rsome
ignorant and indolent.!n this School, will be taught the
Greek and Latin Languages, English Grammar, English
Composition Geography with the OF maps and globes
Mathematics and Arithmetic. The School will com
mencc on the 25t of January 1892 and terminate on the
10Th OF December following There will be vacation of
weeks, commencing the 10th day of June.-The
charge for board, tuition, washing, lodging and fuel will
be $40, payable half the LIST day of June, 1892
and the other half the LIST day of December following.
Long Creek is situated in part of Louisa County proven
biai for health and stcny. 1t il 80 miles from Rich
mond 81 from fredericksburg and 2S from Gainesville
The stage from Fredericksburg Carersvc passes i'm
mediaely by the Schoo-housc and that from Richmond TO
Orange Courthouse within short distance of it-cttcrs
TO the subscriber should be directed to ong Creek r. o.
Louisa" WILLIAM NELSON.
Nov. % 5S-Iaff
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

HTDUCNTION.-My school will be continued the en-
IA suing year, at my residence in Hanover County,
about % miles from Richmond and above COL Goodas
My of instruction will comprise the Latin French
and English Languages; Geography, with the use of the
Maps aud Globes; regular of History with Chro-
nOlogy, Arithmetic Mathematics and the art Of Suycyn
English Grammar and English Composition NV term sfor
board Tuition, Washing, Lodging Fuel are 800 the
scholastic year OF ten months. My school will commence
ON the 10Th OF JAM 1882, and terminate onhe 18th Dec
"A vacation of four weeks will be given in the summer
There will be examination the close of the year.
the result of which will be sent to The parents and guar
dtns OF children committed TO my Particular aen-
ton will be paid TO the moral conduct Of my pupils and
good discipline maintained in school have been engaged
in teaching for eight years past and fully sensible of
the great responsibility which my profession imposes NV
residence is unusually healthy from places OF
vice and dissipation In relation my character and quail
fcaton, authorised refer the following gentle
men, viz:
Right Rev. Richard Chann;mg Moore u. d. QfRieli-
nlOnd.
Rev. WiUidm Armstrong, IF Richmond
+. g. T.. James, g. Cio. of d.
Rer. JVitiom yNea9e, d. d. Of Frederick County.
Hanover, Dcy. 1929. IIERMON DAVIS.
Certificate IF Bishop Moore.
Mr.. II. Davis was employed by Bishop Meade pri-
vatc tutor of his children for upwards of two years. and
have every reason TO believe approved by him ],
therefore, with proprcty recommend Mr. Davis such
parents as may be disposed to employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE.
letter addressed 10 nc, must be directed Montpelier
Hanover county, Va. IiERMON DAVIS.
Nov. 20. 5s-wG
I'm CHANCERY.--At Rules holden in tho Clerks OF
y flee Of the County Court Of Charlotte the 9th day of
December, 1891:
Lewis Dunn, PITT
against
Edward Edge, Elan Edge, Asey Edge Elizabeth Edge
Nancy Edge and Grief Barksdac, late Shenfof Charlotte
TO whom was committed administration of the estate dc
bonis non Of Edward Elan, deceased, with the will annex
ed Dens
The defendants Edward Edge. Elan Edge Hsev
Edge Elizabeth Edge, and Nancy Edge, not having en-
tered their appearance according TO the Act of Assembly
and the Rules Of this Court and IL appearing to the salts
faction of the Court that they inhabitants Of this
State the motion of the Plaintiff by COUNSEL n is order
cd That the said Defendants do appear here the first
Monday in March next and enter their appearance and
answer the Plaintiffs BILL and give security for perform
ing the decree Of The Court and that copy of this order
be inserted in the Richmond Enquirer for two months
successfully, and posted at the front door Of the Court
house Of the said county. a Copy. Tcste
WINSLOW ROBINSON, Clcrk.
Dec. IS. 6t-wSws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
ahHIO AND KENTUCKY LANDS.-Thc subsc

a hilIO AND KENTUCKY LANDS-Thc Subscr-
w Der offers his services nonresident propreors of
lands in the States Of Ohio and Kentucky, for the sale
thereof and payment of the taxes. All letters addressed
to him at Cincinnati 10 john H. Price, Esq. of Rich
mond POST PAID will be duly attended He refers
those to whom he may be unknown Chief Justice Mar
sha Chapman johnson, Charles Copeland and Saml NV
crs, Esqrs. JAMES SOUTHGATE
r. 81. S. will also attend Attorney Law 10 suits
in the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort.
NOV j. 5I-w6m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
TREASURY DEPARTMENr,
Ist October. 1891.

N Office il hereby given TO the proprieors OF the -Four
4 and half per cent. Stock, of FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS, created in pursuance Of an Act of Congress
passed on the 18th day OF May 1924 that the Certificates
OF the SAID Stock will be paid tho LIST day of January
next to the Popdeor thereof their legal representa-
vcs or attorneys duly constituted the presentation and
surrender OF the said Certificates the Treasury at the
Loan oiicc, whore the same may stand credited.
.N0tce isfWther gUcR, that transfer of the Cerif-
Gates OF said Stock from the books Of the Treasury or any
loan Oice will be allowed after the 1st day Of December
next
And also, that the interest all the Certificates Of the
said Stock, will AID determine the 3lsi day Of
December next LOUIS McLANE.
Oct, !. ti3-oa!tdl Secretary cfhs TTcdsury
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

"A RUNAWAY.-Was committed to the Jail of this
IA county, on the 18th day of September, 1891 ne
gro boy who calls himself HENRY--IIe had on when
committed suit Of olnaburgs, and hat He is about
10 years oldiour feet five inches high and very likely
The owner will forward prove property poy charges
and take him away, he viii be dealt with The law di
reefs. JAMES S. GILLIAN Je.or
Prince George, Nov. 20. 5s-wI2y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
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MISCELLANEOUS
'REAT TEMPERANCE MEETING.

GREAT TEMPERANCE MEETING.
On wednesday evening last, the Baltimore Temperance
0clceS held their anniversaries in the First Pre- ytcan
church IN this city As it had been announced that the
non hlcssrs Nl:t and Sergeant would address; the meet
nS ue church was crowded early hour After the
hFohc OF Grace had been addressed the reports of
,o Socicuc' had been presented letter from the Ion
MI writ was read, stating that sudden severe in
disposition had prevented him from giving his attendance
ahd bearing his testimony TO with whose prosper
NY was most intimately connected the happiness and sal
ydton oil our country The meeting also informed
hat pressure OF public business had deprived them of the
attendance The Hon Mr. Sergeant. Judge Bricc the
Chairman improved the moment 10 read some important
pubic documents and make remarks. A medical
gentleman succeeded him with some Observations In
"mch me audience listened with much interests after
Whch' inc tcV MIR. Ncyins introduced the Rev. Dir.
Marsh, Temperance Agent in this city, who for about
ory minutes addressed the audience in Il manner calcu
lated TO impress them deeply with the necessity and vast
Importance OF the great Temperance reformation We
cannot but think that notwithstanding the disappointment
uc lnccnng was gratifying TO the audience, and highly
beneficial 10 our city.-Bdif. .4mericnn
We suyoin with pleasure the letter Of Mr.. Writ A;
BALTIMORE, Wednesday morning.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28
TEyHE oAKRIDGE FEMALE SCHOOL, will be

TENHE OAKRlDGE FEMALE SCHOOL, will be con-
n tinucd the ensuing year. under the instruction of
Miss T. Jones, whose system of teaching the most
modern and approved PLAN The School will open on tho
10th January next and close 18th December following
with vacation OF month during the summer. In this
School the usual course OF instruction pursued for afford
ing the best female English education, including the rudi
mcns of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy and Rhetoric
Miss j. will also teach plain needle work Ten or twelve
boacrs will be received at Oardge, 800 each, includ-
ing all expenses, payable half yearly 1t is desirable that
some of the boarders furnish their bed bedding and
in such cases, So will be deducted.
Nov. 20. I5S-Im1 WILSON ALLEN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

TENiiE undersigned, having, sometime in the sum
"a mcr OF 1879, authorised (by power of Attorney
Ira he and benjamin Marshall of the County of Caro-
line and State of Virginia. TO survey and divide equally
three Tracts of Land in the county of Randolph and State
aforesaid; Whereas they the said White and Marshall not
having acted either legally justly in division of said
land do hereby rcnouncc and revoke them my said
Auorncys ana do hereby caution the public against pur
CHASING all or any part OF said lands, OF both either Of
them, as they have interest claim whatever in said
lands. JOHN p WALDEN
For the Heirs of VIM. Walden dec
Dec e 67-2aw2wE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-28

IN CHANCERY.-At Court held for Buckingham,
x, county, the Sth day Of October, 1927:
Creed Taylor, AN Infant, by his father, &C. PlG
against
Thomas t. Bouldn, eXor Of David Ross, decd Robert
X Dabney, Geo. NJ. Payne and w. L. Fontanc exors of
Di'lu Moss, Jr' Dec Defs.
James Scott cx'or of John Leslie decd who was or
oil Robert Craig, decd who for Daniel Call trustee
&c. Bcnjamn johnson end others, creditors of David
i'o's' Jr: dccd Pitts
against
Walter L. Fontanc and Geo NJ Payne, ex'ors of David
noSs' JT' Gec q, ana others Defs.
On motion TO the court and by consent of parties il is
ordered that these be referred the Master Com
missioner, 10 state and ascertain the several liens and in
cumbranccs the real estate of David Ross r deceased
to settle the of the executors state the nature
and true character OF each claim against the the
said David Ross jr deceascd whether due by bond bind
ing the heirs not and TO state any special roqur
cd by any OF the parties TO be stated deemed pertinent
by The Commissioner, and make report to the court
COPY Icstc, X. ELDRIDGE, Jr d. c.
The parties interested viii please notice that have
appointed Monday, the 9th day of February next to COM
encc The accounts directed in the foregoing ORDER al my
Office in maysvc, which day, nine O'Clock in the
morning, they requested 10 attend, with their papers
and vouchers ready for examination and settlement.
Dec TO- 62-wSw ID. GUERRANT, Com.