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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

The Greenville S. G. Mountaincer states that
great number of horses have been driven through
that place this season; and that on one dav there
were foctre hUndred horses and mules from Ken
lucky and Tennessee in that villlge.-Tho editor
marvels howso many be disposed of in that
state these hard times, and conjectures that some
OF those so greatly opposed to buying Kentucky
cattle three years since, have relaxed a little
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17
Saturday EUema1ss, Oct. Fs5.

In weighing the probability of the truth of the
news in relation to Poland, we should boar in mind
that the account comes through the Frussia State
Gazette. Ten to one then it is utterly false or
one hundred to nothing highly coorod for political
effect. Has the Polish army been annihilated with.
out battle? We do net consider the account as
at all decisive of the fate of Poland
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

The Superior Court Of Canada has recently CON
hrmed decision of the lower Cop:t, THAT !, hus-
band is not bound to pay for articles of luxury
and extravaganza furnished his wife without his
knowiedge or consent. plaintiff under such
circumstances was consulted, and lost a deb, OF
400 dollars, except that necessary articles in the
bill We're allowed.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17
DELAwARE-A letter from Doxnr d,toa Oh

QELAWARE.-A letter from Dover, dated 9Th
INST, and published in the G. S. Gazette, says
Cur elections have terminated entirely to ossr
satistaction every man the Clay ticket has been
ties, while the majority against us in New Castle
is diminished Our average majority is about 200
IN Kent, ~ $50 in Sussex. The Jackson majority
III New Castle is about 200. a more triump plant
result could scarcely have been hoped by the most
ssanguine friends of the Father of the America.
System"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

Ne,o Inrention-We examined a few DAVIS since.
GUN, OF handsome workmanship, the stock mado
IN the usual manner with other appearance of
lock than the guard and trigger. 1t is on the
percussion principle, and constructed that with
once Prlmiog it may be discharged siets times!
The ingenious inventor and maker of it is George
W. Morse, now about screntccn years ofagc.;
Portsmouth JOurngI
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

The Richmond Wing, says that the delay of the
Enquirer to enlarge his sheet for tho controversy
with Mr.. Niles, is owing 10 his waiting for a new
hcadPiecc-an article, the Wing says, which, thai
paper has long wanted. This joke OF the Wing re-
minds of the reply of The wit, who was fol,
there was now good understanding betwoon tho
British Ministers. Ho said it was a pity they did
not have one apisce.-E Cour
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

We arc informed by gentleman who left Phil
adciPhIa OH Wednesday last, that surgical oper-
alton exhibiting most extraordinary result, had
been performed Judge Marshall, and as Dr.
Chapman had informed him, with every prospect
Of permanent relief.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

A shark ID feet long, jumped on board schr Al
Phion, from Albany for Boston, night of 28th ut
IN Long Island Sound 1t being very dark, the
crew mere much startled. a very rare occurrence.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

IN an article on the English Pheasant, in the
Turf Register, it is stated that Mr. Thomas Oliver
has succeeded in his efforts TO introduce that most
brilliant of British game BIRDS into this country
and that two broOds have been seen in his Oakland
estate, i'll Anne Arundel county
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

Sichness in James Rieer.--The Ships Plutarch
Johnson; Margaret Scott, Jones; Julian, Smith;
Barque Portland, Lowell; and brig Weser, Grace,
from James River, outward bound, are detained in
Hampton Roads in consequence of the sickness
of their crews.-Bcacon
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

The counties CT Stafford and Wessnorelani,
morcland Court House, on Monday the 2itI, inst
Tor the purpose OF sending delegate or delegates
to tho alti'nore National Republican Convention
in December.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

:. L he Bank Of the United Sttacs has loaned to
me City OF Cincinnati one hundred thousand dol
lars, at five per ccntun-tho stock redecmablc at
the expiration of forty years
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

MAJOR Hugh M. Patton, Tor several years Teller
OF che Farmers Bank of Virginia, at Frcdericks
burg, was, on Wednesday last, unan imously elect
cd Cashier of that institution pcc Thonus Sed-
don, deceased.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

A WHALING PRoFIr.-'The owners of the shin
Uncas, of Falmouth, cleared t,ren:y thousand del
lars on her last crusade against the Whales in the
Pacific Ocean.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

We were called on this morning by several Cap
tains Of vessels, lying in James River to inform US
that the paragraph we quoted ycstcrl lay, from
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

Doctor p. Geddipgs, of South Carolina, has
been elected Professor of Anatomy in the Universe
ty of Maryland.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

"e do not publish marriages sent to us anoay
nlogsly, even for "a Lady,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17
DIED.

At Columbia, Mississippi, on The 25Ih Of June,
HETRY DEwnURsT, of Boston, but for many years
respectable merchant Of this city.
Yesterday, Mrs. ASS DExsoN consort Of bir.
D. NJ. benson, in tho 18th year OF her age.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17
MARRIED..

On the 18th inst. by the Rev. Nr. Armstrong,
Capt. LkvID DrNsMooR@, Of King William county,
to Mrs. ELlzAEGrH BEJNG,"-7. Of this city.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

a DRAWING oftho Dismal Swamp Lottery, No.
%, ~, Sc, So, SO, 81, II, ., 26.
Nos y, So, ST. prize of $500 sold at Mic.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17
, Total gain ofblucks or the white population
for 10 last Yhark. 1nf

, Total gain ofblocks or the white population
for 40 last years, 106I76
Your memoralists forboar to anticipate in detail
the future relative population between the whites
and the blacks in this region of.Yrgini1. 1t may
be safely asserted however, that the end cf tbc
next forty years will find difference mucfi, tc-y
much greater in number in favor of the blacks
This anticipation is already inducing many of our
most Industrious and ontcrPrising people to seek
new homes in distant and stranger States where
they and their children may be exempt from those
dangers and difficulties with which they arc IN
fortunately bcsct in their native land, who others
arc making rapid preparations to follow their en-
ample, unless some hope Of reIiefis held out to
them. we are conscious, yes deeply conscious Of
the many difficulties that surrond this subject But
VIC dare hope that patriot people and an en-
lightened Legislature may greatly diminish them
There is deep and pcrvading feeling among us
on this subject, which VIC trust may in some degree
forward your efforts. We know that there are
many nf our people who would voluntarily surren-
der now, at short time, all of this properly
owned by them, to tho Commonwealth, provided
nesns we're dedicated for their removal and com
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

From 1890 to 1900, the blacks increased 49, o68-
the whites increased 21,8G6
Gain of the blacks in the first period, 281O2
From 1900 to 1910, the blacks increased, 47,54o
the whites increased, 2,164
Gain of the blacks in second period, 1886
From 1910 to 1920, the blacks increased 269S6
the whites increased, 10,32p
Gain of the blacks in third period, 1866
a'rom 1890 to 1880, the blacks increased, 1905
the whites increased, 27,062
Gain Of the blacks in fourth period, IGO23
Thus the gain ofthc blacks was in LIST period 2sI92
in second period, 1885
in third period, 1906
in the fourth period, lG,028
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

East of the Blue Ridge, 314, 523
There were of blacks, 2S9 425 |
Majority of whites, 25,098
In 1900, there blacks 339, 1913
There whites, 1856 3S9
Majority of blacks, 1904
In 1910, there blacks, 8G,04ai
There whites, 1913 $50 |
Majority of blacks, as, 389
In 1920, there blacks, 1929
There whites, 348,S73
Majority of blacks, 65,O55
In 1880, there blacks, 457.OI3I
There were whites, $685.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

II Our subscribers i'll this State, who have not
Pg'd :bcr subscriptions to collectors will con-
fer 4 favor on us, by sending the sums due us by
mail, OF by members Of The Legislature. Our nc
ccsshios make Tho callurgont. To subscribers out
OF the state, or in distant pats of it, where wo
have no collectors employed, wc must mako a more
direct appeal We shall be compelled to stop all
such subscriptions, as soon az ono year is in ar
roars. Bitter experience has forced upon US tb,
necessity Of s.ch -ulc.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

From these statements taken from the Census
made ont at each of the periods above referred to-
1T appears, that the white population, with major
lty of 25O9S in $780, has been in ten years there.
after overtaken by the blacks, who at the end of
that period exceeded the whites 1904, and who
exceed them in number SLOTS. 1t is farther
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-17

NcHCFdl DSht!iElki, Governor OF warsaw, has
issued a proclamation, in which lac states that hav.
ing been Informed by National Government on
tbc nth inst that the garrison duty at Prara was
ncgLgcnily performed, that 10 patrols woro sent
out, and that the cnGaJy's CaYalTy had came m 10
the tctc-de- PUut, ia Immediately sent Lieut.. Chi
rosz, ono Of lis Aidcs-de-C amr with an order 10
Genera Dickonski. Governor of Pqara. He exam.
11d NIL the batteries, visited ali Inc roa's and con
vnccd himself shat both in Prara and the outpcsfs,
the duty was performed in the most satisfactory
manner. The officers declared they had no fear
| coo OF the enemy. The following day ho submit,
ted he report 10 the Military Council, wlicl was
tas =. convinced that Gen. Uick0ntki has shown
the greatest zeal and military skill. Since then VI.
JIanislli, hdiutant The National Guard, had pre-
scntcd a complaint accusing Gen. DickousM and
Ncwjcwski Of negligence in the performance O..
their duty. The General, rs we'll rs tho v hole
aeCtao declares that the conduct Of all tho Off
GERS of She garrison Of Praga is exemplary, and T.
lanls is 20 5c prosecuted before an extraordinary
| Court Marshal as a calumuiafnr.
BLcNE, Aug Ion the news that Cen. RI.
/ digger had passed the Nistuia thc Russian ARMY
( broke up from Lowicz u tho 18th, and, wal 81
/ having met with auy resistance from tho enemy
advanced on tho 10Th, tu 8ionic, siytccn Enrlisi
miles from Wsrsaw.--lhc courage Of the insurgents
/ scrnrs to have been greatly sunk, rs is proved br
al the concurrent accoInfs and BIZ their hume .c,!
I dcscrtcrs. These in large smaller parties com
| daily TO the Russian camp, and are sent to ,nci
homes. The head quarters OF the Field Ma. sha
ere at this moment in Blouie, though the create
/ part If he troops had already advanced n-art
Wa-se'f - is PROBABLE the head quarters viii 70
low Tomorrow. The crisis is at hand--aI ION
soon b. decided.
Rass.sn Head Qudrters, Ang. l5.--A long hull
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04
DOM9s TIGe
From the Bs6dio Republican, Dec. II.
f.NrUJH.nrS EKOM (JREEN B1T

LWDLaJYS FROM GREEN BAY
delegation OF Menomonee and New York Indian
Cbsfs, for Washington City, under charge Of Colonel
Samuel T.. Stambaush. Indian Agent al Green Bay,
rived here yesterday morning. IN the scht Lady Of the
Lake The Rev. Eleazsr Williams and Daniel Brand
Oneida Chief ct Green By, representing The ". Y.
IodisDs-- X sush-kaw no new, alias TIE Medicine or
Menomonee Nation Ah-ya-ma.taw, representative OF
Joseue CsroD, fret chief OF the Mrnomonee Nation
Ko-may-ne Great Wave-O ho-p4sh H., Little
VIII OPP ko.ma mi. -no-shab, L'tIe Wave, and 9th
ess presenting the Menomonee Nation accompanies
hie.
The chi qct Of these Indians in visiting the seat Of
government, IL 10 'ubmit certain propositions 10 The
Pfesrent Of the United States for lie appreciation and
sanction, whereby the difficulties OF 50 long standing
between these western tribes, ard the Oneidas and %
b,r lately removed from this state he fairly and
amicsbiy est,led. An even; hitherto thought III
cult Of attainment hut yet 80 desirable not only to the
Indians Of both parties, but 10 the Government land
the people Of this saie,) will, hope, receive The
friendly aid OF every well wisher to the peace and hsf.
mOny OF the Ipdsos sod the beat Interests OF the UHii
ed States Government.
is we'll knoo that this subject was deemed Of such
importance az to cause the President 10 appoint Com
misoners 10 visit Green Bay, for the ppfpose Of biOg
ing the conef ding parties 10 hOsl adjustment Of
their differences, and terminate dispute which had
every appearance OF eveDtustng in the most serious
| conssqu~ucss. Tho Commissioners appointed, VIZ
Mesus. Esas,us Root, James Mccall, and John Ma.
arrived at the place Of controversy In August las',
and used every effort, but in vain, TO bring thsn to
good understanding, and agree 10 some 'trms Tie at
tempt seemed only 10 produce sin worse state OIL
thiugs, end to leave tbe two parties more jsscus 90,
| 0DifitbJiy tb4D before.
| The present piss Of amicsbls intercourse and hena
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04

ly feeling Is, understand TO be attributed to the
concliatng conduct ard untring exer,ions of Coone
Stambaugb, who, by Of conduct a, friend
y and highly apProbatory has acquired the entire con
fidence Of these tribes; and although the
afforded but faint hopes OF success, yet Influenced by
the vast importance Of the measure to the G,venment,
and the happy tendency would have upon the Indians
Col s. persevered in his medio'i office until he ei-
fected the gres, object OF lie negotiations
Gov. Cass has given his corda! APPRECIATION 10 the
measures adopted by the agent TO settle this unhappy
dpu,e. In speaking Of the Geea Bay agent. In let
ter before us, 20 of his firnds, the Governor
says The COVE rnuien has not more faithful, z-a'-
ous and able officer than Col. Siambaugh." Another
letter from highly respectable member Of the Legi'-
laive Council says: &" The prejec, subnided to me by
Col Stambsngh tor the settlement OF the unorionatr
dispute between the parties (Menomouee and N. Y,
indans,) must confess meets my entire spprooation
In its principles ard details IL seems 10 Be the very
thing want, and II icaliy agreed upon will be cal
culsed TO heal all differences in manner highly benc-
fetal 10 the government and the Indians ."
COL Stambaueh lndian Agent at Green Bay, &C.
companicd by fourteen Menomonee Chiefs, aui:ed In
town yesterday on their way to Washington. General
Mason, Secretary of the Territory Of Michigan. and
Major Forsyth OF Detroit accompany the deputation.
We are happy to learn that Col. Stambangh has sue
ceeded in producing feeling Of smi'y between the
New. York indians and the Menomonees which promi.
Sc. to prevent all future difficulties.
nv. Y. Cour. s. Eng
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04

NGTASHINGTON HOTEL RIcHMoND, VA
Wv The Subscriber having leased this old and well
known Establishment for term, of years, takes this
opportunity to 10 his friends and the public
generally, aud particularly 20 the former visitors OF the
house, that it will be opened for the accommodation OF
company the first OF October. II is under GO
ing thorough repair, and will be fitted up in plain
but styIe with beds, bedding, and other
furniture all new and OF the best kind. His Servants
are attentive and experienced, aud his Barkeepers po
lite and accommodating His Bar shall at all times be
well supplied with the best liquors an! Wines and his
Table with the most choice delicaces Of the season,
which the city and country afford and he latters
himself that by unreming attention TO his business, he
will give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their company.
The WASHINGTON HOTEL is situated in the mos
pleasant part OF the city, Immediately opposite the Capt.
toll, and contiguous to all the Public Offices, and but
short defiance from the Theatre the Banks, the Basin
the Warehouses, and the offices of the principal Msr
Of the cy aud at the time sufficiently far remov
ed 10 afford gentlemen quiet retreat when they wsh
retire from the hustle aud noise OF the sreeis. Such
tbs local advantages of this house, that may ven
ure TO affirm, that gentlemen vistng Richmond, Ell
Their business for pleasure, will find one OF the
most situations in the city In addition 10 wha
transient custom he may be favored with the subscr
her will be able to accommodate twenty-five or hirfs
BOfRDERS, by the week, month, or year. on tbs
most reasoQsbie terrns. ROBERT c. MACON,
Sept II 3S-tf Late Of Goochland Court.House,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04


HNDUCATlON.-- Philip Mayo, intending to with
EL draw from the Bar proposes TO devote HE a.ten
ton permanently TO the Education Of youth, male and
female.
He will open School at hi, residence on Richmond
H on the second Monday in January next, in
which will be taught such branches necessary
to a good practical English Education. His first
will be illustrate the design and Importance of Edu
catlon-ha, his pupils may be brought to labour Tor
definite ard desirable object.
Whilst due regard will be had 10 proper exercise
Of the memory he will endesvour instead of loading II
with confused mass Of uDdig ssted NATTER gradually
TO develope the reasoning powers.
The great purpose ot the teacher is to complete the
Education OF children, not designed by their parents for
either of the learned professions; aud qualify such
for entering the Academy with advantage.
Great attention will be given to the morals and
OF the Children.
The scholastic year viii! terminate the goth day of
December There will be a vacation during the month
of Aug.-The terms of tuition 1926, payable quar-
terlyODe dollar will be required from each pupil Tor
lne-Books and stationary viii be furnished, il prefer.
red at cost
Esht ten boarders will be received in the family,
at SlI0, payable quarterly; 800, the pupil furnish
ing bed and bedding.
UP. Mayo acknowledges his obligations 10 those
who have pauonzed him in his profession. His
business in tie Courts held in this City and Powha'an
will be attended TO by Joseph Mayo, Esq and that in
Goochiand, by Jno. w. B'ockenbrough Esq
Dec %. 69-6t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04

| NJOTICE.-The subscribers, from Smi'h6-li hav.
ing associated themselves under the firm OF Ipon
Die and Wilson, for the purpose Of trsDsacting Gen
ersI Com mission Business in this place. take this method
If notifying their friends aud the public generally, that
they now ready to attend TO any business IN their
line, that may be given them. They have taken
large and convenient Brick Warehouse, Cary Stree,
second door from IL Street, and Immediately at the
head OF the Dock, where they intend keeping Count.
ing Room until house Main Street, TO suit them.
can be obtained They will receive storage goods
of any description, moderate termsThe business
will be conducted and attended by Jno. Womble who
pledges him elf 70 attend strictly and puncuay TO all
committed to their charge.
In coming before The public General Commission
Merch aut aud for the satisfaction OF Strangers and per-
sons alta distance offer az references the following
gentlemen: 49,.
RICHMOND -Messrs Lneke s. 'Sizer. Cotton &
Clarke. Bnford, Brooks s. Co. Ral-,on s. Pl.asan:s.
NoRroLK -Messrs ALVIN s. Robinson. Ander so n
s Goodrich, Thorburn & Smith, Henop & B,wten,
Ro. Souter, Jnn. AImsnd, Jno. a. Roberts, w IN. b.
Lamb. and Ro. Famer, Eco.
BALTIMoRE.-Messrs. Jno. & Alexander Smith,
Lynch & C,af.
PHILApELpHIA.-Messrs David, Lewis & Co
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Laverty s. Ganty. Cushman
Faiconer, Tredwell, Kssaw s. Co., ,ndolph & DIS
PnovIDENcE. (R L)-Mes.rs. Whitaker s. Taylor,
and p. & ID. Rhodes
SCOTLAND Nick, IN. C.)-Doc,. simmon. J. Ba-
kor.
HALIFAX, IN. C.)-Coi. Andre Joyner.
We have thought II unnecessary TO give any names
in native and adjacent countless being so generally
known in the counties OF Southampton, Surry n snse-
mond, and the Isle Of Wight, and particularly in and
about Smith6ed that offer for reference in those
counties friends and acquainances in general.
JNO WOMBLE,
Richmond Dec. 1880. GEO. WILSON.
We have also associated ourselves in the Town of
Smi,hfield under the firm OF WILSON & Wom6le, for
the purpose OF carrying the Tanning and Currying
Business, which will be attended 10 by Geo. Wilson,
who will also attend to Other business for the bene
f, of the firms, either in Richmond Smi,hfed.
GEO WILSON.
JNO. WOMBLE.
Jan. /. 7l-3t
JTThe Editors Of the N. Y. Evening Post, Boston
Centincl, Philadelphia American Daily Advertiser, Bal
more American, Providence Journal, Fredericksburg
Herald. and Norfolk Beacon, will please publish the
above three fumes each aud send their accounts this
Office for collie ction
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-04

HNOR RENT the next year, or to be leased for two
nc or more years, the Store-house and premises on
E. Street near the Bell Tavern, at present occupied by
Mr.. A. w. Noting. The soor itself is large and
modious and has besides re-proof Luinber-house,
communicating with the The upper stories are
well adpted to the accommodation OF famiy.-Pos-
session be given the LIST day oil January next
Apply TO the subscriber in Norfolk.
dec 25 69-tf JOHN III. LEE.