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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

An ordinance has been passed by the Corpora
ton of Georgetown, in this District, relative TO
Free Blacks aud Mulatto persons. 1t contains
many regulations for that part OF our population,
One of the sections OF the ordinance we re-pub-
fish, as we believe there is no law of our Corpo-
ration calculated to reacn the evil here attempted
to be stopped:
SEC. 5. find be IL ordained. That if any free
negro or mulatto person living in this town shall
be a subscriber TO, or receive through the post Of
fec. or in any other mode, or shall, after the
lapse of ten days after the passage of this ordl-
nance, have in his possessl0n. or circulate, any
newspaper or other publication, or any written
or printed paper or book Of a seditious and evil
character, calculated to excite insurrectlon ar IN
subordination among the slaves or colored peo-
pie, and particularly shall be a subscriber to and
receive through the post office, or otherwise, a
newspaper called 1.-The Liberator," published
10 the City of Boston, every such free negro or
mulatto person shall be deemed and adj judged to
be a disOrderly person and a dangerous and I'M
safe citizen, and upon conviction before the May
or, shall, for each and every offence. be fined a
sum not exceeding twenty dollars, or be impri-
soned in the comfy jail not exceeding thirty days;
and if any free negro or mulatto be to
the county Jail in virtue OF this ordinance, and
shall not, at the expiration of the time for which
he was committed. pay TO the Marshal of the Dis
trict the amount of his fine aud prison fees, or
give security for the same. it shall and may be
lawful for the said Marshal, with the consent of
the Mayor in writing, TO sell such free negro or
mulatto as a servant. for any time not exceeding
four months; such time to be expressed by the
Mayor in giving his consent as aforesaid.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

We are told that a public interview of rather a
pungent nature took place between Judge Smith,
Of South Carolina, and General Duff Green, in
Washington on Monday. The accounts state
that Judge Smith was no ways backward in ex-
pressing his candid opinions.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-10-12

The Globe may be right when it anticipates
the nomination of Mr.. Writ as Vice President,
by the National Republican Convention at BaltI-
more. AS a member Of that Convention, we
should be IN favor, with our present impressions,
of that nomination. There is no prospect-not
the NEST remote-oi Mr.. Wirr's being a success
full candidate for the Presidency. supported sole
~ BY the Anti Masonic Party-a party wholly
unknown in the South, and regarded every where
as obnoxious to the principles of our government
But Mr.. Writ on the Clay ticket, would CON,
mand the sufiiages of all who now uphold him,
and of thousands who cannot cOnsc,entiousiy JOIN
in a political crusade against Masonry. Mr..
Wits talents and qualifications eminently fl,
him for the office of Vice President. If his fel.
Iow-citizens wish him to occupy that station, he
will not refuse.
1t begins now to be seen that Mr.. Wirt's no
mination by the Anti Masons will %injure Genera
Jackson more than it possibly can Mr. Clay
hence the uncasiness. Let the CALLED jades
wince-our withers are unwrung."
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

THIS operation IS very efficient
remedy for destroying caterpiiiars,
aphides aud other insects pra, in. upon
the leaves and limbs Of fruit trees. or
Dam-ntal and shade. fue shrubs. &c.
Ii has often been desired 10 find such
a remedy. Rewards have been offer
ed TO destroy easily and speedily. tho
insects of fruit trees. Our shade trees
are covered every year with Disgusting
and yoraeiOus cateipillsrs. Year al
ter year. new, troublesome and costly
means are proposed which are inrfii-
eient: While this very easy and cheap
way To poison aud destroy at once all
the insects Of any tree, is 80 Ii,,le
known, that our fatmsr- and gardeners
appear to be little acquainted with u.
IL was discovered 10 France, and I
nave verified il by actual experiment.
| now publish il again ard request
editors friendly TO agriculture. TO
spread the knowledge Of it every
where.
This simple operation consists in
boring hole into the tree with u 2 mb-
let, about one third Of the tree 10
depth fill the hole With a small guam
tity Of Flour Of sulphur. and plug the
hole by driving ia Il wooden peg
This does not injure the tree in tie
least; but the sulphur is discom-
posed or carried into circulation BY
the sap, and is erbaled by the leaves
IN gaseous state. while il poisons and
kills all the caterpillars and insects
preying upon them. Whether boring
and plugging with sulphur the roots of
the peach tree, and other trees whose
roots are injured BY insects, will an
swer as well, il unknown to me, not
having tried it.. bot it is worth while
making the experiment--tLs result
may b favorable.
Z. T. RAFINRSQUE.
i'rUicssot Of Bgtsny, &c
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24
THE DRUNxAKp.

What shrieks are those which rend
the midnight airs They are the cries
OF an unfortunate female whose unhap-
py lot IL 10 to be welded 10 4 drunk
ard, Who has Just returned from tho
company Of his jug co,npanions.
Hea'ken To the voIlies of execrationa
which this infuriate wretch is dwelling
at the unoffending wife sf his bosom
See his children flying from their
paternai roof as IL pursued by some
ferocious beast Of prey; whilst this
chiva'rous knight Of the jug is bran
dishing high in the air g!iitering knife
and exuIting in his undauntrd valour,
as manifested in clearing the house,
a, he vaunt,ngly terms it.
What a monster in this land Of BIZ
bles is . drunkard. Utterly regard
less at his own temporal as well a. e.
ternai welfare, aud therefore pursuing
with gigantic strides the road which
leads to the tenebrious gulf Of perdi-
ton, he appears anxious also for the
ruin OF those who ought TO be- near and
dear to him by the ties Of consangui-
nifty. His wife. the mother of his chill
dren,is treated like beast Of burden,
and those dear little pledges Of their
union. instead of having their juvenile
mind. stored with the sacred prrc.pts
of the gospel. are accustomed daily 10
hear the horrifc language Of the ne.
ther regions.
Such are some Of the poisonous fruits
which are produced by the Tree Of
intemperance. Everlasting thank, are
therefore due from every ~rll.w isher
Of society. To those philan,hroric midi
viduals, who are endea, curing to check
the ravages Of drunkenness.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24
From thc iiascrsiown Torch Light.
PROrANE SWEARING.

Among the variegatcd criminal prac
tees that disgrace human or rational
nature, nonc, presume, arc more
worthy OF universal adherence than
that Of profoRe Swearing.
IL is not only an insult to the Ma
jesty Of Heaven, but I most ylaring
breach Of po'iimess. aud even Of com {.
mon sense; and is, ia itself. shocking
to every refined feeling OF the heart.
~ every other course OF wickedness
pursued by mrn. I'VE arc enabled ia
Inputs their conduct 10 soioc moiire ;
but in this, tic most indistinet traces
OF nationality, are not dIseoVerable.
The Murderer. tho Thief, the Liar,
the Scnsualist. all have some end in
view, IN pcrpctrstiDS crimes; cpiy
the proidnc sweafcr acts without any
motive. The murderer takes away
the life Of his fellow creature in order
TO obtain his morCy. ot TO revenge him
self. the thief and liar may both have
seLI-6Ifsresi IN view, aud the sensuaiist
Las At least as much reason for his con
diet as tho Hog has for wallowins IN
the miro; but Why does the profan,
s,reGrer utter NJ, imprccA'ions? IL II
that he may be believed in what Ia
says? Will calling upon tie Almighty
to damn your horse, your hog or youi
dog, have a tendency 20 strengthen
yosr neighbours coDIisnee IN YOU
or when you have lost the conlidenc,
Of your neighbours BY lying. do yo,
suppose YOU will regain It by adding
= hOTrid 'mprecation 20 every senteDc,
you speak, The reverse Of this - mi
versally known 60 be true.
Now, notwithstanding the inconsis
trDcy and tie degrading nature Of thi
practice. is u not truth, that man
" hO make pfeteHsions 10 poli,eness
and Who oulJ feel themselves insult
al 60 be accused ~ detection in po,n
II good manners, are almost continu
ally woundIng every feeling Of com
mon decency around item, BY belet
ing forth such language a. j. only (
20 be used by inhabitants of tie infei
nal ieg'cns. RRFORMER.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

IL we examine our own thoughts. we
shall hnd that they are principally EN-
pioyed on the past or tie future. we
seldom ever think Of the present, aud
u We do, 4 Is only TO lay plans for the
future. Hence Il happens that we ne.
yer i've and are preparing oarselve.
70 be happy, bat Il j. certain that We
never can be so, unless We tx our AZ.
ing.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

NDNERTTSEMENT EXTR tORDlNkRY
The following article is taken from
vermont paper, published about thu.
" years ago.
Runaway from Conscience. in The
town 81 FsilhiuIness. county 81 Man
kind and Kingdom of Beneyolencr, y
broken merchant or petty Lawyer.&e.
lie bad on when he went away, .
coat which he called Strict Honesty.
buttonet with idieBess. His vest lie
called Good Manners, bat IL wss 30
thread bare that u showed tie linen.
which as made Of falsehooj. and you
might sec his shirt. through his pock.
CT holes. of shameful Ignorance, Self
Conceii. aud a Coming Cheaiing.--
His small clothes he called Fideliiy:
but they we're woven in the loom OF
Deceit, and buttoBed with Broken Pro-
mises. Ills shoes he called Religion,
but they were Of the leather Of Hypoe-
Tisy. tanned ~ith the bark of P,esump-
tion, and Curried IN the shop Of Revelry.
His bat he called Law ui Gain. bot vas
known 10 be made q ll,e Rar ~ Oppres-
sion. lined wiih False SSearrug and
dyed With Lies, the haiief's name vas
Thief. lie often ffeqOontsd the ia
verns, speRdiRg bis time 10 no good
purpose, csntrising mischief ~ ssek
ing 20 betfay the innocent Whoever
will return the said Ra0away 10 me,
shall receive Good VIII az = reward.
CONSCIENCE.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

There Is no vice more Indispensable
and more universally hated. than pride
LII - Kind Of poison which corrupt.
al good qualities Of a man; nd VIA,
ever merit he may otherwise possess.
MS single fault - sufficient 10 rrnde,
him od'ous and contempiible-so that
by pleasing himself too much, I've dis
pleases every one else.
Those who assume the creates, con.
sequence, have generally the leasl
share Of judgInen, and a5llny.
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

pEYERRED ARrIcLEs.1
RICHMOND. MARCH, &.

u.
On Saturday last, the Hus,ing.
Court Of this city held an examining
Court in the case Of James w. Mar.
shall Of Kentucky. who was charged
with shooting William Cali, with the
intent Of killing, manning, &c. The
Mayor and 8 Aldermen upon the bench
The prosecution was conducted b,
MIR. Joseph MAYO, the commonwealth
Attorney--and Messrs. Chapman John
son and James Wickham. appeared on
behalf Of the prisoner. The court room
was crowded-and the case occupied
from IL o'clock A. n. till 10 O'CLOCK
at night. About Is witnesses were ex
examined on behalf Of common ai,h
and 5 or 6 by the counsel Of Mr.. Mar
shalI-soms of them testifying as to
the scenes at Terpsichore Hall, on the
night of the 22d-where the contro
vcrsy originated some, as TO the par
ticulars Of the recontre in the street on
the morning Of the cath; and others
as to the intermediate events. We IRE.
frain from making any remarks on the
merits OF the case. The facts were
summedup, and the la W stated in clear
aud condensed form by the Attorney
for the Commonwealth. The defence
OF Mr.. Johnson was distinguished by
great ingenuity. When the argument
was closed, the court unanimously de-
cided on sending on the prisoner. and
bail was refused. The criminal term Of
the Heniico Superior Court is TO take
place on the 18th inst. Mr.. Marshall
was to be moved yesterday from the
city to the county jail Enquirer.
a horrible assassination was com
mitted in New Orleans on the evening
OF the 18th ult. Madam Desdunes
was the victim she was found dead
in her own house in Condo street. co.
vered with wounds having been stabbed
IN the forehead, face. neck. and breast,
with knife or dirk. Suspicion fas
tened on man named Paul Kra,en
er, who IT appears hsd been confined
IN prison Tor some months previous,
for attempting her life on former oc.
casion. and who had ONLY been tina,
morning set at liberty. He was ap-
pretended, and on the 9Th committed
suicide in prison. i Rich. Hing.
kentucky-The general election in
Kentucky, which takes place in Au-
gust next, will be- look ed to with mu oh
interest. The Legislature Of tina,
State having postponed the election oil
a Senator to Congress until next ses
sion, the Senators and Representatives
will be chosen with special reference
TO that object. Twelve members ol
Congress are also 90 be elected. Both
parties arc already organizing their
fnrrea
Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-03-24

swes'as" sf'snrs' IS "a.a..l sresIlsnss
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
TO Professors sssd Teachers!

II ME Visitors and Governors of William apd Wary
IA College, having failed to attend the meeting calf
ed in October and November laat, for the purpose Of
filling the vacancy in the Mathematical Professorship
occasoned by the resignation of Professor Campbell
Stewart, the election to fill that vacancy, will take
place at the regular annual meeting, the 4th of July
next. The emoluments of the situation, in the hands
OF the late Professor varied from fifteen hundred to
two thousand dollars. The Professors in this Institn
ton have the entire disposal of third of the yeay
and at all times, every of prosecuting literary
pursuits in which respect, they possess advantages
superior to those which offered by any other Uni
versity in the Union.
The letters and testimonials heretofore sen to tho
hector which have not been, and which shall not BIO
otherwise directed previous to the 9TH of July viii be
presented to the Board of Visitors Those who have al
ready applied may they think proper send additional
testimonials and all who desire the situation, will have
their wishes made known the Board of Visitors and
Governors, by directing their communications post
paid,1 to JOHN PAGE,
Rector of VIM. and Mary College,
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.
~ The Editors of the National Intelligencer
Washington; Courier & Enquirer, New York, u. s.
Gazette, Philadelphia; and Charleston Courier South
Carolina; will insert the above twice week. until tho
10Th of June, and send their accounts the office of
the Richmond Enquirer, for settlemeut.
ll-I1tc
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
REPLY.

WrScnEsrER, MAY 9Th, 1854.
CeRtiemeR--i have just received your letter of the
2Gth nit enclosing rcsolutioadopted by the members
OF the Bar of the County and Borough of Norfolk.
BE pleased to communicate to them my high sense
OF the unexpected honour they have conferred upon
dictated it.
The appreciation those capable of Judging and ha
wing ample opportunities of forming correct opinion
Is the dearest reward public Officer can receive and
more than repays him for any services he may have
rendered.
For near fourteen years / have received from the
3ar of the County and Borough of Norfolk generous
co9ntenance and support in the discharge of my Off
clal duties, which have rendered the comparatively
easy and agreeable.-During that time the hrinony OF
our intercourse has been unbrokcn and friendl,
relations uninterrupted tuke pleasure in advcrting
to these circumstances that connection is dis
solved and hope and believe that similar state Of
feeling will continue to exist between the Bench and
Bar of the County and Borough of Norfolk, and viii
smooth the path and tighten the abours of the talented
trend who succeeds me.
Accept, Gentlemen, for yourselves individually nv
warnest wishes for your welfare and happiness
RICHARD E, PARKER.
To James Ninmo, John Il.
Chandler, j. ~. Idze-
nell, John s.. UiHSoR
and w. Jordan Esqrs.
At meeting of 4 number of the citizens of Scott
Comfy Virginia. at the Court House in EstYille, on
Tuesday the 10th day of May, 1851.
On motion, it unanimously resolved that james
Albert Esq. be appointed chairman eff the meeting and
that John S. Martin, Esq be appointed secretary who
icSPechNey, the StauonS 10 WINCH they
appointed.
The meeting being thus organized, was addressed
by Christopher Haynes, Esq, who explained in lucid
sscc.i, lie objects for which the meeting had been
called, and on his notion the following resolutions
were adopted.
Resol0ed, That this meeting highly approves of tho
project originated by the citizens of Tennessee open
ing road from the State line of North Carolina through
East Tennessee passing through big Moccasin Gap IN
Scott County Virginia. to the head of boat M.
vigation on Sandy River in the Stale of kentucky
dence in the practicabity of making the said road,
and the many advantages which such improvement
promises to this part of the country approves of the
convention to be- held Etivle in the month of June
next for the purpose ofdevsng the means of To-
eating and constructing the said road
ReSolUed, That Col. Andrew M.Henry, CHRISTOPHER
Haynes and james Albert Esquires, be appointed dele
gates to represent the county of Scott in the said con-
Yenton.
ResOtoed, That the proceedings of this meeting be
orVardedto the editors of the Virginia Republican,,
and the Farmers Journal for publication.
JAMES ALBERT, Chairman.
JOHN S. MARTIN, Secretary.
frr iDiU
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
.GRAVELLED.n

houn, has grarsited the pensonar,es gTieyously:
"I1et j. c. Calhoun shake off all stfecation ofres-
pect for tho presumptuous and gnorant dotard, who
enjoys the salary aud subscribes bis hamo Presi,
dent"
DO not marvel that this suggestion should put
the Pensionares IN futter. They know very we u
that, II all who voted for the Hero, and who nov
convinced This presumption, igpnrance and do,age,
were to shake off heir affectation of respect for
him, be would be Jeff in small minority. In that
event, the Pensonaries would lose their sops, and
be left to shiit upon their wits, upon their delec
able columns OF prnIfer and plea, instead OF tagging
ut the pape of the Treasury.
The Post office Pensoaary here, says it wishes
''erery thinking, hone1 disposed politician in 0as
community, to read the article in the Gazette. If
THIS were not mendacious swagger. the Trio would
have aided IN eifacting this wish, by republishing
the article. 1t Is hus procure aud EXTENDED perusnI
for the Wit aud the morals of the PensIouury
ICinciRnafG GdSefEs.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

presidency at nge much seresty than srtaa
We want re.rsoD for these things, both as New
Workers. aud as Americans, little more plausible
and consistent, aud firm than The mere disposition to
secure to present incumbents her official emolu,
ments for four years longer-6GEAntil they shuu
find leisure and opportunity honoFsbtg TO abandon
their patroDs,--.Y. y. Ep. JournGt;
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24

Esq late Judge Of this Circuit, tender t9 him
warmest appreciation for the ability and integrity al
ways displayed in the discharge of his duties and while
we may regret his translation to another circuit,
are consoed with the reflection that in the appoint
nent Of his successor have every rcasonto be gr
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
40 Country Morchamts.

Hfi subscriber L. now receiving, from New York
h and Philadelphia. large su, Div of
CHOI&E GR0GHRLES
Consisting of loaf and brown sugars; prime gseen
and old lava codse New Orleans and fv sst 1ndih
molassnss; S. MaderR and Malaga wines; imperial
and gnnDOwder tons; new rcei dgs and rsisius; I'll
verpool sack salt; iEon steel and nass window gley
eundles cotton yarns; pow der shot &C. &C. faS sa]a
accommodating terms, by
JOSHUA J. ELY,
CEossSat. near Unite. States Bank
90 Cash poii for wheat, -four. and cotton
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
CORRESPONDENCE.

1t viii be remembered, that at a late meeting Of fhe
members of the Bar the County g. Borough of Norfolk,
Ropr B. TAYLOR to the Office of Judge of this Circuit,
aonr other resolutions adopted expressive of
the distinguished estimation In which they held the
personal and official character Of his predecessor the
Hon R1cnARp J.. PARKER. We have now the pleasure
of communicating the very gratifying correspondence
which that resolution has produced.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
GROCERIES.

FENHH Subs;R b.fs keep constantly on hand o
Il general assortment of GROCERIES, carefully
selected from Boston, New York, Philadelphia ard
Baltimore, which they disposed to sell on reasout-
BILE terms Country Merchants mud other customers,
are invited to caIkapd exaaline.
loooo Lbs Bacon, just received on consignment, f6r
family
2,GD lbs Venispn, very supcfnr.
Also
q snnll supply of roll Butte.
mar = GNO. 2. WTLLC&H h. @ Ga.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-24
S0Eg &HEDEe2Z1' &a1g@SgEas,

VaNHS celebrated watering place. situated coonny O
Monroe in the upper country Virginia. coniin ues
under the management, Of ITS original propHetors Phe
Of the Salt Sulphur Water been so veil es,absbed
by The experience of aay years, and its reputation
manifested by public patronage, extensively dIdsed t
the subscribers DEEM almost Needless 10 enter inu "a
enumeration of its medHal virtues Its ostepsbls uatts
are snlphur aud soda formna Gshne nxthresI
prior to any artificial preparatuh--at once phssant as
dnnk mid IN IT'S operation apd permanently beneficial he
H |: has proved itself pariieularly biior,
and pulmonary complaints, and IN ell that require oa5s
&c rsniedesD drsass Of the Liver, dyspepsia iua rsts
and grut
Fhc Circumstance of its having been for ma,jy
years past by gentlemen of great medical Distinction from
various States particularly from the south who's appreciation
wos marked by the repetition of Their visits, furnishes TAT
iefug testimonial of is valuable medical qualities.
Considerable improvements made since the last
year. and the proPreors promise the ateaon to visitors
that they have heretofore rendered In their Accommodations
and fare they yield public establishment in Virp1na
Fhey respectfully solfci, ibe continuation of public mar
Ionage EBSKTNE g. CARUTHERS.
The N. Orleans Argus Charleston Courier l insert tbs
above once week, SIX times, and EEnd their E. s.
& for payment Cd I9-law6tc