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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

tulliy rendering his country no service And at the
present low ebb Of the military spirit, 1t is diff
cult, very difficult to prevail gentleman possess
ing tie requisite qualifications of an officer to ac-
cept any Office whatever. These facts seem to de-
mand reformation and | WEI, with due Differences
TO you gentlemen Legislators. suggest the following
plan your consideration, wit:--!4et there be hut
two musers annually, instead of tour--onc petty
muster, at which the shall be exercised four
hours inst cad OF two, and one general muster
u take place at the most leisure and clement
season OF the year, at the respective court
houses of each county. and continue for four
days at least, and the soldiers to be trained six
hours each day. Let the fines be increased so
tn make it the interest of every citizen
to appear and perform bis duty Let the officers be
paid just much will indemnity them for their I'M
avoidable expences, and humbly think, that the SOL
diery of the country, if not made what it should be-
viii at least be greatly improved. But if on the con.
trary, you think it useless TO prepare the yeomeu of
the country to perform the duties of soldier, then
dispense with the present mode of training altogether
which is mere mockery, and convene the forces OF
the county once year, at the court house of each
county ascertain their strength, and let them return
to their homes.
respectfully submit these crude observations. for
the intelligence of the Legislature to digest.
MILES,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

ISH r. DUHAIN has received On commission, and
I'VE sells the following works at the REAL
FRENCH STORE, opposite the Eagle Hotel, Richmond
Pa'ne's ('rhomas) Political and Theological works
The Correspondent. Eoltaires Philosophical DC
tionary Palmer's Principles of Nature. Good Sense.
by the author of Z" The System OF Nature" Ecce
Homo. The Spiritual NIus ard Pot Frances Wright S
Lectures. r ID Owens Moral Philosophy DR.. L.
Cooper president of Columbia College, on Libel.
The Bible of Reason, by 6. f. Powell. Kneelands
Review of the Evidences of Christianity. Thoughts
on Religion, by Diderct 'Fha Sod of the Jews and
Christians Vice Unmasked. Modern MaterialisIn.
Queen NAB, by Shelley Dialogue between
Epictetus and his So. Free Inquirer lone year COM
plee) published by u Virgin and Il. d. Over.
IL Printed Catalogues can be. obtained by calling
at the REAL FRENcH STORE. feb 22-et
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

1tco Days Later from Engtaad-We mentioned
Yesterday that British Mail packet had put INTO
Gloucester her way from Halifax for Boston
1t proves TO be the January mail from Eng which
brought to Halifax by the RinaIdo, in % days
from Falmouth. The Editor of the Boston CONNER
clal Gazette has received Halifax paper, the Editor
of which the receipt of London paper of
the 9th of January but, unfortunately, had not time tn
make extracts. The Halifax Editor mentions that all
tranquil Paris at the latest from that
capitol. 4 rumor of the death of the Emperor OF
Austria atloat
The receipts of the first nine weeks Of the railway
between Liverpool and Manchester, for passengers
alone, upwards Of EiS,oo0.
": Y. Com. .qdv.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
THE WAYNE TAVERN.
STAUNI'OM, VIRGINIA.

VH7tlE subscriber having lately removed from the
n Washington Tavern in this place, for the pnr-
pose of obtaining more central and eligible sua-
ton, has leased for term of wears, the establish
ment lately occupied by Mrs. Chambers, known BY
the name Of tie Wayse Tavern lie has engaged
first servants and provided every thing necessary
for the comfort ard accommodation of company
and hopes by his exeTtions TO merit least proper
tlonate share of the public patronage.
The Charlottesville Stage, bringing the Northern
and Richmond mails, the Winchester and Lexington
Stages, stop at this house, where passengers vii
have every convenience afforded them and can Sc
cure passage in any Of the routes from the place.
feb 15-tf HENRY MCLUNG.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
y FOR THE WING
auInNT ON nTIJ II

ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA.
This subject being as l understand under the
REVISION of the General Assembly, the following
propositions, suggested by observation and some little
experience, respectfully suggested for their consid
Grafton
list. The expedency of dispensing with most Of the
company and other musters required by law
80 far as regards the militia Of the lne--and re-
curing no. than regmental, regi-
mental and muster of each battalion in the year,
Cd The adoption of some better plan for giving
instruction to the officers of the militia-upon
whom depends the efficiency, in time of wa, of
that important arm of the public defence.-The fact
is undeniable, that the militia of the line cannot be
disciplined unless in active service, and then, under
compe ent officers that they may be made good troops
Sd. 1t is important, for reasons which it is deemed
unnecessary to state to sustain the volunteer corpS
throughout the State, to induce them to uniform and
discipline themselves, and to some extent, to keep
them armed. This is diff cult under existing circum
Stances and will be under the plan proposals
of reducing the number of militia 1t SEEM
therefore, worthy of consideration, whether the plan
of exemptng from the ordinary militia duty, in
consideration of years service uniform ed volun
corps, and subjecng him only to a call for actual
service, in of draft thereafter, might not have
the effect of keeping their ranks constantly we'll filed.
Their Uusters should be frequent.
4th. The expediency of organizing the rifle corps
of the State into regiments. The experience of tic
late war, fully tested the importance of this kind of
light troops, for the defence of the GARD parc-
iarly and Showed that mounted combined with horse
artillery, it constitutes most formidable force pecu-
liarly adapted TO rapid movements and TO repeling
such incursions the late war produced. 1t is as
necessary that remen should be Instructed in all the
duties of the peculiar service for which they are de-
signed cavalry artillery, and it is believed that
similar organization would be highly expedent.
AN OLD OFFICER.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
SALES.
THIS DAY.
BY DAVENPORT, ALLEN Sc co.

DRY GOODS.
On WEDNESDAY next ODD inst at 10 o'clock
al our auction rooms, ill be sold. large assert
'nent OF new and seasonable DRY GOODS, ius
received from New York, amongst which, are
B.ue, blk, olive brown, mixed and drab broad
cloths
Blue and drab cassimeres
few ps. fine sattinetts
90 Eouen cassimercs -
White and green Gannels
Bangup cords
SuperEue English merino cloths, blk and cold
Cases new style fancy prints
Merino gnghams
Merino and Valencia shQWls
Madras hdkts
Fancy chinZ cravats
Plaid domestic hdkiS
Hair cord and plaid cambria musl!us
English handanDah hdkf5
Valencia vcstimg
Bundle and pound pins
Bundle twine
large size int. shell combs
Rea! shell do
Pear! and gilt buttons
AI5o
20 bales IL brown cottonJ
20 90 cotton oSnaburgs
Blk and yellow Nuvarinocs
s feb II ID, a. s, co. Aucis
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
TIE CORRESPONDENCE.

a. Our readers have now before them, the Cor
respondence between the President and Vice Pres-
dent and the Documents made part of it, COM
plete.
We have had no Northern mail FOR two or three
days, and We are thus left without intelligence as
what has TRANSFERRED at Washington, since the date of
Mr.. Calhoun's Correspondence-and what the Presl-
dents and Mr.. Van BIren's and Mr.. Ora Words
partizans have to say for those gentlemen. Our ju-
dicous contemporary, who bears this relation as
to all three, is Fundamentally sealed up
SAT the proper time he will speak, and speak
freely" he says. We doubt it not. When the
cat has actually jumped, he will tell all about
the feat to what distance, and in what direction.
But there is chain of facts and circumstances dis
closed in the correspondence, which calls for the
exercise of opinion and comment, and which has
extorted them from almost every in this COM
munity Will he not favor the Public with his
opinion those singular transactions Do they
not mpart light enough to instruct his judgment,
without waiting for farther particulars? We as
sure the gentleman that his are looked for
with small curiosity. The Public consider him
rather cornered, and wish to by what new and
surprising feat of agility, he will clear the difficulty
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
-FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS
PETY9DD

z AM authorised to offer reward Of $500 each, 70
Athe apprehension and delivery to me, or to my dep
uty VIM Curier, il Richmond city of LEROY JorclGn
and Chartes WhHeiy, who were out upon bail, ard
have broke their rccog"zances, by failure to appear
at the Circuit Court Of the United States at Rich
lnond upon charge Of forging the declarations and
other documents Tor obtaining the pay of certain SOL
ders Of the Revolution; and against whom true bll
were found by tie Grand Jury, at the last term Of
the said court.
am informed that the above mentioned LEROY Jor
dan was resident, from his BIRTH of Bedford county:
is from 45 to so years Of age, and about feet or
inches IN height stout heavy built full face short neck
large round head black hair, and heavy black beard
am also informed. that Charles Whitley was for nc
the last 20 or % years resident ofsad county Bed
ford is from 20 TO - years ofacc nearly six feet i'm
height, slender and straight built thin yisoro brh,
complexion. genccI in his appearance, and Of nsnuat-
ing manners. JOHN PEGRAN, Marehal.
Of the U s, for the + District of Va
Jan. G, 1881 Is. Pm
The editors ofthc Richmond Whig and Lynchbura
Virgiuian viii please insert the foregoing for two
months, unless so,ncr uountermaudcd) and forward
thcir accounts TO me for payment
i. PEGRAM Nar-hal T. d. of yn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
Nrw YonK, Feb. 10, rwo o'cLocx. p N.

New YoRK, Feb. 10, TWO O'clock. p NJ
THE MARKET Cotton is rather dropping in
prices with but very limited demand; price of Flour
very badly sustained Tine transactions in COT
fee have been extensive at the top of previous rates
Flaxsced unsteady, cud below its highest point
Hides have arrived freely, and taken up on ARRIVAL
In Molasscs good business is doing at steady
nrices .IOHr i,nLn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
lMETHoDlSY' HyMM- BOOKS.

Notice IS hereby given, that the subscribers puh-
lis!i genuine Edition OF the Methodist Hymn
Book, comprising all tire Hymns con- aimed in the one
published by the Met Jdi~t Book Agents, to which
aIc added the whole of jOhn Wcsleys Collection,
making about lcO HYMNS more than contained
IN theirs aud SO arranged that the Hymns in both
Books: come on the same page: Also, Pocket Ed
lion OF the Hymns from pearltypc, 20 which is ad-
most choice pieces Of Music, from the Methods,
llar'nonist, forming one of the most neat Pocket
Volumes eXtant.
This Book, for the matter il conaus. lis ve.y low
price, and neatness of execution, fccVlnncnd
itself TO the patronage Of every one.-- *
They may be had of mos CT the Booksellers in lie
United States. $ HCYT * CO.
fob 10 CT New York
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
DOTgEEs TTO GOODS.

TBNHE Subscribers have Tor sale, consigned then
q by the Manufacturers of New England. &c.
q great varery Of DOMESTIC GOODS by the
Package; and viii sell favorable terms as they
can be bought Mt IN Philadelphia or New York
the refer in Richmond to Messrs. j.. Webb & Co.
and Mcssrs T. and L. James L ca.
GRANT g. WARD,
Nc. 1. Lorman Row, Hanover 81,
Baltimore, Feb ., t93t-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
BY OTIS, DUNLOP & co.

GROCERIES At AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY next the ED inst at Ii o.
clcck will be sold al Office large and general
Of Groceries.
In the above sale. will be
10 Elhds st Crox and n. o. sugar
20 boxes prime green coffee
70 do soap
- do imP'ri and gunPowdcr teas
100 do window gla IS
600 writing paper
200 pounds luIuegs
20 casks Malaga wine
20 casks lamp oil
go boxes choc0lie
10 casks moulded glass ware
10 barrels loaf sugar, &C. &c.
And expect IN time for the sale
400 bags Porto Rico aud Rio coffee, prime green
30 30 9 b55. wt,sAcy
80 bags London lava coffee
so casks Malaga VINE
20 chests young Eyson
$50 boxes candles.
Terms at sale O. y. 6, Co. Aucts
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

TESHE subscriber wishing 10 dispose Of his Real
Estate in Cabell county, offers the following pro
perty for sale, to wit: Farm Cuyandute river,
about eight miles above It's mouth, containing 2Ii
acres, cxcclently watered, $50 of which is bottom
land under good fence and in CT hivation. ANY
person who wishes to raise TOBACCO, and would want
Farm in this county, would do Well purchase, as
have raised several crops on the and shipped
them TO Philadelphia where they have rated as
any tobacco from any part of the Union. That is 10
say-they have netted after paying all expenses from
to dollars per 1C0 lbs and from that to So and z
will also sell the Brick House and lot at this time
occupied by Joseph Garder, in the town of Barbours.
Vile; besides Farm House and Lot in the same Dac
and one Lot within the vicinity. Al Of which may
be had on accommodating terms, by applying to the
subscriber. ABSALOM UOIEES3y
IY-9oU9t
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A. l.. BOLTS d CHARLES Z. BOTTS.
a q

.ATIOR.NfES .4I' Lar.
FHSiIE subscribers will regularly attend the courts
II held in the city of Richmond They promise
faithful and dlligent attention any business enttus
ted 10 them. a. l.. BOTFS,
Gil. II. BOT"rS.
A. l.. Bolts proposes TO establish in the CITY of
Richmond General Agency Office in connection
with the practice of The Law-to collect clans and
10 secure debs-to effect sales Of stock of all tiescrp
tons, publicly or prvatey-to procure loans of money
and to dispose of the In every instance tie
commissions will be moderate
The subscriber would be glad 20 draw deeds of
convcyances and III trust deeds to act Trustee.
Any person having claims of doubtful; character
would DO well to apply 10 him 10 have them arranged
and that If they please conditionallyln any matter
Of difficulty able legal advice Will bc procured with
out additional charge.
Having an extensive acquaintance in the State,
those wishing TO lend borrow suHs Of money
would do well 20 apply to bim--lha be done free
of postage, and If not suitably negotiated loss or
Inconvenience be sustained. Every Memorable
eXertion shat! be used and not the remote rsque
aZaded as lar as the subscriber is concerned in any
transaction entrusted TO him by seller or buyer Dor
| rOwcr lender.
! Having been for the last ten years member of
the Council OF Virginia, he has necessarily become
conversant with the subject of land claims far reco-
tWiondfy Serulces--such claims will be attended 10
Ter the conditional c0mpensat IoI one fourth II Oh
tanned, nothing if allowed Iu.attendinn to such
claims he Will be aided by gentleman OF much o.
periepce aud who has voted much time The same
Attached his office will be established if desired
by the citizens of Richmond and its vicinity Il Read
ing Room and Exchange Office, under the manage
ment OF suitable persons nd1wherever all agent rr
uuctioneer of any description may be employed due
care will be observed
The above establishment vii! go into operation Tie
ist OF April next earlIera:, If so, due notice vii
be given A. /. BOLTS.
feb i7-tf
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aZ2Szszsa ses got in America, and at higher prices
will STAND this spring. at my stable in the county Of
Chesterfield, within mile of Moody's tavern, Is from
Peersburgh, and % from Richmond, and is now at his
stand, ready to Mares, so dollars leap and
10 dollars the season, payable the 18th July next
when it viii expire -Sevsnty Dollars to insure Mare
payable as she is known TO be in foa or par
ted with 1 Dollar to the groom for each mare to be
paid when she is sent TO the horse. Pasurage gratis
which for quality and quantity, is very desirable being
all well enclosed, and well watered. Every care will
be taken TO prevent accidents, but no liability for any
that may happen. Servants sent will be found without
charge, and mares with without colts well fed #
desired, at Is cents day.
My son, George W. Johnson, will reside on the
plantation and will attend himself particularly 20 all
orders.
SIR CHARLES IS full Is hands inches Is years
old this spring. and of fine chesnut colour; he never
in higher health, was there ever surer foal-
gettcr, was any horse more admired for FORM
beauty and commanding appearance. He has been
often advertised, that consider it unnecessary to
state again his numerous and successful races. The
records Of the different Jockey Clubs will shew that
hi colts performing on the Turf with upcouaIIed
success, and by their performances are doing much 20
sustain the high reputation Of their sire who was got
by Sir Arcby, his dam by the imported horse Citizen,
who was by Pacolet, he by Blank and he by Godol-
plin Arabian; his grand dam Computation "mported
Dare Devil, imported Old Shark imported horse Old
tearnaggbt, imported mare Jenny Dismal, got by Old
Dismal" WEI r. JOiNS0N.
Chesterfield, Feb. 8, 185t.,f5A
NOTICE.--TAe annual meeting Of The Richmond
IN Library Society, wl bc held IN the Director
Room cf the Bank OF Virginia on h!oaday cath in
slant, at o'clock, A NJ, when puHc ual attendance
Of the members IS ceinostly requested
fc52i
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GNOCERIES.
ID, Il. s, co. Aucts.

CHCCERiES.
On THURSDAY. 24,h instant, at half.past 10
O'Clock, at our Auction Store, valuable and large
assortment Of Groceries particulars day of sae.)
DAVENPORT, ALLEN u co. Aucts
feb %
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SIR CHI RI I, s.

This distinguished foal-gctter, whose
Colts are oftener winners, and more of
them selling than those of any other hor-
ses got in Ame,ica, and at hirher nrices
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
MANAGERS OFFICE.

m ELAWARE and North Carolina Lottery, class
~ ~ no. 5-lo be drawn and the drawing received
TO MORROW
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

Tickets ., halves 50, quarters | %.
For sale at tile Lottery and Exchange Office O.
FEB 23-t5 THO B. BIGGER
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Tickc,s IS, halves so, quarters o5.
For sale at Z. MICKLH:S,
feb 90 Next below the door of the EARLE Uote|
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23

An INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY "A State lazy null
Efcd by State Judges.-The Nashville (Tennessee)
Banner of the 18th ult says-''The Judges appointed
by act Of the last Legislature, to constitute special
Court for the express purpose of trying certain cases
growing out of late dealcations to the Bank of the
State of Tennessee Monday delivered their opin-
ions sERIArM, sustaining the pleas to the jurisdiction
of the Court and deciding the act by which they
we're appointed to discharge the duty to be unconsti-
tutiGna"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-02-23
BIGaEE'S PRIZE OFFICE.

DRAWlNG, Of Tie New York Lot cry, Ex,r:
GO 81, IS H. 90, !, 10. Is, 4, SO.
DELAWARE e. N CAROLINA LOTTERY
-EV No. 3, drawing TO be received TO MORROW
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SCHEME,

VIRGINIA STATE LOTTETY for the benc.;
Of the Dismal Swamp Canal Company Class Ne
to be drawn at the Eagle Hotel on FRIDAY
o'clock, IN the afternoon
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SCHEAIE
a CARD.

Tickets for sale by the package or at retail, by
frh % YATES &, MTNTYRB, Managers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-07-28
Attcb&eId Enquirer PuBLIsHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, BY HENRY ADAMS.
TERMS.

To village and single mail subscribers 2 doIars ne, year, payable before the expiration of six months
 To companies of any number over six, Sl 50 pe, year, payable as above. To companies less than six $l Q per year, payable as before. ET25 cents will be deducted from each of these prices when payne nj ls made ln advance. These prices exclusive o mail or stage charge for transportation.
 No papers will be discontinued until all arrearaOe, are paid, except at the discretion fIhe editor.
 Notice of wish discontinue must be given before the expiration of the year.
 ADvERTIsING. One square, three insertions, Sl and the same proportion for two or more souaresE Half square 75 cts. Continuance over three weeks, SV per cent per week. liberal deduction made for advertisements continued or l2 months,
 AdminstratOrs' and Executors Notices &l co
 C0mmissioners' Notices, 95
 All commun n:cations must be post.paid
Litchfield enquirer., 1831-07-28

RspoyGes.--A very intempsrate man, whose face was covered with rum blossoms, insultingly said to clergyman. q Do you know that have got to be elder i'' No,' = replied the clergyman, "yoa look more like degWOOd."
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-05-11
w. J. VAN DE GRAFT,
TRAvELLER'S REST,
 AND SUMMER RETREAT.

AT THE SIGN OF THE RISING SUN, TUSCALOOSA. TWv'HE proprietor of the CITY-HOTEL
 M returns his sincere thanks to his former customers, and solicits continuance of their favors; also requests the public, generally, to give his house a trial, and although he may have no spirits for sale, he would not be un- derstood thereby to prohibit those favoring him with their patronage from the use thereof, or from keeping their rooms supplied with them honest and oblging servants will al ways be at hand to execute any commands which the wants or comfort of guests may re- qure. This establishment and servants be- ing the property of the subscriber, he ex- poets to continue the business permanently, (unless an opportunity to sell should offer) and being pleasantly located in the centre of business, and ill its construction one of the most convenient, its advantages arc surpassed by no other house in the city. The rooms are large and well ventilated, which render them very pleasant. and healthy in summer, and very convenient at all times The un- paralleled health of our city and surrounding country, having for years been so good, that we can with great propriety invite persons who wish to find healthful retreat, to spend the summer with us. We have Mineral Spring, two miles from the city, to which ma ny have resorted during the two last summers, who all speak highly of its benefits to their health. To such this house would be plea sant home. as it has suits of apartments in entire private situations for the accommoda- tion of families, with private tables to such as prefer them. The proprietor hopes his ex- erton to please will render his house plea sant residence to such as favor him with their patronage.
 To this establishment belongs very exten- slve stables, which will always be stored with the best of provender, and attended by ho- nest, industrious, and skilful ostlers, with convenient tot for droves, Slc.
 Notwithstanding my expectation tn be per- manent in the business, owing to the conhne- ment, &c.,, am disposed to sell cut the es- tablishment, but the business being profta- ble one, will by no means neglect the viglant prosecution of it, because am offering to sell, but will rather be more attentive than other wise. This establishment affords also one of the best stands for merchandise in the place, and has very fine finished rooms for that hu- slness, attached to which is very fine watre proof cellar.
 As do not propose selling for the purpose ot raising money particularly, will extend the credit to great length of time-the mo ney being well secured, and the interest paid annually.
 also, have several tracts of land, and some lots in this place, which would sell on very extensive credits. JOHN MEEK.
 march 16, 1881, 50.