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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-07-19
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fop; nevertheless all this might he done in
temperate language, and with such differ
ent bearing as IS the true characteristic Of a
delicate female. What is more admirable
than 20 witness young and beautiful female.
timidly sdducing strenuous arguments IN OPP
position 10 some positive theory oil the lords
OF the creation, and while her good sense
and sound doctrine carry triumph with them.
10 see the deep blush OF virtue stealing over
her forehead, at her own success. When
the passions of her opponent are excited, to-
witness her, cool aad collected, and rather
cndeavoring TO sooth than 20 triumph. 10 al.
lay than to penplex. Deliberate Krmness i'm
IN any moment of contest, or extremity, 10
ever commeudable; and woman who caa
fondly gaze upon the eountensnce of her
husband tell him in genueness OF bis faults,
and hcseech that he win endeavor. for her
sake and for his own, TO mend them, is as
nearly allied 90 an angel AS mortal may be-
AFFECTION.
If there be any thing thoroughly lovely in
the human heart, Il is affection, All that
makes hope elevated, or fear generous. be-
longs TO the capacity OF loving For my own
part do not wonder, IN looking over the
thousands creeds aud sects of men, that so
many moralists have traced their theological
system from love The errors illus origi-
mated have something in them that charms
US even while we smile at the theology, or
while we neglect the system. What beau
tiiul fabric would be human nature--what a
divine guide would he humah reason--iE
love were indeed thc stratum Of the one. and
the inspiration of the ether! What world
of reasoning, not Immediately obvious, did
the sage of old open TO our inquiry when he's
said the pathetic was the truest par; vs lie.
sublime. Arstides, the painter. created a
picture in which an infant is sucking moth
en- wounded TO DEATH who, in that agony.
strives TO prevent the child injuring itself by
imbibing the b!sod mingled with the milk
How mary emotions, that might have made
US permanently wiser and better, have wa
lost in losing that picture. - Enegene .fram.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-07-19
DYING IN SLEEP.

The following is from Miss London's novel
Of Romance and Reality, is new and strik-
ing. "Mr. Arundel Qhc uncle of the hero
ine) had laid down some time. lie was a.
sleep--a calm, beautiful, renovating sleep,
and Emily set down by the bed side. The
love which bends over the sleeping is, save
in its sorrow, like the love which bends over
the dead so deep, SO solemn Suddenly he
opened his eyes, but without any thin, Of
the starting return To consciousness with
which people GENERALLY awake--perhsps her
appearance harmonlzed with his dream.
Without speaking, but with look of ex-
treme fondness, he took her hand, and, stir
holding it, slept again.
While Emily felt the grasp tighten and
tighten till the rigidlty was almost painful;
she had drawn the curtains, lest the sun, now
come round to that side of the house, should
shine too powerfully: strange awe stole o.
yer her in the gloom: she could scarcely in
its present position, discern her uncie's face,
and she feared to move. The grasp grew
tighter; but the hand that held hers colder;
his breathing had all along been low, but now
il was inaudible. Gently she bent her face
over his: unintentionally-- she dreaded to
awaken hm-heF lips touched his; there was
no breath to be either heard or felt. and his
mouth was like ice. With sudden despe-
rate effort she freed her hand, from which
her sncle's instantly dropped on the bed
side, with noise, slight indeed, but to her
ears, like thunder; she flung open the cur
! tains-again the light came full into the
room--and looking on a face which both
those who have not. and those who have
before seen alike, know to be the face OF
DEATH
| PASSION.
| What is more unpleasant, and what so
much derogates from the character of an
amiable, beautiful, or accomplished woman,
as to behold her in a passionP For a young
lady to become enraged at the misdemeanor
Of a servant: or because her milliner failed
in executing her commands in proper sea
son: or that her taste: or from any Other
trifling motive: or once discovers want o.
amiabihy, as well as of sufficient strength
Of mind to suppress her temper Such al
one would never be selected as the partne
of sensible man; such could never kindit
exalted admiration, true respect, or genuine
love. | do not wish to applaud those tame
, beings who have not a sUfEiciency OF spun
to resent an insult, or TO uphold an opinion
- against the obstinacy Of some Iaekanape
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-07-19

MIR. Clay has declined the invitation TO the
public dinner rendered him by the citizens of
his native county. His principal reason was.
that be was unwilling 10 break in upon the
rule which he had laid down for himself,
"not to accept of any invitation to public
dinner proposed on his own account, while
he continues before the public in the attitude
10 which he has been placed"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1832-07-19

JOHN SERGEANT, Of Penn.
Tuy CHAMPIONS OF THE AMERICAN SY3TEMl
T.v WORKING MANS ADVOCATES!
TIE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY IN EVERY CLINE!
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21
(F-o,a The baltimore Republican }


The adhcrents of Mr.. Clay have told us that he was
great OF intellect taking in all the
great interests oil this extensive empre;-that his enligh
ened experience and glowing PATRIOTISM carried his view
into every quarter We were told also that he was com
ing INTO the Senate not as the representative of party
Dut oil ms state, and that he TO be the
fctng pretensions. His resolution on the subject Of tho
revenue has ialsed all these fine sayings and predictions
The patriotic mediator has, with headlong zeal thrown
down his gauntlet of Defiance TO the people of the Soutb
Is Mr. Clay ignorant of the feeling that exists i'm that
quarter Does he not know that they claim a reduction
oil dues on other articles than those he so freely
stSrehders! Is he aware OF the danger TO our Union
which must result from the unirendy and obdurac adhe-
renee TO his system which he has rashy proclaimed.
10 answer these inerrogatoes airmavely, would place
him lower in the scale of intellect than ever we are dis
posed TO reduce him. But he is statesman who does
not know or who does not act in that spirit of concaton
in which the constitution framed, and by which
alone these States be kept united He is no patriot
who loses sight of this great truth Such politician s
influenced by corrupt motives-blinded bv faction.
spirit OF parysms needless of the consequences of his
ac or wholly ignorant OF those republican principles on
winch our institutions 2e Based intensely selfish as
TO disregard all consequences in prosecuting his career of
ambition "
We trust, however, that there is wisdom and patriotism
enough in Congress TO put down this dangerous proposition
The conciiatory and enlightened policy recommended bv
the Presidents has received the decided appreciation of the
peoples their representatives have only take nm this
agitatng matter, with the feelings and with the
same extended and staesmanke view The task is ardu
Gus, will require skill knowledge and temper of which
there ample suicency in the great republican aor;tv
in Congress- TO insure If they do succeed the
popular sanction viii reward their labos and the pre-
servauon oil the Union, will be among the most grateful
of their recollectons. e
We do not believe that our bre hren of the South wish
to break down any well established manufacture or other
branch OF industry Their object is more patriotic 1t
to relieve the people from the high prices of such articles
as are exravagantly protected To reduce exorbtant
profits TO moderate and fair remuneration To release the
navigating interest from the shackle with which il has
been enchanted. To free the American merchant from
VeXatous custom house regulations which he is upac-
customed-ana which are daily filling courts with
prosecutions To relieve the poor from burdens which
should be borne in just proportion the rich And 70
be assured that they equal parcipatos with the peo
pie OF other quarters, in the ills wen as in the blessing
OF government That all this may be accomplished and
without destroying any branch of American industrys
there can be no doubt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

said that such alaw, in effect sanctioned fraud and cor
rupuon III was lar from his wishes TO prevent any en-
curry which might ascertain how far the honesty and pro-
verbal respect Tor the laws which had before been the
character OF merchants, had been coupted and de-
stroyed by the operation OF this law Bot this consera
ton had nothing TO do with the enquiry proposed bv This
resolution. He had objection TO adding TO IL AMEN
curry into the frauds and corrupons that had been
pracused. III bad men have received the nro
hts resulting from evasons of the law the fair trader was
unable to participate in them The people who paw the
duties are not relieved by the frauds OF importers Those
VINO commit the frauds the only persons benefited
10 what amount that may be- nothing do with this
enquiry The resolution goes 10 ascertain what rate
goods may be imported according to the law-not how
they may be struggled into the country. This enquiry
as necessary for those who favor of further proec
uon as 1t is Tor those who opposd to it, The gentle
man from Massachusetts, (N1r. Dayis) had nsinuated
that he did not the information called for bv b;s re
soutonThat the only object of the resolution was IN
iisl up an old report from the Committee on Commerce
Mr. Davis said, the gentleman must allow him 10 saw
that he intended to make such insinuation
Mr. Boudn said, that, in point of fact no consultation
whatever had taken place between the gentleman from
New ork (lr Cambreleng) and himself, previous TO
e Offering OF the resolution. He had examined the law
ne FOUND the Information necessary order TO UNDER
stand It's operation lie had presented the resolution for
inc purpose oil obtaining it in direct and succnct form
ne hoped the House, the Information was i'm his belief
mighty necessary and important would order the enquiry
TO be made by the proper committee. He had possible
objection TO the enquiry proposed by the gentleman from
Massachusetts.
Mr. Stewart moved that the House proceed TO the or
ders oil the day; which motion was lost.
MIR. Clay moved that the House now adjourn; which
was carried. '' 'O
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

YHNHE WESTMORELAND SENIINARY-Tbe Sub
ID scber, feeling grateful for the patronage received
the past year, begs leave say the public that he has
consented TO supernend another School his brick Dwell
ling, near Wesmoreland Court House. Virginia for the
ensuing year Teachers of superior qualification will at
February next and end 18th December ensuing Two
weeks vacation will be given, end 3Ist August On
the LIST September the School will reopen Scholars
must be puncual in their attendance as it cannot be ex
pected that their desired progress can satisfactorily be at
tanned, unless steady, digent unrelenting efforts he
Pracsed by both Teachers and Scholars The rules and
regulations oil the School will be OF the mldest and most
salutary nature; and it hoped that we NAV have no
scholar whose morals and good department will need
shmulant from them
MY charges for board, lodging, candles fuel and towels
Tor all over 10 years of age $50 90
TOT an uhder lhatag so 90
For Tuition as foiiO1cS:
Sreek and Latin Languages will be taught for 25 90
Mathematics, and Practical Surveying 20 90
Geography, with the use of Maps and English
ID Ieulil@ IT, . Is 90
Nodul,S, "Hung ana Arithmetic 10 90
NO scholar will be taken for less than the scholastic
year of months and if absent no deduction for either
board or tuition will be made. My number of boarders
must not exceed 49, unless early application be made for
further preparations. An examination preceding the va
cation In August will take place; which the Patrons
oil the school, together with all who choose are respectful
~ invited to attend.-A Committee will be appointed to
award presents, which will provide suitable TO the occa-
son to The most deserving for their progress and well dog
ing Books and Stationary will be furnished from nv
store, at the lowest retail prices.
65-6w STEPHEN ID. PITTS
Postmaster, Westmoreland G. ". Va. Dec IL 1891
IL T. >. Letters from Parents and Wards must be adj
dressed to possible in order that may know,
II lurther preparations be necessary. s ID -
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

NOTICE.-The accommodation Line of Stages hereto
fore advertised 10 Charlottesville TO run from Louisa
Courthouse, in connection with the line from Richmond
TO Orange Courthouse and the Culpeper line to Alexan-
dria, &C. will be discontinued d further advertisement
except so far as passengers who may choose take NV
Stage from Richmond via Louisa Court house. for Char
ottesyle in that ha be always prepared TO send
them IN comfortable Stage Carriage, with safe drivers
and first rate horses. JNO. NJ PRICE
Jan o. [72-2aw3w1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

TENHE celebrated SIR CHARLES will stand The
"A next season at the stable of my son George w
johnson, and under his immediate management within
one mile OF Moodys Tavern, in the county Chester
field, about 20 miles from Richmond and petcrsburc :
Terms &c, hereafter w r. Johnson
Chesterfield, Dec. g, 1891 Gift
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21

HDROPOSALS will be received by the subscriber I'M
n I'll the 10Th inst, for supplying by contract the
troops stationed at this post with Fresh Beef of good
ga wholesome quality in quarters with equal proper
non oil each, in quantities may from time TO time
be required Tor the troops not exceeding twice in each
week, and on such days may be designated by me-
Persons making such proposals. will state the price per
pound, and will be required to give bond, with two sf
hcien securities, for the faithful performance of the con-
tract VIM. PALMER.
Bellona Arsenal, ID JAN, 1881
Jan. II. 77-8t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-21
Caa'petiRsgs

AQUELINE p. TAYLOR has just received on con;
% signment, large assortment of very handsome Brs
sels best ply Kdderninser super Ingram and Venitian
Carpengs and Rugsall which he offers for sale ON the
most reasonable terms Jan. II. 77-2aw2w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24
LAND FOR SALE,

q" well known Tract OF Land, called MayfieId,
lying IN the county of Honoyer about one mile
from the MechanicksviIle Turnpike, seven from
the city of Richmond, directly on the road lead
ing from the Meadow Bridges to Hanover Town,
and bounded by the lands of Richard Johnson,
Edmund Crenshaw, Hill, and others. This tract
contains, ngreeabIy TO a recent survey 5O2 acres,
235 OF which is prime wood land. There are.
also, few acres ofmeadow land. The quantity
of timber on this tract is an object well worthy
the consideration of purchasers while it's vIcn-
ty to Richmond, and the hcaIthfulness gifts stu
alton, would render 1t desirable retreat during
the summer and fall seasons to any gentleman
of family residing in the city. The dwelling
house is sufficiently Commodlous for the accom-
mediation Of large family. If not disposed of
privately, it will be offered to the highest bidder
on the premises, on Thursday, the 22d day of
March Dex', If fair; and if not, the next fair 1av
thereafter, either IN body in lots, to suit pur.
chnsers. Terms, onc-thrd cash, the balance in
two equal annual palments, the purchaser giving
bonds with good security, and deed Of trust up
on the property p. TINSLEY.
Powhajan G. House, Feb 90. 1882 f2O w5t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24
H H. d u q HI .

VEHHE subscriber respectfully informs those
n who are in the habit of buying implements
ofhusbandry, that be has now on hard a greater
variety than he has ever before offered them.-
lie has almost every kind OF ploughs now in use.
with steel or cast points, and stocked with sea-
soned timber, an advantage not generally suff
GENTLY appreciated. He has made an improve
ment IN the mouldboard of the improved Barshare
plough which has been suggested by many
Bile: Component parts of poughs always on
hand and mouldboards sold at factory prices
lie hatters himself that his prices have been SO
reduced as to give satisfaction. Should any i'm
PIGMENT purchased from him not perform equal
TO the expectation ofthe purchaser it may be re.
turned: WIN. PALMER,
Jan I3-eod is Market Rriloe
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24

CIRCULAR.

iNui. ,prLrlu,, Jan. @, 1893.
SrR:-Hoing row eu.agcd IN collecting flesh
materials with view 80 the early publication Of
new edition ofmy iargc MAP frGc UNITED
STAT ES, take 'Hc berry of submitting to
you the annexed Inquiries. to which | wou'd
most respectfully ard ca5n"srE solicit your car.
~ attention. UId"r Il well 'ouHdcd belief that
much additional information, Regarding the %c-
ngrnphy OF local districts O. oar country, might
b. aCQH,red by 4 resort 10 means which have
ON iormer occas ms, been adopted by me with
signal advantage; again avail myself Of the
same mode ufjny,tIuI the cooperation e M e,l-
Ecrt Udivldull Is throughout the L. States hy
whose AID and tirn determination on my parr
to use my best CXcr;ionS for the attainment, OF
the object. trvst shall b. enabled To collect
u combi: many original documents, wIi,h now
lie comparatively useless in various and remote
paris of the country.
With "A view of accomplishing this desirable
object In Its fullest extent, engage TO grant
to persons requiring It. pccuniary or other CON,
p"nSatlon for the use OF Maps whose dehnra-
uo"s are strictly original ana of undouhtcd
accuracy. Any maps of this description that
may be forwarded, shall bc returned to t4cir
owners respectively, free ofoXpcHsc and IN good
order, together with any reasonable Co,npcnsa-
ton for lhrlr use that may be agreed en-.
The following arc the subjects TO which
would respectfully call your A't"nlicr:
|. Climate, soil, productions, aud population
of your county.
.. Latitude and l. longitude Of important points
not hitherto ascorancd or made known, p1riicu-
lnrly ia the Western and South Western States
and Territories
5. Recent and contemplated changes in State
or County boundaries.
Newly organz"d Counties, WI h names,
positions &c. Of their respective seats Of Justice.
8. Location of new Towns generally, with
the population of each.
6. Errors in existing Maps, with suggestions
for their correction.
7. Mineral Springs.
8, Minerals, especially such as may be applied
to the useful arts.
0. Projected Canals, Rail and Turnpike roads
and other Intccnal improvements.
10. Distances from place to place along the
IeaoIng roads. with the most noted public houses.
IL. The augmentation or duuutlon of any
portions Of the maritime Frontier of the United
States.
IL. Recent changes in the beds Of Streams,
&c.
ID Steamboat and Sage routes recently cs
tabIshcd or cOn'cmplatcG-aud generally to
whatever else may II your judgment be decmeu
important IN reference to tn" Object in view
AS it is particularly desirable that the Map
be published as early III the ensuing Spring as 1t,
proper execution VII! permit. beg leave to re-
quest prompt answer 20 the above QncrIcS. or
to such portion o! them a you may find it con-
Venlent to communicate.
am, very respectfully, vcrrs. SC.
feb 81 HENRY s TANNER
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24

Henrico County Court, January Rules 1882:
ID Madison Long, Pltf. against james Oliver
and Benjamin Sheppard, Sheriff of Henrico
County, to whom the estate of Elizabeth Oliver,
decd was committed for administration, Defts.-
In CmANcERY:
The defendant James Oliver, not having entered
his appearance and given security according to
the Act OF Assembly, and the Rules of this Court,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence, that he
is not an inhabtant of this country, it is orde red
that the said defendant do appear here on the first
Monday in April next, and answer the bill of the
plaintiff; and that copy of this order be forth
City of Richmond for two months successfully,
and posted at the front door of the Courthouse ID
this county. Copy, Teste,
LOFTIN N. Elicit, s. Fl c
ian 30-c2m
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24

VlkGlNlA:-At rules, holden in the clerks office Of
the circuit superior court of law and chancery for
Henrco County, the 9th day of February 1882: Peter
Elliott, pl'f, against Joseph McKm, Samuel McKim
Alexander Mckm, and William and Joseph NlcKim, and
John Fisher, and others, dts.
Ihe defendants above named not having entered thei
appearance and given security according the act Of
Assembly ana the rules OF this Court and appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that they inhabitants this
Country: IL Is ordered, that the said defendants appea
before he Judge of SAID court the capitol in the
CITY OF Richmond on the frs, day of the May term
to be holden for the trial Of civil causes and answer the
OIL Of the PLAINTIFF and that copy of this order be forth
WIN inserted IN some newspaper published in the city oil
nchmond Tor two months successvey, and posted al the
font door of the capitol, in the said city
A Copy. Tes,e, J. ROBINSON, c. C.
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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-02-24

NOR SALE. a tract of land lying in the
IL county of Goochland, about miles North
from the Courthouse, on Beaverdam Creek.
This tract is thought to be inferior to no high
land plantation of the same size in the county.
1t contains about seven hundred and eighty
acres, of which about one hundred are Creek
low grounds. The most of which are in good
state tor cultivation, and between two and three
hundred, are of first rate wood land, well Tim
bered.
The improvements consist Of two convenient
dwelling houses, and ether necessary out houses.
further description is deemed unnecessary as
persons deslrous to purchase, res pectfuly So
Iclted to view the premises, to whom the land
Will be shewn by William Nj. Anderson, my son
John, or by myselt-all residing upon the tract.
If the above tract should not be sold privately,
on or before the 25th April, l832, it will then
be offered at public auction on the premises.
This tract can conveniently, and will if re-
CURED, be divided into two or more parcels, to
accommodate purchasers.
feb 8-iawctds JOHN MARTIN