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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03

Perhaps you may think this Tory small matter
SO 1t is; but great effects from little causes flow"
In itself 1t may be very unmportant, for who cares
a grain of sand for II kiss but the CONSEQUENCE
arising from it what dcplore. Every one
must know there is sincerity, in such FREQUENT
show OF affection. The frequent occurrence in
scnsiby accustomS the otherwise pure minds of the
ladies' to dssmulation and deceit, and one who
uses dissemination in matters OF small importance
rs very apt, from habit, to do the same in THING,
OF greater consequence. Ii is in the company of
gentlemen that they take most pleasure i'm this
exhibition, this aticctaton Of affection for afccta
ton believe it to be. Heaven knows they have
aitcctation enough in other matters and the y
should, at least, preserve their affections from il
why should they thus take pleasure in KISSING
each other! / am sure i never felt the least ipcG
nation to kiss any gentleman whatsoever: if even
the dearest friend have in the world were 10 an
pear before me ut this moment, | should no NOR.
think of kissing him than l should of CRYING. II
may be that they wish tn Impress on the gentlemen
an idea of their aiicctionato disposition. hat
fancy they could do that much more easily and
agrccabiy by imprcssing it on their lips. Verify
think that if ladies will practise such lip affection
III presence of us gentlemen, they ought to admit
us to Il participation. This is leap year, and tho
ladies privileges permitted them, by custom which
hath endured 'timc, whereof the memory of man
runneth not to the contrary" and consequently
are at liberty to make advances to gentlemen who
are troubled with excessive a modcsty as | un.
fortunately am though fear it will be long ere one
OF these fair creatures her privilege in favor OF
TETE-NOIR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03

-'LGtn at GwclLs particularly on his being we'll
known TO the Visitors, and on his standing at the
EN"'naro oar--wlthout seeming to reflect that in
order Thai the Law School of the University should
no"rsh II is necessary that the Professor should be
known not only out of Albcmarlc, or even Virgil.
ma, nut all over this Union. assert it as fact
ana chuiienge "a Student" and Law Student"
.Ogethcr, to diSprovo 1t, that Mr. Davis scarce
~ known out of Albcmarc, much more Virginia;
and do these gentlemen suppose that young men
roma distance to flock TO an institution when
'hcy know nothing of the man who prosidcs over
the department hich 1t is their aim to attend1 l
ino CINE not
But Law Student tells us that his class has in
crcascd-that there Young from other
Colleges in that class, and all of them, who are
competent Judges being perfectly we'll satisfied
with Mr.. b., that consequently the appointment is
an excellent one. But Of this gcntleman's discern
ment the public can very well Judge when thoy
know that Inc thinks ii doubtful whether Mr. Davis
is inferior to Mr.. Writ in legal acquircmcnts-
Agan--,his Law Studcat appears to put great
faith in titles, for he Significantly asks I.oDrinus
why should he not as well call MIR. ID. a Superior
Court as County Court Lawyer? Now il seems
to me very immatcrial what Courts Mr.. Davis
practiscd in, or whether nc was STYLED n Superior
or County Court Lawyer, tho question is, whether
he is as able Professor as could have been pro.
cured.
One word in regard to the wisdom, discretion,
DC. of the Visitors, and | am donc--lt has bccn
asserted by Conars, that because the Visitors. or
at least some of them, havo been IN the councils
of the nation. it is mpcrinent in any one to crit
cisc their course. would say to Conans, never to
Judge OF men by the stations they FILL and at least
not to Judge of the Visitors of the University be-
cause some OF them have held distinguished Offices
ahclr conduct to the late Proctor and present
Patron, speaks volumcs--it shows that men what
ever their talents, can be carried nwav nv nrc
Judicc, and can DO swaycd by interest
ARISTOTLE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03
From the Pensacola Gazette of Maycb Il


We copy from the Globe, to the exclusion of
miscellaneous matter a sharp debate between Mr..
Branch, late Secretary of the Navy, and Col.
White, Delegate from Florida. This debate arose
on the subject of resolutions calling for informa.
ton relative to Live Oak, and assumed character
tor personality rarely exceeded in Congress. Mr..
branch made the first personal reflections, as
seems to us, wantonly and without proyocaton.--
But he drew on himself retaliation more just and
tr ne, we fear, than courteous
1t s interesting in these changing times, TO note
the various shiftiDgs Of parties and men and the
basty retrbuton which has overtakcn some of the
great Rcformcrs Of our day. When our Delegate
was cadidate for reelection about year ago,
the hue and cry was raised against him about the
expenditure Of few hundred dollars Of public
money at the Live Oak plantation. This standing
theme Of reproaeh was not confined to the under
lings in Florida, but issued from Washington
under the frank of the Navy Department, when
Mr.. Branch was at its head.
Since that time, however, the treasury has
not been so vigilontly guarded-the late Secretary
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03

NIRGiNiA:-.4t rules holden in the clerks office of
the circuit superior Of law and chancery for
Henrlco county, the ninth day Of March, 1882 Thomas
Kelly, pit against Robert Nelson, William w Nelson
Caroline Nelson, widow, and Rebecca w. Henry Will
liam Caroline and Jane Nelson infants children of
Hugh Nelson deceased, John l.. Lea Renlrce and Ca
marine his VILE, Hberna Neilson, widow, and Mary
Jane, Abeuus Craw and Gertrude Nelson infants
children OF James g. Nelson deceased and other dts.
Inc defendants above named having entered tleiI
appearance and gwen security according the of
iemby and the rules Of this court and appearing by
satisfactory evidence, that they inhabitants of
this county IL is ordered, that the said defendants
appear before the Judge of our said court the capitol.
in the city of Richmond on the tenth day If the nexi
May term, To I've holden for the trial Of civil causes and
answer the bill of the plaintiff: and that copy Of
order be forthwith inserted in newspaper published
IN the city OF Richmond, for months aud
posted at the front door Of the capitol the said city
~ Copy. Tesle, VIM. G. SANDS, ID e.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03
Book and Job Printing done
AT the WING Office.
George For, John For Albert Foe, Alfred For,

George For, John For, AI6ert Foo, Alfred For,
and Sarah For:
'ENAkE NOTICE, that we shall lake the deposition of
George w. Henshaw, and Others, on Friday. tho
zItn DAY OF April next in the Counting Room of the Store
OF washington Gatewood New Town, King and Queen
county, between the hours of O'Clock in the mo ming
and sunset Of said day. and they should moi be taken or
completed on that day. to continue from day TO day. Until
,he same are token and completely and on Friday The
f'h OF May next, shall take the deposition of Francis
smith, in his own dwelling house in King and Queen
county, and II IT should not be taken or completed OH
lha DAY, to continue from day day the same place.
ana comple.ed and on Wednesday, the 9Th of MAY next
snail take the deposition of Nancy Bradbury and others
should be taken completed on that dav to continue
from day TO day until the be taken and completed
TO be read in evidence, before the Judge of the Circuit
superior Court of Law and Chancery for King William
County, IN suit therein depending, and undetermined
wherein we and others plaintiffs, and you and others
are defendants, where you are requested TO attend
Yours respectfully, JOSEPH FOX
80 w1Is FIiLARETIi N Cny
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-03
DRY GOODS.

A USTIN WILLIAMS & ANSON HART,
IA late of Richmond, Va, have established
themselves in the Dry Goods Jobbng Business in
the CITY of N. York, under the firm ef Williams
a. Hart. They have taken the house, No n,
eS'I street. where they are opening a general
and extensive assortment Of Foye;gn md Do,ysstie
Try "oods, which they will sell on accommodating
Terms Southern Merchants are invited 10 call on
~ York, March 18th, 1e32-e,c
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
ATTEMPT on THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON
= IN NEw-YoRK, DURING THE REvoLU-

ATTEMPT on THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON,
IN NEw-YoRK, DURING THE REvoLU-
TIoNARY WAR.
In giving place to the statement in our
paper, respe citing the house at the cor
ner of Broad and Pearl streets, in which
General Washington partook of his first
dinner on entering the city after the war,
the Commercial Advertiser relates the
following anecdote respecting the keeper
of that house Samuel Fraunces.) The
editors say they received it from the high
est authority, and very justly add, that
Gen. Washington had good cause for
extending his patronage to Fraunces.-
The anecdote is thus related:-
Whilst the General had command in
this city, he held his head quarters at, or
near, we believe, Richmond Hill. The
same Samuel Fraunces, above named,
superintended his household, somewhat
in the character of steward or purveyor.
The female department was assigned to
Mrs. Smith, who for some time previous,
had kept boarding house in the city
1t is known that at this period rebellion
was considered as little less than treason,
and that the destruction of a traitor, by
whatever means, was "doing God SER
vice" How great then, must be the
merit to destroy the Chief of Traitors!--
But to our narrative.
Gen. Washington was peculiarly fond
of green peas, and the season had Just
arrived for their first appearing. Fraun-
ces told him in the morning that he should
procure some for dinner. As the covers
were passing up stairs just before the
hour of dining, Fraunces being below
happened to observe drummer, who
was acting in the capacity of waiter,
sprinkle something upon the top of the
plates of peas, that he had in charge
lie followed him up stairs, and asked him
what it was that he had spread upon the
peas? "Only some sugar." was the re-
ply. Fraunces, however, still had mis-
givings--and before the General entered,
transferred the plates of peas from the
table to a closet. Before the dinner
was concluded, Gen. Washington said
to Fraunces, "but where are the peas
you proposed to obtain for me?" The
reply was-''I'll inform you, sir, after
dinner"
He did so; and Gen Washington sent
for DR.. Craik, his attendant physician s.
friend, (the same who was with him at
the time of his death, on whose arrival
Fraunces producedthe peas, which were
ascertained by DIR. Craik to have been
strongly infused with arsenic. The
drummer was Immediately taken into
custody, and confessed the fact. He i'm
plicated Mrs. Smith as principal, and
two soldiers as accessories. Mrs. Smith
Immediately fled to Long Island, and
from thence succeeded in getting on
board of British ship of war, and was
no more heard Of The two soldiers
were tried and acquitted, probably on
the ground that the testimony came from
a source too corrupt for belief, when not
otherwise corroborated; but the drummer
was hanged.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
THE MORALlST.
"The only amaranthine flower on earth
Is virtue; tn only lasting treasure, truth"

AT this period of the year, when the
farewell of winter has been pronounced,
and nature appears in her sweetest guse;
when the mornings are fair and fresh,
and the evenings vet admit of iire-sdc
comfort, we may be excused for direct
ing the attention of our readers to a sub
ject intimately connected both with their
health and prosperity. The year is now
in its prime, and good resolutions should
be acted upon; the day is of kindly
length, and early rising should be COM
menced. The advantages of this prac-
tice are incaculable; it affords the best
hours for employment, when the intellect,
frightened by repose, starts into action,
and when the frame lig htened by rest, is
capable of the greatest exertlon: it adds
many hours to the day, to the increase of
che merchants profit, and the scholars
information; and it secures an abundant
stock of health, that enables a man to
perform all his mental and corporeal du-
ties with more promptness and vigor.-
No man in his senses, should remain in
bed after 6 o'clock, from the present time
to the end of September; five regard the
gain of time from rising at this time, in
stead Of the common hour of eight, we
find that we profit twelve hours in the
week (not including the Sabbath, } forty
eight hours or four days in the month,
576 hours or 48 days in the year: now, if
we take % days ofthis number, as the
Spring and Summer quarters, and part Of
the autumnal season, we positively hovo
a clear gain of one month throug hout
every year. Every twelve years we may
add a year to our active existence, for we
certainly enjoy existence year more
than the sluggard, within that time. If
We merely seek enjoyment by early ris-
ing, the hours when "the notes Of the
lark beat the vaulty heaven so high a
bove our heads" are the fttest for pleas
ure. In the country, we may observe
the fair face of earth sparkling with the
dew-drop,tho various tinted flowers bend
ing towards the cheering uminary that
lends them life and warmth, and impart-
ing their sweet fragrance to the surround
ing air; we may listen to the notes ofthe
feathered throng as they hail the birth of
another day; to the lowing Of the herds
as they seek the hand Of man to relieve
their necessity, while they contribute to
his wants; to the hum of an immense IN
sect tribe, who are already at their la
bors providing for the future; and our
own feelings will harmonize with all, and
dispose Of our hearts to gratitude for the
happiness Of our being, which is SO beau
tifulIy excmplifed in the early morning
The sounds Of the agriculturalist as he
tills the soil; the din Of hammers or the
flight Of the shuttle, from the manufactu-
rcr, arc heard in different situations, to
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
N A T. ii A MEL S w l. L Il,
NO. l12,
Cheapside, Thames-street,

ChedpStde, Ihdmes-sfreef,
HAS large assortment Of AMERICAN,
u u ENGLISH, and FRENCH GOODS,
which are as cheap as any Of his neighbors, and
not inferior in quality, and low in prce.--the truth
Of which will be made to appear to bose who may
do him the favor to call y examine for themselves.
AMERICAN GOODS.
Broadcloths, cassmercs, hannels, blankets sat
tnelts and plains; bedticking plaid gnghams ,chex
furniture, diaper, caicOs, tow cloth, and rush
shawls and hdkfs, beachcd and unbeached cot
tons, part case diamond and plain straw bon
nets
ENGLISH GOODS.
Elegant prints and ginghams, floor carpetings &
rugs, cambrics and jaconet muslins, book musns,
a good assortment Of Irish Linens, damask dia-
pers; hosiery linen, worsted, random and
silk; plaid table cloths, cheap cotton balls in boxes.
INDIA GOODS.
Levantine silks, pongees for dresses, super nan
kins, grapes, Canton grapes and shawls, plaid SILKS.
FRENCH GOODS.
Florence silk for dresses, good assortment rib
bons, handsome assortment vcstings Of different
kinds square and long shawls, imitation and real
nerinO; drillings, white and colored; elegant flow
ers and wreats, silk and cotton umbrellas. merino
cloths, real handsome.
RUSSIA GOODS.
White and brown Russia sheetngs, heavy duck
cotton do. ravens do, diapers.
wINCHELL's ARRANGEMENT OF
Watts psalms and hymns, with more than 800
new hymns and supplement, and cheaper than sold
in Boston, with many other articles not mentioned
am constantly receiuing supplies from, INeo
York and Boston. Ms.
Newport, march 18th, 1882.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17

tion must be given by asking another
what hare you done with your daughter'
She is only practising the principles you
laid down in childhood, directly or indi-
rectly. Unfortunate mothers you are
G altering the fruit your own hands have
planted and pruned--for, allowing your
precepts were pure, and often enjoined,
yet if violation were not followed by an
effectual prohibition, still the fault is
wholly yours.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
POETRY.
From the New England Magazine for March.
THE DESTROYERS.


So thick thy llowrets, gentle Spring!
The soil is ghastly bare,
And pour from every balmy leaf
Thy sweetness on the air;
Ay wrnp the hills and wales in green,
Waste all thy perfumcd breath,
The mould is black with crunIbling shapes,
The winds are damp with death.
Soft as kiss on lady's check,
The ripple touch the shore;
Tomorrow, and the stranglng shrek
Shall swell the pillows roar.
And many an eye that maiden loves,
The rolling wave shall close,
aud lips that children weep to hear,
Lie sealed in long repose.
The scorching sunbeam sears the field
That cleaned with Autumn's gold,
And dying mothers bare their breasts
TO babes whose lips are cold.
BY night the livid Plague went by,
Scarce was leaaet stirred
Whence came that lone and smothered cry'
Why screams the carrion bird?
And, thou, the parent and the tomb,
That rocks and shrouds US all,
Whose bosom warns our growing limbs
And wells them when they lall,-
Beneath the bounding foot Of life
iIea,es up thy bursting soil,
And Pleasures wreath is rank and green,
Corged with thy loathsome spoil.
The eagle sits upon his cliff
And watches for the dead;
The worm is coilcd beneath the sod,
The slumberer's dreanlsss bed,
The shark is swimming in the wake
None, none shall lose his claim;
-Four hands have spread the banquet board
Earth, Ocean, Air, and Flame! 70. W. II.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17

Pope's wife was Miss Young, of
CCvent Garden Theatre. On the morn
ing after her marriage, she received the
following epistlc from Mrs. Martyr of
the same theatre:
"Dcar Madam-Permit me TO be one
of the first in offering my congratulations.
| have no doubt Of your happiness, for [
must confess, that il his holiness had at
tackled me, good protestant as l am, 1
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PRO OVIDENCE ACCOUNT BOOK
Nj A N u "A c. RY,
Sign ofthe Leger,
No. 2S, Market-st.

U OOKS Of every description for Merchants
n > and Banks, made Of the best materials and
warranted to give entire satisfaction
Paper ruled to pattern, free from broken lines.
BooK-BINDING generally, executed at short
notice, and moderate prices.
If any recommendation Of the subscribers
work is wanted, it NAY be inferred from the fact
that more books Of his manufacture have been
sold during the last eight years, than has been
made by any other person in this town, and that
his work is now used by more than half the
Banks in Providence; and by u great proportion
of the Banks in the vicinity.
Stationers who do not make their own Books
will find this establishment to offer Books for
quality and price equal to any in the Union.
Writing Books Of superior quality, constantly
on hand.
iEJS Orders are respectfully solicited.
THOMAS DOYLE.
Povidence, r. ]. June l0,lS3l. r.. l5-Iyr.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
From the Genius Of Temperance
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS.

An ancient wise man being asked
what was best that boys should learn, an
swered, "what they must practice when
they become men," A more appropri-
ate answer could not have been given.
If whatsoever man sows, that shall
he also reap" the fruit then, must be ac-
cording to the seed" We should think
IA man derangcd or a fool, who should
plant deadly night shade in his garden
and sit down and weep, because it did
not spring up n rose.
If the mother wish her daughter to be
a chastc keeper at home, let her be
careful to accustom her early to regular
habits Of industry, teaching her what she
might probably be called to perform, if
adverse fortune should frown; teaching
her, this is not a life Of reward, but trial
that princes have walked while ser
wants have ridden-and storms and sun
shines must alternately be the lot Of So
Journers here on earth.
II is no uncommon thing in this age.
to hear mothers asking, what shall do
with my daughter' She is unwilling to
stay st homc-must dress, and see COM
pany, &c. SC. The answer to this qucs-
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sap,iIl2.
JAMES HAMMON DIS
Circulating Library,

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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1832-04-17
NEVER TREAT RELIGION LIGHT
LY.

Impress your minds with reverence for
all that is sacred. Let not wantonness
of youthful spirits, nor compliance with
the Incorporate mirth of others ever be-
tray you into profano sallies. Besides
the guilt which is thereby incurred, no
thing gives more odious appearance of
petuance and presumption of youth, than
the allectation of treating religion with
levity. Instead of being an evidence of
superior understanding it discovers pert
and shallow mind; which, vain Of the
first smatterings of knowledge, presumes
to make light of what the rest Of mankind
revere.
At the same time, you are not to imag-
inc that when eXhorted to be religious,
you are called upon to be more formal y
solemn in your manners than others of
the same years; or to erect yourselves in
to superclious reprovers Of those around
you. The spirit oftrue religion breathes
gentleness and aflabilty. 1t is social,
kind, and cheerful; far removed from
that gloomy s. illiberal superstition which
clouds the brow, sharpens the ride
ects the spirit, and teaches men to fit
themselves for another world, by neglect
ing the concerns ofthis. Let your relig-
ion, on the contrary, connect preparation
for heaven with an honorable discharge
of the duties of active life. OF such re-
ligion, discover on evey proper occasion,
that you are not ashamed; but avoid maxi
ing any ostentation Of it before the world