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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19

we call the particular attention Of our feff6w.
citizens to the Memorial we publish to-day relating
to the Navigation of tho lower James River
They will DO shortly called on to sign it.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19

" 1S&--> ut hi. former stand, Barboursville,
asaA 4 Oh il tn" county of Orange.
81 SSS Trufls is SIX cen hands high,
eA.szzzs2zla7 finely formed, and is eight years old
III the spilTg.
The season will commence on the 9Th Febru-
airy, and terminate on the LIST july
The terms If The season, are f1rty dollars
to he discharged by thirty, if paid within tho
season. Fifty dollars insurance-and in each
case dollar t. the Groom, to be paid when
he ma s brought or taken away. The best
and most cXtrnslVe pasiurage is set apart for
The mares sent to Trufll for which no odd
ionaI chargH Is made. The m ares NAV be fed
with what they VIII eat ~ t,vcnty-tve cents a
day The Grooms vii! De accommodated FREQ
OF expense. To any one putting FIVE mures
the price of one will e RENTED Great caro-
WI u BE- used TO prevent lc3,Iru.s--but no TO-
sponslbilty 10 cnsue if they occur
5. w EAGER,
Tor Coy. Barbour,
Barb 'ursvliIc, Jan. Id, 1882.
rEDldREE.-Young Trufle was bred bv,
the Duke De G,Hche, got by Truffle, out of He
tD by Whisky; her dam. Brown Justice an, or
Aenl, by Challenger; Xantppe by Eclinse
t'thc wos got by Governor, out of Hornbv
Lass by BnzzArd: her dam Puzzle, bv Matcbem. J.,
Princess by Hozard.
(SlEneGJ RICHARD TATTERSArL.
- HYDE Pork Corner Lopdor. ?
RUNE was sent TO France, and bought back,
'ga'n. at 1000 gumes. p r.
Jan iG--laW9ic
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19
SLAVES, &c.

on motion of Mr.. NEWTON, the House resumed
inc consideration of tho Report of the Select
Comm iltee declaring it inexpcdient to legslate at
this IN time on the subject of abolition, and Mr.
rrestons amendment by way OF substitute, de-
claTing it erpcdient to egislate.
The House was successfully addressed by Messrs
KNOX SUMMERS, and CHANDLER-the former in
opposition to, the latter in fav OF, abolition
When Mr.. Chandler had concluded
On motion of Mr.. Brown of PETERSBURG, the
House adjourned.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19
GENERAL. ASSEMBLY.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

- TUESDAY, Jan. II.
MIR. STANDS presented petition from sundry
cit'zens OF Prince George, asking that the Clerks
fees may be raised to what is just compens aton
tor their services Mr.. McCuLLocH presented n
counter memorial from number of citizens of
ashington, against the formation of new
county out of parts of Wytho and Washington.
BILLS Passed., Allowing Saml. Panniel far
Their time to erect his toll bridge across Stanton
river; 2. Concerning mo Wilton; 3, Authorizing
lottery 10 build bridge across North river Mt or
near Grattahs ford, in the county of Rocking
ham, a, Concerning Daniel Matthews and Others;
>, Authorizing David Titchnall to establish u ferry
and erect a dam across the west fork Of Mononga-
heia river, in Harrison; 6, Changing the place of
holding separate election in the county Of Hal.
flax.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19
JOHANNA

20 VIII, for the next season, occupy
} &A--,Sx,. his I'D stand, u. Half Sink, nine
y AssA "a mics from Richmond. and three
~ I'M Tom The Merry Oaks He will
es2s1sE3ESka stand Ct ~, ~. .n,s,,,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19
Barb ,ursviilc, Jan. Id,
INSTANTANEOUS LANDS

LlcHN NJ ENOEIL'S LANDS,
consequence Of bad health, the undersipn-
90 lie EisenInen9er has been for sometime
''"S' prevented from giving his personal atten-
ION to his lands ~ This CONFERENCE.-The. a.,
jas Oefn ANXIOUS TO negotiate arniCable and iuat
arrangements win nc upJDtS and contracts for
"Irs "i potion Of those lands But as tho!
'ta'' "l his health may continue TO prevent hf4'
'''S"'ai attention 10 THIS business, II is deemed
upper III order t. counlrract any false ysports
nat may be in circulation in this public vav
say 4" all Concerned. that it H. tho purpose Of
ne n"drr.lgucd, to unto next spriBg IN copsti.
"'rg an agent or attorney in fact with full
2"Wrr To mike such arrangements and to selr
wa convey, wnu the undersigned considers IN.
questionable titles, and for this purpose to visit.
h; cUu"'y Of NloD7oc.
LEWIS ETSENMENGER.
y IS our purpose 10 unite in the agency sbovS
N ntIuned. GRAY &, pANKFV
Richmond, l7ih Jsn. lg32.-ztc
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So / for 1899: - .
- q 50 Q al az 81
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19
THE IMPORTED HORSE,
XgU8G TKUEEEE.

WI stand the ensuing season,
- 1T hi former stand, Barboursvllle,
u il tn" county of Orange.
~ Trutflt is SIX cen hands high,
m finely formed, and is eight years old
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-01-19

On motion Of Mr. BRowN, the House res,n ri
me consideration of the Report Of tn Select Com.
mlI!ee and MI. Prcston's amendment thereto
NJ. BaowN addressed an ingenious clooucnt and
elaborate argument to the House in support of t[c
report and against the amendment
Mr.. GARLAND followed Mr. Brown, i'm a manly
argument in favor Of abolition, and present action
vi tne SUBJECT and IN vindication Of the scheme
embraced in the substitute Of MIR R,ndoInb
When he had concluded, on motion of Mr. W.,
LAHs, tho House adjourned -
Southern planter., 1832-02-18

we are favored with the following extract Of 4, .,,.,
rom our Senator IN Congress. Gov Pondex,er to reu
'cman in this County.
"WAsHrNoroN CRY, Jan'y Ilth 1882
you express derre for yourself and many of ,n ~
Wv 'lAens throughout the state that shoul return be
eA. summer and accept seat the Convention which 4,
% semhe IN September 10 revise the Consuttion OF tbe
saie you are aware OF my readiness on all oceasion 40
undertake any duty which may be required Of me b nv
country but confess have little hope that could he ~
any manne' useful IN thgt body.
understand that candidates for the Convention through
O ue sae arc numerous and that they are required 10
se themselves for or against the important promo.
Suon winch viii be discussed; and Il evident that Com
sshuoh thus elected viii not be deliberauve Assembly
members VIII approach the thfcshhod Of their duties moi
TO examine and consider maurely the great Fundamental
pnhepes, which ought to form the basis our Constt.
on but 10 carry into effect hasy pledges which they have
already given 20 their elections and which opcrae
as an eectual barrier against nh reasoning which may be
ouefed TO them on the important subjects which they have
assembled 10 consider.
Gould the people be brought select the most inte.
Beht and trustworthy men among them, leaving their
MINDS Tree from all bias preconecived opinions such
men would meet and compare their views with candor and
h at case experience and talent might aid them In arry-
ing ~ proper result Could be persuaded that shoud
e placed In such an assemblage Of individuals honestly
usosed To promote the good Of the people, without regard
70 iaetons or sectional prejudces would cheerfly un-
oeIake The task and give my aid in adopting such modif.
sauon. OF the Constitution time and experience may
nave shewn 10 be necessary Ifhowever pledges previous.
y are to operate mperatycy on the mengs no effort Of
mine could avail any thing either in eectng positive
good or avertng intended evil With these Sentmcuts
leave you TO judge how far Il would be proper or useful
to present my TO the people Of Wilkinson county, as
one Of the persons to be Chosen to the Convention"
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DE e. p. Church,
DENTIST.

RETURNS his thanks to those who have favour
ed him with their patronage, and would inform them
and the public generally, that he will remain in this
town or days longer, and will be thankful for
calls in the line of his profession He has Natural
Teeth, and the best ofma,enals for making Artif-
cidf Teeth ,--the best of Gold for Plugging and in
seTng teeth, and is prepared to perform every oper-
alton Of Dental character which from his expe.
rience and success in Dentistry, and his knowledge
of the science of Medicine, he hopes he will be en-
abed to perform ia such manner as to render the
most perfect satisfaction TO all who avail themselves
ofms services. lie intends visiting this place for
the future al least once every year. and il any of
his work should fail, he will repair il free Of cost
Responsible persons who arc residents of this
country can be credited until next season ifthey
choose, for sums often dollars or over. His char
ges shall IN all cases be low. lie may be found at
his room at Mr.. Scot's Hotel, but will visit per
sons at their residence if requested.
February l7ah, 1882.
. 0NT-N. b. Reference may be had to Dr.. Thos
Lyme, Dr. McWhorter, or the Editor Of this paper
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
SITERIFF'S SALES.

CHARLES McMoRRt, Administrator Of Rachel
Mchlouies, rs. TnonAs KIRKmAm and Dawn
BrRRy.-H ia. 10 April 7sru, ts3q.
BY virtue Of the above stated writ Of Fieri Fa-
clas 10 me directed from the Hon. Circuit Court
OF Wilkinson County, ] will un Monday the end
day Of April next, at tho Court House dcr of said
County, between the hours prescribed by law. offer
AZ public auction to the highest bidder for cash. all
ine ngh'' title and interest Of the said Thomas
hrkham to the following piece or parcel Of
LAND, situate and lying in sad County Of WIKI
lnson, described and bounded as follows. 10 vii
beginning at the South West corner Of William s
Lewis lot on East street, in the Town of Wood
VILE; thence Eas, "ten hundred and seventyn feet
TO VIM A A. Chisholm's line; thence South "iiye
hundred and forty one" feet along WIN. A. A. CHS
holm and Hugh Connell's line 10 the North Eas,
corner Of 9. $, g. II. d. Kellogg's land thence
West ten hundred and seventy" feeito East stree,
thence North "fve hundred and forty onon fee, 10
the place Of beginning--coniainin fourteen acres
more less ;-lovicd on this day TO satisfy said plain
hii's claim and costs of suit
F. DAVIS, Shit
Woodville, Feb. 10, 1899.
Southern planter., 1832-02-18

Exercise forms, as it were, necessary appcn-
dape 10 our existence, without which man cannot
live, nor health be procured. The more we exam
inc lhe human constitution, the more the powers
ofman seem fitted for action. Incidence and in
activity, are with him the certain source Of diseasej
and temperance and exercise are his surest guar
dams ofhealth.
Dreams are the effect Of external sensations act
inP upon the brain, when the sleeps unsOund, and
they seldom occur, during the first hours Of this
state Ideas which have lately occupied the mind,
arc the chief objects of our dreams, and they are
sp to occur with the slckly and Incorporate, moJe
lhan with the healthy and the regular.
The celebrated DIR. Cullen was great enemy
lOsuuff, but while lecturing against ifstuse, box
generally lay open before him, into which his fin.
gers we're frequently obtruded. When question.
cd as to his inconsistency, the Doctor would Joe
ularly remark, that in spite ofthe danger Of disease
he found himself compelled from habit, to indulge
The practice-a proof of the little influence good
advice on the mind, where danger docs not at the
moment press upon it.
Negecting TO observe the Levitical law of alb.
luton, conduces, probably more than any other
cause, 10 sickness A bath, warm OF cold, should
be taken once or twice day, particularly in sum
mer, when, however, this is inconvenient, washing
the body with sponge will answer as substitute.
Thomas Jefferson, in answering some queues, re-
spectihg his habits, observed, :" attribute my not
being subject TO colds, to washing my feet in cold
water every morning, which have done for sixty
yars."
Abstinence is the easiest, cheapest, and best
cure for the disorders which arise from Indigestion
or iniemperance.
Ofihc different winds, the north wind is esteem
ed the most healthy. BY it the atmosphere is freed
Of noxious eXhalations, and the air rendered dry
and serene. Hence, it imparis TO he body colour,
ygour, and activity; though from iis degree ofcold
It is apt TO be chilling for the invalid, and to those
subject to pulmonic affections, or diseases Of the
chest, and other species Of inflammation.
OF the four seasons, spring IS ndisputably the
most healthy, as well as the most beautiful Of the
year. Summer is neither the most agreeable, nor
The most healthy season. Autumn is still more
unhealthy than SUMNER but the beginning Of this
season, and the latter end of summer, are allowed
to agree we'll with the infrm and aged Winter
IS considered as equally healthy with spring, when
It is Intense, and when the changes from frost to
lhaw do not happen too suddenly.
DR.. Cullen asserts that the use Of tea, as an ar.
cle of diet produces deleterious effects TO obvate
which, some preventative measures should be atten-
ded TO- Ist the infusion should be weak; this is the
practice of the Chinese. Cd. the Bohea, or the
shrub in Its native state, is preferable 10 the green
or the unrpc production. Sd. due proportion of
sugar and milk ought not to be omitted 4lb boil
ing is preferable TO simpls-infuson, as dissipating
part Of the aroma, in which its deleterious quail.
ties exist.
Southern planter., 1832-02-18

r,dinq win slaves is forbidden under penalty Of
$1,000.
The York Evening Post says The Fire
KINGS Elexr for the tooth ache, IL ihe mosi effect
,,,l remedy against that vcNatious complaint Of
rhieh So have any knowledge. Il is vegetable
nnolurc uf intense pnngeLcy, which applied 10 the
.erye. immediately removes the pam. We can
soesk from experience Of is efficacy.
Mrs Vsndle, a respectable boarding house keeper
!. New. York, has recovered 1900 dollars Of Rob
=, Rogers. for the seduction Of her daughter, Clara
Tbe award seems TO have been made in cons dera-
on Of the loss Of her daughters services, as it was
.,o,ed r. once courtod Clara, that she left her
roiber's house Of her own accord, when asked
shat conversation r. had with her about leaving,
,,id that was her business.
The Messrs. Harpers Of N York, have in the
vress Bulwer's new Novel " Eugene Aram"
General Ripley, Robert Halle and P. Thomas,
are candidates for Congress in the second con.
s,essonal district Of Louisiana. Mr.. Halle and
General Rply, are Jackson men; Mr.. Thomas is
,be persona aud political friend Of Mr. Clay
The Legislative Of Louisiana, have passed res.
ou,ion insiruc,ing the Governor, to request Of the
legislature Of Mississippi " the extension Of the
time fixed by the laws Of the latter State for the
ale Of runaway negsoes belonging 20 the inbabi-
lanls ofthc State ofLouisiana" The extended time
pfoposed IS twelve months
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
.Eksabeh Female .acndemu.

THE Trustees of this institution announce Ia
the public, that the Academy Edifce is now in
complete repair, and the school in operation under
the supernendance Of Rev. b NJ Drake, Presi-
dent. and Miss Susan BrcYor, Governess. Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic with the elements ofNath-
ematical Science, English Grammar, GeScmnhy
and Astronomy, with the use Of Globes and Mars.
Ancient, Modem, and Natural History; Natural.
Moral, and intellectual Philosophy; Chemistry.
Logic Composition, Bellesetires, Elocuton. Bo,a
ny Instructions in the French Language, Drawing,
and Painting on paper and velvet Embroidery. or.
namental Needle Work, working and plain Sewing.
Ifrequred, will be taught in this institution.
ydcGfion, from the 9th of August TO the 10Th oG
October.
Icrrns.--Bill for tuition $40 per half session Of
eleven weeks. For those who board in the ins,i-
tuition, $40 per half session payable in advance
the pupil furnishing bedding aad towels. This
bill includes tuition, board the use of mat trasses
and bedroom, washing, fuel, and lights, &c.
The strlctest attention will be paid to order in
the internal economy ofihe institution, the arrange.
ment OF the pupils rooms and the acquisition ofhab-
It's otneainess, industry aud economy.
January 97. 1889. Tvs
0J-The Port Gibson Correspondent Misssainn
Patriot, Southern Planter and Register, Vicksburg
will give the above advertisement three Insertions
and send their accounts to this Office for collection
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
HOW TO TELL BAD NEWS.

HOW TO TELL BAD NEWS.
SCENE. Mr. G's Room at Oxford. Enter, his
Fathers Steward
Nj, G. fla! Jervas, how are you my old boy?
bow do things go on at homer
Stewart. Bad enough, your honor; the magpies
dead.
M. G. Poor Mag! so he's gone How came he
10 die7
Stew. Over-ate himself, sir.
Mr. G. Did he faith? greedy dog; why, what
did he get that he liked so well?
aesh.
Mr G. How came he to get so much horse heshl
stew. All your fathers horses, sir!
Mr. G. What are they dead tool
stew. Aye, sir; they died Of Oyer-work.
ar 6. And why were they over worked, prayg
elew. 70 carry water, sir.
Mr. G.-To carry water2 and what were they car
yng water FORT
slew. Sure, sir, TO put out the fire
Mr., G. Fire! what fret
stew. Oh, sir, your fathers house is burned down
10 the ground.
Mr. G. My fathers house burned down! and
now came il set on fire?
Sew think, sir, it must have been the torches.
mr. U. Torches! what torches!
STEW. At your mothers funeral.
~ VI. MY mother dead!
i, S'ew' All poor lady she never looked up ailer
Mr.. G. After what?
Stew. The loss of your father.
sr. g. My father gone too9
a., s'ew Yes, poor gentleman, he took to his bed
SS soon as he heard oft.
Mr.. G. Heard of what2
N SSew, The bad news, sir, and please your honor.
vi. u. What! more mseries moro had ne,vq7
'S" Yes sir your bank has failed, and your
Southern planter., 1832-02-18

by Thomas II. Prosser, Esqr., Presidine JUS
tice Of The County Court of the County Of IViIk.
ilsOn and State of Mississippi:-
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That on an
Pication to me by Thomas l. Nerson of the Coun-
~ OF Wilkinson and State Of Mississippi, who
claims an undivided eighth part of all that tract
of Land lying in said County, being the western
half part Of section fourteen, Of township 2, in
range 3, west Of the meridian line in tho district
west of Pearl Riyer-sad tract of land being dl.
vlded from the other half of said section u, by a
line running north s. south, and being the western
half, containing three hundred and twenty acres
have nominated George g. Collier, John Mayes
and James Buford, Commissioners 10 divide tho
said tract Of land into equal shares or parts and
unless proper objections are stated to me at Wood
ville on the 9Th day of March next, the said Geo.
b. Collier, John Mayes g. James Buford will then
be appointed Commissioners TO make partition Of
the said lands, pursuant to an act entitled San act
concerning the partition oflands held by coparcen-
ers, joint tenants, and tenemens in common
Given under my hand this Cd day Of January,
1882
r. II. PRossER, ?. }. c. G.
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
Ia GRANGE COLLEGE,.

TIE FOURTH SESSION Of this Institution
closed on the 7,h inst aud the next will open the
OH Of January, 1899.
The following election Of officers has been &c.
Gently made by the board in addition to the Super.
ihiendunt
Rev. X. PAINE
L. D. SINS, a. N Professor Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
jaws MrHAwAY, A. NJ. Professor Of Ancient
and Modern Languages
COLLINS d. Elliot, A. B. Tutor
These gentlemen have accepted the appointments
and are on the spot, ready to commence the dis
charge Of their duties They are regarded as en-
lnenlly qualified for their stations.
Boarding, including washng,l slo..s..,..
Lodging and hre-wood, e'0P'' s''s'0"
Tuition, from lOtol6
All the extra charges not exceeding so
Sessions five months long.
Il is believed by those best acquainted with this
College that there is none in the government where
better order aud more studious habits prevail among
The students than at La Grange.
The Trustees have incurred a heavy expense in
erecting, during the late season, large and com
modious dormiioryi and feeling assured that the
College deserves liberal patronage, lhoy expect to
receive H.
TB. SAUNDERS, President
Board Of Trustees
Dec 20, 1881. 5w4
Southern planter., 1832-02-18

David Wood RS. Joseph Rorck, IN Ia 20 April
Term, 1889
BY virtue of the above stated writ Of Fl ia to
the directed, from the Hon. Circuit Court Of Wilk.
inson County, ! will expose to public sale to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the court house door in
the town Of Woodyie, on the Third Monday N
March next oil tho right, title, interest and claim
OF Joseph Rorck, in and 70 the following tract or
parcel OF LAND, supposed 10 contain one hundred
and twenty three, and threefourths Of an acre, be
the same more or less, and bounded as follows, TO
wit; South by lands Of Jesse Bagget, west by pub.
lie lands, and east by Old ryer---The above do
scribed land was given up by said Joseph Rorck TO
satisfy the above stated case and cost.
JNO. SLADE, u. s.
For F. DAVIS ShiT W. G. Mi.
Feb. 10, 1889 6
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
William Adams,
vs..
Letsom Purdy,
Ficri l'acias 10 Ap.il
Term, 1889.

BY virtue ofthe above stated writ Of Ficri Facias
10 me directed from the Honorable the Circuit
Court Of Wilkinson County, will on Monday the
9th day ofNIarch next at the Court House in said
County, between the hours prescribed by law offer
for sale at public auction, all the right title and m.
terest ofhe above named defendant, 10 one tract Of
land near the town Of Fort Adams being part Of
section nine, in township one range four west, in
the Land District west, and also part ofsecuon for
tysx IN township two, range one, west aforesaid
the said two sections together being the tract
confirmed 10 the representatives of David Jonos
decd and which said tract ofland herein described
is the same that was conveyed by William Lawson
and Mary Lawson his wife to Letsome Puldy and
Mary his wio, by deed bearing date the fourth
day Of February 1923, aud estimated to contain
three hundred acres more or less, levied on in the
above case to saiiJfy the plaintiffs claim and cost Of
suitthis 27th January l932
F. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
Isaac j. Erwin.
Fl. Fa. to April Term 1889.

; al -.
WV LAWSON, ei al.l
By virtue ofthe above stated writ Of Fieri Facias
TO me directed from the Honorable the Circuit
Court Of Wilkinson County, will on Monday the
9Th day of March next at the Court House in said
County, between the hours prescribed by law, offer
for sale at public auction all the right title and in
torest of the above named defendant TO one tract
ofland near the town Of Fort Adams, being port
Of section nine, in township one, range four west,
in the Land Disrict west, and also part of section
iory-six in township two, range one, west afore.
said, the said two sections together being the tract
confirmed 20 the representatives, Of David Jones
decd and which said tract of Land herein descrb.
ed, is the same that was conveyed by William Law
son and Mary his wife, TO Letsome Purdy and
Mary his wife by deed bearing date the fourth
day of February, 1898, aud is estimated to contain
three hundred acres more or less, levied on m the
above case TO satisfy the plaintiffs claim and cost
of suit this eth January, 1889.
f.. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Southern planter., 1832-02-18
TAFT or MISSISSIPPI
10 Mins0n County. (

ORPHANS COURT, January Term, | 932
ON the application Of John Stevens Admir-. DC
bonus non Of the Estate Of Robert B. Hdmmctf,
deceased; and it appearing to the satisfaction of
this Court that there is not Personal property sufi
cient 10 pay all the debts due by sand Esate--lt is
therefore ordered that publication be made accord
ing to law, TO all persons interested in sold Estate
to appear at the March Term Of this Court and
slew cause if any they have, why the Real Estate
of said deceased should not be sold 10 pay the debts
Of said Estate.
], Edward Fcltus, Clerk Of the Court aforesaid,
do certify the foregoing order 10 be a true copy
from the Records Of said Court.
Attest EDW'p. FELTUS, CH,