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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ,9atlI5li
GEALED PROPOSALS win be received at tho Engi-
y Office OF the Clevelandan Pittsburgh Railroad
company in WellsSle from the list to the 10th Of May
next the and Masonry OF miles
Railroad from the mouth OF elbow Creek to BIZ dgeport.
opposite Wheeling. Plans, profile and specification will
exhbited and all requisite information given at the OF
flee OF the company at Welsville iiH7sf3stt 4
BY order OF the Board of Directors. S5Ftfzisf7 h
/ - \ & l.slIie.5 CsPRENTISs, President.
j. LINroN, Chief Engineer. yfa5t; =,
Office OF the G. tk PR. r. Co.,
Cleveland. April 8, 1853. ss 80 al sapi2-tm.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

100, 600 roubles. no Efl
The agreement for the New Bank was signed
by the Government at Constantinope. English
capitalists advance the bulk of means.
A rumor is circulated on the Bourse ut Paris,
that Persia had broken diplomatic intercourse with
England sr
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

BRIDGE CORNER CONFECTIONERY. s
Tnst Received, 8. t3f1s-lss ~ !
q 80 boxes aweet Oranges; 3a' =, - -
Z 90. do French Lemons; 49,
20 half boxes French Lemons;
100 boxes Malaga Raisins; 3ss5seE
go g cases Figs ~ - s5Eas6gg isiTg'
- 1cask curTants;ss i;ta.ks elir,is s{ss. - 80
.ft&iA % sackS Bordeaux Almonds; s-ss
Together with Of for
sls whole sale and retail ~ ii. g.PARkER,
q aptf5as opposite the Monroe HonSes Aainat
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

.-,5.ss. Aid. Hughes, w. ID. Is !.
OFFERS his professional services to the community =
ace. Al residence, ON Centre street, between Fifth
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

U - ! u. HElSKELL q Co, \.
MOULD INFORM the public that they have received
w their second extensive stock OF Spring and Summer
goods. IsI.s III RI
They would beg invite attention of buyers
to their stock, which purchased direct from i'm.
porcrs iii New York, the most favorable TERMS and
which they believe unsurpassed by this city
extent, variety and chcapness api4
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

ri = q TAKE NOTICE.
TrrHRAT a CHAPLINE have now their euttTe stock
NV ofwan paper, borders, fire screens, teastsEs win
Tey lave many new styles Of han aud parior papers
tbe pTettesf goods seen In Wheeiing4
ssIn velvet borders they can show thss
sirtrneiit and greatest 1RAufIEs.t - 4 y
Persons desiring frat choice eanhave them
II wanted Call az once ia fs7 s -
.. q q sareeto be Isleased! = /. q
rHVERYBoDYssshogo eatp IVDAetfi g ~ Nv
ii Dry Goods, OF any Description 81
IN 10 eiSFkSk fsossz nsisi9 salt 10 az
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

DISSOLUTION
fTNHE copartnership heretofore existing between tho
subscribers under the firm OF e ]. Wilde q Co., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, John Thompson
having disposed or his interest in the business
Wilde All persons to the late firm will settle
their accounswith Wilde and ali having claims will
= 80. ~ q i : n e l. WILDE,
mario vs. ~ q JOHN II THOMPSON.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

TO THE LOWERS OF ICE CREAM.
d linn will open his Ice Cream Saloon of Tuesday
i the 9th inst with all his former and many new ar.
Judgements, for the accommodation ofvstors, will
be supplied with the best Ice Cream the season. in
best style sasi-.t sefF. 1879 1.rs p4-tr
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

-I-.-l-fT7I-.I .SmsI SecciVed, 40 : =,
OUR Spring stock ordrugs, medicines, paiuts, oils dye
~ sufls, perfumeries, etc. etc. I.t .-l...- :.
mar3i r r.. LOG IN N Co.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-04-16

Matilda Fairfield, the American lady apprehen-
ded lately as agent oil the revolutionary committee,
has been condemned to six weeks imprisonment.
kodeSzy publishes proclamation announcing
amnesty 70 all concernedin the recent troubles.
Negotiations are still going ON respecting the
confscation of property of natural:zed Pied
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
IMPORTANT EXPRESS -

=, eoo n SIDE RAlLkoAD.-PaR,sroL ICE
h. s e iyo and surrounding n9F"s the
elected arrangements with The Soutll Sin, haze a.t
lar the ercf"ssre privilege of running d., rosd Co
ss, . ~ be- u ,"L M1 THs and
Fsrmve from which point they viii be- 'e',onger to
this city by Singe line Oe conveyed t,
!. q H. beg that the citizens of Lynchburg ,a,,
IN mind that they are preparing the wa, WI bear
important Express line in this coun, 'or the mos,
course enhance the interests of any vi" of
well conducted Express will run Alsa ~ TO which
,helr object where they have 'eclsire ,ir 1, not
impose upon community with ezbo,Jitaaj 10
detays, but to makei n s-feand "ege and
portation for the public benefit '''ooe Of tians.
This arrangement in conjunction with v..-
road the Virginia and Tennessee com,ln your own
through tn Knoxville, Tenn and we tr,, our Inc
enjoy liberal patronage. nut We aiay
days. WIN. l.. MAuI = IN few
Office. Va. & Tenn R. R Ag Ral' :,
July Cts :" IT, Depot \
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
LOCAL.

r,,s Foperu oy JuLY.-The National Jubilee passed
Of very quietly and pleasantly n this cfy' ihfoogh
the whole day. there suspension oil BUSINESS una
..r .treets presented Sabbath day appearance ne
frst evidences Of holiday we're The movements OF Inc
SUNDAY Schools An early train OF cars conveyed the
;1t,en and teachers Of the Reformed Methodist School,
viii numerous friends ak light miles, into the c"un-
ty where they passed the day most aereeaoy we learn
IT the residenee of hospitabe lady Inc Schooi con
nected with the Episcopal Church went on pleasure
excursion and pic mic down tie canal to the ofantiuI
residence of Mr.. John Tyre. We have very inter-
e.ting sketch Of the manner in which they spent Tue
day. which we reluctantly compelled to lay over t'i
tomorrow An address, suited 10 the day ana ihe
audience was delivered before the Baptist ocnool an"
il. friends by Alexander Mcdonald, ut 10 O'clock at
Ter which Refreshments in abundance were spread Out
IN the basement of the Church The Schools connect
ed with the two Methodist Episcopal Churches went
so,,c miles p the river to retired and cool retreat-
We have not heard whether the Schools of the other
Churches participated in the festivities Of the day
There were several Barbacues in the woods the
ctylhe chief of which at Perkins, Grove, under
the ausnices of our patriotic and ospitae friend Cnpt.
Richard Perkins It was our good fortune to have been
present anil is now our duty say that saw
a more liberal and sumptuous provision. The Captain,
who has of the sririt OF Bunker Hill and York
town in him, than any dozen men we know could have
fed from his over-laien tables wel-ngn the whole of
he gallant little armies whose deeds have made those
taces forever memorable. AT his request Mr. Samuel
l. Booker, Esq, Of this city, read the Declaration OF
Indepenoence-which he Preface by some very appro'
pirate reflections Gen Neteton, OF this city, also
sponded to a call, in brief and happy address, and
al other gentlemen in response 10 uasts or calls,
made short addresses. The Official proceedings, we
oppose. will be published
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

Harvest is pretty well overin this County, the
crop though very light in quantity, is of most
excellent quality; and this vii make up in part
for the want of a greater abundance
In some parts ofthe county and, also. in some
OF Rockingham, the yield is good both in guam
lty and quality. But these spots ase few and
far between. At most places we do not think
the yield will be more than half crop; and per
haps, even less than that Virginia Messenger
Stanton
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

DEsTRuc TIVE FlRE.-Saturday night about
half past O'Clock, most destructive fire
broke out in Ward No. o 1t originated in
the carpenter shop belonging to the tobacco
manufacturing establishment Mr.. James Tho
mas. jr. situated on the corner of Gary and 9TH
streets. The flames rapidly spread to the ad-
accent buildings. involving the wholein mass
: of ruins, and threatening The destruction oil
the entire square. At the hour of writing this,
1t is impossible 10 form any estimate of the loss,
suffice it tosay the establishment was one oil
the largest of the kind probably in the world.
A large quantity Of tobacco. together with the
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
TWO OTHER NEW NOTES
4 UPON WORCES1 ER'S p IANOS.-

II j v Southern Ageacy, 81 Main 81, Richmond.
From the N. T. EOening Mirror, Anra 15th, 1851.
WoRcEsTER's PIANO FoRTEs.--It always affords Us
pleasure say good word of our old friend Horato
"orcester Having often 'taken the responsibility OF
recommending h Pianos il is gratifying to be able to
add that we have heard the first word of complaint
of the price, tone durability of Mr. Worcesters Pr
amos
As all the world, with its wife and daughters is COM
ing up from the South attend the Great Exhibition,
we beg To remind them in the season OF Worcesters II
ano ores They are tru elegant instruments of rose
wood and mahogany, wit out any OF the Black Der J
stain about them
From the N Y Sunday Conie, Atra I'm, 1883
ffANos-As the mint stamp cf our gold renders II
current does the nnme of Worcester inscribed upon
fiano inspire confidence everywhere. His skill as
manufacturers OF these popular instruments has given
hlm rst ass reputation, and any Piano procured at
his establishment fail to give the utmost satlsiac-
ion TO z buyer.
From the Richmond Times
PfANos.-These bnautifui Instruments which within
lew years past have berome rccesary 10 eve
ny paror have been brought to such pere, ton both IN
outward hlsh and In tone, that doubt nluth u
the inventive ana entcrprising genius Of the msnnacn'
ers can in future add much more to that already done
o our ear we have heard instruments that begin 10
compare in sweetncsf of ton, those manufactured ny
Worcester and sold by Mr.. A. MoRRIs, bookseller AMI
tatoner OF this city. In finish are Statistic they can
not sc exceed. But few days since, of the bert
peItpherSwe have ever listened to. while practising a
'ihsoit piece OF Music of Worcesters pinnos,e
mar ed to Us, thu it the tened instrument
RS myers had ever touched, and he had PLAYED on
great variety OF pianos both North and South We fny
agree with him. and therefore take pleasure in advising
'ur readers to call Morris. and supply themselves
a. MORhfS is 'ola Agent for the sale Of Worcester
'an"s and is receiving additional supplies ny Amos
every packet from New York. His p,ices tie sano
as at the tartory He socits examination of his sloeh
rom those in want of Superior Pianos at moderate pr
ces lie 29.dts1
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
CONNIE EsCEAg4.
New Work REarkets-July ..

BREADSTUFFS.-The -four market opened with Il
5risk demand for export but chiefly restricted to
This, that all brands not answering the purpose
qared, heavy and dull, while fors CD
en- full prices paid. This gives unusual negu-
riy to the range but the market undoubtedly closes
inner for desirable shipping lots
Southern flour is firm but only moderately active; the
aale are 1O0 bbs $5as 24 for good s518sas5 37b
cor fayorite; and s5,5Oa$7 for fancy.
Wheat is in demand for good parcels white Western
With little offering afoqt; the sales are 6 600 bushels
fair Ganesce 28; 5000 fair white Ohio at 81 90;
POO white Michigan at $l,214, 8,2c7 mixed Ohio at
slI2aS,l IA; 400 red Ohio at 81, 2 1900 do at 3 10;
and 900 white Canada at $l,lS.
lRON-The sales include 900 tcas Scotch MIC nj SOY
50a$}O.
IOBACCO.--The market continues active for Ken
foehy, with fair demand for most other descriptions.
lhe s",es since Inst include 575 hid, Kentucky at
s. 94 30 hhds Aaysy lie at 81 81 cases Ohio seed lea
lh 6; 6 Florid 43O l78 bales Havana at Boa
ie bales scraps 81 25 bales Baraqoo and cases
Connecticut al 2. N 7
MONEY MARKEr.--fhe temporary demand for money
occurred to-day anticipated, three days pay
cuts all calling due tomorrow, and the uvais of the
Il arrival Of gold Gust not having come to hand.--
: here has been pressure, however, although the
.aanges incident to the ,t Of July have given unusual
hcflvy to the market.
Imports # Foreign Dry Goods at New Yor6.-The
npolts of Dry Goods have been large, but equal
he total for the previous week, and the increase
omparcd with the corresponding week of last year,
Il great expected. has been shown BY the
alenrnts for most Of June.
he total receipts OF Dry Goods since January LIST,
ow an Increase of s7 ,538,369 compared with the
me period of last year. The total receipts of dry
ids at this port, for the year ending June 30h
5l3 against $57 POI O62 for the previous year.
owing an increase Of ST. 97l 45l for the fiscal year
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
NEW * VALUABLE LAW BOOKS

new editions just received and for sale at NORRIS
BOOKSTORE, 81 Main Street Richmond. Pa
English Reports in Law and Equity, vol II,
English Common Law Reports, vol70
Il Law Library for April 1852,
Archibads Law of Nis Prius, vols 8 vo third Amer
lean Edition,
Smith the Law of Masters and Servants, vol Syo
Troubat on the Law of Limited Partnership: the Law
of Comnendatory and Limited Partnership in the L.
s. by Francis J Tr-ubat,
The only book devoted to this branch of Law publish
ed. A. MORRIS publishes
fuckers Commentaries on the Laws of Virginia,
Calls Virginia Reports,
Washngton's Virginia Reports,
Tate Analytical Digesed Index ofhe Virginia Reports
The Virginia Cases, by Brockenbrongh and Holm 5,
Tate'e new American Form Book.
He is constantly supplied with full assortment Of
Standard Law books which he offers fo sale pub
lisher's lowest prices
Richmond. ie % dts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
Death Of Judge Ta.in ferro

We are sincerely panied to announce The
death ofJudge Tolaferro of the Bedford Cir
cult, which occurred at his residence near
Franklin Court-House. Judge I, was uni.
versally esteemed for his virtues as man and
his pro6iIy and ability as public officer. His
death will be widely and deeply deplored
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

Many of our farmers are now, aud have
been, Tor more than week, engaged in cut
ting their wheat. The crop is an exceedingly
ny years, The crop of hay however just
secured is most excellent ne.-Rochtngham
Register.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

books and papers Of The establishment we're
saved r.. Times.
TIE DisPateh estimates the loss Of $50 900
on which there vas Insurance Of $50 900 in
the Office of the Fire association and $50 900
IN The Marine and Etna Insurance Offices oil
Richmond
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

ROANOKE JUDICIAL CIRcUIr.--At the cleo
cy occasoned by tho death Of Judge Johnston.
Robert M. Hudson, Esq, of Botetourt, was
the successful candidate.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

New Posr OFFIoE.-A new Post Office has
been established at Calls Mill, Amherst Co.
David T. Staples Postmaster.
The office called Stapeton, which was for.
merIy located near that place, has been discon
tinued
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

UNIVERSITY OF VRGrNrA.-The commence
mcnt exercises oil the University closed the
18th ult. The papers furnish a very large list
Of graduates, from which we have room for The
foliowinu nrIv.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
SEL!IE:-D.EEENCE the FIRST ,,,,,

- : 1' OF SA aISp6lss BRO4D md ST Am
Prof. James Roberts Jormerl' :; r saught by
the University, ChariOhespaie Wastiago1 tJGeer AZ
Military INSTITUTE Lexington, Ia and pq,ioDs &c and
and Institutions. WY colleges
Mr., Rs long experience in the United State. m.
services to those gentlemen who may feel d
patronze system, which is recommended l, to
eminent Physicians in the world not ONLY ~, 'g most
stun exercise which has cured so many Ipstnna
the f chest pains Co. but will serve to protect the p
Mr.. Rs system is mild, and admitted to no '''al
to anything of the kind ever offered to liberal ap
corning public. to whih he is prepared to oivo ana DIS
satisfactory references. Private Tuition given most
For Terms, &c &c apply to Mr. Read Dbrelp. u,
tel, Lsnchburg. I,,' No.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
MEDICINE.
WITH THE TITLE OF DOCTOR or MEDICINE

Sylvester Alber', RUSSELL Samuel c Beard.
Lewisturg, Albert C Byrde, Fauquier; J l.
Cunningham, South Carolina; John Chles Ed
wards. Missouri James ID Gait. Norfolk CT
y; l. Stewart Mathews. Wylhe; Steptoe Mer-
ldcth, buckingham; Samuel II. Mof1att, Rock
ing lam. Samuel b Morrison. Rockbridge;
John c Munday, Amherst; Vim M Page,
Clarke; Charles Il Pryor, Amelia; John s
Richards. Albemarle; Thomas W Roane Ten
nessee; Robert NJ Striking. Fuuquier; Joseph
B Wolfe, Charlottesville
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

Ilucluf odinueI H. hIoHhI, fAoCh-
ing lam. Samuel b Morrison. Rockbridge;
John c Munday, Amherst; Vim M Page,
Clarke; Charles X Pryor, Amelia; John
Richards Albemarle; Thomas w Roane Ten
nessee; Robert NJ Striking. Fauquier; Joseph
B Wolfe, Charlottesville
LAW.
WITH THE TITLE OF BACHELOR OF Law.
H Peronneau Brown, Petersburg; Robert
G II Keen. Caroline; Burrell w ;nead, Flu
wanna
BACHELORS OF ARrs.-Wm ID Schooles Of
Caroline. Geo w Upshur of Essex.
MASTERS OF ARTs-J Wilcox Brown Of
Petersburg, 4 S Joynes OF Accomac, A l.
Nelson of Augusta, J Pcltus OF Louisa.
Among The addresses one delivered by Adj
junct Professor Hocombe, formerly OF this
city, is spoken of as splendid effort
The vacancy in the chair of Natural Philos
ophy, occasioned by the resignation of Prof.
VIM. B. Rogers. was filled by the appointment
ofFrank Smith Of Louloun--and the chair Of
Chemistry, vacated byJ. l. Smith was fill.
ed by the appointment Of DIR. Socrates Maupin'
of the Richmond medical college. We have
no personal knowledge OF the qualifications Of
these gentlemen for their respective posts. but
arc inclined To think the Board of Visitors
would have better promoted the interest Of the
School, by choosing men more widely known
FOR scholarship and ability. The University
has attained prosperity and fame which en-
title it In command the first scientific talent of
the country, if not of the world. Thus far
the learned faculties have shown themselves
only to be competent teachers. They have
added literally nothing TO Science, Discovery
or Invention. They have failed to connect
with the name of the Institution any achieve
ment in science. In Prof Rogers, The school
loses the last man who has ever won anything
like an extended and honorable Distinction 1t
Is time that those who have charge of it
should begin TO look to its reputation and
that of the State, whose fostering NUM-
fcence 1t has long and literally shared.
The error probably lies in the appoint
ment of incompetent men by the Governor TO
act as Board Of Visitors
AS part Of their proceedings we notice the
removal Of VIM. S. K emper from the Proctor
ship. No reason is assigned and we learn
that the act was generally regarded by the
students and Alumni present, as an exceeding
ly injudicious one.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

san MENUTES.-Justre
h ceiyed, another lot of Ausn's PATENT CREAM
|FREEZER'S, an extraordinary and astonishing inn
provement in Cream Freezing-wil freeze in six mi.
nutes without labor child of 10 years can manage
it with ease. Z. s. BLISS
July Cts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06

G.sRA REWAkD.-Ranaway from the sub
ID ~ ,criber about the lst of March, NEGRO
WOMAN named Alley, about 80 years OF age OF black
compexion rather the usual height, Trim, active
and quick spoken. | have to think that size is
lurking in the neghborhood of Lynchbqrg.
will pay the above reward Of Twenty Dollars for her
delivery my house in Amherst county 10 Saunders
II Irby, in Lynchbura. A w. WILLIAMS
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
IMPRESS NOTICE.

IMPRESS NOTlCE.-Messrs. PARISEN
IL q KING having secured exclusive privileges on
the Va and Tennessee Rail Road from this city to the
Tennessee line, find it necessary the office for
their Agency for this city, the RAILROAD Depot my
geucy for this Company from and after this date
take much pleasure in commenting these enterpr-
sing gentlemen, and especially their Agent VIM. l..
MAULE, Esq. to the public safe and reliable men,
whose energy and enterprise have already placed
/ citizens under obligations
II July 6-3t GEORGE RAGpV
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-06
2O,OOOIbs. WOOL

" to purchase wool, washed and unwashed-for
which will pay the highest market price in Cash or
heavy woollen James. AMBROSE B. FUCKER
May27.-ts
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-05-30
MEDICAL.

GENUINE MEDICINE WAREHOUSE, No.
" Ibt CHdRTR ESSTR EETJ WRIGHT co. hayingresoSed
nd uHryaed Of their
with The propeo and Of ali the popular Patent Aed
Throughout the Uuited States constantly aupphto
with atreRh aud ample at rates far oe me usual ma
By they enabled ody the luspee
city Having had tire purGhhe aEd
sae Mdcnts they acquired facilities conducting this
the preparedto
upply exceedingly
fail handsome centage on hsnyemen either whole
establishment be found full assortment 81
ALL PATENT MEDICINES, The following list
furnished TO drner
twenty w
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-05-30

Ex-PREsIDENT TYLER-We do not hear from
Mr.. Tyler often, but the last news from him is
too good joke to be lost.
II seems that last winter or spring the coun-
ty court in the county where Mr.. Tyler lives,
being composed of politicians, who wished to
whip him a little for his political peculiarities
and conduct while President, appointed him
overseer of road with the intention of enforcing
the duties or imposing fine.
The law in Virginia limits no time for working
the roads. but requires that the roads be put in
order and kept So
Mr.. Tyler, who knew their intention, was soon
riding through the neighborhood and ordering
the hands ON to the road.
The road runs through a rough and broken
country, and he commenced such blowing
down Of hills, such grading, filling up and
MacademiziDg as Old Virginia never saw before
Day after day and week after week this work
went on, until the joke on the part of his politi
cal enemies became very serious one. Their
farms and crops were going to ruin.
A public meeting was called, and the plan
tiers unanimously asked Mr.. Tyler to desst and
let the hands go home.
To this Mr. Tyler replied that " the law made
it his duty to put the road in order and keep it
SO, and there were yet great many hills to be
cut down and ravines to be filed up, and that
he felt it his duty to work on He farther
stated that GO he should dislike to be presented
to the Grand Jury for neglect of duty
The men who appointed him then went to him
and told him that 60 if he was presented or com.
planned of, they would excuse or defend him ;
But he replied Sc that he preferred placing
himself above the ciemency of the court"
The persons who had appointed him then
begged him to resign.
To this Mr.. Tyler replied, ''that offices were
hard to obtain these times, and having no as
surance that he should obtain another he could
- Il, -.