Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-02-01

'hi.a@eiphia. since " hicL they haya uetAexrd
rom him. At The time he related this story,
The managers had full faith in its truth; but
facts have siuce been developed, that anthc-
rise siroug suspieion that he an in-
pestor, aud tina, he had inveigled or kidnapped
this little boy away, for the purpose OF lpvys
lug contributions, through the COMMUNICATION,
that his case might excite. Tie iacts that we
ailude TO are these:
1. The hoy, since he has learned 10 write
aud understand and communicate ideas, IN
forms that he was originally taught TO write
his name 45i5ert Neusam.' but that the man
who brought him TO Philadelphia, tau. i,t hi in,
TO write il -" Albert ". Daris.''
z. He executed d drawing, that tLoSe who
were acquainted with Steubenviite, pronoum.
ced, at once, TO he a correct representation of
that place.
5. A gentleman from Steubensille recognized
the boy as one he had seen at the house of a
Mr. THOMAS HAMILTON, IN SteubenviIle ; he
also recsguixed his own house, on the drawing
which the boy had previously made.
4. The boy recognised the,ge ieman iron,
Stenbenville, and placed his fuser on his
house. IN the drawing he had piade.
Letters nave heeM written to Steubpnville,
Ito ascertain the facts !; and they are now m
daily expectation of an answer, that will ex.
plain every thing
From the Knorriue Register.
MIRACLES HAVE NOT YET CEASED
SEMdfer Caught. IA few weeks since a
n,an who wrote his name William y. DAVIS,
Favored us with visit, and spent some time
IN our town, during the Hiwassee land sales.
tie was the admiration of numerous well i'm
,o.med citizens and his company. We are iu-
formed, was cout,ed at all the taverrs. He
was apparently both deaf aud dumb ard
carried with lin, slate and pencil tor the
purpose OF coDversing with the people. He
s n,as Of 'sa We lad received the tiyt pinci-
| mary IN Paris and the last polish in seminary
| OF the same nature in Connecticut Numsrous
were tue questions asked him. and pertinent
answers were sui received. He fell in love
| with geniieman's watch who deserved bct
ter treatment. and on his departure from onr
| town, he bore IL with him, we suppose. as a
owner.
A few days since, he was taken ~, in ,,s
I neighoo'hood by some persons aud bi on hi
| INTO town. His cara were opened he found
ms Tongue. talked Gnenily ans Sonfessrd
JuuSnehi Oefore magistrate for the amount
Claimed by the owner Of the watch. and IA
now confined IN the comnion!lail in this place.
| This IS individually iuiimrat of the scrin.
tnre which says, The dHmb shall speak. &c.
ANNUAL MrxrfSo op
IHE sMERICAN C0LohIZIIION SOCIETY
On inufsasy evening, tbs i5ih instant, Tue ionrtb
annual meeting OF the American Colonization Society
| ingion. '' " ""'"-
Walter Jones, Esq. informed the meeting thu, n. had
teceiNed isuer from The Hon Eush.od WasbIuslnu
fresd.nt OF the Society, stating his regret that
| indsposion prevented his attending L.: ineetn. .ns
hts undinnisbed confidence in the ultimate snr,,s y,
me socety aud his ardent wisbes for tie ina, acro
piIsnneht OF ITS great and benevolent obi-c.s
| Inc Hon HENRY CLAY, one the Vice President,
vas called To The Chair on The taking If when n.
made handsome and appropriate address pr incipaly
"is"e pefseVefng 'nors IN the prosecution al Nh.
original objects orr Society aud obvatny The ohiee
uohs which had been made against its success. f1um
.ne occurrences Of The past year and Justly dp
tnat whist there was much tn animate the memb, rs To-
| 81 alarm. ''po"osh0s
The annual report OF the Board of m,n,v.,. v,.,,
| read by thu Secretary. -s"' .Ss'"e"
Inc ioioriag resolutions were moved and adapted,
very appropriate remarks from tie Hon
Daniel y. Cock, the Hon. Z. r. Mercer War,r, 80.
10 ana franeis s. Key, Esq setting forih The great
H"'hn'ageswh winch Vie measures Of the Society
TO this county and to Afica particularly IL hnna,,
anee IN aiding the friends Of humanity in putting an
lbe hg6su encomiun was made by ssyeya, If III.
speakers ON The Conduct OF the Officers aud cIew, ~
our nav employed OIL shat service In supprrs,jpy ts
ala, ssaoe, for hathunianity aud kindness
so otes distinguished navy officers IN the at,,;o
.asns' aan liberali!y, which they had shewn to our
| ON motion Of the Hon. Daniel p. Cook R.,o,y,a
ne .osnss OF THIS meeting he given the Board
OF managers, Tor the zeal ana ability with vicb he
have conducted the of the s,cir,v ana liz,
the report now read he received aad ado.ted : and
tnat ne published under the d eciion of The ROAD
Resolcsd. That While the Society Ianents The cslam;
uss when have beaiien during the past year i,
NOT despair OF that sncc-ss The hope which led IN h.
organization, and which, from its moral and uo,,,;ra,
| Importance, is SO desirable. 'o'''''a'
On motion OF the Hon. Char les F.Msrcer- Resokpe,
Ihat, With moprnui regret The nnuney dean
Society entertain high respect for The memory 81 m.
odCoH JODh y. B2nksOu, NJ
United States aud OF Samuel A. Croxrr agent Of tbs
| Society," -e~''' VI 'os
on motion OF Walter Jones, Esq RESOLVED, That
ne tnank OF TINS meeting be given Captain Edward
iIenshaId and Captain Alexander s. Wadsw-rtb. and
10 Tue omces ana crews of the United Staes' armed
ships Cyane and John Adsns for The aid adj. ea
sueco winch they have gwen TO the agents aud peonie
set 10 FORM settlement the Coast Of Afric,
o. motion OF the Rev. VIM. Hawey-Re solved Tb.,
ne .uahks NJ The Society be presented TO Capt Randall
OF cape shilling, for his hospitality in receiving
mouse the late Rev Samuel Bac n, and his kpd
t"D 10 him during bis sicLness aud DEATH
On motion By Di Shib Resolved, That tb. thanks
o. 'nis meeting be given to the Auxiliary Societies. for
the S0s,ety. "os VI
tn Oicers OF The Society appointed Al The la, .t
NEE ing, ne contnuea dar'ng the ensuing year.
The Society then adjourned.