Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-06-19

. The U. s. ship Peacock in coming into the harbor on
Monday atternoon from Hampton Roads, excited the
raon OF every behoder at her extraordinary neatness
and good appearance, though just ror long Atlantic
voyage, ana alter an absence Of nearly ri htecr ,north
during which she constantly engaged on the mort
active and arduous services.
II NAV be small evidence Of the unceasing diligence
with which the Peacock has been employ in the Nedi
erIanean TO that in her passages TO and from the
various ports in her orders has over
The period within which she has performed her late
VOYAGE by the longest Southern rouie gives her tho
highest reputation fast saier and bears most fiat
tcrng testimony TO the vigilance activity of her com
mnder aud officers, and TO the very excellent discipline
OF Che ships company.
But circumstance which drew forth the highest trb
ute applause from the spectators who wit
messed H. occurred in beating the Peacock up YESTERDAY
hrGgh me ndrTo'r against Southeast wind-Wc are
cedby informed this IS the first instance in which such
thing has been deemed even practicable by man Of ry
ana certainly the frst in which Il ATTEMPTED
ana We record il with proud sasacton TO the honor Of
the American N0Yyt is theme Of nautical discussion
nothing can excel. - ~ lSoy5lt ~ Hey @9''n
think OF che two persons who arrested in this town
few weeks ago and sent Southampton rini Justice
ueIanus tiat we should, in the public manner Of
our aununciation ofthat circumstances make known The
result Of their trial. which, ia e eye ofthe law al least
establishes their innocence Of the charges upon which th
We arresiej-Ihis We deem it duty 70 do no mat
ter what may be their character and standing in life
Both of the men had been remande,i by the rsr,inip
Court IN southampton 10 be tried BY the superior Court
which commenced its session The 9TH inst The case of
Edsyard HargW was first tai en- IN lie had fcer
committed in Norfolk upon the affidavit OF Dr. Ssr,IcrS
vino deposcd that the said Harg one of The p1rty
who had committed the outrage and robbery :, he 6oag
but That the deponcnt mistaken was evidenced by
hls town. who syyore positively tbsf Ilarei j., MI
Oik AZ the time the outrage alleged have been com
nitted IN southampton. The was submitted 10 the
jury on Thursday the 18th inst who were divided in opn
ION aud so remained until last Saturday eveaing If hey
40 not agree H verdict Of condemnation during nc
term, The prisoner Of course will Stand acquitted
The Court declined acting upon the case OF oae d5ey
but decided 70 hand him 10 an examining Cont Of
the county Of Isle ofWght, wherr the circumstances In
which the evidence against him is grounded occurred n
- believed bowevertthat the testimony upon which he IL
held IN custody Is either insUfccni or susceptible OF re
tation by counter evidence. We shall offer no comment on
the conduct pursued towards these men, however cxr,or
oary may appear, but leave readers form their
Nv" w. opinions o. u. no.
This IS not true IN point Of law or fact Tho truth is
inc Jury could not ultimately aree and fargi is handed
over to the next term of Of the Court Tor trial fEaqre