The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
WHIPPING, CROPPING and Branding.

~hSsS fuhs"hSuNS hdScp Win lew eX-
ceptions, been exploded from the Uni.
ted States, as degrading the human char
acter without hope of redemption, and by
destroying all ambition in the criminal,
precluding entirely one of the great ends
efPunishment-the reformation of the Of
fender. 1t is indeed, with mortificauon
we acknowledge that public whipping,
as punishment, still disgraces the Grim
inal code of Connecticut. II is deeply to
be regretted that our sister state of X. L.
continues proof against the improvements
of the age, and dissraces herself and the
Union, by adhering to all reliques of
feudal barbarism, not to be endured in
republic. Rhode Island, indeed, is one
of the smallest states, but she forms
complete link in the confederation, and is
equal, as possessing equal rights with e.
very other state Her character, inde-
pendent Of extent of territory, must reflect
honor or disgrace upon every other part
cfthe batioD. We embrace her with af.
lection, while exulting in the recollection
of her distinguished sons; among whom
the names of Hopkins, Eilery and Burril.
in the senate,and Of Greene and Perry, in
battle, will be remembered when most Of
US have passed away and are forgotten.
Hence, with deep regret, we notice the
following in the r. Island American of
Nov. l, printed at Providence "Ashur
Robins, Elisha r. Potter, and the a,tor.
ney general, have been appointed com
mitteen Cat the present session of the gen.
eral assembly, s'to revise the criminal
code Of this state, with view, it is un-
derstood, Of multiplying the cases in
which the punishments of whithins ,erott-
ting and branding, may be inflicted -
10 express the impressions ON the public
mind, while reading the above paragraph,
the pen would falter. Still the hope is
cherished, that there are both talents and
virtue in Rhode Island, which will res
cue her from this retrograde course OF
barbarian, and sustain the honor of our
country under its high destiny as re
public.
Extract of letter from gentleman in Russia.
to his friend in Portland, dated Cronstadt,
Aug. l.
Yesterday the emperor Alexander ar
ived at this place. The comnandan,
wished tor two ships, the one English
the other American, to lie off the
Mole head with the yards manned, to
give hegreat man cheers. The ST..
Peter, capt. Holland, of Boston, was Sc
iected for the American. The yards
being manned with the crews of other
ships, the sailors subg out bravely hurra
for the emperor. Alexander in his boat
took off his cap, and gave three cheers
in return. Among the distinguished per-
sonages who visited the St. Peter while in
port, was the Persian ambassador.
Port. Gaz.
ST. oLAIRsvILLE, OHIO, OCT. 19.-On
Thursday last, abou, 8 or miles west
OF st. Clairsville, the stage horses took
fright from the running of some young
horses III a field and ran off, the stage
then descending hill. The driver sue
ceeded in keping the stage in the road
for some time. At length the wheels
struck stump, which threw the stage o.
yer, first on one side, then on the top
The body Of the stage was dashed into
fragments. Besides the driver, there
was one man, two women, and two chill
dren In the stage. The passengers all
escaped with slight injury, and were ena-
bied to continue their journey with the
mail. The driver has several ribs bro.
ken, and is badly hurt, but is expected to
recover. One Of the horses was killed,
md another so much hurt as to be rem
Tered useless. We learn that one Of the
women was in chase of her husband, who
had left her at GAINESVILLE and that, trav.
cling on foot, he had just reached the
scene of danger, and was the firscto help
her up when thrown on the road.
Thursday, 5th Dec. is appointed in r.. |