The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-11

upon themselves 10 say To any iDdii IduaI
that he should be the Vice President. We
riiy things will have COME 10 a ietty pass
when the honeurs of the country shall be
peddled about like any other understandable
commodity, and disposed of without con-
sulting with, or referring to the real par
ties in interest, the PEoPLE. The " ru-
NOR" cannot be well founded. Such a
traffic is unwerthy Of honorable men:-
~ T. .9mer.
Rumor" gays that certain gentlemen
have lately been here from Neg York, on
a tour Of Presidential intrigue and among
other negocidtaons for hIr. Crawford, have
attempted one with Gov. Eustis, by an Of
fer of the Vice Presidency. Such a nege-
CLINTON could not succeed, and would re-
ceiyc from our venerable Governor the
ceusure it wouid SO much deserve. lie
has more than once, expressed decided
preference for Mr. Adams, and has never
been accustomed to changing his opinion
from trivial causes. He is, also, too honest
as politician, for intrigue, and too firmly
attached to his country, to sacrifice her
slightest interests to personal views. He
also knows, that abandoning the cause of
Mr.. Adatns would destroy his influence a
mong the Republicans of Massachusetts
and might mt be willing To r.linguish their
certain support for the uncertain contingent
cy oflhe Vice Presidency Believing MI
dams then, as he has more thar euce
said to be the most suitable candidate, too
honest TO intrigue for any thing, and loving
his country too wen To be parchaSed from
her interest: how can we suppose that
our old Bunker I'm Governor wetildiisten
to such proposal The suppositen is
absurd and we would advise all bargain
inF candidates for the Presidency 10 trade
Nth somebody else. Boston Patriot.
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NEW YoBK, June 26.--The y. s. ship
CYAsE, Capt. Spence, arrived at this port
on the 25th inst. from IA cruize of12 months,
last from st. Thomas, which she left on
the 9th inst The particulars of her cruize
on the coast Of Africa, have already been
published She lett the American Colo
nsts at peace with the natives. On leav-
ing ST. Thomas, the Cyane went in quest
of a pirate reported TO be off Porto Ri.
co, but did not succeed III finding the YES
sci.
NcsFoLx, June 3o.--Tt is with painful
feelings we state, that Midshipman Ko-
BrRr Cocks, Of The Decpy, who sickened
on board of that ship during her pas
sage from Thompson's Island 10 this port.
died at traney Island on Saturday eve
mug.
We have also the unpleasant task of an
nonnclag tile death Of Capt. GRAYsoN, of
the Marine Corps, who came passenger in
the Decoy. Capt. e., as we have stated,
It the Decoy on her arrivals in the bay.
and went on board IA pilot boat to go up to
Baltimore, being then apparently in good
health, but WAS only a few hours on board
the boat when he was taken with such
dangerous symptoms as rendered it ncces-
sary to put him on shore. He died on
Saturday, and his servant, who attended
hun, and who was attackcds shout the salne
tine IA similar way, died the same eve
ming.
i Nonew cas4'of fever has occurred among
\ he crew of the Decoy, and the sick, we
pre- happy to learn are all doing well.
llferold.
JAMAICA PAPERS.
BY the sloop Montego Bay Mr., Ly ford
Elas received Montego Bay tJamaica) pa
Cers TO the Slst of Mny. They give the
particulars of the trial and execution of
the captain and 10 of the crew of the pira-
teal schooner Zarasozana, captured by the
Tyne and Tbracian sloop ofwar. Cayeta-
pno Argonz, the captain and Of the crew
were executed on the pod. They were
escorted from thejaol of Kingston by com
lpany Of the 5Oth regiment to the wherry
wharf when they were delivered over 10
he City Guard and wcre.put on board two
(vherries which were toNed TO Galiows
Point, Near Pert Royal, by some boats
rom the men of war. A party of the 3lst
|egt. received the prisoners at the place
appointed fer the execution. On the land |
ing of the prisoners, Argoniz, their late |
Eaptain) on beholding the preparations
which were to close the bloody tragedy he
pad so long been acting, exclaimed" O
Dios mi % ooh my God TO his latest
breath he persisted in declaring his inno-
,ence, exclaimng rs he addressed the by
Mary you ALL may the whole
world, pardon me, as l pardon those
who have injured mt, and as trust that |
the Almighty Father will forgive us all.
die innocent--l have wronged 40 one"
The unhappy wrctcbes assembled the |
scaltold with great frmness, and followed |
their captain. The timdity of those who |
had been weeping seemed to vanish before
the calmness of him who had once been
their commander. One of them named |
Miguel hiio, requested the by-standers that
they would, when the drop fell, pull him
by the legs to put him out of agony. Ar
soniz died immediately, tie vertebrae of
the neck having been disocated.
The next day the remaining ten prison
ers were carried TO the place of execution,
attended as the others had been. The
greater part wept bitterly and never were
witnessed more ardent religious emotions
than what seemed 70 pervade the whole OF