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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16
RICHMOND, March 1s.

The Virginia legislature adjourned on
Wednesday last about IL o'cloek-to meet
apsin on the last Monday in November
next,
This long and prot-aeted session com.
menced on the LIST December. had the be.
NETT of the Leap-day in February, and
terminated ON me 10th March--havIng
continued for the space OF l0i days: belng
the longest session which we recollect, ex.
cep, the session of Revisal, which CONT
pued seven days longer.
The number of acts does not correspond
with its duration What we're actually
passed amount only 10 los But we have
never known of more b Is being discuss
ed that were finally defeated-or Of more
that we're longer canvassed, before they
were passed. We have had the curiosity
to ascertain the number OF those that were
rejeeted-and state as the result OF our in
vestie alton, that of the engrossed bills IN
the House OF Delegates SO were rejected;
some or 8 more we're laid on the table.
and thus virtually reiected-and OF the
l5e which passed the House, AZ were
strangled in the Senate, or IN disagree
ment between the houses.
Besides these numerous proofs OF abor.
tive legislation. we have never witnessed
a session where more appointments were
made, or were more vigorously contested.
There was more expense incurred than
work executed. As is too generally the
case in legislative bodies, some OF the most
important business was put off till the last
moments. Some of the members had
greater prediction for words than works.
Yet aite. all, the session has been too
much protracted. The people will final.
Iy see the necessity OF making some alter.
alton in the constitution OF the legislative
body. The House OF Delegates is too nu.
merOus. The counties are too small; or
each county ought to send only one dele.
gate. Some change ought TO be made. Ex-
perience will easily satisfy the people OF
the expediency OF applying the proper
corrective. Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16

dence with ST. William A'Cour, do.
ring the Spanish war. The motion
was opposed by Mr.. Canning, who sain.
instructions were sent 10 Sir ". a. for-
bidding him to 60 into b!ocksdea
port. An amendment, approving the
conduct OF Ministers, wac carried III
to 80. The navy estimates, (mention>
ed abovel were voted. On this Oecs-
sion Mr.. Canning said There never
was q period in which the country
might. with greater certainty, expect q
continuance Of PEACE; but that the ma
Jon was ready to maintain it, RIGHTS"
The Usury Lave Repeal Bill was read
. second time ona division of l2s to
2S.
British Funds, Feb lS.-Three per
cent. Consols 9l4-French five per
cents, 10th, 80 90.
The King of France was dangerous.
" i'll on the 18th uIt. and it was belisy-
cd he could not live month.
Gallicia 10 stated to have been verg.
ing towards insurrsction and that the
French had suppressed two ihsurrsc-
tions near Cadiz.
The Cotton Market at London the
18th ult was in good demand at On ad-
vance Of per ID. The Corn Market
was considerably depressed the preee.
ding week, but had recovereda little.
Some were inclined to believe that c orr
would have risen to the import price,
but this was doubted On the 18th.
The Moaiteur, received in London
Feb. ls, states; that the King Of Spain
has gran ted q free trade to South Anne.
RIGA 70 all nations, on an equality Of du.
ties. This, it is asserted in another
French paper,is the fruits Of the French
mission of Viscount Mircellus.
Accounts had reached England in va
rious ways, Of tho complete success of
the Greeks. 1t 10 also reported that
Persia has declared against ths forks.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16
STILL LATER.

New YoRK, March 1.-THE steam.
boat Fulton, arrived last evening from
Providence, brought Boston Daily
Advertiser, containing the arrival al
that port on Monday Evenhg Of the
ship Emerald, Fox, in sIxTEEN DAYS
from Liverpool, with London papers 10
the 18th, and Liverpool to the 2lst Of
last month.
In tho House Of Commons, Feb. IL,
Lord NugeRt moved for the corr esFon.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16
IN SENATE. March 10.

The bill "for the gradual supply Of
cannon, bombs, end howitz, for the for
tifcations," was read the third time
The bill was passed, and sent to the O.
Their House.
The bill reported by the committee
on Daval affairs, regulating the trans
portation of gold aud silver bullion,
specie and jewels, and carrying of pas
sengers, and to prohibit the receipt
Of merchandise, 10 tho public vessels OF
the United States" was again taken up
for consideration, in committee Of the
whole. The bill was amended, and
passed to 10 ergrossed and read the
third tune. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The joint resolution offered yes'er'
day by Mr.. Brock, lin relation 10 PeaIe .
portrait Of Washinston,l Was read a
second time, and referred TO eom'hi'
tee Of the whole.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16
VERY LATE FROM ENGLAND.

NEW YORK, March live announc.
ed in part OF our last impression, (says the
N. Y. Gazette) the arrival OF the ship Go.
lumhia, Capt. Rogers, in the remarkably
short passage of tWenty one days from Ii
verpooI. We have received our regular
files 10 the 18th ult. and are indebted to
Capt. r. for regular file OF the London
Times up to the day of his sailing. We
have given below a small portion Of the
cootents OF these journals. Parliament
was opened by commission on tine Sd oil
February when the Kings Speech was
read. The address was proposed in both
Houses the next day, and agreed TO mem
con
In the House of Lords on the 9th Of
February, the Marquis Of Lansdowne gave
notice that he would. unless Ministers
made a previous notification, early in
March move an address to the King, pray
iDg him to take measures for the recogni.
ton Of the provinces OF South America
Sir James MacEint gave similar no.
tice in the House Of Commoas on The 18th.
The Courier says that the question OF
formal recognition merely resolves itself
into one of time, as the principle is deci.
ded; but that lbe formal recognition will
depend altogether upon the circumstances
OF those countries.
Ii appears by an estimate which has
been laid upon the table of The House of
Commons, that the number OF seameD to
be raised Tor the present year will be &c..
900, including nine thousand royal ma
rines. This will be an increase Of be-
tween 9 and 1000 men. The Courier
SAYS, the only causes for this increase are
the extended commercial relations which
may be expected in South America, and
the necessity of augmenting the force ID
the Leeward Islands.
The Courier OF Feb. ii, says, Samples
Of wheat, which this time last year were
only Gas per quarter, were sold at Can
terbury market on Saturday se'night at
8Os. per quarter.
Mr. Mackenzie bad arrived in London
with dispatches from Van Diemen's Land
The king OF Spain has signed an act,
by which he acknowledges 10 owe 10
France sum OF 81 millions, and assigns
as payment, the salt mines OF Arragon,
and the custom OF Miranda.
The Madrid dates are brought down TO
the 4th of February. Government bad
suppressed the ReSaurador, high roy.
aIist paper. 1t was patronised by the
Clergy, whose influence is paramount
This step is presumed to be indicative OF
more moderate policy.
Ferdinand was slightly indisposed and
confined 10 bis room. The decree Of am
Desty, it was said, would soon appear.
1t appears, by meeting OF the English
East India Company. that the Marquis OF
Hastings, the Governor General was
charged with embezzling nearly halt a
million of the Company's funds. The
chairman refused to answer question as
to the guilt OF the Marquis, and Is severe
ly spoken of by some Of the London edi-
tors.
At a meeting in London. OF the West
Indie proprieiors, an address 10 the king
on the subject Of their affairs, was agreed
TO.
Accounts from Stockholm TO the eth,
represent the season as very remarkable.
There had not been any cold weather or
snow up TO that period.
John Hunt was tried at the Court oil
Kings Bench Oh the 10th Of January, for !
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-16

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 9.

Mafcn y.
Mr.. Floyd Of Va. offered the following
which lies on the table one day:
ResoIued, That the president of the
United States be requested to cause
to be laid before this house the accounts
of the generals of the army; likewise
of the inspectors general, the adjutan:
general. the chiefs of tho engineer and
ordnance corps, aud the surgeon gene.
raj, for the two years preceding the
30th Sept. last, showing the amount of
money paid to each under the different
heads Of pay proper, brsvet pay, rations
single and double, fuel, straw quarters.
ira nsportation, and all other extra sud
contingent allowances, ss we'll as the a.
mount paid for rstions, pay and clothes
for servants.
Mr.. Cooke offered the following.
which lies one day:
Resolved, That the Presidsstoe tfs
United States DO requested TO lay be-
fore this House the names OF all the Of
fficers of the army who have been bre.
vetted, stating their lineal rank, whom
brevettsd, the amount Of money paid to
each on account of his breyet rank, and
when paid.
MIR. Sibley offered the following:
ResOIued, That the committee on re.
volutionary pensions be instructed to
inquire into the expedieRcy of placing
on the pension roll, under suoh restfic.
tons as those who served nine months,
that class Of soldiers of the army Of tho
u. s. who served in the war s months,
commencing in the spring of the year
l775, who are. or hereafter may, by
reason of reduced circumstances in life,
be in need Of assistance from their
country for support.
The resolution was not agreed to.
Mr.. Brock offered the following joint
resolution, which had its first reading:
Resolued by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. ofths United States Of
america in Congress assembled, That
the President of the United States be,
and he is hereby authorised to procure
from Rembrandt Peale Of Philadelphia,
q portrait Of Washington, to ba placed
in the capital, provided the same can
be obtained for the SUN not exceeding
- dollars.
On motion Of Mr.. Nc Lane, the pre-.
vious orders ofthe day we're postponed,
and the house resolved itself into com.
mIttst of the whole, Dir. Campbell OF
Ohio in the Chair, on the bill making
appropriations for the support ofgo.
vsrnment for the year 1924.
A desultoYy debate on several Of the
items Of this bill occupied the house
till past the usual hour Of adjournment.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
TENNESSEE LECIsT ,ATURE.

The following singular and unprece Tented
legislative transaction, we transcribe from the
Nashville Wing. The species of contempt is
new and uDcassed.
On lay evening, the resolution submit
ted by Mr.. Mdury on the Saturday preceding !,
was taken up. This resolution provides, in sub
stance, that the Commissioner of West Tennes-
see proceed To adjudcate the warrants belong
ing TO the University of North Carolina, so soon
as it shall be certified TO him by the Secretary OF
State of North Carolina, under the authority of
the General Assembly Of that state, that they
have ceased issuing military warrants for the
services of the officers and soldiers of their con
tincntal line, and that the muster rolls are for
ever closed; provided the agents ofthe Uniyer-
sity or of the Colleges of this state, las tie case
may be) shall assign one half of said warrants
TO the Commissioners of the Common Schoo OILS
that may he established in the different coun-
ties IN this state.
Before the question was taken on this reso-
luton, Mr.. BALCH offered an amendment, pro-
yidng that said warrants should be adlulicated
so as the Trustees of the University of ".
Carolina should assign, to each member IF Me
General assembly one thousand acres of suii
! ,0drrdnfs
After this proposition had been read by the
clerk, MIR. Grcndy, Mr.. Brady, and several 9th
or gentlemen mildly and pcrsuasiyely requested
MIR. Bach To withdraw II; stating ;hat they had
no doubt the gentleman intended il as a Jest
tlr. b. positively refused To do So. and proceed
cd TO make speech, not in favor of his resOlu-
ton but against the claim Of the Trustees Of the
University, Of which he spoke in very harsh
terms, II was then ntimated TO him BY MIR.
Polk, Mr.. Grundy, and others, that the House
knew what was due to its dignity, and bad the
power to punish any contempt which might be
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

thecrew. The captain dsepgaged himself, suc-
ceeded IN gaining the decle, and calling aloud
that their lives and the safety OF the ship depend
ed on desperate fighting, fierce engagement,
ensued. Those of the natives who in traiiicls
bad parted with their spears, were assisted with
others from the Canoes or awaiting themselves of
the harpoons, which with great dexterity they
broke 10 suitable length, while others gaining
'he whahng spades, used in dig. ing INTO the fish
"hen caught, continued n most furious attack;
Notwithstanding the disparity, the crew sue.
ceeded in! driving them 10 the stem of the
vessel, where they leaped overheard and rcgaincd
their canoes 1t is worthy of remark that when
any Oh the natives were wounded, or stunned by
oeing Knocked down, they were Instantly
thrown by their comrades into the sea- where
they either swan or were picked up by their
who frequently attempted TO ac
company them to return, but were always re-
pulsed IN endeavouring TO get up the sides and
throughout encouraged them by loud cheering.
on their quitting the Syren, the crew COM
nenced firing, and though greatly exhausted,
having ready supply of ammunition, it was
KEPT up while within musket shot. but with what
emect IS not known, as several they supposed
hiied, from their falling into the water were
seen To rise and regain their canoes; nearly the
"hoie oil The ships company were wounded Sc
Verelyin Tins attack; the effects of which, not
withstanding the unretnitting exertions and skill
OF the surgeon, several will never, it is feared,
entirely recover from; and il is TO be regretted
that the carpenter named Jos. Caulfeld, who
fought most courageously, lost his life by blow
from the whale spade, as did VIM. Warner,
BOAT steerer, who was sPeared most dreadfully
through the body-Capt. Coffin and the crew
are oil opinion that the attack was concerted and
organised by Europeans or Americans resident
in the Island.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

& bN the evening of the Sd inst. about o'clock,
~ escaped from my servant, on his way To water,
near Shock9 Creek, above the Market. a WHITE
HORSE, eight years old, long, round body, parrot
toed, particularly with the right fore foot, has a
short switch tail, and scar on the right hip He
is horse of much animation; natural trotter, a nd
does not pace AT all.
will give the above reward, and paw all n-ces-
sary charges on delivery at Hubbard & GARDENERS
Store, + street, Richmond
He had both bride and saddle on when he escan-
ed from the Ostler, and was shod all round with
steel plated shoes.
Nov. 5.-lt32 WN ri UJJRRhpn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
NEW YORK.

The State Election for Governor and Mem.
Der, OF Assembly commenced on Tuesday. The
excitement is high, and the event doubtful.
Ihegeneral opinion is, that Clinton will pre-
vail against Young, as Governor. On Tuesday
also, the Legislature met at Albany to choose
Presidential Electors. Bargains, coalitions, pur-
chases and sales of all kinds are on foot. No
one Candidate has a majority in the Assembly
Crawford Is said to be on the decline, aud Clay
advancing. The friends of Mr.. Adams are
more numerous than either; and if the wishes of
the people are consulted, the votes of New orlS
will be given to him. We do not think that
Mr.. Crawford can obtain the vote of that State
The New-York politicians have always CON
trived TO side with the stronger party.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

Kosciusko.-The corps of Cadets of the Uni
ted States Military Academy, have offered
GOLD MEDAL, of fifty dollars value. for the
best Design Of a Monument to tie Memory of
Gen Ihaddeus KosciuskO. The Monument i,
to be erected at West Point on a rude roman
TIC spot which bears the name of koscusko's
Garden, because 1t had once been his fayorite
retreat in his leisure moments. DESIGNS 70 be
exhibited by the first of January 1925 Com
munications are TO be addressed TO James S.
Thompson, p. M'Martin, and It. III. Ridgcy,
Committee of Cadets, West Point.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

DBRSONS who intend to purchase tickets
n in this lottery, are particularly requested
20 provide themselves with them before the til
instant, at which time they viii be advanced to
IS. The extensive sales which have been effect
ed abroad, are calculated TO render them very
scarce on the approach Of the drawing, and con-
sequently, il would be well to apply before the
advance takes place, in order to save a dollar
and secure a chance.
A. MCINTYRE.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
ALFTTTXRLS

VIRGINIA LOTTERY OFFICE, UNDER THE
EAGLE HoTEL, RIcnMoND.
Whole Ticket So 90
Half do. 2 so
Quarter do. %
All prizes payable 80 dar5 after the drawing, and
subject, usual, to deduction of ID per cent
The cash can at all times be Immediately obtained
for them, very trifing discount.
u Adventures living at distance may feel the
greatest assurance, that their orders free of post
age9 will be punctually attended to.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

According to the Democratic Press, the
Mayor of Philadelphia denominates the room in
the State House in Philadelphia, in which the
Declaration of independence was adopted .she
birth place Of independence" This is mistake;
independence was not born, but cHRIsrENEp
there. Ii was born in open field near Lex
ington, Massachusetts,, Graded in Faneuil Hall,
10 Boston, and received lis name in Philadelphia
Bat Pat
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
u.AA TO be d,ama he a5m inst. -!
QUANTICo~CANAL LOTTERY,

- 4Tu CLASS,
which drawing will certainly take place on
Thursday the 18th inst. and be completed III
five minutes.
Present price of tickets s. and shares in pro-
portion, persons intending 10 invest small sum
in this Lottery will find it to their advantage to
make immediate application and secure the
lucky numbers.-Ticlets will rise in few days
TO So.
Call at the Lottery Office of
s. & VI. ALLEN G. co.
No. 759 Main street Richmond
For the lucky numbers and prompt payment.
Nov. 2
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
PROPOSALS

e Ply AMOS LAY, Geographer and Map Publish
- cr, Auihor aud Publisher Of thc late MAPS
q! the Northern part ofthe state Of New York, Up
per aud Lowei Canada for revisug, correcting and
publishing, from the latest Authorities and from
actual SuLveNs. a now t...iIinn Of Lis
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
Ma Eayette Furnituye
AT AJrs.T,Ycrr

FENlIIS MORNING, a, 10 o'clock, we shall sell
u for cash, AT the Eagle Hotel, in the rooms
occupied by General La Fayettc during his visit Ia
this city, all the CABINET FJIRhiTJIRE cf
these rooms, manufactured by Mr.. Geo. Hendrca
for the use Of the General and his suite.
ALSO,
THE SPLENDID NEW SILK
LA FAEETTrE ED QUIT,
Which covered the Generals Bed at Yorktown.
Nov. 5-1t C.. & G. CLARKE, Auct'rs
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

Dudley Chase, esg. is elected u. S. Senator
from Vermont. for six years from the 9TH of
March next, in the place of Mr.. Palmer whose
time expires.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
Quantico Canal Lottery.

1850 tickets. u blanks to prize.
As the time is approaching, and it is never too
to purchase lucky number, those that wish
become adveDturer5 are requested To- supply them-
selves in time, and of the fortunate ones
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
FAMILY FLOUR.

NOR Sale, Family Flour, in half and who,e
d barrels. Having proved it, we can warrant il
IF the vey best quality.
Nov. 5-w4t p HAXAIJ co
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

A PETITION viii be offered to the next Gene
IN raj ASsembiy, for the Sale Of the uniropfovcd
Lots, in the town Of Oxord lying in the County Of
Caroline, shc Panunky River.
JAMS. boswell,
Onf. IL
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05
From TIE NorfoM Herald Of .Noremo., 3.

From the Norfolk Herald Of .Norcmber 3.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECrIoN.-In the electoral
district composed Of the counties of Princes
Time, .NoyfoA, .Nansemondand Etisabeth- City,
and the Borough Of .NoyJoik, we have from the
hrst maintained the opinion that Mr.. Adams
would out vote the Crawford ticket by a rcspec-
.aoie majority; but we did not dream of any thing
like the actual result of the polls. We have
not heard from Nansemond but all the rest have
given rnajorities for the Adams ticket, far, very
TAR beyond the most sanguine expectations of its
friends. This declaraBn is made in the absence
OF information of the precise state of the polls.
nut II may be relied on. The votes polled for
''ie Adams ticket will exceed those for the OPP
posing candidates Crawford and Jackson) uni
.e' IN NE otose district, nearly if not quite, in
the proportion of two to one.
u After the above was in type, we ascertain
Ell the following to be the state of the poll for
Norfolk County:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-05

HAYTI.--It now appears that the Uaytien
Commissioners who had returned from France,
we're unsuccessful in their mission 10 the go
vernment of that country. When this fact WAS
known at Port-au-P Prince, it produced deep
sensation, and general spirit of animosity
gainst t;Ie French residents, who, it was appre
bcn1ed, would be obliged to leave the place.
The brig De Witt Clinton, Capt. Barstow,
The first vessel which sailed from this port with
enigrants for Hayti had arrived at her place of
destination. During the voyage, the passen-
gers are stated to have behaved well, and to
have been kindly received on landing BY the
IIaytiens. q public dinner was given to Capt.
Barstow and DR.. Il. cabin passenger, at which
great number of the principal citizens were
present. Thecmigrants, only one of whom was
seriously i'll on the voyage, had returned thanks
in the papers, to Capt. u. for his care and at
tention since they left New York. More emil
grants were expected. N. Y Ec. Post.