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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

Wereceived, a day two ago, an anonymous
letter from Washington City, enclosed in a news
paper, of which the following is IN extract =
"Whence is derived the impression which seems
to be prevalent in your city, of the Presidents pow
erty amnot personally acquainted with his affairs
but think you may venture to console the bcnevo-
lent irgnius with the assurance, that the President
is worth an ample competency after all his debts
are paid, which are neither numerous or heavy. OF
course the charity Of that writer, of the country
will not be taxed to relieve him of debt nor his fu-
neral expenses like those of Cincinnatus, have to
be betrayed from the public treasury.
We wish it may be so.-Eds.
= 1t is thought by some, that Edwards will return
before the day fixed for adjournment, (Thursday
next) and that his and Mr.. Crawford's affair will
be disposed of before the recess. Mr. Edwards
questona'-iy conceves his charges be well foun-
ded, or he never would have preferred them to be
publicly Investigated, where their truth or falsy
would br accurately tested. He is more unpopular
III your state than he deserves to Belle is per-
haps very refined man, possessed of that eXqui-
site sensibility upon points of honor affected Of
ten, so seldom really known and upon the possession
of which you Virginians accustomed to plume
yourseives.-He is, nevertheless, of honesty,
of a fine, strong understanding, and good Repub-
lcan Pauiot-i am sorry to say, that he has credit
but tor small share of personal frmness, and if he
fail III making good what he says, it will probably
ED justly ascribablc to the want of that virtue.
I" Gen, Jackson will be Presidential least If he
is not, it will he because the people heard
Even ia New-Englanh, large and increasing num-
hsro for him. If Mr.. Clay should be dropped
or withdrawn, the people of all the country whose
waters flow to the Mississippi, will for him.-
II is confidently said and believed, that North and
South Carolina, in whose bounds lie shed blood for
the cause of the Revolution, will be for him. 1t
is my opinion that he has many adlercns a
mong those members eff Congress, apparently hos
tile 10 him. l should not be Surprised, if Mr.. Adj
ans declines in his favort and satisfies himself with
continuing at the head Of the Department of State.
Mr.. Crawfords health is not good-iIs physi-
clans have advised trip to the North-policy per-
haps would advise the same trip. 7 should not be
surprised, if the summer heats carried him off ii
the plea of health classed him before October among
the Is non-combatants." There is "much that may
happen, been the cup and the lip"-things may hap
pen which none foresee-but if all goes strash,,
the next President will come from Tennessee.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-25
TIE PRESIDENCY.

The total uncertainty which yet hangs over
the event ofthc Presidential Election, may be
inferred from thealledged ignorance ofthe funC
tionarics at Washington, how it viii go-One
day, we have a report from there, that Mr.
Crawford is rapidly gaining ground, and thar
his election By the Electors or by Congress, IS
certain--fbc next the same tinng is saii Of Gen.
Jackson. The truth -. {'la: the resH.t is -
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-25

The Committee appointed tn report measures,
which IN their opinion may be expedient relation
to Convention called meeting of tire
citizens of Richmond, at the Capitol, on TUESDAY
evening next, at o'clock, receive their report,
IT is earnestly requested by several persons opro-
sed to Convention, that those citizens who accord
with them in opinion, will attend the meeting, and
avail themselves of the opportunity of expressing
their sentiments against the report If il shall accom-
mend the adoption OF measures to call Il Conven-
ton.
II is understood, that MIR. Leigh will offer his sub
situte TO the meeting, "a luminous and an able ex-
position of the whole subject just published in pam
phlet orm and it is sincerely hoped, that the Gil
sens Of Richmond, will not only give it patient
hearing, when it shall he submitted them for their
adoption, but, seriously read it in their closets, be-
fore they act ji,iatty upon this important question.
4 Citisen Of Richmond.
Monday, Nav "a
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400, 600 DOLLARS

Besides 10000, 2 of 10000, 5000, 6 of 1000
dollars, &c. &c. s. which are all floating in the
wheel and MUST COME OUT AT THE
NEXT DRAWING, which will take place in
the city Of Baltimore on Thursday, cath next
month, on which day the scheme will be COM
pleted. An opportunity being still left for those
who did not supply themselves with tickets or
shares heretofore, they should now send on their
orders without delay.
Whole Ticket $50 Quarter S. 90
Halves 10 Eighth 9 so
To be had. warranted nndra,Yn. al
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-25

anu as The people Of lie meLopolis Of rTrgi,ein.
We are exhortcd 10 decorum, to order aud to
dignity in our deliberations thus evening. Let
DC a scene upon which the philanthropist and
the friends of human liberty can look not with
snan'e ana modification, but with conscious
Prioe and triumphant pleasure "a scene in
which is depicted the effect of the freedom ofour
Inst'tutions-Of the vitue and intelligence Of
our people, and the dignity of human nature.
A REPUBLICAN,.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-25

NEW YORK.-There is every reason to be-
iievc, that Gov. Yates contemplates call of the
Legislature of the state of New York, during
the present summer, to recommend a change OF
the Electoral law of that state. Our readers
will remember that as the law now stands, the
Electors are chosen directly by the Legislature
that in obedience to the wishes of supposed
large majority of the people, an effort was made
at the recent session to alter the mode of choos-
ing thcm-that this change was adopted by an
overwhelming majority i'll the popular branch d
the Legislature more Immediately feeling their
responsibility to the pcople-but that it was de-
feated in the Senate, by small majority of
that body. Since the recess of the Legislature
the people have vented their Indignation and
disapp.Ubation at the loss of this measure, by
meetings, by resolutions, and every other
mode. To the evident wishes of the people,
thus clearly and unequiyocally expressed, Gov.
Yates is supposed at last TO have yielded and is
said TO be determined to submit the law once
more to the revision OF the Legislature.
This liberal and patriotic course will rebound
TO the honor of the Governor OF New York.
The favorite of the people of New York, and
honored by them with their highest Offices and
confidence, Gov. Yates is certainly the last ilan
10 atteuupt to thwart the attainment of their le-
gitmate wishes. Whatever prctcxt there might
have been at the time, for rejecting the nc,g
law, drawn from the alIedged silence of the pco.
pie, that prctcxt no longer retains its plausi-
bility. There is no doubt notc, of the opinions
of the people, and they being certainly ascer-
tanned, the duty ofthe Representative is simple
and is Summed up in implicit obedience to their
WILL or a resignation of his office.
The Albany Argus affects to discredit this
determination Of the GovernoT--but the doefui
manner in which it dcprocatcs the convention OF
the Assembly, plainly indicates its fears of its
truth, and apprehension of the consequences
If the people are for the change, they ought to
have tiff they are not, calling the Legislature
together will not produce it. Ii the Electoral
law is changed, Mr.. Crawford will not get the
vote Of New YorIs--that seems TO be.,adritted,
and the very admission proves that t!ic people
are not Cor him.
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*3I53 prize of $1,000
1872 do. 100
And 1913 prizes OF 10
*.uaried thus = sold at COHEN'S OFFICE,
where the fortunate holder has called and re-
ccivcd the cash for the same.
u Observation-Disclosures the
usual number of tickets were drawn ON this day,
still no prize came out higher than one of
Slooo! leaving yet to be distributed the grcat
CAPITAL of
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I'VE do not bel,cre Lids.
1 Necer Eds.
CONGRESS-.

Our readers already aPprsed Of the passage
of the Tariff. It's original dress has been so much
changed that it is no longer considered as law so
much to protect manufac lures, to raise Revenue
If it oppressive the first, it is unnecessary
the last. There is need for more Rcvcnuc--the
national debt FROM the stipulatons of the contracts,
cannot yet be paid off by the governmcnt-and for
all other purposes, there j, more than sufficient Re-
venuc.-It is the essence Tyranny to keep a rich
Exchequer by the taxation imPovershment of the
people.
The Report OF the select Committee, in Edwards
case, to have been made on the 9th (ycster-
day) No business of moment, has been transacted
in either House, since the passage of the Tariff
Meeting little Capitol this evening on The Con-
rention.
1t is expected there will be a very full mcc-
ting this evening, for the purpose of hearing and
discussing the report of the Committee, appoint
ed at the last meeting, to draft some plan by
which the wishes of the people on this deeply
Interesting subject, which is now agitatiDg the
Commonwealth, can be carried into effect. 1t
is expected that every citizen Of Richmond
who takes any interest in his rights as free
man will attend on tiis occasion. Sickness
may prevent some, and imperious calls OF busi-
ness may prevent others FROM attending this
discussion. But those who have neither Of these
excuses to offer ought to be present, if they feel
any thing like interest in the government under
wbichthey live.
The eyes of the Commonwealth have been
turned towards the deliberations of the metro
polls upon this subject. The distinguished abii-
ity which has marked this discussion on both
sides, has excited attention throughout the
Stale. Our characters arc in some degree in
yolyed in the discussion Of this evening. 1t is
hoped that the meeting will notonly be full, but
that it will set an example 10 the world Of the
order the decoru;n and the dignity with
which freemen can deliberate upon the most inn
portant concerns that belong to them az mem
hcrs ofcivh society. The di.gracfhl scenes
or confusion md disorder which have attended
the deliberations of the people in other coun-
tries, when any attempts have been made at po-
litical reform, have placed the arguments IN the
mouths Of those who are enemies to self govern
ncnf and TO the equal rights Of man. They
are witnessed alone in those parts Of the world
where the mass of the people arc kept in gro
Yelling and wrctcite1 Ignorance, and are moi
permitted to understand s1y Of the rights AMI
privileges which the Col Of nature has given to
us all. IS friends then Of s,if.go7efrmcnt--as
c,'sas 81 t';e snIy lar eHftet 'cn IN the Torli
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NOTICE.

Ibt{E faporj If JAMES D. RIcDLE, Esd.
n aud Of JOHN 4. RIDDLE. C>q. deceased.
relating To business entrusted TO the professional al.
,ention nc those Gentlemen, arc deposited u, The 81
fec Of the suh7cfib"r, the Museum, ~ 1874
street ~ nc City "f Richmond. They yiSbe tic
nvcrcd on .TI',c-';rD.
herbert :. CLAIBORNE.
EissrcnH y y -, i2r1-.Ct
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FANCY GODDs,

L kA ~ - 4 IL OOVS,
White and black Gros dc Naples, new patterns
eros de Maple robes,
Pink, white, blue and black Grape Leis's,
FINK, blue, white, straw, lemon, aud orange pressed
Grapes,
iobes OF uncommon and beautiful style,
Colored musns and calicoes Of new and tasty fasli-
ons,
All kinds and various colors of plain silks,
lOJ pieces black and coourcd Canton Grapes,
Black and cooured Nankin and .Madrn grapes,
100 Grape shawls, various sizes,
100 craPa robes, extremely ioic,
Real Paris made long and short kid and horse skin
gloves.
Thread hosiery, for gentlemen and ladies,
An additional supply 4-4 furniture dmi,y, still
lower,
Feather fans,
\ complete supply OF every suitable article for boy $
clothing,
Every fashionable article for gcntlemens' wear,
case Legl,orn hats for northumberland expect by
first arrival, large additional supply of vari-
Gus fashionable and useful eonds
u.cy tS34
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coN,1rSrcATyoy.

ONE OF THE pccpLr.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02
Public Sale.

ON FRIDAY the 5ih day Of Novem-
~ Der ceyt at 10 O'clock, the subscri-
Der will offer at public sale, at the auction
room of S. A. MarstelIer, tenement and
lot of ground Cd the north side OF Duke
street. So feet to the west Of Water street.
in front on Duke street 90. in depth 81
feet-And another tenement and lot or tne
west side of Waite, street, about III feet
inches 10 The north of Duke street. i'm
front on Water street % ieet, IN depth les
feet inches.
The above sale will be made under a
deed of trust from Horace Field to the
subscriber 10 secure certain Debts due
to the Bank of Potomac Terms will be
made known at the tim" of sale
K |. TAYLOR, Trustee.
oct G Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02
From the York Recorder.

The culture of the vine seems 10 have
become favorable pursuit with the aeri.
culturists OF the present day. There are
perhaps not less than Is or 60 vine yards
within a. many miles OF this borougb---and
nearly all commenced within year or
two Should this disposition increase,
and as consequence, the wine press be
made 10 take the place of the distillery ef-
fec; upon the morals of The community, -
Among what is called ciuilized nations,
the vice OF drunkenness has always been
found to prevail most extensively where
the vine ia not cultivated. To encourage
our vine growers let them turn their eyes
to France. That country. though not the
native land of the vine, has, at the present
day, almost four millions OF acres employ
ed in its cultivation The average pro-
duciion of these immense vine yards. is a
bout one thousand millions Of gallons; and
the whole annual value Of their vintage a.
bout one hundred and twenty FIVE mil
lion. OF dollars.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02
Extract of q Letter.

'AUeAsrA, Geo. Sept. 1--we expe.
riesced the most severe storm on the night
of the 18th and morning of the 18th, that
perhaps has ever occurred here, 1t has
Frustrated several warehouses, and tbe
greater part of the fences and trees in the
city. have beard from the upper parts
of Carolina and Georgia, and learn that il
was felt in both with great violence, and
OF course the crops must have been very
much injured, particularly that part of the
cotton crop which was open. and not pick.
ed in. have no doubt that the present
crop has been injured Throughout the two
states, on all average at least rs per cent,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02

however, has been chiefly in the prostra.
lion OF trees ant feuces. Between four
md i've hundred trees, il not more, have.
We presume, been blown down in This
place-in some OF the streets whole ranges
we're blown down. without solitary ex>
eeption-and fences were Frustrated in
various quarters. The eastern chimney OF
The Jail was blown down, and carried with
Il the gable. end OF the building. breaking
through part Of the root. Two chi,nnies
OF Col. Wares house were blown down:
the lead on the ridge OF several OF the
brick houses was blown off. and rolled IN
as il done by hand. and in some instances
carried away. A tin gutter was blown
from the United States Arsenal, near this
place, and we have not beard whe
tber il has since been found. A number
OF chimnies, which we are not able 10 par
ticularize. were blown down--and at the
Sand Hills; trees and fences were pros.
trated as wellas 10 town.
AT Hamburg, we understand, MIR.
Schultz's upper warehouse and the mar
ket-house were blown down.
Some OF the streets in this place were so
completely blocked up 10y the fallen trees,
as to be almost impossible even for foot
men. till passage was made by cutting
away the brush-and the sound of axes IN
Broad-street, on Wednesday morning, not
witbstanding the rain, was like the SOUND
Of Workmen clearing forest.
Happily no lives have been lost, nor
have we heard o: any serious bodily in
jury being sustained
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02
THE EQUINOX.

We have heard il remarked, by some OF
our nautical friends, that the late equinox
has been less attended, in this section OF
the country. BY storms & disastrous conse-
Queuces. than il was reasonable to expect;
and, as far as we can Judge from negative
evidence, the remark will apply to the
country north of US.
Late accounts from the south, however.
ore not so favorable. The GEORGIAN, a
Savannah paper. gives long and distress
ing detail Of the awful ravages efa hurri.
cane with which that city and the ada
ceut country were visited on the l4th ult.
Although strong indications Of 40 sp.
preaching storn had induced every exer-
lion for the safety OF the shipping, still
precaution. to a great extent, wasunavaIi-
ing. A number of valuable ships, and
nearly all the vessels Of every description
10 port, we're more or less iDiured--msny
seriously so. The slate was torn from the
roofs OF the finest and strongest buildings
several ,vooden houses were blown
dOwn--some unroofed, and considerable
damage done TO propertyky the falling OF
ehimneys, trees, &c. More than halt OF
Tue beautiful trees that ornsmented The
city, were prostrated--mercband to a
hrge amount, both 10 stores and vessels,
vas entirely ruined. and the docks and
sharves much mutilated. In the coun-
Try, The destruction of property was still
mule severe. The injury of the rice and
colto0 plantations is said tn be incsfcuIa-
ole--whOle crops were destroyed, and the
most alarming pecuniary distress is antici-
patsd.
We feelingIy sympatbise with our at.
acted brethren 10 this dreadful visitation
arrovidense, and rejoice to find the fol-
lowing pleasing sequel to their melancho'
Iale:
in concluding our article, il affords
1ancere happiness to state, that as yet,
~ one authenticated case of the loss Of
NE, has come before US The most praise
.Or'ny prudence was exercised on the at
S.u0oa OF the storm, in bringing TO the
ny all Toe females snc children employ
~ suOn lae island opposite, by which means
aoy hives have been saved, as we under
rsaa those negroes left. in some instances,
-, "S great difficulty in escaping from The
using waier.''
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02

At the residence of Mr.. Richard Ed
munds, in Brunswick Comfy, Va. on the
9Th day, of Sept'r last, q the S9d year
of his age, Mr.. WILLIAM W DENEALE,
son Of The late Col. George Deneale, OF
ibis town.
Yesterday morning, between 8 and 4
o'clock, in the 54th year OF his age sam,
uELN. SnALLwooD Mayor OF the City OF
Washington. He bad been indisposed for
several weeks but bis disorder did not as
sumo threatening aspect until few days
before it terminated his useful life. The
deceased was universally esteemed as a
private citizen. and justly respected as a
public one; the best proofs OF which were
tis repeatedly receiving from the hands OF
bis fellow >citizens the highest honor "a, and
mos, import trust within their gilt This
city. in his death, loses the services OF a
most efficient chief magistrate-to his Ia.
mi.y The loss IS erreparsbIe
Nat. ktellsgencer, Oct. |.
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Irving's New Work,

lrving's New Work,
TNALES of TravelIer-Psrt lst & I'd
i Manuscript of Diedrich Knicker.
booker
Inheritance; by the author of Marriage
Witch of New England
Blank Book of small CoIleger
Halls Journal ia South America
Notes Oh Mexico; by citizen OF the
u States, with map
Goud's tof N. York. New System of
S,enography
Herrie's Cavalry Tactics numerous
plates)
SCOTS System of Infanty Discipline,
adapted 10 the use of The Army o.!
The u States
Lyons Private Journal. of the late
Expedition, under Capt. Parry
Frankin's Narrative of Journey 10
the shores of the Polar Sea
Biography OF the British Stage
No. 79, Edinburgh Review
Redgauntlel, Percy Mallory, Trials,
Hobemok. Strangers Grave,
Reginald Dalton, O'Halloran,
Spae Wife, &c. with a variety Of
NEW BOOKS for YOUTH.
ALSO,
Gen. La Fayette's Trumpet March and
Quick Step, composed by j. Hemmen-
way; together with supply Of 'be lafes'
musical publications; La Fayet'e's wa'ch
ribbons. sc. Just received by
A. r. KENNED1.
Sept ~ 1t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02
AUCTION SALES.

ON WEDNESDAY, st 10 O'Clock. Wilt
~ be sold al the auction store varies
ty OF goods. among which are
Sugar, coffee, tea wine vinegar. giD
Brandy, line juice whiskpy, mackerel
Herrings, rai'ins, prunes, 6g blue
Tumblers, &c &c.
Also, Sideboards, sofas, tables, chairs
Bureaux. &c &c.
Also Boots and hat,
Cloths. cassmeTes, cords 1,
Cassinets. cslicoes, cotons, &c.
Will be added, a NEGRO WOMAN.
belonging to the estate ofWm. Green, de-.
ceased, to serve for term Of yeats.
OCT Q s, A. MARSTELLFR
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q MARINE LIST. sNG
AKRlNED-Sep. 80,

AKRlNED-sep. 80,
Scbr. Trio, Smith, Boston, IL days;
plaster to J H. Ladd l. Go.
October J..
Schr. Romeo. Worth, Providence. Is
days; time and onions TO VIM. Goodel&
Go. domestic goods 10 A C. Cazenoye Co.
Arrived atLiyerpooI on the SIst August,
Ship General Lingan, VIM Crab,ree, Jr
master, in passage of go days from this
port, ALEXANDRIA, she was but thirteen
days from continent TO continent.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02

I'm. Moss, Ro1t. r. 7Sompsoe and C.as
q. Broadyater, and.ou motion of WIN. H
fIlzhush he chairman was added to the
said com mittee.
Resolved, That the foregoing preamble
and resolutions be published in the papers
IN the Districl of Columbia.
JOHN C HUNTER, chm.
WIN. MOSS, sec'y,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-02

A. numerou. and respectable meet
ing OF the citizens OF Fairfax county, con-
yened at the court house Of The said coun-
". on Monday, the goth day OF Septem-
her. 1924. being the FIRST day of Septem-
her court, Gen. JOHN G.. HUNTER was call.
Cd n Inc chair and VIM. Moss appointed
Secretary.
The object of the meeting beng ex'
plaiped i'm short But animated Speech
made by VIM II. Fitzhugh, esq ne sup
mi,ted the following preamble and reso!u :
tons which were unanimously agreeu TO
Whereas, it may possibly comport wan
The convenience of Gen La FAYETTE IN
his progress to the south TO visi, the couh-
~ ut Fairfax-snd whereas il IL peculiar
10 incumbent on the citizens OF Virginia
10 omit no opportunity Of demonslrai,'
ING their respect for he Nation
Guest. whose glorious ex lions wi'eIh
the limits Of their state, contributed so
LARGELY 10 secure 10 the country the oies,
sings Of peace, of independence, ana OF
republican government ;,;
Therefore Resolved, That the c'tiz ems
Of Fairfax will bold themselves ID Ieaoi>
ness to meet the General at ms entrance
into the county, and to escort h'm 10 wos'-
ever point he may be dispose 10 VISIT
Resolved, That all those intending 10
;o;n in the escort, be requested 10 meet al
the time and place hereafter to oe oeslg
n,tad wei, mounted, AMI IN citizens
dress consisting of a blue coat, white
wais,coat and blue psntaloons, o'acK era
vat, boots and spurs, and back hat' WHO
Al. ovolutionarv cOckcaQe.
Resolved, That committee be appoint
cd to make the necessary arrangements ioI
oroanizins the contemplated escort, tot
giving to the citizens OF the county notice
Of the time and place OF meeting. ana INA,
the chairmsa do now proceed TO appo,n'
the said committee. " hereqpon ne
ehsi,man appointed Rm. H.. fHshHga