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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-16
THE FOREIGN NEWS.

BosToY, March 10.--Our papers by tho Emerald
do not form regular series, for the whole period
FROM the da'e of,previous intelligence. We did not
receive paper containing the notice Ct the opening
%! the Parliament, Feb. g. until late last evening
The Ming Speech, which was delivered by commits.
SION, represents the kingdom as IN condition of un-
s1a prosperity, which is not likely to be disturbed
by any interruption of tranquility from aboad. We
give to-day some further information and shall here
after 1--WE still further extracts
On tho 18Th. the Marquis of Lansdown noticed thc
extraordinary use Of tine Tread-rnill, in subiec,;ng
10 it prisoners before convictions which ne contender
never designed by the law. The Earl ofI5ver-
pool aged with thc Marquis, and said that if anv
doubts existed respecting the law, they ought to be
removed by act of parliament.
Ira the House of Commons on the same day Mr.
Hume moved for select committee to inquire info
the state Of the laws respecting arzans leaving the
country, and carrying their skill and industry a.
broad, and rcsPcctisg the expectation of tools and
machinery; and respecting the combination of
workmcn to raise their wages and regulate their
hours Of work. Mr.. Huskisson concurred in tho
motion, aud said that he was satisfied that everv
entitled to carry his talents to the bes,
market, and that the restriction led to nothing bu,
perjury AT the Custom House. The motion was car
1ied, and twenty-one gentlemen were appointed.
ADMIRALTY LAw.--In the High Court of Adj
fsfarye FEB. IL, Lord Stowcl gave sentence in the
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NETWORK LEGISLATURE.
THE ELECTORAL Law.


The Electoral Law is still depending before the
Senate.-On yesterday week, Mr.. Wright proposed
an amendment to the report of the committee, pro-
posing the choice Of 81 Electors by General Ticket
requiring majority to elect The same, and to de-
vove the choice OF the other two, corresponding to
the two Senators, upon the Legislature. This pro-
position was OF course opposed by those members
who were favorable to returning the choice of the
Electors to the people, and supported by those who
wished to retain the election in the hands of the Le
gislature. Those who have paid any attention to
the politics anc recent events in New-York, will at
once discover the drift of Mr.. Wright's amendment.
1t is well known, that no Candidate has majority
of the aciole in the State BY requiring this aiori-
ty TO elect the Ticket, the vote of the people in eff
feet an,ued, and the election returns where it be-
lorgs by the present law to the Legislature of the
State. The people must be young indeed, if they
suffer themselves to he fed by such soft corn The
Senate adjourned on that day, without coming to
any decision.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

According to previous notice, a large and
respectable meeting ofthe citizens of Cabarrus
County, N. C.. was held at the courthouse in
Concord, on the 21st ut. to ascertain who shall
be the Peoples candidate IN opposition to the
caucus nomination, for an Elector from this dis
trict, for President and Vice President of the
United States; when William MIean was ap-
pointed chairman, and S. l.. Beard, secretary.
On motion of Gen. Paul Barr. ger, A commit
tee of five persons, consisting of Col William
5. Allison, Gen. Paul Barringer James A.
Means, Esq. James M. Hutchinson, ESQ. and
AlPhonso Alexander, Esq. was appointed to
draft resolutions to that effect; and the following
were submitted, viz:
ItaSofoed, That Weare opposed to caucus nom
nations, either in Congress or the State Lerisla
ture, by which Electors are nominated to vote
for President and Vice President of the United
States. Which resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Resolred, That we will support Gen. Jack
son, y. Z. Calhoun, or John y. adams, for the
Presidency IN opposition TO VIM. H. Crawford.
w hich was opposed, when on motion of James
vi, Hutchinson, the resolutions were explained.
and a question submitted to the meeting, in the
following manner, viz. whether would we pre-
fer Gen. Jackson to VIM. FL Crawford. or not7
which, like the foregoing, resulted unanimously
IN favor of Mr.. Calhoun, with the exception of
one vote. A third was then submitted, to give
full explanation of the second resolution, whe-
Their we would prefer J. Q. Adams to VIM II.
Crawford, or not which resulted unanimously
in favour of Mr.. Adams.
The second resolution was then adopted, with
tn above exceptions
Resoleed, That we concur with the nonina-
ton made by the people in Lincoln county, of
Gen. Heter Porney, as the Elector who is to be
placed on the Peoples Ticket, from this district
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Resotued, That there be committee of FIVE
appointed, to correspond, when necessary, with
other committees appointed by the people of this
State upon the SUBJECT of the Presidential Elec
ton. Which was adopted unanimously; and
Col. VIM. S. Allison, James NJ. Hutchinson.
George klutts, Gen. Paul Barrnger, and David
Coleman, were appointed committee of cor
respondencc.
When upon motion Of James A. Means, it
was resolved that the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Western Caroinian.
WV. M'LEAN, Chairman.
J. l.. BEADD, Secretary.
WeStern CatoLinian.
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FREDERICKSBURG MrrT1Nc

Welay before our readers, the proceedings of the
first meeting of Mr.. Adams in the town of Fredc-
rickSburg. Another was to be held ON SATURDAY.
evening, the result of which have not learnt.
We f'el no hesitation in asserting. that Mr. Ada >
Is far ahead of any Of the Presidential candidates
in popularity in Virginia, Mr.. Crawford exceptcd-
and we feel as little hesitation IN declaring that if
the people had been left to their unbiased and nm
preludiccd choice, if such early and vigorous ec
forts had not been made to de;ach them from their
original Impressions, by an appeal to their prciu-
ni'cs' and their sectional feelings, tina, he would
have been decidedly the FIST. Previous To the arl-
tatIon OF this question, the impulse Of every mind
was directed to him, as the successor OF the
incnmben, and Il has been by nsidious and anti
NATIONAL arguments, by unworthy reflections on tre
character OF his country and taunting references to
his birth and education, that those who have no opi
mons but those of the majority, and the indifferent
who had no opinions at all, have been induced to
side against him. In the year 1890, there was
general acquiesceDce in the superiority Of his claims
and IN the probability of his success 1t rs for his
opponents to establish any dereliction of dufv or
principle since that period on his part, or any poste
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ADAMS MEETING.


The citizens of Fredericksburg. Falmouth and
their vcinites favorable to the election of JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS, Esq'r, as President of the Uni
ted States, are requested to meet at the Town Hall,
on Thursday, the lth instant, at o'clock P. NJ to
take into consideration the most eligible mode of
forming Il Ticket for that gentleman.
FREDERlcKsBuRG, March q, 1924.
Pursuant to the above notice, a meeting of cit-
zens was held at the Town Hall, in Fredericksburg
on Thursday evening. the l lth inst.
The meeting was organized by the appointment
of PHILIP HARRISON, Chairn,an-and WILLIAM
+. GRAY, Secretary.
On motion, IL was
Rcsofred, That a committee he now appointed by
the Chairman, to draw up resolutions to be report-
ed for consideration, to adjourned meeting to he
held at this place, OH Saturday evening next at six
o'clock.
The following gentlemen were appointed on the
committee, viz -
DIR. VIM. Browne, Thos. Seldom, VIM. c. Bcale,
Thomas b. Barton, Horace Marshall, Howard F.
Thornton and Charles Austin.
On motion, it was further
Hesofrcd, That, at this meeting, none but those
favorable to the election of John Quincy Adams
as President of the United States" were invited TO
attend, so at the adjourned meeting none but those
decidedly in favor of the election of that gentleman
VIII be expected permitted to interfere in the bu-
siness OF the meeting.
,"' "o~'nS was uien ADJOURNED, to meet again
at the same place, this evening" (the 13th) at six
ociock-wherc all persons friendly to the object of
the meeting, are respectfully requested to attend
p. HARRISON, Chairman.
w. F. GRAY, Sec'rY.
u In publishing the foregoing notice OF the late
meeting, and of the to be held this evening" IN
Chairman wishes i, TO be distinctly understood. that
Ii never was, nor is it now, intended to hold a meet
ing IN conctd0e 1t will be held in the public Hail.
open to the observation of our fclow-citizens, and
e' inc wofd:--Ail who choose, from whatever mo-
i've, are at liberty, and are welcome to enter as
spectators. But the meeting is called for a specific
nnJect--the introduction of any other is inadmissi
blc The invitation is addressed to all citizens who
are willing to aid in promoting that object of course
those inlmica To it, expected not to interfere in
the proceedings of the meeting.
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COMMUNICATED.
SUPERIOR COURT OF LAW.


The trial of J. Tinsey took place yesterday be-
fore the Judge of the Superior Court of Law in this
City, upon charge of exhibiting FARO BANK.
The punishment denounced against the offender
guilty, is imprisonment and stripes at the discre,-
on of the Judge. The cruelty and disgrace of the
latter part Of the punishment had never been consi-
dered by the public, until this trial. The true legal
and constitutional effect of the penalty was ably and
correctly stated by the counsel for the accused,
alessrs. Scott and Gilmer-and we may safely aver
that their feelings and opinions were recprocated
by every citizen present. AS an evidence of this
fact, we copy the verdict of the jury -
6 We Of the jury find the prisoner guilty but in
asmuch as we consider the punishment by stripes at
the public whipping-po "cruel and unusual" we
recommend him to the mercy Of the COURT
Or, i'll other words the jury considered the punish
ment for this offence contrary the Bill of Rights
and unconstitutional This short notice of this CO Sc
is given you prelude to more extensive commu-
nications upon this and other subjects, with view
of showing the strides of the Legislature over The
constitutional rights and privileges of the citizens
When jurors, upon their oaths, call into question
the oppression of the laws, il is time for others TO
speak out and if no other means can be adopted by
which the powers of the Legislature can be explain
ed and their abuse Of power restrained, it Is higi,
time that the propriety of Convention was cons-
dercd.
CITIZEN.
P. s. Mr.. Tnslcy is to receive his sentence at 10
O'Clock this morning.
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At meeting of the citizens of fredericksburg ia
vorable to the election of Geo. Andrc,c Jackson as
President, on "Wednesday evening last, BYRD C..
WILLIS, Esq. was called To the Chair, and WILL
AM GORDON, appointed Secretary.
1t being urged, that the notice for calling this
meeting was too short, being not more than twelve
hours, & that many of the citizens not apprs-
ed of it, motion for adjournment to meet on We'd
nesday evening, the 18th inst. ut o'clock, ut the
Town Hail. for the purposes expressed in the orisi-
nal notice, was carried.
Ordered, That the foregoing proceedings be pub
lished.
b. C. WILLIS, Chairman.
VIM. GORDON, Secry.
Fredericksburg, INarch I'm, 1924.
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NEW-YORK CANALS.

NETWORK CANALS.
On the Goth Of last month, the Commissioners of
the Eric and ChauRJain Canals made their annual
reports to the Legislature of New-York.
From which, it appears that in the articles Of
plank scanting. timber, cord-wood, shingles fence
rails laths, &c. forming what is usually called ''lum-
Der" there had been transported upon these Canals
during the last year, the value Of more than $780,
600.
The whole Of the lumber is prepared for market
during the winter, when the frost precudes farming
operations; and deductng the freight the whole va
lUe when at market, is clear profit to the state If
we estimate the freight at 10000 the clear profit
will be 100000, which, at FIVE per cent. will paw
the interest upon $7,G00O00.
Exclusive Of lumber, there transported upon
the Champan Canal $780, tons Of produce and ner-
chandze; and the tolls collected from that Canal
amounted to $26,966.87.
Upon the Erie Canal, exclusive Of lumber, the
produce and merchandise transported was 35,037
tons. md the tolls Sf26,l59 81
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BALTIMORE, March Is.

West India Squadron.-The schooner Blue
Eyed Mary, Captain Gardner, arrived al this port
yesterday in 10 daysfrom Matanzas, reports that
she left at that portthe U. S. brig of war Spark.
Capt. Newton. The Spark had been as far to
windward as st. Bartholmews, running down :
long the Island and through the Bahama Chan
ncls, touching at st. Thomas and the Island of
Mona: at the latter place Captain Newton des-
troyed an Establishment, that no doubt had once
been the rendezvous of pirates. A strict search
was made for the inhabitants, but without sue
cess. A number of articles were found, such AZ
charts, books, sails rigging, blocks: lsedgt an
chor, and all the papers relative to the brig Will
ham q Henry Of Baltimore, together with a full
medicine chest, supposed to belong to said brig.
Capta'n Newton caused two boats that were
found there to be destroyed, together with the
only house and tent discovered. She also left
the following U. S. vessels, belonging to the an
h-Piratical squadron in the Neutrality-suspicious.
ers JackalI' oellers; Ferret, Englis; Wild Cat.
Wilson; Fox, Richie. The sehr. Terrier
Mcintosh, sailed the day before on cruise.
G.9merican.
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RICHER OND
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH IS, 1924.
FOREIGT NEWS.

BY the arrival of the ships Hannibal at Norfolk,
Columbia at New York, aud Emerald at Boston,
advices TO the 20th of February received from
England.
Copious extracts from English papers are given ia
our columns to-day. The most important item is
the Kings Speech OH the opening of Parliament on
the ID February.
Those who had anticipated, from this document,
decisive lauguague on the subject of South Ameri-
can Independence Il the rumored interference of the
Holy Alliance iii the concerns of our Spanish neigh
bors, will find themselves mistaken. The Speech
gives Indications whatever, of the future policy of
a. Britain, III relation to those important subjects.
1t confines itself simply TO what has been done to
preserve the amicabe relations of England with the
South American Republics, and to promote her COM
mercia Interests i'll that quarter oil the globe. 1t is
evident that the latter consideration furnishes the
only motive which has influenced, or will influence
the conduct of q. Britain in this matter. She feels
no other way concerned to acknow ledge the indie
pen'encc OF Spanish America, to protect her from
the Vaccinations of continental policy, than as her
own mercantile interest is involved, England would
unquestionably arm to repcl an invasion Of South
America By France or Russia but she would do so
only TO defend the commercial advantages which
she now rcaps from her intercourse with that coun-
try and from no principle of regard for the rights of
nations, or the liberty o mankind So far as il NAV
he to the interest of England, therefore, discount
tenance the attempts of the Alliance upon the indie
pendcnce of South America, we may calculate upon
an effective interference on her part-beyond that
point we have no reason to suppose, either from her
uniform policy, her late the sacrifice of
Old Spain, or the Kings Speech, that she is
wiling or prepared to go.-lt is Il subject of con-
graduation, that swayed by no honorable induce
men her interests compel her to pursue that line Of
policy, which her commanding situation, a proper
regard to the independence and safety of nations,
and her professions of respect for the liberties of the
world, ought of themselves have dictated. 1t is
still more subject of congratulation the citizens
OF the u States, that the generous and disncrested
conduct OF their Government is found difficult to
be Initiated that it is applaudcd by those who
want the magnanimity to follow the example, and
that its declaration has been attended in Europe
with aweight !a,ters to the increasing consequence
OF this country, and of itself sufficient To- arrest the
attention OF the European governments, and the
further progress OF hostile preparation.
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1000 Tickets.
u Only Ia Blanks to a Prize.
The drawing of this Glass will take place OF.
Thursday the 18th of April next, in the Cit Of
Richmond; and the manager pledges himself to
draw at much earlier day, should the sale Of
tickets warrant it.
tickets may be had at the managers Office
under the Eagle Hotel, Richmond, at the follow
ing prices
Whole Tickets c5 On
Eaf do. o sO
Quarter do. d
Eighth do. 81
Orders from abroad, free Of postage, encIos-
ing the cash will receive prompt attention.
All prizes subject to ID per cent discount.
and payable 30 days after the drawing, or on
application for a small discount.
February 81, 1924.
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FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA

a L the request of a competent number of the,
IA Stockholders, and in pursuance of the reouisi-
ton of the act of Assembly, passed OIL the 9Th day
of March, instant, entitled, An act for extending
the Charter of the Farmers Bank of Virginia." NO.
tice is hereby given, that General Meeting of thu,
said Stockholders will take place at their Banking
House, IN the City of Richmond, Tuesday,. tho
2fth day OF april next, to take into considera ton
the propriety of approving and ratifyin-thc terms
OF extending the Charter Of the said Bank.
p. N. NICHOLAS, President.
March IL, 1924. tdn,la
uJ 1t will be necessary that all Proxies be given
after the 31S of March.
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Cotton Narn, Bar Iron.

COUNTRY STEEL, SC.
we harejust receioed. from .Nc,o Yoyk,
An bales Cotton Yarn, from No. TO II,
~. 10 tons Bar Iron,
do. Country Steel.
AND HAVE IN STORE,
80 barrels Loaf and Family Sugar.
800 casks Nails from the Belle Isle Factor and
Freedoms Patent Ploughs.
All OF which will be sold low for cash, or negro.
table paper.
BROCKENBROUGH & HARvIE.
January 81. ISL
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10 THE MEMBERS
OF THE
BIBLE SOCIETY or IyyPcTN~yo

Uth ANNUAL MEETING is appointed, n, the
fHst Baptist Church in the City of Richmond,
On uesuay' Tie 9th day of april, 1894 IA, eleven
O'Clock i'll the mornimg.-Dyiue service nil, ~ 49,
formed, and sermon appropriate to tho occ, r,,,
delivered by the RoY'd. Henry L. keelinr: alto,
which, the Annual Report of the Managers will hc
read and other business of tho Society Transacted.
All persons are invited to attend.
by order OF the Board of Managers
, VIM. MCNFoRD, Recording Sec'y
March Is -,
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S.3LES BY .4UCTTON:
BANK SHARES AND STOCK

BANK SHARES AND STOCK.
VIE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF RICH
Il MoND, for the purpose of dividing their funds
among the stock-owners, will sell by auction, for
ready money, o., MONDAY, The 29M day of this
STOCKS. to wit:
gig Shares Farmers Bank Stock,
quo Virginia 4"
81 U. States
$4,000 Six per cent Stock of the U. States. and
$4,000 do. City of Richmond, OH which inter-
est is paid quarterly.
The above stocks will be sold in lots to suit the
purchasers, and the stock-owners are par;ir,l,r,y
requested to attend the Sale.
VIM. MACKENZIE
March IS edits Sri,
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r. a. HoLCoD0nE

MIXERS his services as a COMMISSION
~ MERCHANT to the Planters. who tradc -
Lynchburg. His knowledge of the quality of Tn
bacco, his foreign and domestic adyices as 70 i,s
value and his acquaintance with The purchasers in
this market, will enable him to do justice TO eveTv
planter who may conide produce 10 his care.
Lynchburg, Feb. 81 ,s1o
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SUgar & Coffee.

fENHE Cargo of the brig Frances will he landed
n IN day or two, consisting of
l07 Bags PRIME GREEN COFFEE,
10 Hhds. Jamaica Sugar,
Loaf Sugar and Window Glass
We are now receiving, and will receive in few days.
100 Barrels Loaf Sugar, of various qualities,
200 Boxes Window Glass
.Mossctt''c, Robinson 6, Pleasants.
january 81. rel
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TO HIRE
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March 9.

VIE subscriber respectfully informs the public
n that he has commenced teaching the arr ~.
SHORT HAND WRITING in this city, by which
ladies or gentlemen may, in the short space of sx
hours, be qualified to write the same CORRECTLY and
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he has received from the enlightened part of tllis
community their unqualified appreciation. Tb.sc
unequivocal testimonials of public opinion, evince
in some degree, the superiority which this system,
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public patronage.
Persons wishing to acquire knowledge of ,fi.
system OF writing, will confer on the subscr;bcr :.
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Clarke's dry good store, near the Bell Tavern. IN
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march D 3tI2
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LOCkS. lat March. 1a21.

LOChS, lSt March, 1924.
& Nv Taking possession Of the LOCKS since
- the death of the late Lock keeper. MIR.
west, found cask Of Leaf Tobacco. stated
on the books to have been taken from Orilsbv
Scruggs's boat, (head man Benz on the 18th Of
February. The owner Of the aforementioned
property will please come forward, prove his
ownership, pay charges, and take possession.
Otherwise 1T will be disposed of as the law di-
reefs.
ISLAM RANDOLPH,
w6w-11 -. -,
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FIRE INSURANCE.

VIE subscriber as Agent of the IEtna Insurance
II Company, for the state of Virginia, is ready
10 receive proposals and issue POLICIES for isur-
ing against Fire, all kinds of insurablc pron,,,v
THOMAS MAJ,
Cary Street
ieh .. w6w Is
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The tolls upon both Canals amount-

The tolls upon both Canals amount-
ed to 1se coo %,
In 1922, the tolls were s65,0OO-and those Tor
1874 are estimated TO produce S25O,OOO.
Among the articles transported into the interior
OF ue state, were 60 tons Of o. siers md Clans 80
tha' the people of Ohio and of Michigan may cxpec,
- ENJOY those saltwater delicacies.,
Inc communication with Lake Erie is not expect
eo 10 DC completed before May, 1925.
Excluding the lumber, tho quantity of produce &,
'eiehahuize transported upon the Erie Canal, Is a.
'ae same with that now carried upon the James
hiVer Canal, exclusive of coal
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DiEO-on Sunday morning last, after au illness
VI iour days, MIR. MICHAEL HAGAN, Printer,
aged Az years, formerly OF PHILADELPHIA.