Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-07-23

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ny, and the stutc of the Ashantee war remains 9
n uncertainty. II
The question Of the recognition Of South 4
american independence continues most anxious
y to occupy public attention. We can venture
~ state, that previous to the close of the present
session of Parliament, i communication will be
made on this question to the House of Commons,
by Mr.. Canning. ICo.rieS.
Letters from Corfu to the Stl,, of I'll were
received yesterday by Gentlemen Connected
with the Greek government, which bring the
most satisfactory intelligence to the state of
Greece. The submission Of Colocotroni to the
viii of the government IS confirmed, and he has
becnappcintcd to the command OF FatIas, against |
which lac is marching his forces. u
The Lord Chancellor is Supposed to be one
of the most adverse in the Cabinet To The rccog
milton oftile South American States. On Friday
he refused an I'M junction, on the part Of the Co
lomoian Government, 10 perform contract
made with it--saying, ~ can take no noticc-no
notice of the Colombian Government"
n grand entertainment was given last week
to the King and Queen of the Sandwich Islands,
by MIR. Secretary Canning, at Gloucester-lodge.
Their MaJestIes cvinced much satisfaction at
their reception, and with every thing that took
place. Upwards of 200 persons ofthe first rank
and fashion were invited to meet them, iuclud-
ing their Royal Highnesscs the Duke and Ouch
ess OF Gloucester, Prince Leopold, most of the
Cabinet Ministers, and nearly the whole of the
Corps D:p4omGtignc. Their Maesties were
attended by the Hon. Mr.. Bying, who is appoin-
ted to attend them while they remain in this
country.
On Monday night, at Drury-lanc, Mr. Mum
den really babe farewell tothe stage. He acted
Sir Robert Bramble and DOGGY for his own bcnc-
Int 10 a most numerous audience, of whom he
took leave in an effecting manner, lii short
speech, which his feelings scarcely allowed him
10 utter. The audience rose. on liis entry, and
greeted him all through with immense cheering.
MIR. GKAHAAPS ERIAL EXCURSION.
On Wednesday last, Mr.. Graham made ano-
thcr ascent i'll his balloon, accompanied by Mrs.
Graham. The place fixed upon TO ascend from
was White Conduit House, near London. The
fatal result OF the recent attempt Of Mr.. Harris,
had thrown about the present degree of inter-
est which would not otherwise have attended it.
and the number of spectators was connensu-
rateiy great. From eleven O'clock in the
morning great crowds were fastening to the
scene OF action, and by three the gardens were
nearly filed with respectable company; and the
concoursc of people outside immense. In
every direction, as far Us the eye could reach the
crowd was as dense IS 1t was possible TO be, and
| the roofs of the houses which commanded view
of the gardens were covered with spectators.
About a quarter before five O'clock, MIR. and
Mrs. Graham came from the tavern, ;snd ascend
ed the stage amid loud p!audits. Mr.. Graham
was dressed in suit of black, and wore cap,
aud his lady was attircd in pciisse and bonuet
OF white satin. She seemed in delicate health,
but perfectly collected, aud convcrsed cheerful
ly with those about her while the final prcpara-
TONS were making. At % minutes past five Mr..
| and Mrs. G.. entered the car, and the suspendpg
cords having bccn brought up and lashcd 10 the
balloon, his friends meanwhile holding it doyn
| and every thing being ready, MIR. G.. gave the
word and the balloon was let go. 1t assembled
only five or six yards, and then lowered to the
ground, and there were apprehensions that il
would come III contact with Of lso0sc5 ;,e!-
joining the garden : but a long rope had been
attached to the car, which was held by those
| upon the stage, and they pulled with all thciY
strength, cleared it Of the houses, and it ascend
Sd steadily and majesticaliy. Ntc. ard Mrs.
Graham stood up ii the car, and bowed repeat
eddy to the crowd below, and :he cheering was
loud and hearty. The balloon proceeded rather
slowly in sou;h-westciiy direction, and it had
| not arrived ut great altitude, when Mr.. Ora
ham discharged aquantiiy OF ballast, and this he
repeated several times before the balloon disap-
| peared. Tie atmosphere was much c!o,lied.
and The balloon, after being ID minutes in sight
entered a dense cloud, and was lost 10 the view.
1t is impossible 10 conceive n finer ascent.
The acroaau:s descended at Cuclsield, in Sus-
sex, 40 miles from London, at five minutes be-
fore seven O'Clock, having been exactly one
| hour and 90 r1iautcs on their voyarc. Soo., af
Il,
had such an effect on them, almost TO prevent
| their hearing each other talk. They alchtel
IN field belonging TO Mr.. Browne, farmer,
| .iho rendered every assistance. Tho thcrr;,o-
meier IT quarter past six was az freezing point
and al iaif-past six SO low as 90. They arrived
| IN Poland street AT three o'clock on THURSDAY
morning, from whence they Instantly proceed
| ed TO w hite Conduit ardcns. Both Mr. and
/ Mrs. Graham were in good health and sr:ri.s.
| 1t IS singular confidence, THAT the lnomeni
Mr.. GrahaIn's balloon passed over To.tcn.;am-
court-road, the mourners of Mr. Harris were
returning from ST. Jancs's battle-ground, where
they had just deposited the remains OF ;liat I'm
| fortunate atYcnturcr.
| TIE FUNDS.
The transactions in inc early part Of the week
ooth IN Consob for money and account were to
very large amount, and The strength of each
party OF spectators was put to the test. The
depression towards The termination of the last
account seemed to have been produced by a
scarcity of money, and not by any political oc-
| currence, and it was expected that previous 10
the shutting of Consois on Tuesday, that so
much Stock wousd have been thrown on the
market as.to have led 10 more serious decline:
such conclusion would have been realised but
Tor the exerions made by several capitalists
VINO took Stock TO the amount, il is said, ii up
wards OF One Million Sterling, and who, by
such means, coufscractcd The unf;iyoralie Of
iect OF large sale of Stock by a Northern
BANK. The consequence of these operations
was that Coiisols for money which had on