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grains better, and in larger quantity, and,
when brought into market, would undoubt-
edly command higher price. 1t bears a
closer resemblance to Jamaica sugar than
any other. There is great exertion ma
king for raising this article the ensuing
year. With settlers having but limited
capital, perhaps the civilizations of the sea
island cotton would be more profitable
than the sugar cane. The Seville orange,
date, pomegranate, olive, and almond
trees, arrive there to the highest state of
perfection. | feel confident tha. hazard
nothing in the assertion. that Gadsden
county is, in regard to health, fertility, and
a temperate and even climate, literally
the Eden of America.
The jealousy Of the Spaniards, while the
Floridas were in their possession, prevent
ed the Americans from making any re-
searches into their history or geography.
But they bear evident marks Of having been
once in the highest state of cultivation
7, The ruins about the old fort Of st. Louis
near the Ocklocney, and the old fort and
!, monastery of San Pedro, on the Saunney
ldTe very extensive, anu ihuiCdte thdt tht
. country was once very thickly settled
$ The Fort of St. Louis is paralelogram
/. with bastions at its angles. Near it al,
j. the remains of number of pieces of heavy
!. .ordinance, which were burst at the cap
,iIture of that post by the Northern Indians
in their war with the Yamasses, who wer
in alliance with the Spaniards, nearly tw
: centuries ago.
j.. At Fort St. Pedro is large bell belong
a ing to the monastery formerly establishe
$ there, in good state of preservation, an
J.. several brass 9pounders, with their trun
r. Mons broken off.
The early history of this country, fror
r Its first settlement, is very obscure, and W
!. are only indebted to traditionary account
" for what little we know respecting it. Bu
i no country presents to the emigrant sue
e flattering prospects as that we speak of, ft
. settlement; and there is no doubt but tn:
enterprise and industry would meet be
.ter reward there than in any other part {
i the United States.
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The patronage extended TO sarcophagi-mon.l
gers and mummy dealers has already had good
effect in encouraging the importation (or manu-
jact,ue, for aught we can say to the contrary> OIL
:" reques of antiquity" from "ancient Thebes''
or venerable "-specimens OF which were,
until very lately, as rare in this country, as were
some time since knee-buckles among the Scot
tsh Highlanders We were not surprised, after
the golden reception by our citizens Of the sup
posed contemporary of Sesostris, to hear OF the
arripuI IN the Eastern States of "another real
Egyptian mummy" but we must confess that
from the speedy discovery of the birth and In
cage Of "real Uhough unfortunately deceased)
mermaid" that some twelve months ago excited
the curiosity of our eastern brethren, we felt a
little quamish about the reality of an animal des-
crihed in the Richmond Phenix OF Thursday last,
which, if it De not hoar, will really be a
PnEsoMINoN IN NATURAL HIsronY u"
From the Richmond Picnic.
The public has now an opportunity of witness
ing the solution of some of the most Important
and hitherto doubtful phenomena in Zoology
There arrived in this city late last evening an ac
ltual living Mermaid, which was caught in the ses
lof Cores, half way distant from the continent Of
Asia and the islal:d of Jcddo, in the Japanese
Empire. 1t was sent as present by the captori
| TO the Mandarin Hoang K Flu of the city of Can
ton, and that noble parsonage, as mark OF hi'
gratitude to the Captain of the Philadelphia Eas
India ship, the Discoverer, presented to him, II
return for an important service, this anamalcu
in the Natural World. Exactl,
as delneated by the accounts Of former specta
'ilors, its upper form, from the waist, resembles
.ifcmale, and the lower fish. Its hair is a darl
sea blue, and long and floating; it carries com
lin one hand and sort of coral mirror in the o
either 1t often utters Wild yet not unmusica
sound, it appears especially pleased when take'
notice of, when it smiles and spreads the ringlet
lofits forehead If not attended to by all the spec
tators. it seems dissatisfied and frowns. Meas
ures, we understand, are taking to exhibit it, il
The capitol, early this day, whenthe citizens viii
: doubtless avail themselves of such an lunparal
!, lleled opportunity"
Il the editors of the Phenix meant to play frs
of April tricks upon the public, they proceeded
very deliberately to work. The above extrac
appeared first among their editorial matter on tn
first of April.-N Y. Patriot.
l On the 27th ult. man was executed at Nor
lItreal for the murder of his brother. He commit
: ted the horrid crime merely to possess himself 9
a small sum in cash which he supposed was in hi
d orother's house.
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.oner is to be put in peril second time
ror rn the offence, on the same principle which
"nvsrned ~, the celebrated case of Mr.. Good
S's;n in New-York, who was subjected t.
second trial in consequence OF the rising
If the court at the end of its term, on
saturday Sa night, before the jury could agree
unon a verdict.
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Fresh Goods-Just Received

at No. 80 Market Street.;
RLOTHS, Cassimers, Cassinetts, Flannels; Cal
. lcoe, Cambria and Painted Nusns; Grapes
Ginghams, Russia Sheeting and Diaper; Irish
Linen; Blue and Yellow Nankeens; Long cloth
Muslin; Mersellcs and Valencia Vesting; Hosiery.
Checks, Ticking; Linen and Cotton Drilling; Will
mington and other stripes; Plaids, Domestic and
Imported Muslins, with variety of other goods;
all of which will be sold at reduced prices.
JOHN w. TATUM.
Sd Month, 25th. 2S-6wt34.
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Josiah Wilson, a Halter Of New York, who
some time since advertised in the papers that he
would give a5 cents on every hat OF particular
pattern, sold by him within certain period. fo'
THE benefit of the Greeks, has paid sl39 IS to
the Treasurer of the Greek Fund.
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to be the natural result of an imperfect
or. more accurately, lower
degree of combustibility in the inflammabe|
substance for strong spirit of wine pro-
duced the orange and red rays, while dilu-
ted spirit afforded fine yellow of uniform
intensity. DR.. Brewster says, that the
production Of uniform yellow light from
diluted alcohol. depends partly on the ma
|ture of the wick, and on the rapidity with
which the fluid is converted into vapour.
A piece Of sponge. with number ofpro-
liecting points, answered the purpose OF a
wick better then any other substance; and
the extrication of the yellow is far more
copious by placing common spirit lamp
before the burner of the other. Ifa per-
manently strong light is required, it is pre-
ferable to dispense entirely with the use
of the wick, and to allow diluted alcohol
to descend slowly from the rim of the
lamp into the bottom of concave dish of
platinum, kept very hot by spirit lamp
place under it. The bottom of the dish is
made with number of projecting emf
,lnences. in order that the film of fluid, which
rests on it, may be exposed to many points
d. at once to the action of the heated surface.
1.-THE beautiful effect of this nonochromatif
: lamp, in illuminating microscopic objects,
7 and in various departments Of optics, far
: Exceeded the expectations formed by its
i. inventor. The images of the
e most minute vegetable structures were
o precise and distinct, and the vision, II
every respect, more perfect than it coult
: have been, had all the lenses of the micro
d scope been, made more completely achro
d matte by the most skilful artist.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-08

Rebecca Preston, alias Scott, who has lately
been convicted by the City Court of Baltimore,
of the murder of her child, is sentenced to be
executed on Friday the 23d instant.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-08

In onondaga County, N. Y. short time since'
Miss CooLxy, in consequence of a root'eSs OF
Ie,rothed swain. and his subsequent breach Of
marriage promise, recovered damages to the a
,"nunt Of 80 dollars-a cool sum this, for baking
,,aeu expectations.
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Ny.IlEg gAyl iIlJ DEflll[. a Ero
Thursday, AprA 8, AS24.

The communications Of "Tn and 81. L. r."
have been received; they came too late for this
week.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-08

Alexander of Russia. with maenanmity uncom.
man TO despots, has permitted the erection, near
'racow. ofa monu ment to the memory of Kosc1-
,,sro the fellow soldier Of Washington, aud the
hr,ye but unsuccessful vndicator of the liberties
If Poland The monument has become as much
"r object of vencra'ion to the Poles, as was the
,'arsnn of the hero OF respect and admiration to
IN 1.-The ,he world it is simple barrow or tumulus,
i;ke the renowned sepulclires Of the ancen's, a
tout 400 feet in diameter, and about l3O feet IL
;'.;ght and stands within view of the ancien,
,,,an,ments of Cracus and Wanda, ON low hill
ncor Vlsula, which happens TO bear the appro
,ria,e name of Brownislawa;" !" or "The defen
s,er Of Glory" Ground has been bought, ann
houses built for four peasants who fought under
Kosciusko, and who with their families, arc charg-
.J IN ,ake care Of the monument. The money
for erecting the monument and supporting the
peasants has been raised by subscription through
out all Poland.
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MARRIED.,

On Thursday evening last by the Rev. Mr.. Latta,
Mr.. Thomas TArLoE, TO Miss ELIZA JANE BARR,
both of Chrs,iana Neck, New Castle County.
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C 1t is every mans duty to himself and farni'
y to better his fortune, and here is the oPportu-
,ity for if he cannot spare 81 IS cents for SO
good a purchase, he can venture So ~, at all
events he will never miss 81 25, which will pur-
chase quarter ticket, and may gain Seven Hun"
dred and Fifty Dollars, Two Hundred and Twelve
Dollars Fifty Cents, or variety OF other sums.
THERE is NO TIME TO BE LOST!
Purchasers of Packages Of nine tickets may
have them at still less cost, viz.
One Package of nine Tickets. S2o
One Package of nine half Tickets, IL
One Package Of nine quarter Tickets,
Only dollars IL cents per ticke,s-156 cent
per half ticket, and only 78 cents for the quarter
as the prizes to be drawn will be depended O. !.
for the balance--all over to be the property O
the fortunate adventurer.
Neglect this great opportunity, and YOU may
never have such another.
Cash paid for prizes as soon as drawn.
Tickets and shares for sale by
THOMAS HOPE, JR.
Lottery and Exchange office, No. l29, Market
Street, opposite the Town Hall.
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
March 25, 1924. 29-5t.
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While the ius,rious Riego, was lying in dun.
pecn, last before his murder, soldier placed as
sentinel over him one day said, "were you not
in prison, would murder you" We're not q
prisoner, replied Riego, you would not dare to
look me in the face"
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-08

The Journal de Commerce of the 2'd OF Janu-
ary, states, that "otficious persons have taken
great pains to circulate report that La FAYETTE
was about TO remove to the United States. 1t is
easy to perceive the drift [they add Of these ru'
mours, which are calculate to deceive the pub
lie respecting the plans Of this able defender OF
his country's rights. 1t is not to be expected
tha, La Fayette will abandon his country as long
his voice can be heard in the cause Of Justice and
liberty. Should he ever quit France, it is to be
presumed that he considers liberty as irrevocably
lost or sheltered ut last from the attacks OF is
norance and corruption"
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-04-08
Public Appreciation

Was never more generally or decidedly eyi.
dent than at the drawing Of the small Binary Com
bination Lottery, New Series, drawn at the Town
Hall in Wilmington, on Wednesday last. The
following were the numbers drawn-and they
were drawn in the order they stand: viz.
Numbers drawn2 1st. 2nd. Sd. 9TH
from the wheel. ID 10 II &.
A number of gentlemen have EXPRESSED wish
o have another drawing-and their wishes shall
|be complied with on the 10th Of April, next Sa.
lturday two weeks. The scheme in every part,.
lcular is similar to the last.
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mDRTWYII&0S ABOD@2

~ S&S - S&N9 W GA@S0SS
$500 DOLLARS FOR S4,75.
FARMERS AND CITIZENS ATTEND
The RICH DELAWARE LOTTERY uiN
Dc speedily DraWnt!
And in proportion to the number of Tickets and
value ofPrizes, is the richest in the United States
And by which
s250o may be gained for 81 rs
1850 Q 37i
625 25
312 81
.and so in proportion for other large prizes
! Prize Of S2500
1000
1000
$50
1850 Dollars in prizes Of so
1850 Dollars in prizes of 10
1850 Dollars in less prizes.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31
EDUCATION.
XNYNI. b. CHITTENDEN. n oradn,

W. M. B.CElTTENDEN,a graduate of HaIsp-
W den Sidney College, has opened SCHOOL
IN the building opposite the Theatre, and having
gwen vacation for the present week will COM
mehce again on Monday next, at the pla ce.
His course of instruction is intended to comprise
the branches of an English education requisite to
qualify persons for mercantile other business; the
preparatory studies necessary for entering any of
the Colleges in the United States; and if required.
any OF the higher branches usually pursued those
Colleges, except, for the present, such parts of the
Sciences as require To be illustrated by means of
Philosophical, OF Chemical Apparatus.
TUITION, for ten months in Language and Ma
thematics, 500; in other branches, $40;-Entrance,
So.
References to the Rev. Jesse TT. Turner; Rev
VIM. J. Armstrong; Rev. John Il. Hoge; Hon. WIN.
III. Cabeil; Col. James p. Preston:-alsa 10 writ
len testIm0nlals. Dec 3l--.1lN
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Young Ladies Seminary.

VI Ne Rcslaeace Of Dol. L. .Nos5y, al Poe
hGtan County.
ME exercises of this institution under the SUI
q perintendancc of Mrs. III. Rudd, will COM
mence on the lst of Feb. 1925, and close on the
Both of Nov. following. Board and tuition Tin all
the useful branches) as heretofore,
For ne Session of2en -HomMs, $40.
The course of instruction includes Spelling Read
ing, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar Geo
graphy with the of Maps, History, (ancient and
M 'ern,) Chronology, Mythology, elements of Che
mistry and Philosophy. Music, by gentleman of
superior qualifications at $50 per quarter.
Dec 81 ct
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31

w extract the following from Snoyien'5 y.
York Advocate -
GRANGE Livery arrival from France
brings us further Information of the consoda-
fed state which that country is attaining, under
ihe sway of their new Ruler. Party asper,y
seems to be fast disappearing; while the act-
witty Of the productive classes is successfully
turned to every branch of industry. We have
y little reason, even in this country, to rejoice
ut such an improving state of things for pro-
badly our fcllowcitizens, who suffered SO uany
unjust spoliations during the reign Of Napoleon,
may have some hopes TO receive indemnity
when the expose of France Will permit its 60
verpmcnt to give the subject such attention as
Rit deserves. In the last message OF our present
Venerable head Of government, This subject is
briefly touched, and strong hopes are entertain
ed of speedy arrangement OF this aitairwith the
French government. Spain has already made
the satisfaction which our country demanded,
and TIC other uorthcrn nations viii doubtless
listen with attention 10 the same proposals, when
they behold the leading powers of the continent
fnaking repara;on or thcir injuries
The AiIeghaney Democrat has tie follow ing
wicked paragraph to call il by no worse name
g As it is now, il is the duty of every good
aitizen TO support Gen. Jackson, and resist
corruption, intrigue, or management at the D0if1
of me bdyof,ct! Our liberties are dear TO u:
all-let us never surrender them without
struggled"
1t is not surprising that the election Of the ge
neral las created alarm and apprehension,
such is 70 be the conduct OF his friends.
Democratic Press.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31

The correspondent Of the N. Y. Mercantile
Advertiser writes from Washington as follows -
alt is understood here, q do not know but ii
may he also known to YOU that our Treaty with
Colombia recognizes the principle, that free shps
make free goods; very important provision for
OH M Sinatinn.N
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31
MARRIED,

! DiAkk1ED,
AL bewdley, Lancaster county, ON Thursday, tbc
ioth INST. by the Rev. John Seward, Nr. FRAr-cIc
HALE, OF Loudonn county, to- the ainiabie Miss
OLIVIA, daughter of W iam Lee Ball, deed.
| Now pleased they'll pass each heetimg day,
"And down lfe's current glide"
Each tender look of love repay,
Norquit each others side Communicated.
On Thursday evening, the 2.Sd inst. by the Rev.
MIR. Courtney, Mr. THOMAS PARKER. Of Port
Royal. to Miss MARY ANN J. Ia YLoR, of this city.
DIED,
In Newton, (Mass.) ABIGAIL EAo Err, aged 1Ol
years.
In keene. IN. H) Mrs. HANNAH WHEELER,
aged lob years!
AT Iennsons Hotel, in Washington city, on the
: lth INST. PoosHAMATAHA,a chief of the Chocta w
nation OF Indians, distinguished for his bold elocu-
tion and his attachment to the United States
Military honors paid his remains by the
Marine Corps of the U. States, and by several uni-
formed companies of volunteers.
Births ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mrs.
Law, wife of Samuel Law, journey.nan shoe
maker, 53, Catharine-st. made her husband a
present OF three fine boys, who, with their
mother, arc, we are informed, all doing very
well.-[.N Y. .ams,fcan.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31

ALIENS PRIZE LIST
OF the 9th days drawing of the
Maryland State lottery, No. 8.
No 1865 a prise of 500
29l1, 1864, 1851, 1909, so
Besides the usual quantity oil smaller prizes
Another drawing takes place on Thursday, when
some of the following great capitals are liable TO be
drawn; viz
10000 DOLLARS,
10000 Dollars, 10000 Dollars,
lO,OOO Dollars, 5000 Dollars,
Together with great manv Of $1,000 5000, 500,
500, &c. sc.
To secure the lucky numbers, application ought
10 be made Immediately. Delay not--send your
orders for chances to the Lottery aud Exchange
Office of
s. & ri. ALLEN & co.
No. $50 Main Street Richmond.
Where the cash alwas be had at siehti for
prizes, as soon as draw1.
Present price of
Whole Tickets, SO Quarter, So 90
Halves, 6 Eighth. 80
6. s. NJ. ALLEN & co.
Dec. % R7rfTmsp@
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31

II III William French, Esq. of Prince William
iis candidate To represent the Senatorial district
composed of the counties of Prince William Stat
ford, King George, Westmorcland, Richmond
| Northumberland and Lancaster.
| In the Legislature of Louisiana, " the vote for
Electors was most unexpected -Four days (sayS
INC Lexington Rcporter) before they were chosen.
Mr. Clays ificncs assembled and formed their
ticket: III, Il majority of the whole Legislatures
attended. aud resolved unanimously to support it
out 10! ON the ballot there % only in favor
of IT,"
BALrIMoRE, Dec. 90.
cen Lafayette arrived bere on Sunday. Yester-
tefday the Masonic Brethren assembled at their
nan, from whence they moved in procession, with
me General, TO Concert Hall. where a snlcn,Iid
Dinner was provided for the occasion.
Whiskey is now selling at 10 cents pei .allon in
our Misunderstanding
Every body will remember the celebrated
battle between the Ambuscade and Boston, of
me Hook, about thi,ty years ago. Capt. Bun
Ton, oil the British navy, who has lately publish
ed naval history of his country, relates the
following anecdote of that combat
a shot from the Ambuscade struck the
harn,nock-rail of the Boston, and drove a |
piece of the wood against the head of Cant. |
courtney of the latter frigatc. He fell; but the |
SKIN was not raised nor blood drawn. His first
lieutenant, however, ordered the poor man
thrown overheard on the instant, and assumed
the command of the ship himself. lie Roi est
mort-Vive lie Roi! IN. T. .4n,e,.
ALABAMA, ''the wonder of the soutI,n stll
goes on TO increase in population. A Huntsville
paper says--By the returns from 81 e, snties i'm
TINS state, and by Estimating the increase in the
seven counties from which no returns have been
received in the same ratio, it appears that the
of this state amounts 10 $50, 284 souls
In 1917, Alabama territory contained po-
pulation of about 10000. The state constitu-
ton was adopted in 1919; and, in 1890, the po-
pulation was 1s9,227.
u The proceedings of the Legislature have not
been important this week. We therefore Law over
our report of the proceedings till our next in order
TO dispose of some articles that could not so well
be laid over.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-12-31
WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE


The question of the removal of William and
Mary College, TO the City of Richmond, is
pending before the Legislature, and most pro
badly will be decided in the course of a few
days. On a subject SO intimately connected
with The estinterests ola wealthy and extensive
section OF the state, it is desirable object that
all possible light be thrown.
With this view, we publish our last page
to-day, the ''Peution of the Visitors and Pro
fessors of William and Mary Collegc,n i'm ia
vonr of its REMOVAL and the contemplation of
the Citizens of Williamsburg. Freedom of dis
cussion, IS essential to the ends of truth and
justice.-This paper has already expressed a
decided preference in the College remaining
where ii now is. Nor have there been any
adequate reasons subsequently offered, to pro-
duce change of opinion. While the pros
perity of Richmond can be but slightly en!ianc-
ed BY its location here, Williamsburg will be
materially injured, if not reduced to ruin. And
are the Inhabitants of that venerable CITY, rem
dered dear TO the hearts of Virginians, by
thousand recollections and associations-are
their interests TO be sacrificed, without; the least
respect We cannot-we will not believe it.
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BENTON.s PAMPHLET.

We received few days ago from Washington
city, under envelope. ''rhe atonal Republican
and Ohio Political Regstcr-Extra"- containing
an elaborate vinJcu,ion of Gen. Jackson, from the
charges preferred against him in pamphlet under
the signature OF Jesse Benton, of Tennessee A
few numbers back, we published in the Wing, ac-
companied by a few introductory remarks, some
passages from the aforesaid pamphlet. Now, the
friends of the General appear 10 be somewhat dis
pleased at the liberty thus taken, and an appeal TO
the justice of our press has been made. Ii is free
and we trust will ever remain so. We have no he
station, therefore, ia complying with the request
which has been made. But we have been COM
PEELED, rel ctaniy from its great length, to defer
the article until our next. 1t shall be then pub
lishcd.
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xsEssEKnsoIWD wRTes.
FRlDAy MORNING, DECEMBER al, laeA.

'oFfer's diidc; on fdrardo-- Ohm HAMBDEN
We are induced to rc-publish from the Enquirer,
an essay which appeared in that paper, signed
JOHN HANBDEN. Considering the extraordinary
character Of com. Porters attack on Faxardo, and
the impo tant consequences 20 which it might lead
we are surprised that it has made so slight an i'm
preston IAN the public mnd. 1t is the second edi-
tion oil the Pensacola transactions and Porter is the
second jackson, who has directed the arms of the
United States, in time peace, against dcfeuce-
less Spanish village.
We claim the readers attention for JOHN HAND
DEN, and invite him To acQuant himself with the
particulars OF transaction, which for the honor of
the country, we hope will be subjected to IA rigid
investigation by the representatives. of the people
The rhetorical splenlor OF the essay will charm
away the fatigue OF pursuing its reasoning II will
ne inund OH our first page--as also the Porto
itico account at large ofthe transaction We have
already published tie American.