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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-06-25
THE HON. JOHN w. TAYLOR.

This gentleman left town for the eastward
this morning. During his stay here, as a
member Of the Committee Of Investisa lion, he
was, we learn, very constant in his visits to
Mr.. Secretary Adams, the relative of Mr..
Cook, the son-in-law of Mr.. Ninian Edwards.
Mr.. Taylor, I'VE understand, was the member
of the committee at whose instance the testi-
mony Of Mr.. Noble was suppressed. which,
upon the voluntary declarations Of Edwards,
went to inculpats Mr.. John C. Calhoun in the
A. q. plot. The Lord defend us from partizap
investigations? flash. c. Guz.
Noah Webster, esq and his son, will en-
bark Tomorrow in the Havre packet, for Eu-
rope. Mr. w. goes to Europe, with view
Of publishing his Dictionary, upon which he
has been engaged for twenty years, in Eng
land. His visit to France, we believe, is 10
procure the means Of completing one division
of his work. We believe Mr.. WIS plan is
new, and we understand that it will imbface
an analysis oftwenty-six languages.
". y. Com. .4dr. June ID.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-06-25
SAMUEL l.. MITCHELL.

The editor Of the Western Herald, published
at Steubeo lie, Ohio, says, that he has no
doubt asto nlr. Clay receiving The electoral
vote OF Ohio by turge mqioy,iy"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
AFRICA-AMER1cAN COLONY.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 14.-By the packet schooner
Fidelity, from Cape Measurable, we learn that the
Colonists generally i'll good health and spirits
The agricultural advances not being equal to the
wants of the colony, and others, occasional ship
ments hence of small assorted cargoes of provisions
might be profitable. Trade up the country was in
January obstructcd by war between the Soosos and
the Iouaits but more suspicious state of affairs
was anticipated.
The ten blacks, whom the United States govern
mcnt permitted TO return to their native country last
October, had all, through the of our Agent and
Richard Wilkinson, the interpreter, reached their
respective homes. The fathers Of three of them
were trading at the eettcmentwhen the Fidelity ar
rived out. Their mutual JOY may be imagined more
readily than described
We are further informed Of singular occurrence
concerning another of the ten. On their landing at
the colony, this man Immediately met a native who
had come down from the interior to trade, and,
who was the very person that had sold the now ibc-
rated man as a slave. lie had captured him in war
and agreeably to custom, sold him as his own pro-
perry; and now (as soon convinced that the free
nandisclamed all intentions OF revenge accompa-
MED him home.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
NOMINATION AT HARRISBURG.

The democratic citizens of Harrisburg, PENN
to the number of 300, held n meeting at the Court
House, in that town, on Saturday last, to appoint
delegates to the state convention, which, having
been done, the following resolutions unanimous
ly adopted.
Resolred, That we earnestly recommend union
of democratic citizens of this commonwe th in sup
port of Gen. ANDREW JACKSON. and that the
delegates from Dauphn county be requested to use
their best exertions to obtain for him an unanimous
vote.
Resolred, That this meeting, entertaining high
opinion of the talents, qualifications and services of
JOHN G. CALHOUN, Esq. recommend him as a
suitable person for Vice President, and request our
delegates in convention to their best exertons
to effect his nomination.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05

struggle for independence, VIC were encourage
ed, by Britains ancient rival but who extends
u fostering hand to the Greeks 1t delights us
to inform the world, that the sons of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, with liberality truly
characteristic of their fathers, have subscribed
nearly two hundred dollars, to aid this unfortu-
nate people, in their struggle against tyranny
and oppression. The sum is small, it is true,
when put in competition with the work it is to
accomplish; but the motives which prc:npted,
and the feelings, which excited them to perform
50 glorious an action, amply compensate them
in tho estimation of thu ingenious and the brave.
1t is consolng to those who have grown gray
in the service of their country, to reflect, that
when they are gone, they leave behind them no.
bic scioDs of that tree, whose branching honcrs
have hitherto elected the admiration vi the
world. The noble example which the young
men of our University have set us, shall never
be forgotten; and should that country, whose
sullerings they have attempted to alleviate, e.
yer attain its ultimate object, the qualification
which they now feel will be doubly enhanced by
the consideration, that they have been instru-
mental in its acquisition. As for ourselves, we
hope that the Turk may yet crouch at the feet
of the Greek, and the sun of science again ILL.,
mine this bcnightcd world.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
Valuable Hand for sale.

I'M Saturday the 9th March next, will sell on
~ the premises, to the highest bidder, my LAND
in the county of Chesterfield, lying Immediately ON
the Turnpike road leading the Coal Pits and five
miles from Manchester, containing about one hun
dred acres.-All the land is in woods except about
fifteen acres, and all of good quality. On the pre-
misses are good new framed Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Wheelwright's Shop, Blacksrnith's Shop,
&c. Any person disposed to purchase, win please
call and view the premises, and bargain may be
had by private contract until the day above menti-
oned, when If not previously disposed of privately
it will be sold to the highest bidder without reserra-
tion, erasion, or eq,sipoeation.
This Land would afford an eligible stand for a
Physician, Mechanic of almost any kind or for Il
Grocery-Store or Tavern The title is ndisputabe
FERNS vii! be made known on the day of sale.
JOHN L. MORGAN
Chesterfield, Feb. II, 1924. 6t7
N. b. One hundred acres adjoining may be had
If desirable, on accommodating terms.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05

Cd and Gnccs and crscs axe erecting in ,rio,s DO
grees of Improvement. Monthly agricultural re-
ports arc made out The settlers in This little colo
ny, amounting to about one hundred and fifty, are
engaged in building, fencing, planting and plough
ing, of them in the cultivation of gardens laid
around their temporary buts. Notice has been gi-
ven that their rotons will cease i'll June next, and
they must depend upon their own cxeitions, unless
superseded by some unforeseen accident, such as a
general sickness invasion. Since the last report
no mortality has taken place amongst the old set
tiers, whose constitutions have been seasoned to the
climate, excepting one, which was an accidental
death.
Two Americans still carry on the man stealiur
trade unfortunately there is no naval force ON thai
station To prcventit. II is decidedly the opinion of
DR.. Ayrcs :hat settlement may be formed ifpropcr
measures onls' are adopted. Colonists have been
sent g. before preparations made for their re-
cspton. Houses must be built, and stock of pro-
visions laid IN Tor the new settlers. otherwise they
arc ,hIown upon this little community, as so many
paupers maintained from funds appropriated for
other purposes--a share of time SHOULD be allowed
for the earth yield her increase bcioic the Colony
is delugod with new settlers. The vessel Aucust,
which was put upon that station was sent to Free
mantown, to repair, and was condemned as uusca-
worthy. As soon as this fact made known a
mongst the surrounding tribes they attempted auo-
Their invasion, and the blacks were compelled to
leave the cultivation of their lots to complete mill
tary works and Notifications for the defence of the
Colony.
This unwelcoaae intelligence prevented the blacks
from cultivatng their grounds until November last
On the return Of the packet, the Africans and men
were between longitude 90 and %, taken down with
Sickness and there is every to believe that
this malady was not a native of che climate. Two
only Of the crew remained to manage the vessel
The conduct of Mr.. r. McMullen, midshipman
who came passenger, is entitled to high commenla-
ton He was one of the sick, hut he notwithstand-
ing took command of the vessel (; though in state
of high salvation he stood for hours in the RAIN re-
CARELESS of personal danger; this fact requires no
comment.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
JOHN RANDOLPH.

We were favored yesterday with the perusal of a
letter from an American gentleman i'll London,
which contains the following characteristic anecdotc
of the great Virginia orator.
"When John Randolph was in London, he went
in state to the grand ball at the opera house, when
the king and all the nobility were present. A no.
bleman remarked, " This is splendid scene, MIR.
Randolph" "Humph!' said X. " | saw a splen-
did scene yesterday" "Ah, what was that? ?" Mrs
F'rg Ut Ne,rgaie!t
The letter-writer adds, Z" The nobility took much
notice of the American Demosthcnes, and his socie-
ty was courted by every one."-BOston GALAXY.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
From Niles Register. I


Caucus Iuemoranda.-At the caucus of 1916,
the number of members of congress was 2I5, of
these 10 in the Senate, and 65 in the House of
Representatives, were avowed federalists-to-
gether, II; which, deducted from 2l5, left 1873
Tor the republican members, and ofthosc one
h@d''ed and nineteen met in caucus, nineteen
republicans only being absent for any and on
every account. OF the 119, 65 voted for Mr..
Monroe and 81 for MIR. Crawford so that eau
Gus settled difference of opinion among the
members themselves, though no such difference
had existed among the People of the United
States. But the late caucus settles nothing
The whole number of the members of the pre-.
sent congress IS 265->l5 of these according to
the highest estimates of hTessrs. Gales and Sea
ton, are notwithstanding that these could not
or would not go into caucus and there remains
ZIG members who might have attended, if they
had thought it proper for them SO to debut a
lean, lank minority, sixty-six, did attend and
have put forth their decision as the voice of the
republican party in Congress Though one
hundred and fifty members of that party have
protested against the proceeding by refusing to
take any part in it
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
Trust Sale.

IN the 2lst day of August 1922 Deed of
~ Trust, was executed to the subscribers by James
Hill, of the town of Manchester whereby convey
ed them Tract of Land lying in the county of Pow
hatan, and containing about ninety acres.
The subscribers as Trustees, will offer the said
Tract OF Land for sale to the highest bidder, for
cash, a: Powhatan Court House, on Thursday the
18th day OF March next, that being Powhatan court
day.
RICHARD o. HENDERSON,,
JESSE HIx.
feb. ~. tdsHO
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
JOEgN ssCoTTx,

,NRST Hair Dresser, Cutter, Wig Maker Orna-
Il mental Hair orker, Perfunier, &c. respectful
y acquaints the ladies, and gentlemen of Richmond.
that he has just arrived from Washington CITY, and
will remain in town about week to receive orders
for WIGS, TOUPEES, SCALPS, CURLS, and all
other kinds OF hair works which he is prepared to-
furnish, suit any taste, in the first style, and ac
cording to the latest fashions.
J. Scott hasjust received from Paris an elegant
assortment of LIVE HAIR, which with his own
skill, and that IF the first workmen in the country
who are in his employ, enable him confidently to as
the public that nc can furnish every article in
his line i'll style infinitely superior to any other in
the U. Sand takes this opportunity to invite ladies'
and gentlemen travelling to the North to call and
examine the extensive stock at his elegant establish
ments, 62 Market and - South streets, Baltimore
J. Scott has with him, and will this day open at
the store Of Mrs. Sontbgate, Main street, a large
assortment of the most fashionable and best quality
WORKED HAIR, viz. WIGS, for ladies and gem
tlemen; HAIR BANDS, SCAJPS, FRIZETTS>
KILL BEAUX, BEAU CATCHERS, &c. closely
initiating natuTc-also small assortment of choice
PERU merry, viz. Oil Inf Cocoanuf, so Justly es-
teemct by Ill who have used it, for preventing the
hair from coming out, aud making it grow thicker
and longer; penUs Pomaf,tm, for dying the hair
and whiskers without soug the skins Essence of
Roses, fresh from Greece, sc. RAZORS and
STROPS, of superior quality, &c. Sc.
During his stay here, J. Scott will cut and dress
ladies' and gentemen's hair, in the first style-ard
to person deslrous Of purchasing the whole of the
stock he has with him, he would sell bargain, as
it is necessary he should speedily return to Balti-
more
u J. S. having received the patronage Of all tie
ladies and gentlemen of fashion and taste in every
city in which he has been, trusts that he viii nor
have cause to complain ofcxtendug his annual tour
this season to the capital ofthc A. lent Dominion,
alike celebrated for taste and lberality.
March iii
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
SURRENDER or MoNTEy,nro

by the arrival at Salem of the brig HOPE, Wa
learn that Montevidco was surrendered TO the I'm
periai forces on the LIST Decthe place having been
Tor Some weeks blockaded, both by sea and land.
ihe former duties (under the Portuguese govern
menD then went into effect.
Inc ROPE also furnishes the following prices ut
Bucnos Ayrcs, Nov. 15-Flour was sold NJ a5C, nor
barrel; but in or days after was reduced to So
in consequence of the arrival of several vessels from
America.-.9mer. Sentinel.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
from The .Norninr Cbyon;ele.1

We take the earliest opportunity to lay before
readers, some interesting facts relative to the
American Colony at Measurable, furnished us by
Doct. Ayrcs, the Agent. Lands have been laid out
and measured OF into lots and plantations for the
blacksthe latter have bern foT the most part clear
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
MISS SCENARIOS RIDDLE.

The Las Bra,sicboro> Messenger contains tho fol-
lc.fins arIicic;
Mr.. P,ti.soSs-Tiic newspapers no,,n us that the
t0se celebrated EagNsh Poctess, Miss ANNA S!:-
WARD, leu rS,iie her will, with n premium, az
nifty pounoS sterling TO The person who sio aid solve
L. Here is shc riddle,
The noblrsi ot,jcc, in the works nf art;
The eti.ttcs. GEM that nature doth impayt,
The noiat essential in u lawyers CASE,
The well KNOWN signal in the time OF peace,
The poushnan's prompter when nc drives the
plough,
The soldiers duty and the lovers vow,
Inc p!anet seen between the earth AMI sun,
Ihe prize which merit never yet has won,
Thc ,niScr treasure aud the badge of Jews,
The w;ics ambition and the parsoRs dues,
Now If your noble spir, divine
y corresponding word for every line,
by all these lessons clearly will be shewn
An ancient city of 10 small rcncwn-
All Europe has tried in vain for several :vea.s 10
obtnin the prize The profit and hcRor al the dis
eovery have been reserved for the New World, ard
even for little corner of Vermont. You will be
furnished with the solution for your pe{er il the
course of the Spring, and the proper easures
have already been taken 10 obtain The reward from.
the executors OF Miss Stewards wil il ENGLAND.
By the particular request of tire au:iroy, We ,,,-
sert the following supposed solution of the atoge
riddle:
FOR THE AMERICAN SENTINEL
A marble TenU.* long has stood,
The Rchlest work OF art.
Peaus, is the brightest gem,
That nature dues irnpart.
A Penes, this essential point,
To adorn lawyers case.
The we'll known signal, Itnus, Is,
TO all, in time of peace.
Pcnus, the ploushman prompts dclihts,
Cheerful 10 drive his plough
The soldier foT I trl,us fights,
For penus lowers vew.
And pen,S is the planet seen,
Between the earth and sun,
Thouf vert the FetiuS, prize and queen,
Which meri: wen
In peatce, Shylock treasures lay;
Miser the badge Of Jews;
The wife for q youag It,lxe 9ghs,
Ambitious then 10 ben rise
And bring the parsons dues
Mans nobler spirit, clearly cam define
That penmS, corresponds with every liue
Adieu, fair spirit OF tic skies,
Though worlds rsvelve Between us,
Thy lessons lead me 10 the prize,
Thy City mus: be Tenice.
The Venus OF Medici
Miss Seward
T. w
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
Domestic Goods.

DoANSSGAo OoONSs
ne hare on hand, 1ciH recere in few days. about
1ME Packages Domestic Plaids, Sheetings and
lOO Smrtings, OF the most approved manu-
| facture in the United States.
.Honcu,e, Robinson s; PleaaGnts
January e.. tsf
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
Cotton Narn. Bar lyon.

COUNTRY STEEL, sc.
We harejust received. from .Nero York,
Al Bales Cotton Yarn, from No. 5 to17.
~ 10 tons Bar Iron,
do. Country Steel.
AND HAVE IN STORE,
80 barrels Loaf and Family Sugar,
900 casks Nails from the Belle Isle Factory, anil
Freedoms Patent Ploughs.
All Of which will be sold low for cash, or nege.
table paper.
BRoCKENBROUGH & HARvIE.
january "a. til
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05

rarely offered; and whenever uc feelings cpini-
ons ofmen drew them out, they We're always regard
cd in the light OF ccnsurcs AS approval, there
fore, OF the resolution any shape, would be equi
valcnt to vote of ccnsure of the committee he
should be against any postpu,cment, unless an indie
finite postponemcnt The question was, of course,
determined in the negative.
MIR. Sudan then moved that the resolution be in
definitely postponed which was carried without de-
bate, ayes 81, noes q, as follows:
AYES--MeSsrs. Bowman, Bovine, Bronson, Clark,
Dudley, Green, Haight keyes, Le6crts, Livingston,
Mallory, M'Cail, Redield, Sucnahau, Sudan,
Thorn, Ward, Wheeler, Wooster, Wrisht.---21.
NOES--AicssrS. Burrows, Burt, Craincr, Gardi-
ner, Ly nde, M'lniyre, Morgan, Nelson, Ogdon.--9.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
THE ELECTORAL. BILL.

he EbEC iORAbi L..
The bill To restore to the people of this state the
choice of Presidential electors still remains i'm the
hands of tho committee OF the Senate tn whom it
referred three weeks since, ans; intima ton ha
been given what further time will be required bv
the wise men To make up their minds. The rcsolu-
ton of Mr.. Ogden, Of Delaware county, calling OH
the committee to report, was taken UP on Friday
and after animated debate, IN which the rcsolu-
ton ably advocated by MesSrs. Ogden, Burt,
Burroughs and Cramcr aud opposed by Messrs Sud-
am and Webster, IL was indefinitely postponed. A
| sketch of the debate is promised in the Albany pa
pers, from which shall probably learn something
of the course intended To- be pursued by the cueies
OF the bill. In the mean time, the people should
know what influence is used deprive them of their
rights and to direct and control the legislative BODY
The following circumstances stated i'll an arti-
Gle i'll the Albany Advertiser.
MIR. Flagg, as chairman of the committee of Nine
reported to the House the bill prescribing the mod
of choosing presidential electors on the I'D of Jane
uary at IL elk. a. Nj. andon the day the N n
tional utclgenccr announced the fac that the COM
mttec had reported hill and gave the correct ca-
lures of the same! Now, if there had not been a
previous understanding of this subject between the
committee of .N,te and certain persons, or a per-
son at w ashngton. would ask how, in the name
of common sense, the lnteligencer would have VEN
turcd to make this statement.
The National Intelligcnccr, after having seen the
course the electoral bill had taken in the House ca me-
out the 18th instant and states that the Senate
will not take up the bill until sometime in .Narch
next, and expresses opinion that the bill will ul-
tiinately be defeated in that body
This shows that the committee of the Senate have
sent to Washington for Instructions; and proves to
demonstration that the destines of this State are
put upon the hazard of die and that we have pol
itical gamcsters who consider safes but as small
shanse, aud the people thereof fixtures that are
to pass with the freehold, the number of whom is
Srpl nc nyide off A x-,l,,a
particular domain, the same as stamp on a coin
fixes its value.
The publication in the Intellisencer of the 18th
inst. it w jill be borne in mind, was made the same
day that the caucus to be held in Washington
to nominate MIR. Crawford; and was doubt in
tended to draw the timd and wavering into his
ranks; but the paucity of the meeting which has
put him forth the legitimate candidate of the
republican party shows that the effect conSemplated
was not produced.-.E. Y. Paper.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05
Sugar & Coffee .

Sugar & Coffee.
ME Cargo of the brig Frances will be landed
Il III Il day or two, consisting of
LOT Bags PRIME GREEN COFFEE.
10 Hhds. Jamaica Sugar,
Loaf Sugar and Window Glass.
we are now receiving, and will receive in fewJay.
lOO Barrels Loaf Sugar, of various qualities.
2OO Boxes Window Glass.
.Moncure, Robinson s. peasants.
January 81, tel
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
TNIiE Partnership heretofore existing untIer
a the firm of BROOKE & HUBBARD. is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. ExuM
5. HUBBARD, is authorised, to settle the BIN.
siness of the concern.
RICHARD BROOKE,
EXUM S. HUBBARD.
Jan. 30th, 1924.
EsCTIoN AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
TNHE subscribers have this day, connected
Il themselves in business under the firm of
BROOKE & COSBYS. They keep their stort.
under the Bell Tavern. Any business, en-
trusted to them, will be particularly attended
to. Any article deposited with them for sale
a liberal advance will be made in cash.
RICHARD BROOKE.
JOHN COSBY,
SAMUEL COSBY.
Jan. 30th, 1924.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-05

By the particular request of tire s,u:iroy, We ,u-
sert the following supposed solution of the above
riddle:
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-07
INFANTiCIDE.

NoRFoLK, Dec. 3 We blush to record
rCnr the first. and we hope for the Last
iime,l an instance OF human depraVIty
than which there can scarcely be any more
henious in the black catalogue OF crimes
which condem guilty world in the eyes
of the Almighty. :,
On Wednesday morning last, the head
and small part of the body OF newly
horn white infant, were found on the pub
lie highway leading from Queen street 10
Corran's Bridge, "a lew PAGES from the
la,ter.) where it had been deposited Inc
preceding night; and a bruise on the tenn,
pie loo plainly signlEed, that to hide the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-07
~ MARINE LIST. AA
ARRIVED-Dec. 5.

ann ED-DtC. o.
Schr Superior, Nicholson, New York, s
days hay, potatoes, &c. to II. Scranton,
on board.
Schr Exchange, Harris, New-Y ork, 8
days; freight for The district
schr Penelope, Norris, N York, 6 DIS !;
salt for Georgetown.
scbr Mary & Polly, Hammond, Chat.
ham; ballast TO the master.
Sloop Constitution, Bishop, Philadel-
phia freight for the district.
SAILED,
Sch Molly, Baxter, Providence, R. |.
Sch Relief, Baxter, do.
Sch Cygnet, Rich, Boston.
Sch Hero, Soule, Barbados.
Sch Het,y Jackson, Lynch. N. York.
Sch Joseph, CroweIl, Charleston, S. C..
Sloop Armada, Kirkland, Providence.
Dec. Sch Ruby, Lunt, Boston.