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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-24

have seen SIr. Clay, and need rot there
lore remindy you of the great personal dig
nifty by which, in public, lie is so eminently
distinguished. He appeared, on the pre-
sent occasion to the highest advantage, be-
ing dressed in cloak, which dropped in
graceful folds from his shoulders, its rich
velvet lining falling back from his figure,
and adding to the effect OF, height and
graceful movements of his person. His
tone was deep, and rather under than
above his usual key in public speaking
The effect of which was to produce dead
silence throughout the vast and crowded
Hall-The sofas between the columns, IL
even those on the esplanade, in the rear of
the Chair, were crowded with ladies, and
the galleries of course filled to overflow
ing. The Senate attended by invitation,
but in their private capacities, that body
having yesterday adjourned over to Mon
day. OF the Heads of Department, OBJ
served only Mr.. Adams, who sat next to
George w. La Fayette. OF the address of
the Speaker need say nothing, as you
have it at full length in the Intelligencer--
its beauty, fitness, and dignity, speak for
themselves-it gave, believe, universal
satisfaction to the Members, as well as to,
all present. A slight interval succeeded
its close, when La Fayette (who, during
its delivery had more than once been
much and evidently effected rose with
great selfpossession, and slowly and dis
tinctly pronounced his reply-his foreign
accent rather heightening than detracting
from its effect. 1t was longer than had
anticipated, but so well becoming, just, and
modest in its tone and sentiment, that none
wished it shorter. The highest degree of
satisfaction appeared on every counte-
nance while he was speaking, and as soon
as he had taken his seat, the House adj
lourned, when the Speaker fastened from
the Chair, and Selling his hands, shook
them with the warmest cordially, and
then introduced him to the Members, who
poured in a joyful crowd about him, and
seemed to vie with each other in making
him welcome. Many tears were shed, and
when the scene closed, general sigh re-
lieved the breast, while mutual smiles and
congratulations were exchanged by the de-
lighted auditors" ~ Y. Com. ADJ.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-24

Ufstiitfe<ftd sPhadnfhrory--So completely
has. humanity in many persons ususped tie
place of reason, that the Legislature of Ohio at
its late scssion actually proposed to the Lesisa-
lures Of Georgia and South Carolina to eman-
cjpatc their slaves.-This modest request wa
treated with merited severity by Gov. Tronp, in
communicating. the singular proposition 10 the
Legislature.
Extract OF a letter from Col. Joseph Sexton,
Chairman of the Committee on the Conven-
ton, TO the editor, dated
''Richmond, Dec. IL, 1924
"The Committee to whom was referred the
petitions OF several counties, praying for the pas
sage of Il law, having for its object the call of
Convention. have directed me 10 report "a bill, by
which il is provided, that the sense of the PEG.
pie is to be taken at the next spring elections,
and the vote of the people transmitted to the en-
| ecutivc by the first of June. If, upon examining
the returns of the sherifs, it is asceraned that
there are a majority of the people OF this Com
Governor will issue his proclamation to that eff
feet, and the people will, in the month of Au-
gust, elect Delegates TO the Convention, who
will meet in the fall, with power to amend the
Constitution, SO rs to reform the representation
| in the House of Delegates, and TO preserve, as
far practicable, TO the people of every part of
the Commonwealth, their just and proper share
political power; TO extend the right of suffrage
TO all free white male citizens who have suff-
cient evidence of common interest with, and
attachment 10, the community; to reform the
executive branch of government; and TO secure
TO the good people of this Commonwealth the
invaluable liberty of conscieace and the press.
'Ifthe Convention meet and adopt the amend
ments they are TO be again submitted TO the
pcople for their acceptanc. or rejection. The
bill is now before me and will he reported on
Monday, and suppose phnted. If it should
gan much and can lose nothing, as the Delegates
TO the Convention will be from the people, and
not the terri: ora boundaries Of counties, be they
| small or large.
81 think this will he a short session-we will
have neither Banks nor Pen;tentiaries to detain
u. Perhaps the attempt 10 remove the College
| of William and Mary will consume some time
Memorials and counter memorials have been
| received, i'll relation to the removal of said Col
'ege
"The bill authorizing separate election in
| Frederick, has passed the Fl. OF ID. and is now
before the Senate. It's fate is there doubtful
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-24
MARRIAGE BILL.

The debate on the Marriage Bill has
called forth many eloquent speakers and
much profound Debate. Antiquity has
been ransacked the Holy Scriptures re-
vealed to us and the principles of COM
mon sense been appe aled to in almost eve
ry form.-We have taken copious notes Of
the discussion but So many other sub
lects press npon our columns the discus
sion which took place during the last win
ter was spread so extensively before the
public, that we think ii better to waive
any report OF the argument at all, than
lay it entire before our readers. Oar col
unins, however, are at the service of any
gentleman who will please to prepare his
argument for pubication.-Mr. Upshur
reported the bill and advocated the propo-
sition, with great ingenuity of argument
and great power Of research.
On this delicate and subtle question, the
best men and the acutest logicians may
conscientiously differ" Much may be
said on both sides,' as Sir Roger de Cow
erley remarks. Indeed, much has been
said on both sides but for our own parts,
as at present advised, we would rather the
law should remain as it is. Ought not
man to consider his wife's sister as his
own !? With the same holiness of senti-
ment, which enshrines her person, and ex-
tinguishes every impure desire? The max
I'M of MIR. Hume seems almost as applica-
bic to a sister by marriage as by blood
Treating of the question which once aeita-
ted all ChriStendom, viz the marriape of
Henry 8th with Catharine of Arragon, 1.-The
philosophic Historian says, "The natu-
raj reason why marriage, in certain de-
grees, is prohibited by the civil laws. and
condemned by the moral sentiment of all
nations, is derived from mems care to pre-
serve purity Of manners while they re-
fleet, that if a commerce of love were au-
thorized between near relations, the fire.
quent opportunities of intimate conversa-
ton, especially during early youth, would
produce an universal diSsoluteness and
corruption," &c, &c Rich. Ena.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-24

Presidential Eieciion.-We are at last enabled
gard to this important election. Returns have
been received from all the States, which present
the following result: Jackson, 100; Adams, 81 );
Crawford, II; Clay, 81; making in all 26I votes.
OF course the three fast will enter the House of
Representatives. In whose favor Mr.. Clay will
exert his influence, or whether he will take any
part at all in the election, remains TO be seen
We are, however, inclined TO believe he would
he partial to Mr.. Crawford's election.
Accounts from Washington represent dead
calm prevailing in regard TO the election. We
hope it is not the calm that usually precedes the
approaching storm. Although we have conf
dence in the lrmness and integrity of the mem
bers, yet when we consider the high and honora-
BILE prize that is at stake, and the unusual num-
Der of competitors, who are all mingling with
ourRepresentatives we confess we at times have
our misgivings; we much fear scene of bar
gaining, intrigue, and corruption will prevail to
All extent disreputabe to our country
Virginia Legislature. of importance
has yet been acted on if we except the Marriage
Bal. This bill, our readers will have seen, had
for lis object, the repeal of the existing law pro-
hbting persons marrying their sisters in-law.-
The Enquirer and Wing speak in high terms of
the learning and ingenuity which was displayed
on both sides. Mr. Upshur mainly supported the
bill against phaanx of talent and influence,
and although he was defeated, the vote
highly complimentary, especially when ii is la
ken into consideration that he had TO combat
with the religions and other scruples OF men,
some of whom had been taught from their in
fancy TO look upon the marriage of man with
his sister-n-law as something little short of Ma
hometanism.
.Ninian Edlcards-once more--We observe
this promising gentleman had the unblushing ef
trontery to offer himself Can ddate for the Sc
nate of the U. States for Illinois. We are hap
by to state that the Legislature had too much re-
gard for lis own honor, 10 elect man who was
wholly destitute of the principle himself they
therefore elected Jno. Mclean Esq. TO fill the
vacancy. But yesterday, we saw Edwards
fastening for Mexico with $1,000 of the peo-
pies money in his pocket, chuckling at the sup
posed injury he had inflicted upon an honest
mans reputation, :. now none so poor 10 do
himrcverence.''
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-23
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THE REPOSITORY.
FROM THE AMERICAN MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
THE SERIEklNG GHOST.
By the .Author Of the Woodlmds.

"-Somc deeds do reach
''nown to the grave, disquleting the dead"
TIE Sun had Just set behind the blue summit of
the Shade Mountain, whose broken crsgs hang in
Wild and fearful grandeur the low 81 Ivan valley,
tllat runs from the shores of the Mantango, into
the broad open plains of Northumberland, towards
the SusIuehanna but the first star became visi-
Bile in the nloon,.ss sky, the Gathering tramp of
rapidly approaching horse was heard upon the dis
tant bridge and down the stony road, hurryng on
ward, as ifforlife. moment after, stranger was
discovered mounting the steep ascent Off prominent
bluff, which overlooked the cedars Of the low anl
vale and refining in his coal black courser on its ut
most verge, he and cast eye of wild Dispute
tude over the rude scene. The recently erected
cottage of Essewolif, hid by cluster OF low willows
upon which the shadows OF the approaching night
already hung their dusky MANTLE one mi ht sup%
pose had escaped his observation or his restless
and perturbcd spirit had searched out some single
object OF interest too intense to allow :. Wandering,
thought, or glance, towards any ohcr;-fur ever and
anon he raised his white, trembling hand, and part
cd the locks that clustered over his forehead and
gazcd towards the uplfted c,ags OF the cloud pierre
ing mountain, and upon the shaggy pines that stood
mistaken in the Shade at its base, and far down
wards where, among the springs of Tie winding ii
nulct, the white flint stones lay in groups, among
the long grass and the neglected ruins of an an
Gent tenement mouldered in fragments on the
ground.
Old Esselwolf walked out into the valley from
the cottage threshold, where he had been standing,
and surveyed the stranger with earnestness, then
shook his head, folded his upon his bosom, and
cast long and anxious glance towards the dim
eastern horizon small speck had just risen above
the tree tops, and began slowly to spread itsea
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1824-10-23

chase and RECALLED myself at the spring. and listen
ed to Harrets voice, she sung some tender and
pathetic lay, that recalled, perhaps the memory of
days which had been visited by even warmer and
brilliant than that which shown upon their
secluded, humble, but still not unhappy home. She
had sweet voice; the only voice that amid these
wds called the salt tears from their deep
to nv checks. She romantic girl; all soul
all passion-these high and lofty inspirations min
glcd powerfully with every lively feeling of fond
ness in her music, that forgave myself for weep
ing, and only wished had fountain from whose
pure and overlooking sources could pour more
liberal lbation, She had been an erring child; for
to love, to love, Weld it mind and soul
and body, in bold defiance of parental warnings and
affcctonate rcproots is error. This she had done,
and was an exile from parents roof, an outcast
from the bosom of parental love and having sacri-
feed all else for the enjoyment of her passion, she
had exchanged for that humble abode a comparative
palace a paradise of all that wealth and f,n, no
nor could CLEAN from far and near, to brighten and
to bless the mysterious dream of fe when she lcI
her home with Lawrence Neville, and followed him
to this rude tract of country, whore, midst food,
and forest and mountain, his only heritage in the
world remained
1t was thus, for while, fortune seemed to ingcr
around their destiny as 10th to leave so much Of
loneliness and worth upon the brink Of ruin The
clouds of sorrow which began early to gather Owe
them, were long illumncd by hopes fading twilight.
As long asI lawrence cXeltcd the active energies
his mind and body, and stood up manfully amid the
labols and privations incident to the rude LIE hc WAS
here obliged to lead the smile OF llarpncs, and
confding love fed not from l!arrict's brow {; her
children, two lovely little girls, grew bright and
beautiful as the flowers she nursed; and a glow of
mild innocence and delight Illuminated the sylvan
scene. But that sumEcr w gLttadcd away at last.
] remarked one day as passed the cottage that
after, saw Harriet weeping at the window, and OBJ
served that Lawrence sat upon the doorsiil, pensive
and silent the Little girls stood looking first upon
their mother, and then Upon their father, as though
even they felt, while thoy wondered why il was
But they knew rot The darkness that was to i'll! 1w
the storm that gathering to make THAT GaI.
ness even more terrific noted that day rs oae of
evil omen, and crc long tie mystery WAS 4,cale'
saw Lawrence hing by the way that lccl toua.,!s
little hamlet on the river, with half c1p.y bottle
BY his SIDE in state of deep iutoNicat,on, and with
much difficulty conveyed him home, Iwarncd and
cntrcatcd him to abandon tie course he had fallen
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to tremble, and scarce audible sigh breathcd in
the cool, moist air. He and heard, then obser-
we'd the stranger moment again, who now remain
ed fixed and motioness, and then returned with
somewhat agtaed air to his seat at the cottage door
'Ihe storms have long been cratlled, said he but
yonder apparton will rouse them from their slum-
bers, and the Shrieking Ghost will be abroad to
night Alarmed by words of such fearful import,
the family gathered to the door, with many ingui-
ries for the reasons upon which these unwelcome
conjectures were founded
The gray-hared hunter had been the tenant of
this wild abode for more than thirty years. having
emlgrated to it from the east when young man,
leaving behind him his kindred, friends, and the
small patrimonv left him by an aged father. The
moving cause Of this early measure had never been
clearly ascertaned, even by the few whom the
chances OF the chase threw sometimes in his way
but whispers ofdeeds from the imputation of which,
whether just or not the strong links Of friendship
his kindness and hospitality had thrown on those
around him, seemed efectually to screen him
Whateverthere mi ht have been, he had now grown
gray amid the lonely and solitary pines and those
Of his stern integrity, his virtue and his truth. And
now the cottage he had buried hiuselfn alone,
for so many years, had become the refuge and the
home Of destitute but lovely family of his kindred;
who, when the storms of misfortune had driven
them from the village of their nativity, had sought
and found welcome in the bosom of the wild will
lows, on the shores Of the Mantango.
1t was these novices in the fearful history of the
scene arnid which they dwclt, who gathered round
the old man that evening, and PRAYED for solution
Of the terri! ing problem he had spoken. EsselwoM
while he eyed calmly, but not without mixture of
anxiety, the slowly gathering storm that climbed
steadily up the blue eastern sky, pressed tendcry
the hanls Of his flvoritc juliet, as She hung
upon lis neck, Ca delicate and lovely girl,
minslin" him of some bcauteous new blown flower,
f;nginy its endrs to the breeze, and blushing in
all the nider richness Of its charns amid the wilds
Of rude uncultiva,cd foTcsD and thus answered to
the pressing inquiries of his collected household
"The cottage which now lies III ruins, half hid
among the long rank grass by Wonder spring,
twenty years ago the abode of Lawrence and Har-
riet Neville. 1t was then the lIcttiest residence
in the whole valley, for there alone the soltar} flu
gitive from climes less rude bchcld with emotions
of delight the traces Of a tasteful and elegant hand,
in the bcautcous order with which the vines and
flowers were arranged, and the ncatncss ard grace
full elegance Of every thing around l often saw, in
those days. that happy palr sitting under the cano
pying willow that shaded the cottage door, while
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12
SINGULAR BIRTHS.

RIcHMoND, Oct ga negro in the
possession of a gentleman Of this city.
has brought forth within Is months,
fvs children. THE is no prodigy too
prodigioas to be asserted: as was the
late case OF the French female, who
was stated to have brought forth seven
children at one birth--bnt the present
10 plain matter of fact. During The hast
year. this negro womso bad twins
both boys. now living and in fine health.
Within thirteen months after. THAT Is,
in Jolly Last, she bad three fine infants
Ut oos birth-and what is curious e.
pough. they are of different sexes and
colours one girl and two boys. The
girl is Of the mu latto colour-one of the
boys has the yellow tioge and the CLOS
by hair Of the. Indisn--the other, has
the jet black and wooden hair. The
children are all living, and we'll and
hearty, snd nursed by the mother; who
herslf enjoys excellent health. She
and her husband are both blacks.
Compiler.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12
GALE TuRKS.lsLAND.

BY the brig Hero, Rawling, at N. York,
,rOm St. Thomas and Turks-IslanG, re
bave The following account OF damage sus-
tslsed during tbe gale OF the 18th ut. at
the latter place. The ship Alexander
vas blown nut and lost; crew and part OF
Der cargo saved. The schr. Five.Sisiers.
Rockwell, Of and from Hartford. q. was
also driven 30 sea, and had not been heard
to'ior 10 days: one Of her anchors had
been picked up 10 the Roads Four hum
ared thousand bushels of salt had been
lost At Turks Island, in consequence OF
which that article bad risen 81 per cent -
S,apt. X. also reports that, while OF Turks
Island, on his honewsrd passage. ne Tell
70 With the scbr. Mechanic, of Hartford,
irom N. York, for Jamaica. the captain OF
which informed him that be bad been m
loe gale eight days, and bad lost par. OF
zoe slaves with which bis deck was tre'got-
"a. The slosJn was severe al 81. Thomas,
M,'nough no material damage was sustain
eddy The shipping.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12

sen. ,faekson, ifnot elected by < elec,
'Oral colleges would acefiainl be the
bighesi on the return. lsm codrmed in
my opin'on BY tbe extracts be,v. Civ.
fng' 70 him, according to injcorespons
dent. sixty-three votes in De western
country, and adding TO ,hemtbe votes Of
Pennsylvania and North and lontb Caro-
linz, which presume nobodybut the edi.
tors OF The lnlelligencer non oubt his OBJ
tanning, he comes into the Hsse with ! II
out OF 96l votes. Il 10 thse be added
the votes OF New Jersey, Telaware. and
part OF Maryland, in all of 'kich the indi-.
cations are at least as strogly in bis fs-
Vor as in that Of any one ofhe other cam
didates, Gen. Jackson stalhs, under the
forms of the constitution, ybat | believe
bin TO be 10 reality, the favGie oftbe peo-
PIE, and elected by their SURFACES.
Very respectfully, yours, &c.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12
MURDER

The Schenectady Cabinet Of Tuesday
says, Just as the, paper was going 10
press, John F. Van Paten, aged about 80
years. was taken to the Jail OF this city, for
the murder of the wife of Mr.. John |.
Schermerhorn, of Rotterdam. He made
confession before the Justices Court that
he loaded his gun for The purpose, walked
10 the house, opened the door, took deli-
berate aim; fred, and relrested without
ascertsining whether he had effected bis
object or not.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12
FANCY GOODS,

sVCHA
Large and small tortoise she'll combs
do do mock do do
Reticules OF eeor quality
Cloth. tooth and hair brushes,
GeDtemen's stocks and crayat stiffeners
La Fayetie gloves
Waist and watch ribbons. violin strihgs
Pocket books OF various kinds
Ladies and gentlemens' kid and beaver
gloves
Cigar casee and sun glasses
Cologne water and fancy shaving soap
Fancy baskets
Looking glasses Of different kinds
CastOrs, pistol: and diIks
Snuff boxes, watches, seal and keys
Amber, coral, wax and CHER beads
Musical boxes, ladies' waist clasps
Buckles and ear rings, breast pms
Bolts and catches, hooks and eyes
Reticu)e clasps and spec'aCles,
Silver tbimbles, penknives
Purses OF different kinds
ALSO,
Ladies' and child-en's sesl and fur caps
OF Superior quality, and a considerable
quantity of shoes and boots. al OF which
will be sold al the most reduced prices.
oc ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-10-12

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
SiR-knowing that, although opposed
10 The election of Gen. Jackson, you con-
cur with me in thinking that'the success OF
the causus party would be the greatest e.
vii that could betsll this country. enclose
YOU the following extract of letter just
received from member of the Jackson
Committee in Ohio. 1t shows how per-
GectIv faIlacious are the calculations OF
the friends of Mt. Crawford. Even the
most sanguiue oil them have never ventur-
ed to anticipate his success but by the
transfer of the whole OF Mr.. Clay's lnte-
rest TO bin; and it now seems that well
informed men are of opinion. that Mr..
Clay will have no interest to transfer.
For nv own part, have never for mo.
ment believed. that the coalition talked OF
cos.d take place. | had too good an o2''
MON of Mr.. Clay to suppose that he WOULD
sacrifice his prioc,pIes Tor subordinate
station in the government. AND l Know,
that his warmest friends considered Mr.
Crawford. since bis connection with the
Radical party, as the last OF the candidates
rhou they ought to support. But If the
views of my Ohio correspondent be las
for the mos, part believe them 10 oe}
correct, they render all idea of such a CO.
alition perfectly ridiculous. So'nIhg aa-
ded to nothing, will add very little to Mr.
Crawford's already hopeless chance OF
success.
Ihaye differed from you know, in my
estimate OF the rel,hye strength oil The
candidates. have always neIieyed' that