Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-15

cdShJ W oe distinguished Oy the the snow;
whe To heighten the horrors, the near and distant
shneks OF the inhabitants mingled with the melancholy
iowlngs OF cattle, heard in the intervals
OF the storm. AT length the morning dawned-but, alas.
OF the most fertile province of Hanover nothing to
be seen but the tops of the houses and trees The ar
son boats were immediately manned with soldiers, and
we proceeded, assisted by the Bughers' boats to
the peasants from the roofs of the lowest houses and to
convey provisions to those who had saved themselves
the hay lofts. This work of mercy still continues the
utmost of strength but il is only power to
alleviate the present misery The number of lives that
have been lost, far yet known, does not, thank
God, much exceed one hundred; but what have 10
expect: Sickness and DEATH The wretched inhabitants
have lost their ALL their cattle, their furniture the
cads, in great measure, and for several years, their
crops Many wanderers on the face of the EARTH
without homes, who were at least in competence only
few hours since. feel | need add nothing more 10
induce my generous countrymeu 10 extend their hand
10 their Hanoverian brethren yet must remark, that
tins suffering PROVINCE ronthe enthusiastic love of the
peasantry to our beloved royal family and their
ion with England, marked during the French
cupaton from these causes, as particular object Of
oppression"
The Thames Nnnei.-This novel undertaking was
begun the Cd of March. The Tunnel will be opened
between As and G5 feet below hgh water mark and car
red through the blue clay of which there will be from
10 to III feet the top of the brick work. in the deep
est part OF the river The shaft now preparing is in
tended for foot passengers The larger descent
nages, which to he OF about 200 feet diameter will
not be begun till the Tunnel is carried a certain
tent under the river The spot which the operations
are commenced is eastward of Roherhithe Church. on
the south side of RotheI ilhe street
In the course of a debate in the British House of
Commons, on the Navy supply, Mr.. Hume Observed
that IT would astans the House be informed that in
the last three years, the sum of Co $40 600 had
been voted for dock yards, whrves &c. and since l5
t23,OOo,0O0 for building and repairing ships.
EXCISE OF TOBACCO.
SofJ1 Ha,fs
which we are sure will be hailed with pleasure by the
mercantile world. Our readers may know perhaps
that Tor many years certain articles rum, tobacco &C.
paid an Excise as well Customs duty, and two sets
OF oicers proceed TO ascertain tue quantity and had
JOINT surveillance ore them the docks and ware
houses. length the extensive patronage of the one
supertuous range of Clerks landing walters, ware
house keepers, lockers, &c. given up but it was
the EXCISE officers that retained and had the
anomaly of articles brought from over the seas being
placed under the sole management of body whose
proper sphere was to take CognZance only of articles
produced or manufactured i'll England. The primitive
distinction between the jurisdiction of the Customs and
Exc'se thus destroyed, but by the present Order
IN Council 1t Is again wisely restored except as to tea
1t directs that the duties coffee cocoa, tobacco snuff
peper spirits, wines, and all other foreign goods now
subject TO duties collected by the Excise shall from
the 9th of April, be collected by the Customs
Death OF the Honorable F. Ashley Cooper of the Earl
of Shaftesbury, in pugisc contest with Mr. Wood.
son OF Colonel Wood, of Littleton, Bucks and nephew
OF the Marquis of Londonderry
Sunday last about2 o'clock, collegans of Eaton
Tie Hon. A. f. Cooper and MIR. Wood, were in the play
ground when some words between them and they
pushed each other. Who gave the assault is differ.
entity stated; but from words they proceeded to blows
and had fought for several minutes when the Cantain
came up and separated them. 1t was subsequently, de-
termlDed by them that they should meet OH the follow
ing day, and have pugilistic contest The majority
OF the scholars were to witness the battle and
me combatants stripped to the buff, at o'clock on
Monday afternoon, and commenced fighting Mr.
cooper was smaller IN statute than his opponent his
age was under 5 and his opponent who was near half
a head taller, was near IL. Mr. w. had the adyan
tage OF strength, but the quickness and precision of
W.T. I. were remarkable for young and he de-
clared that he would never give in. In the 9Th 9th
anu ioth rounds he became weak and exhausted and
II was then evident he was not match for Mr.. W. and
he ought to have been taken away. Some of the bac
kers had brought brandy in bottles into the field and
the second OF Mr. Cooper in the tn round, poured
considerable quantity down Mr. Cs throat and he re
covered his wind and strength. The younp men con-
tnued fighting from four till nearly six o'clock: and
when they were IN state of exfaustation they were
constantly piled between the rounds with neat brandy
II Is slated thaL MT. u drank during the fight above
half pint. They fought about sixty rounds and At
the end OF the last round Mr.. &. fell heavily on his
head and never spoke afterwards He was carried off
Tue ground 10 MS lodgings at the house of the Rev Mr.
hnapP by his brothers, who present at the fight
ne was put 10 ped, but no medical assistance was sent
'i 'O"' SliOGl tline before he expired.
Expresses were sent off to the Earl Of Shafesburv and
other relations OF the deceased, inform them of the
lamentabe catastrophe. Yesterday the Secretary of
the Noble Earl arrived at Eaton, and took away the
de|eased's two brothers About o'clock yesterday,
Cob Wood arrived at Eaton, and eyinced much distress
at the event.
LONDON FASHIONS FOR MARCH
PRoMENADE DREss.-Coral colour gros de Naples
high dress the corsage made to the shane in front Oil,
a little tuilness at the bottom of the waist behind the
sleeve en- gigot that large the top and conned
towards the wrist with FIVE corded bands each about an
inch in breach the sleeves finish at the ,yrst cnG
are requisite, which usually of embroidered French
cambric OF the same pattern the colorete The font
OF the corsage has fancy bow in the centre and three
more are placed equal distances down the front of the
skirt on each side two bias tucks of the same mate
rial as the dress edged on side with narrow satin
cord they approximate at the waist extend to the shou
der and towards the feet where they turn off circuarr
TO trim the bottom Of the dress wadded hem beneatL
lat OF coral gros de Naples bm broad and circular in
front but much shaower behnd the crown larre ana
projecting forward, composed ofsx divisions the points
meeting IN the centre at the top bouquet of fancy flow
ers at the right side: strings inside The brimHva
m ~ Or Ic,,,h cr,Il. a..