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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04
DOMESTIC.
ALEXANDRIA, June 80.

ALEXANDRIA, June 80.
iso'fng for tcater-Ths important and deeply i,te-
resting experiment has been prosecuted in this place
WIN much zeal and confidence; and though under cir
tu's'ahces peculiarly embarrassing the progress has
ocen Vei considerable for the time consumed and the
whole operation conducted think with great abili
w. we regret however, TO be under the necessity of
stating that the work is necessarily suspended until
Mr. Disbrow can have prepared for the pur pose an en-
IRE set OF cast iron tubes, those wood and sheet IRON
heretofore used proving Intellectual in consequence of
the unusual extent 10 which the tubing is required anil
The difficulty presented by wood TO the extracting of the
remaining piece OF rod and TO the free passage of the
various Instruments used in the process. In every other
boring made by MIR. d. he has reached the solid rock in
less than thirty feet and for that short distance wooden
nave been found TO answer every purpose; but here
lie has penetrated 240 feet exclusively through CLAY and
ahd ana much OF 1t more difficult manage than the
hardest rock We learn that the labor will be resum-
cd as speedily possible, and sincerely hope 10 the
credit and profit of all parties. MIR. d. avaiis himself
OF ts temporary suspension of his iabors TO visit New
iorh where sifpilar experiment is under way; and
mere or somewhere his route, he will order suitable
tubes TO his purpose here.
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explained, she settled on the ways. Several al,
'cnpts were made to set her again in ,no,;on h,
,he hawsers from the Hercules aud Laprairie Steam
ooats but without effect: the hawsers of the fl boat
snapped without in the the ponderous
was expected however, that she would be got of al
the returning food she was still on and
sustained no injury. The following is given as her d.
mensions:-I. ength BOB feet; beam, co. Hold 35:-
length OF main mast above deck, rs feet whole length
io' man yard - feet draugbt of water ID feet load
ed tiller IS feet long, 1871 square, tonnage $3.50 tons
cham cable p iron, 100 fahoms long IA inch link
inches over; hemp cable 20 inch rope 100 fathoms;-
weight OF anchors "a cwt and 81 cwt. has on board
tooo tons OF timer Is 10 feet wider and feet deeper
'han the Columbus; going around the Capsern
AT Tie end OF the bar 81 times, travels miie going
round the deck times mile; carries 1900 tons more
,nan the Columbus decks, carries about 5000 tons
lumber; IL tons oakum. IS tons Iron boltss
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

II 10 not our intention 10 enter into a minute detail O
e events of history. Every man has cithe
eau he'n or has heard them related by his father But
| 'here Is Que TACT connected with our Revolutionary
'"usgie' winch VIII be regarded by future ages a,
inc most singular political phenomenon that has ever m
curred-and, as 1t displays the character of the American
people, for virtue, patriotism and wisdom in its BRIGHT
est light and as may be of especial benefit to all tories
anu srviies, wherever 10 be found cannot refrain
from noticing it. From the month Of June l775 when
a'er destroying the guns, and damaging the powder in
inc magazine at the venerable City of w iliaulshurg
governor Dunmore was compelled 10 seek shelter on
BOARD the towey, then in York River, from the ndig
nation and resentment of exaspera ed people till the
Gun way Io, when the people Of Virginia by framing
ana pronuigng the Constitution, actually declared
themselves independent assumed their rank in the
family OF Nations there was not honchou her i1c
spread limits, not even the shadow Of Government and
although the British authority subvertd or SET al
defiance, although the courts of Justice were closed
although the bands of society were dissolved and man
reduced to state of nature vet not one act of violence
TO the person, or of outrage upon the property of c
zen, is recorded. On the contrary wonderful and ex
were respected-peace aud good order universally pre-
ever attendant upon revolutions was any where wit
messed and every thing presented the appearance of
quiet well organised and well regulated community
The celebration of this 4th of july will be hereafter
REQUIRED TO, an interesting a,ran our annals and
VIII never fail 10 produce the prIdest satisiacton and
most heartfelt qualification. The Ilusrious champion
of the 'Riglts of Man, is with us. He who in all
the various vcissudes of chcquered life whether in
as CRIMINAL in exercising the almost absolute and
unlimited power with which he has on some occasions
been Observation-Disclosures at the brightest period or i'll
the darkest and most poftentous hour of our own and
the French Revolution when the bravest and most in
trepd felt appalled, ard even the mind of our ycucrat
ed and immortal Washington sunk in despcndence-
whether as the advocate of national liberty in the
Senate lis supporter in the field, he has manifested
the same firm. undertaking and inflexblc devotion TO
the cause OF freedom the sacred principles of Justice
and equality of human rights, which al some future dav
and we nndiy rns! it far distant will shove,
their blessings upon rho universal world.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.

The Governor OF Virginia having appointed the Com
nissoners the part of that State opening books
for the subscription of stock to the Chesapeake and
OfrO Canal, the wloic Of the Commissioners stand as
follows:
For Pi';Sinia.--GcncraI John c. Hunter Col Will
IiaW! Elzcy, and Richard II. Henderson, Esq.
For observation-disclosures Sprige, Col. Frisby
Iig'iman, OF Washington county, saud Philip l.. Tho
mas, ESQ. Of Baltimore.
For the Dist'Ict Of CoinnJia-Sam IT. Smith, An
thony G. Cazcnoye, and Clement srniih Esqs.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

From .Nttc- O,lcnns--The Brut,rs frorn Ne, n ,o,.
mas brought papers Ia the 9TH inst. Twelve hundred md
thirteen bales Of cotton had arrived during the week
vlois 10 the lih 1885 bales had been cleared for
poor 'o ~ 'or y e'v-f ntk; so for Phadcpha aud 46i
for Havre. The weather had been favourable aud ua
sales were nearly equal TO these of the three weeks prc
vionS, and at about the same prices
he waters of the Mississippi suddenly agitated
on the evening OF the first of june and rose nearly seven
tcet- This phenomenon extcnded about $50 Yards
above. and 3 ORR hundred below fort Plaanernine and
an immense tree. That had been embedded in the sand
WIN others sian "tiit, were borneup once and thrown
inside of the lcvee The whole left shcrc,vas inundated.
and when the waters subsidized, presented many fish that
had been lc!i IN Inc recession. On the opposite bank
where the new fort is ereciing the waters rose but moi
so high as to overflow the levce.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04
From tie Providence or. ~ Ca.eue.

REMARKABLE OcCuRRENcEs.-The following sinou-
lar facts have been related TO us by lent as
having taken place III SSuithield in this State
number of large dogs, belonging to person in
that town, seemed TO have suddenly assumed the habits
and appelics Of beast OF prey and fell upon and attack
ed such other animals as they met They entered a
pasture where young feeling aud attacked
her IN violent manner The afIrighed animal ran 10
the house. which stood at some distance wiiitns dogs
al her throat and heels ana considerable tine chased
before she could be rescued from their grasp
They also attacked neat cattle and DESTROYED four
having torn and manglcd them in shocking manner
They likewise commenced the destruction of flock of
sheep, and actually killed nearly the whole the flock
before they could be driven off; which impossible
10 do until firearms resored to- when the dogs at
length fled, covered with blood.
have heard no explanation of the cause Of these
remarkable occurrences; Perhaps some person who
is acquainted with the habits aud natural history of the
Dog may be able In assign for conduct so diff
ierent from the general , abits OF the animal.
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Farmers Bank of Virginia.

FENHE President and Directors have declared Dividend
= of two and three quarters per cent for the last
months which will be paid Stockholders tho 18th
instant. WIN NEtERVIS, Chashicr.
tt
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Bank of Virginia.

july 4th, I6IJ.
VIE President and Directors have declared Dividend
a ut three per cent the Capital Stock for last half
year. payable the 18th usEach share Of old stock
IS subject to deduction Of Dollar aud quarter for
, the bonus to the state.
July st
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MARRYnn-

on w eanesiay evening last, ny the Rev. Mr. Hamne
Mr. VIM. C.. WINSTON, 10 Miss SARAH SrsAyy. JaL
ter OF Mr. THOMAS POLLARD all OF tho county of Hano-
- 'N
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VIRGINIA CONVENTION.

In addition the delegates heretofore announced
the following may be added 10 the list. We hope
shortly TO add Nelson and Eockbridge, in our owt
negborhood besides many others, other parts of Tie
lconmopw a!th:-r Yirginion.
BeDoTd-Cao! Menpis, Col. Jabez Leftwicii,
Capt Lewis WiugGed, Juba Jordan, MAJ. Isaac Oey,
Maj. lessee Lc!twch, Maj WIN. Campbell and Col.
John =. Gray.--rWc received the resolutions adopt
&c IN this county too late Tor appearance to-day. They
shat appear in next
- d-joscph Fl. Sainucls, JOHN j. Jackson, James
~ Neaie, David Greet, Daniel Raymond and Isaac
Morris.
fTede'Tek.-Alfred II. Powell, llenry ST. c. Tuck
CIR, John H. Cooke, Nathaniel iur.rn, David Castle
man, Jr Joseph Sexton, William vi Barton, pay;a
Meade and John Ship.
Standardization Alien, Charles T. Lowell Jo-
sepi' ) Spcngcr Joseph $lliok cr Isaac Overall WIN,
larson, Philip Williams, Jr. and John Gatewood
A2ch'nghaoI--COl S. II. Lewis, Dr. T.. Harrison
Dr J. H. Williamson and Col J kenney.
I''eSfon-Ni liiam Siglcr aud j. Fairfax.
B.'he|cy Elisha }u, d Moses liunter Israel Robin
son, Philip e. Pcnjicton, Jacob Neavcr Edward Coils
ton, David Holmes Com al George Portcreld CLa,Irs
Orrici, John ) PorterGld and Levi iiCushaw
.4ctohnrc6--i homas r. Joyncs Thomas NJ Hty!ev
Linn Rogers iiiiam y. Gusts, Cot John G. JovnCs
and DIR. George Sherer
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

We are requested to state that resolutions appro, ing
of the resolutions OF the rcehoIdrrs Of l4oudouu conn
ty, and for the appointment of Delegates to the Staun-
ton Convention, will be submitted to The citizens OF
Hcnrico, Tomorrow.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

IiI4'e on he CocSf-The Fdyettcri9e Ojserrcr SAYS
I'VE have various, but positive accounts OF nirncn!
vessel beng off the of N Carolina In addition -
the headess budies mentioned in our las, =, h,vu f.
ashore II Others in the situation We since been L
Ell up ana II Is certain that suspicious looking vessel vib
great number oi men board has been seen" I'm adj,
tonic the abovethe NerGndria Hera9 states that Can,
rars"hs oi the scir Sarah arrived that po,t ON FIJI
nay rom ofk river, informed that Capt Anthony of t.
sonp Justina, while in that river, stated IN him , i,
Tie latitude q the CcpcS Of he Chesop6ake he was
chased tof several hours by black schooner and fcd
npon as he believed with poun,Icr; the a;rot;r,1
looking vessel finding that his fell short, and Ih,t m
c"nh NJ" gain on the J"simid gave chase and bore
away ana boarded schooner which capt Authony tbouht
oei"nSns TO fredericksburg The vessel showed 40
c0loIs "
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

'"S"a'fH.-~W are informed that on Thursday last
man named JAMES FARIS was accidentally killed
while bio"!ng Foek- at the Balcony Falls. lie has
wife and three children, wc are tod in WaslinrIon
City. r Ir;,.;a ;s, '0''
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

Shtpprech-The brig Dick, of Ncp'-fotk from a
,iiz bound round Cape Horn was wrecked April m lon
The Coast nj Brazil about Is miles south of Rio Ciande
and we regi ct 10 have 10 state MI John OSuliyan tie
owner, was drowned All the rest boaid were saved
he MASTER Captain Hudson, arrived here. V, .tcrdav II,
TIE brig Adams from Rio Grandc. lie Informs that
the wreck OF the Dick was sold for 80 and The cargo.
winch We understand was very vauable,l was totally
lost.
1t 10 ascerained that the of 81 rs 900 was insur
ed on The brig and cargo. or tins sum- : 25 600 was
insured III this city, and $4,000 in Boston.
~. York .Uer Abb
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eco

The large Ship.--An unsuccessful attempt was made
at Quebec on tie 9Th u TO launch the large ship
building there cor the purpose of transporting timber
to England. Au immense crowd ofsPecta tors aad col
ectcd from al quarters witness this interesting &C.
cnrrence. Tie large vessel being put in rnotioQ,
gldcd slowly along the ways little more than p q
her own length, when the cradle giving way, Or
iroD sOne other cause which had not yet been
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04
From me Paris Coagiitutjonei.

Translated for the Petersburg Morning Advertiser
Crest events, it is said are preparing in EcypI The
lacha is making great efforts ciyizc tie country
while inc most incredible excrons made 10 make
the inhabitants the continent of Europc retroprade IN
their former barbarsn. TIE Pacha is training twenty
thousand men according 10 European tactics Several
French generals, among whom arc enumerated Bower
and LeroD, accompanied by great number of half pav
and disbandcd officers, have arrived at Cairo and have
obtained employment. II is said that their departure
not unknown to the French Ministry Cotton Ma
nuiactorics and Insurance Companies have been Csa
blished. and il is related that public journal will
be published Caro-It then in vain 10 oppose the
progress OF knowledge il will advance in spite Of the
secret m1nguyres of Jesuis. instruction will never fail
70 flourish when fostcred By liberty. 1t is mentioned in
public Journal. that the French government las pre-.
sencd the Pacha With complete equipment for n batta-
lion, and that armed schooner stationed at Alexan-
1ria, seems also destined for his highness
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We have been politely I.voured with lie follow loo
extract of letter, dated

extract of letter, dated
u. s. Ship NoRrn C ARo11xA,
.4lSesrus Bay, .UayI
"lhs magnificent line OF hatue ship arrived here in
81 days from Hampton Roads, proving herself TO be A
remarkably fine sailor have Ike pleasure of assuring
you nat all are welt The U $ sioop of war Ontario
a't" rom I'of''eF on The 9TH OF April for Mes,ina--
Ii is gratifying circumstance to find that nc NorC
r"na Uu'tes many coed qualities. Her great strength
ana teAuy arc even surpassed by the facility of Ter
"oi"!'g she HE easiest oH her rigging any vessc
ever kncy."-, k5aR EcR (;uS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

A youth about Ten years Of age, Of Mr.. Adam
Bird, oil Bath County, Va. shot the 18th nit
by cider brother, aged about 10, wic mprudenlly
har,iling gun, which he supposed not pc loaded.
The SECRETARY or WAR and his Lazy returned TO
Washington, from tier northern excursion on Tues
day.
Information las been received from our squadron in
the Pacific Ocean 10 thc Isl Of March last. They
on that day at Chorlos, and the officers and &C.
morally ia good health
The Colombian ship Of war L1ert1dore, of gnns,
Clement CaitcU, Esq commander, Is days from Jar
agena, has arrived at New York, where she is to
dergo repairs.
Prince MuRAr las arrived at New York, in tie brig
TIespcr, from Cette
The iaH ecnflemanA Philadelphia paper says that Nh
Magec feet inches high, from the county Of Tyrone,
Orcland) has arrived in the ship Conestoga at PhIndcl
phia.
THE grcat ccn,,emaa-The N. York Mercantile Adver-
tiser avs-Thc Dutch frgate Paas is daily expected
this port with the Duke Of SAKE Wcnar whom apart
mcus have been provided 1t stated in the London
papers that the Paas would sail for the Chesapeake
The amount Of Bank Of Engaud paper u circulation
/ is about twenty millions sterling.
Black Lead Mine has been recently discovered in New
! Castle, Westminster county, New York.
The Postmaster showed several letters this morning
which, having been sealed with rdrs instead of orr har
been attacked by tire cokroaches during the night the par
Of the paper where the wafer had stuck entirely eater
up. This points oUt the necessity Of using alone
seal letters in this county No penalty of the law or vi
GLANCE Of the officer, avail! against those dark and mid
/ night robbers The cockT0cctes ~ OIic0uS 9dy.
By the last packet from Havre, handsome volume
has been received containing complete account O
LA FAYETTE's tour through TIE United States.
The Young Men of New York intend to give Gene
raj Ia FAYETrE public dinner his return 70 TIA
city
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-04

C0itoH.Thcfc have been exported from Mobile this sea.
up Sd June, $685. bales. During the same period
last year. the exports $3.50 bales. There have beer
exported from Blakely the time, 1853 bales making
the total exports from the bay of Mobile, 552l7 bales.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-09-30
EDUCATION.

VIE School under the superintendent Of the subscri-
oes. situated IN the county of Cumbe one mile
ABOVE ianghornes Tavern. and mile from the Rev
Jno Kikpartricks, will be continued the ensuing YEAR
All the studies preparatory for College, or necessary for
business will be taughvz. The English Latin and Greek
Languages; Euiicks. IaCrox, Algebra Geometry Tr-
gonomcry, Mensuraon Surveying, &C. &ctoyether with
Geography, Mapping and French
They have lately erected spacious and comfortable
house, having two rooms about All hundred wards
nom excellent spring.
The situation is remarkably healthythe negbbourhood
and society the desirable.
IermS-for the Latin Greek, Mathematics French
go per annun OF ten month English branches &C. 500
One half to be paid at the end first session. and the
balanc" at the end of the year.
Board can be had in several families, within mile or
TWO ol the Schoollouse, the moderate ,erms-s75
per annum. of 10 mouths.
Vacations and examina tons hcretofore--vz Exami
nation on the last Thursday of May and November-Va
cation in June aud December.
-WM. N. PAGE.
sep oO-tI-4t L. KENNY.
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Staunton Female Seminary.
Sep S0-7I-4t

NHE Principal of this Seminary takes occasion to ac-
n quaint his patrons and the pubck, the next
session VIII commence the first day of November
MS intention not to exceed his present Pupils:
ou' as lew vacancies will the of the pre-
sent session, those who design favour him with their pa
ohase' are respectfully requested, early possible to
communicate their intention.
Apparatus sufficiently extensive for full course of Che
mca Lectures, and for illustrating the important
IN Natural Philosophy attached the Semi
y-tXltri'nena Lectures for classes in either of those
Sciences will be continued.
an experienced Teacher of Musick and the other Orna-
e"'"I branches is employed, and pains or expense will
ne spared TO afford to the young Ladies every facility
luton IN the higher branches OF Education, including
h"h ana 'reek Languages, will be- (per SESSION. SIS
or thoSe who attend o'eigto Speng, Reading, PEN
nanship, Geography, Ahmetick ~: English rammar12
II the tw" last named Branches le omitted g
ror Lessons on the Piano, separate charge of 90
For Drawing ami Painting do do &
for faintIng on Velvet, with Oil Colours, or with
hgureS' the charge will he increased to -
u Tuition ayable in advance
staunton, Sept. 81 1925. 1I-w4w
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The Mercantile Advertiser of New Orcans thus no.
tces the changes effected by the of the Mssis-
siPp IN the banks and batures bounding that citv:-
The harbour continues altering every year: from
above Common street dow 3ienvie-street compris
ing three squares the fall of the river has left large bat
ure, of considerable width, not yet sufficient, div TO
ride or walk on: opposite the custom house. the widest
part few years past in the recollection of the
writer vessel of the heav tonnage anchored there for
dISchargirg and loading, having sufficient depth of
water Frorn below ST. Louis street down to u rsuline-
street. more than five squares, the bank is falling in
ana making rapid encrOachments on the land marks
owing I" the silent operations ofa constant eddy.
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DIED.

On Sunday the 18th inst fer 4 severa i,r,0s. &c 20
days Mrs. MARY o. MEAUx, consoft of DR.. Thomas
"ea"x OF Caroline county.-The author of this shor,
greatly avese to lndscrimnatc eulogy of the dead
nut IS due to the excellence the character of ,b 10
ceased TO say, and all her intimate acquaintance viii
"'e win hnn in feeling that she an ornament o ,ba
T""uiy' ana 'nt the name she leaves behind should mo
n"!oted ana haliowed IN memories. Her heart ch
tished every sentiment which adorn tive female chara
her hand was ever ready dispense kindness NraJ 1
rerng, II was chiefly at home surrounded by her va!a
ana interesting little family, that Mrs NJ shone
III all The lOyeiness of social and domestic li, In ~
me relations OF WIFE mother daughter and friend she full
Nice ie duties IN the most exemplary manner but alas
we nave 10 mourn over virtues disappearing in their BRIGHT
est DIoo and usefulness terminating its eperaies
,urey in the grave She has LETT husband with three
nine children and circle of friends who
permitted to ENJOY the confident assurance of her
acceptance III world OF eternal happness.-[ omrl'd
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BOsToN. Sent %

Gibraltar newspapers TO Aug. H. are received bv tho
Trident arrived at this port They furnish but little
intelligence of interest to the American reader Co
10" had been the king Of Spains purse that TO enable
necessary TO collect all the funds in the hands of
lector5 OF Excise duties. The ED1pecinao fGeu Don
Juan Martini, to be executed according TO sentence
hs body CHARTERED and to be exhibited at four o;t
upon the high road! M. Absd Queypo Bishop of Re
Cno'caD' has been condemned to years confinement
10 convent near Toledo, in order, says his sentence
aiat ne may there learn christian doctrine! by which :
probably meant the distpe rigJ1 Of Kings
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BALTIMORE. Sent. 2f

m ,,zIr , , LAI'IIMURE, cept, %.
BRAIlL-By the ship Arethusa captain Merrill, al
tbs port on Saturday from ST. Salvador we learn that
Sr Charles Stuart, the british Ambassador to the Court
OF Brazil had arrived at Rio de Janero about the latter
end of July but nothing had transpred respecting his
mission IL has been already announced that Lord
CochTane had arrived III England in the Brazilian fri
gaze frangaand 1t now appears that he had been or
dered by the Emperor to repair to Rio but refused IN
obey the royal mandate He after left Maranbarn
~ the above named rgate, without declaring his desG
nation having previously shipped off large quantity
o. cotton from that place In consequence of this con-
duct he degraded by the Emperor who divested
him of his title Of Marqurs of Maranham,n and of his
naval rank, and appointed captain levitt admiral the
Brazilian navy in his stead No events of interest had
occurred at st. Salvador T.4ner