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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

improvement Of flames Rrer.We prevented in on,
last by indisposition, from noticing essay under the
lure OF Farmer, published day-It is the nrodc
'""' vigorous mind, long intensely professionally d
iected to the subject Of which treats We hone M
was deferred bY its length from reading it, The present x
CRISIS Ut the word is reserved exclusively for noIi,i\
IN Virginia. On the subject of Improvement Nobody sun
poses mat the independent Canal absurd and nsiltin
10 nature and necessity from the first is to be aher
c"ted-" hat system is to be adopted in its pace-be
Pro"ement OF sluce navigation, lock and dam for
boats WHAT These questions are profoundly examined
by "a Farmer anc have decided by the present Gene,
raj Assembly.
invite the attention of readers particularly t
tha part OF the essay which of the Ohio aud
mac canal The exquisite absuidty of that scheme is
nan'iesty proved; and little consolation TO end
that Others under the impulse have thought THOUGH
'hey have not yet acted quite so stupidity as ourselves
canato run over the Blue RIDGE -Four thousand feet
Of lockase! tunnel go feet wide nd Cod knows Lo,e
many deep what precious scheme is Charles Fento,
MERCER Nothing in annals equals it out the proposal
to have Bank at every Court House and Cross Road
Where State Rights when Virginia gave her sanction
TO the proposition;
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

and Means instructed to inquire into the cxpedi
eucH OF granting 20 the fifth Auditor SO MANY addition
al Clerks as IN their judgment NAV be necessary for
lhe prompt transaction of the public business of bis of
fee
"', O'"er resolutions unnecessary for 10 detail,
were adopted; aud soon as the Speaker had
ca The orders OF the day." Mr.. McCoy's motion for adj
Journnent prevailed.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

IA the article published ten days ago on Mr. Rufs
hihS mission TO England did not stare (vl,at indeed
we did not then know that Mr.. John Adams Smith ~
transferred TO Madrid, at the time that Mr. Appe,on v
transferred to London correspondent corrects us in the
io'o"i"g aruce-By -the-bye, the Enquirer has neve,
p"ohshea the statement of facts, furnished in answer 70
Crto--a new proof of the extreme HberaIi,v s,, i
OIL 'he Editors Of that paper. We only asked them ,ba,
'ne world might contrast their readiness to des,v
racte with their reluctance repair it-tbsir ly. r r.
iamanon with their dislike of fair and manly co,s
10 THE EDITORS THE RIcHMoND Wz,c
Gentlemen: In the reply a writer i'm the RichroonG
Enquirer signed ''CIiton contained in vopr n.nhr ~
the 9Th instant, il is stated that "DIr John Adas
Srnh, having filled the station of Secretary of Leg
ZION, during the greater part of Mr.. Rushs embassy
upon some disagreement between Mr. Rush and NJ
smith Mr. Appleton transferred from Fycdri6
during the las; year of Mr. RS mission 10 succec5
Mr.. smith" But the statement should have also con-
tanned The TACT that Mr. Smith appointed Secretary
u the American Legation Madrid in the place of
r appleton, transferred 10 London and moi have lon
lhe alleged disagreement between Mr. T. and MI, c
as inc oStensibe cause of Mr. SIS being succeeded h
nir: a. Wthont being assigned to any other station =
AS IL Is not supposed tie statement was made as
WIN any sinister intention to prejudice Mr. Smith x
nave to request, friend to that gentleman that ,o
VIII please TO obviate any improper and incurrect i'm
preston that might arise upon that statement nc ;or
10 your paper of the 9th, by noticing the simple fact ne
his transfer TO Madrid: '' %
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

fte"aT"61fe Occurrefce.- On FRIDAY the 9TH ofOc
tooer, Mr. James Strain, of Pittsylyapia counIv VI
came 10 Richmond on some business; and being n, inf
mate acquaintance and friend of mine he renamed
principally at my house until the Wednesday following
"neh ne set ont tor home, where he had a profabI,
Ghooi and other interests requiring his speedv return
re complained OF being little unwei but if seems he
travelled as lar as Amelia Court House where he wrote
letter TO Mr.. James Henry, of Pittsylyania statino
That he was very sick. friend of his came down Iii,
a carnage TO canVey him hone-but he was goDe =
IiS brother has recently been to Richmond in search
VI h' ana says the only information he could obtair
was tna a man answering the description STONED AZ
Aneha court House appeared sick and distressed but
ai'er staying day and night went on his way While
al the curt House, he addressed letter TO his father
PurPorDg to have been written in Richmond but mt
n'o lhe fost Ohce at that place with his letter in Mr.
1enry-ooth OF these letters are in bis own prone-
mana "rllng giving particular and pleasing acconnf
OF his VISIT 10 Richmond aud exhibiting no marks nf
insanity. ~ ""iA' VI
Mr. Strain was about 26 years old rather under the
common SIZE, black hair, dark complexion with bio
mish I'D one eye remarkable for his gravity rnodestv
ana plety' lie rode likely dark bay horse
This publication is made ut the reouest Of IN aGee
nonatc brother The deep affection of venerable pa
rents, aud The solicude of numerous kindred and
trends consPire to invite the attention of the beneyo
lent to this subject
ANY information given to me- OF TO his father Alex
ander STRAIN, near Chapel Ill., North Carolina viii be
thankfully received.
JOHN KERR
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-12-20

Extract Of letter from WASHINGTON, dated Dcc. If
mere Is not wanting here persons nor spirit for an
'PPoS"ion' Bnt there is wanting princirle of ca.
"eSoh' anu II me elemeEts could be combined the ma
Jory would still be largely the side OF the aI,n;p,r
uon' Tue want OF cooperation amonr tLe non,,
,enS was demonstrated on the Speakers election IT.
fennsy lvania and Tennessee votes could moi h rnI
70 "ir: Mciane, whilst the gratitude of some of A.
Nra"iords friends could not be withdrawn from, -;
ne result OF the election manifested. on The a,,'n
hand UNION among the larger number of the frienJs
,he Administrations II was indeed a very stronr rroof
us strengths for, IN truth, there were many prenoso
slons against Mr.. Taylor and believe there wer.,
not less than thirty forty of those who bestowed ~
votes on others that are determined to give 10 the
cutve measures candid and unbiased consdor,t;o
we Snail see IN few days vi hat sort of a camna;ot
we eEe 10 nave here 1t is not fairly opened person
ana parties being still engaged in reconno,rinr.
as TO the mission 10 Panama those WIN nb;oct 9. :;
assume That 1T is TO lead to some entanelinp ALLIANCE
y" nat evidence have they of such design, Are tber
not many important interests this country which n
De promoted there without Contracting any onaro,s ~
unnecessary engagements? The British influence 10
De couneracted; liberal principles of commercial ;nt
course between the American republics adon,c5. ro
guarantees occurred for neutral rights; Cuba and her
future destiny, &C. --N 'ei
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power OF ITS most obnoxious, dangerous and consohu
ing catues' Is it not better treat at once on these
TERMS and by so doing, restore the integrity of the
constitutions remove cause of fierce party excitement,
III winch we are evidently the weakest; and secure to
ourselves whist ii going the third largest share Of the
''a'eS ond fishes We think and we hope that this
SAFE aud temperate view of the subject will recommend
"Se To the favor of the General Assembly and that
instructions will be given Senators TO aid corres.
bonding amendments of the Constitution. il any sucb
are acted on at the present Session of Congress.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-06-11

secrets coHhUeo To him undcT the sea 81 lIls con-
,-sion
Cad.o Aa] Sonc % Naples, fgor hence He Lad
.a1araed for Mcs5ina, purposnE there TO enter a
Dominican convent which his coutc=,9c had recon-
.enIol t. him Father Am5rosia, Tie superior Of
'hs convent, vas man q ta3 much real pictl and
40 enlightened views 10 take advantage e tie
disturbed Imagination q q younc n.a, AID ts.lijo
ainly besouS4 Him 70 dispense with the noE itiac
he woa!d by 10 means consent t, il t,iuuo WIS
compelled t. submit Ills resnlution u.>cItAc)ca5
em2ined immofeable strange supcrsttsn 20.
e2ned him, and lie believed he could only find re-
'lgc from his t.te in embracing monastic life
He was pcrsccutcd BY the recollection Of the sybI,
necessarily haunted by the ords she had pronounc-
Ell over him" Love without bounds Sacrilcge
Murder THE cIoister seemed to him the only
esyium whittier he might escape from passion and
rom crime Poor wretch as if walls, rules, and
ows, could rescue man from DESTINY
lLc year of the noyitiate expired. tuI;o pro-
.ounced his VOWS, be believed himself happy, and
ait if at length delivered from the torrents he
ad suffered not once did an idea of the sacrifice
he had made sadden his thoughts but on the very
cning Of that solemn day, at the moment of rctir-
ag to his CELL ho met one Of the monks Of the con
chi, Who took his hand, pressed il affectiouatclv,
and SAID Brother, if is forever !" The words
for ever" struck Gulio. The power of word
oyer weak mind is wonderful those now uttered,
3eemed to reveal to him Ms whole existence lie
heheld himself as one already dead, and for whom
lime was no more he fell from thenceforth into
,ombre habit, and appeared to support the weight
f life YEARLY
Father Ambrosio beheld with compassion the s.
cation Of this young man his sole knowledge Of
him vas that he was unhappy. and took an interest
2 him; it occurred to him that occupation might
dissipate his melancholy GiuHo had much elo-
quencc, and Ambrosia appointed him to preach go
his reputation was Of rapid growth, mu!titudes
Cooked from all quarters to hear him, he became
the subject Of variety Of vague runogs, he Was
young and handsome, and it is probable that the
mystery which surrounded him lent an added charm
u bis words
The time drew nigh for the celebration Of the
least of the Convent, at which the King of Naples
and his whole court we're to assist Giulio was Sc
lccted to pronounce the panegyrc Of St. Thomas,
the patron Of the convent, and great preparations
we're made for the occasion. The day arrived, an
immense crowd filed the church, Gulo was with
difficulty pressing through it to 60 to his pulpit,
when, ID consequence Of Ills efforts, his cowl fell
back, leaving his face opposed at that moment he
heard the exclamation, " Heavens, how handsome
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-06-11

existence 81 lle9e tWo beings Guho pronounced
his discourse, and Immediately on finding himself
at liberty, injured himself in his cell, but he was
10 longer free TO deliver himself up TO lis ordinary
meditatons pursued BY the image Of the unknown
female, experiencing sentiments which were com
pleteIy new to him, troubled disqu.etcd, reposc
seemed to lave abandoned linn nevertheless. it
seemed 70 him as though he bad only begun to e.
ii from the moment when he heard the voice the
accent Of which had 50 penetrated Ms heart lie
4aras Hct hazard clause towards thc future ILL.
rs cannot DESTINY Is i~r4,uctbIa Every uom-
jns he goes 70 perform mass Il. ars morning he re-
marks aNcil "A tea.4. 81 The same spot; he recog-
n3les her, and has not even wish to see her face,
for then he must avoid her; but he durcs allow him
self TO gaze ntently on the veil be follows all her
movements, he feels, as it were, the pulsaton3 of
her heart, and replies to them, too weak to tear
himself from bis danger, he trembes to examine
himself, hc starts from the truth his life is
pressed into q few rapid moments-durng these
he exists, the rest OF his days IS annihllaton lie
would lam fly he promises himself, If she be
there tomorrow, will not return; I" and armed
with this resolution he believes himself safe, and
feels something like return Of tranquility. The
next day he went to the church somewhat earlier
than he was accustomed she was not there when
every one had retired, he approached her Seat and
perceiylng her prayer-book, he seized il, opened
it, and saw written on the first page the name Of
1heresa-now, then, he could repeat, he could
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-06-11
TO lie CONTINUED

Under the head of'' Letters from SUI
alteln," published in Blackwood Ma
game, We have found some interesting
incidents, Of which the following, from
the April plumber, may be taken as a spc
cimen.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-06-11
TIE DEsERTERs' EXECUTION



had ridden towards the fort one morn
ing for the purpose Of visiting friend
in the 5th division, when l learnt that
three men had been seized few DAYS be
fore, half way between The two chains Of
posts, and that one Of them had confess
ed that their intention was to desert
a court-martial was immediately order
cd y; the prisoners were condemned to be
shot: and this was the day on which THE
sentence was 70 be carried into execution
| consequently found the division, on ny
arrival, getting under arms and being
informed Of the circumstances, | deter
mined, after a short struggle with my
weaker feelings, 70 witness the proceed
ing.
II was, altogether, most solemn ana
impressive spectacle. The soldiers took
their stations and formed their ranks,
without speaking word and they look
ed at one another with that peculiar ex-
preston, which, without seeming % i'm
ply any suspicion Of the improperly q
the measure, indicated great reluctance
to become spectators Of it, The same
feeling evidently pervaded the minds OF
the officers. Indeed you could almost
perceive the sort Of shudder which ran
through the frames Of all who were on
parade.
The place appointed for the execution
was little elevated plain, few hundred
yards in front Of the camp, and negSg the
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-10-04
MISCELLANY.
FORTY YEARS IN THE WORLD,

Or, Sketches and Tales Of a Soldiers Life.
We have often thought how aptly the
varieties Of volumes may be compared
to the varieties of vehicles now in fash
ion. There the poe: of high degree
dashes along the parnassian course like
a chaise and four; then there IS the lum-
bering quarts, heavy outside and in,
like broad wheeled wagon, differing,
however, in not often leaving such deep
traces behind; then your modern novels,
barouches with their fine gentlemen
and ladies eXhioitionizing, and all your
chaises, gigs, dennets, stanhopes, ca
brio'ets, (these are authors with their
hoods up masquerading incogni1o)
curricles, Though ttose by the bye are
gone out Of fashion, authors no longer
hunt in pairs, ala Beaumont s Fetch
cry tilburies, sc. may all find their
likenesses in the divers hotpressed, un-
pressed, compressed tones OF the mo-
den myriads of literati. The one be-
fore US has its similitude as well as the
rest; we cannot but compare 1t to a
stage-coach with great variety OF
passengers, paths, and places, where
even if the company be rather COM
mon place, yet there is both variety and
plenty of amusement. It's author seems
to have considered the great business
of lie not so much TO eat as to write;
he describes every scene, and sketches
every character he meets with. His
Indian remembrances are the best part
of the book; he vouches for the truth OF
the following tales
81 led my friend towards the Parsee
cemetery OH the sea-shore. The Parsee
neither burn nor bury the bodies OF
their dead, but expose them IN two re-
ceptacles, one for males and the other
for females, made of solid masonry,
and open only at the top for the admis-
sion Of birds of prey. Having deposi-
ted the corpse in one OF those sepui-
lures through door at the bottom, it
is left, slightly covered with a muslin
cloth, to be devoured. The bones are
then carefully collected and buried IN
an urn, with certain ceremonies. This
mode Of sepulture was common IN an
eient times, in some parts OF Persia
Itexcites surprise now, by its seeming
barbarism; and that it should be prac
tised by such an enlightened and hu
name tribe as the Parsees Of Bombay
who are very justly called the Quaker'
of the East, is strange. PrecePt ant
example will, however, school the nu
man mind to any things and, therefore
| we need moi wonder at strange customs
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POETRY Y.
From the Charleston Mercury.

"Thy mother is dead!"-An angel hand
That moment swept the strings ofthe Tyre
heard the notes flowing from Canaan's strand
And my heart glowed with celestial fire;
"She is not dead" they seemed to say,
'But her soul has burst its prison ofclay.
And basks in the blaze of eternal day!
"Know, mortal, 1t is the sovereign will
OF him who is King of the earth and sky,
That all who on earth his commands fulfil,
Who are faithful in life, are never to due:
They suffer nloment-the pang is done,
The struggle is over the fight is won;
They stop, and eternity's joys are begun
The music ceased; but still, on my ear,
Its soothing impression lngerd long;
Even now, though time thro' many year
Has fed, | well can recall the song;
And memory brings to my mind again
The softly sweet but awful strain,
Struck from the Tyre by that heavenly train.
Yes, many year has rolled along lway
Since thou didst pass through the dreary
That leads to heaven, and join the throng
Who swell to their God the grateful lay;
''Hail, holy, holy, holy Lord!
For the rapturous Joys these mansions afford,
Be thou for ever and ever adored!!"
O, ifthou canst for moment deign
Toreturn to the place where mortals dwell,
Descend from the skies, and once again
Look on the son thou ivrd'st so well!
MY hollow cheek is the throne OF Care.
But soul of fires the gemI bear,
And thy image is deeply imprinted there.
Saw, dost thou e'er think on those happy
days, breast,
When thou would'st lay my head on thy
And sing to me old and simple lays,
Till, in blessing me, myself was blest!
o God! how this madd'ning brain does burn,
To think that those days can never return;
And Imourn their loss-tho' vainly mourn.
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NO. a0So

tors returned in triumph with their
brides to the church of Olivolo. A
procession Of the maidens Of Venice
revived for many centuries the recol-
lection Of this deIiverance on the eve
OF the Fabrication. But the doge was
NOT satisfied with the punishment which
he had inflicted on the Istriots. He en-.
tered vigorously upon the resolution of
clearing the Adriatic of all the pirates
who infested it: he conquered part Of
.Dalmatia; and he transmitted to his
successor with the ducal crown, the
duty of consummating his design.
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capTuRE OF THE VENETIAN BRIDES.

CAPTURE OF THE VENETIAN BRIDES.
According to an ancient custom, the
nuptials oft principal citizens oil We
nice were always celebrated on the
same day of the year. The eve OF the
Publication was consecrated to this
public festival, and the state annually
increased the general JOY of the occa-
sion by endowing twelve maidens with
marriage portions. In the morning,
gondolas elegantly ornamented assem-
bled from all quarters OF the city at the
episcopal church of Olivolo. The al
Ganced pairs disembarked amidst the
sound Of music; their relations and
friends, in their most splendid habit
ments, swelled their retinue-the rich
presents made to the brides, their jew
els and ornaments, were proudly borne
for display; and the body of the people
unarmed, and thoughtless OF danger,
followed the glad procession.
The Istrian pirates, acquainted win
the existence Of this annual festival,
haC the bQldneSS TO prepare an aiiinusl,
for the nup,ial train to the city itself.
They secretly arrived over night at an
uninhabi,ed islet, near the church OF
Olivolo, and they lay hidden, behind 1t
with their banks until the procession
had entered the church, when, dartIng
from their concealment, they rushed In
to the sacred edihce through all Its
doors, tore the shrieking brides from
the arms Of their defenceless lovers,
possessed themselves of the jewels
which had been displayed in the festal
pomp, and Immediately put to sea
with their fair captives and booty.
But dreadful revenge overlook them.
The doge, Pier,o Caniando III. had
been present at the ceremony: he shar-
ed in the fury and Indignation OF the
affianced youths, they flew to arms, and,
throwing themselves under his conduct
into their vessels, came up with the spoil
ers in the langaines Of Ca.'o.-A fright
full massacre ensued; not a life among
the pirates was spared and the VIC
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TUESDAY MURN1Nay OCTOBER O. 1885,

toms of her tribe; she offered her lover
opportunities Of seeing her. he visited
her in the disguise of a Hindoo astrol-
oyer, and she agreed to leave father and
mother and follow him for life. Unfor-
tunately they were discovered, and so
promptly followed by three stout and
well-armed Parsees, that s. was
nearly killed in an unequal contest to
preserve his prize; and poor Yamma
was returned to her enraged and dis
graced family.
"The reader may conceive her terror
and confusion--how she protested her
purity and innocence-how she was dis
believed and upraided-how s.
stormed and raved-how he offered
her family every reparation that an
honorable man could make, and how
they spurned his terms with contempt
and indignation. He cannot, however.
so easily picture what followed, for he
NAV not have believed or known that
such scenes occur in the world. Well,
must briefly describe it-no, cannot
dwell upon it l will hurry it over,
merely sketching the outline, and turn
ing with horror even from my own faint
colours.
"The heads Of the tribe were assem-
lied, and on the oath Of secrecy having
been taken, the fair Yamma was intro
duced, arrayedas bride, and decora-
ted as the daughter OF rich jeweller,
--.imiee Dorabjee. After certain cere-
monies, her mother and grandmother
approached her, where she sat like
beautiful statue; and, presenting
poisoned bowl and dagger, said, in a
firm tone-"Take your choice, Fare
well, mother! farewell, father. farewell,
world" replied the heroic Rarsee
daughter, taking the deadly cup; "Fate
ordained that this should be Yamma's
marriage"-and she drained its con-
tents! Her Ieaden eyes were watched
till they closed in death: she was then
stripped, arrayed as corpse, and con-
viewed to the respectable Of the dead, as
| have described.
"Wben S-heard that Yamma
was gone, and suspected that she had
been murdered, according to the Gus.
tom of the Parsees, the noble fabric OF
his brain gave way, and reason fell
from her throne "My horse. my
horse!" cried he; and as he patted his
war-neck, the spies saw the fire OF his
tear started eye and trembled. Away
went horse and rider far behind ran
the groom. He heard the hoof ofthun-
der on the ground, and his masters
voice urging MS spirited steed toward
the foaming surf-then loud eXplo'
sion, as of breaking pillows; and on
gaining the sea-shore, he saw black
point on the stormy surface OF the
ocean, but he never saw the brave D
-and his Arab more!''
"These three volumes would have been
better reduced to one; but still there is
considerable amusement, and indeed
information, scattered through their
pages. Londo" Lf' Gas'
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II EXAMINING in the Post Office at Alexan-
IA dria, ID. c. October l, 1925. Q1Per-
sons applying for letters in the following LIST,
are requested to mention that they have been
advertised, otherwise they may not get them.
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POLITICS..

While Troup i, threatening the sep
arafion of the states, we are glad to
find he has no adherents among the
ladies': They are all for uoim-to
man,
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A SENSIBLE OLD BACHELOR.

A rich old fellow being asked, why
he did not marry, replied, "be'ause l
have no inclination for old ,conen, ana
you,,g ,comen have no inclination for me. .