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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-24
ON RAIL ROADS.

The following article, from the London Magazine
and Review, for January, 1925, whilst It shews
familiarity with the principle OF rail roads, affords
enlarged views OF their operation and effect.
The rage OF the last month has been mania Tor
rail roads The strong feeling OF interest and curl
osity which This subject is exciting in the pub.
lie mind; the variety of companies which are daily
forming TO connect, by means OF rail ways, the
most np ortant mercantile and manufacturing sta
tions in the kingdom the secret opposition wRicn
is now vigorously eXerting itself on the part OF IN
teres,ed bodies, with any object in view but the pub
lie good to point out the propriety OF setting
before the public general view OF The advantages
which rail ways likely to furnish, and to direct
their attention 10 the quarters whence opposiuoh
may be expected.
On well made road horse will draw one ton,
in a cart weighing about cwt or about 5000 h.,
at rate OF two miles an hour. On a rail- way OF
The best constructions he will draw, at the same rate
OF travelling, about Is tons let US call TINS oOoOo
10. for the convenience Of having round numbers ;
and on a canal, he will draw about so tons In boa,
weighing Is tons, or about 10000 ID. Hence on a
rail way the draugh Of horse is ten times and on
a canal thirty times, as great as on Well made
road Now, rail way costs about three times, and
a canal about nine times, a. much as good road /;
and it is probable that the expense OF keeping them
in repair is IN proportion to the original outlay. l.
Is obvious therefore, il rail ways should come into
general USE that the expense OF transporting com
nodies will be about two thirds less than on the
best roads.
With respect TO the advantages OF a rail way over
canal, which is the question here principally at is
sue, We may observe, in the first place, that il .
horse power effect three times as much on canal
as rail way, the original cost and subsequent
repairs Of canal are abou, three times as great
consequently. canal will require about the sant
rates or dues repay the propretors, as rail way
II mist next be observed, that this comparison re
lales entirely to the transporting OF good, at tico
atiiessna hour. Now, it is easy to show that, SO
long as horse power is employed on canals and they
are not sufficiently deep and broad to admit The ap
pcation of s,eam this rate of transporting goods
cannot be increased without an increase Of freight,
which would entirely destroy their superiority over
roads. We have seen that hoise will draw about
$4,000 pounds, at the rate of two miles an houl
IT we increase The velocity OF the boat, the esst
ance will also be increased and with amazing
pidy The resistance Of fluid increases as The
square Of the relocity. Since 10000 pound there
iule is drawn at the rate oil TWO miles hour, by
cne horse
At miles an hour il would require horses
6 9
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
TIE RETURN OF SPRING

Seems like the smile of the Almighty; it beams on
every plant and budsthc rivers, the EARTH Ore trees
the birds and beasts and man. all feel the renovating
sunshine and warmth, and nature, both animal and We
getabc, revives. Every who witnesses the depar
ture OF winter, with what Thompson calls his ruiian
blast can feel in his heart, hope with becoming
iety, the truth of the Mosaic decaration-that when
God beheld the workmanship of his hand, he saw 1t was
good Such Is the simple in which the page OF that
hoary Prophet records the wonders and gories which
we behold; he the firmament-the earth-thc sea
tho trees the animals and the sun-the moon with
all her sparkling rads, and finally man himself, and
they were all good. because they were the creation of
his own Almighty hand. But as il made perina
nent IN such works of glorious goodness, he created in
ms own image. The beautiful appearance Of The Hca.
vcns and the earth at this scssonthe deep cerulean
blue OF the waters, finely Contrasted by the rcsuscitang
Gcen o the soil, but the response the echo of hea
ven and car, To the voice ofis Creator, God that
the works of his hand good. Let then, give
the right hand of fellowship TO the rosy banded SPRING
who IS honouring with early visit, if she was
determined 20 occupy every moment OF the time alot-
| ted TO her resi;cuce.
We embrace this opportunity TO present TO rea-
dcrs the compliments of the season. the hope, that
their minds paralc of that sunshine and JOY that
| now enliven all surrounding naurc.--Snt. Herald.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
April 10.
E#.EJyssEsCTM
OF Foreign Literature and Science.

1tilS work is composed eUinely title implies Of
IA selections from Jeregn Journals. few words NAV
show that II IS however, far from being adverse our own
institutions and litGraure-aud that the contrary il
ton ot doctrines in cOdauce with the PRINCIPLES unou
winch our society constituted Some Of British Re-
views AMI Magazines printed in this country exactly
as they appear home aud ihcv well as those ,clci
are not published here embrace much little in
teres and 10 advantage to Teadcysud which is MOI
uuequentiy fitted vitiac thui. literary taste i,e mn,
uls their pul!lica principles. BIT while i, cannot bc
denied that there Is AL these foreign Journals lrne
para which consists OF details and pocmalions which are
unntcrcStg TO American readers mschevous i'm their
political or moral tendency is equally certain that n CON
siderable portion oil their of general application
and of interest and value, and that they embrace mrb tia,
is in very high degree interesting and cunusprartca
sound and ablrefued and elegant; much i will excite
thought and refine the imagma on-hat will 'raise the
genius aud mend the heart" And when we consider that
the greatest philosophers and statesmen as well as noe,
critics. and all other of literature, now find the pe
odcn press the channel through which their oniron ga,
he conveyed with the greatest certainty aud effect to the
greatest number of men, it will appear very evident that
knowledge of what is thus written and done abroad s ,s
cesary the successful cultivation our own literature
and important the Politician scholar and man of uspcs
well him who reads ouly for amusement
To persons WIN 1c at distance the great demo
STORIES of New Boz and New Inventions work co,
Quoted upon this pau peculiarly important, as afod,no
them opportunity of Keeping pace, in some depee
with the progress of knowledge, a very hinr exncnee
of money time.
When it is added, that Of the literature of the ,,
easily accessible any other than this form TO our
Cwics, it will readily he acknowledged that work con-
Quoted upon the plan of the MUSEUM may be in a very
considerable degree interesting and valuable How far
this Journal has been successful in cudeavonr to me
the rapid increase Of the subscription list is the graft
Tying proc! Of success.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
HIRGLNL4

At rules holden in the clerks Office Of the superior court of
chancery for the Williamsburg district, the 18th day Of
March, 1925:
Reuben Meredith and William Meredith, a1mrs de bopie
non Of Elisha Meredith and Ann l.. Meredith, pYs
GgOipI
John B. Clopon. or Of John Copon, decd William Hill
Parkc Street William Copton and Samuel Cloptou.
SONS OIL reuben and Reuben Clopton, DTS.
The defendants William and Samuel CIopton sons IF
Reuben not having entered their appearance and given
security according to the Of assembly and the rules of
TINS court and appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not inhabitants Of this country it is ordered
that the said defendants do appear here on the first da IS
the next term and the original and amended bills If
the plaintiffs; and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted IN some newspaper Published in the city of Rich
ond Tor two months successfully and posted at the front
door Of the former capitol in the city Of Williamsburg
copy. Tese,
mar IL JAMES CABLNESS, d. C.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
UNITED STATES, COURT

fyh Circuit and Virginia District December 16n 1924
Thomas Craig and others,-Ps.
against
James Scott, Exor of Johr Leslie, decea who ~ IN
was executor of Robert Craig, dec and Chancery'
others-Defts.
n the motion Of the Plaintiffs by their council it is
ordered that all the creditors OF the late Robert
Craig dec be permitted at any time before the twenty CO.
cond day Of May in and prove before Com
missioner Amos Ladd, their claims by proper evidence; and
~ dciaut oil their so doing the will proceed
decree payment to The plaintiffs George Rutherfood Robert
AoHtgonere Robert Spier Robert Fauld Alexander Kerr
ihonas White and Daniel Wark, who re assignees of the
Paint1h Thomas Craig, of the funds Of the estate Of the
Saio Robert Craig deceased: and it is directed, that
copy of this order published in some newsnaor nn,ed
IN the city Of Richmond, for two months successivrv
copy-teste, RID. JEFFRIES, elk
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
PIRCENI.i:

FIRGiN1.4:
At superior court of chancery, holden the capitol, i'll
the city OF Richmond, the 18th day of March, 1926
Robert Hoskins John Suaon adm or or Edward Ciootc
deceased. and Peter l. Branch, we'll behalf of them
selves, other creditors of Harry Ieth deceas ed who
shall come III and contribute the expense of this suit
Pts.
against
beverley Randolph, executor and appointed by
the last will and testament of Harry Ee,h deceased and
as Gevisee under the same will, john Hch, Henry lIet
and beverley Heth, Archibald Harrison and Catharne
his wife! late Cataiiue Fietl and Ca,olinc E. Virginia
and HACet c. Icl, devsrcs and lcnares of the said
Harry ieth deceased, aud Anne e,h widow of the said
Harry tieth deceased, DTS.
On motion of the plaintiffs by counsel the court doth Or
der that If its commissioners do account ap
poionng the funds of the Harry gIeth
now standing to the credit of this cause, any the banks
IN this city, lent under order Of court among all
the creditors of the said ieth, who have exhibited their
CdIS may prove them before such report shall he clos
ed, aud report thereon court with such matters as
ne may deem pertinent any OF the paes require
and the defendant Beverley Randolph hereby directed To
cali III all monies lie hts lent out virtue any order i'm
ms cause so that the may be deposited i'm the Bank
OF Virginia by the hst day Of the next ieg to meet the
decree al the court; leaving however ns eff anv
borrower who may he creditor said Hcth if he re-
Ire IT, such sum as IL may appear the account that he
VIII De permitted To retain satisfaction his debit
out suhec I" the future order of the and he is also
required tie render before tie commissioners who may exc
cute the foregoing of this order account of all his
transactions executor of Harry ieth since the last set
tcment.
copy: Testc. I'm. ". FE.NiNCf, c. c.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19

The Cherohees Of the .4rktmsas-1hcse Indians it is
SAID are adopting settled form of government. They
are divided into Representative distrcts-have had
annual Council where have been passed many salutary
laws The other portion the nation tins side OF the
MISSISSIPPI has been governed for considerable time in
sinar way, the fact OF which is manifest in its rapid
adsan in civilization.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
From lie Lon.Ln, 1Jmse


Foreigners have Observed that in England we have some
shadow of police for experimenting denuuen after crime
are "ctuay committed but for purpose
them; and that endure public wrongs and cxpose o,r
property and lives to the attack of mufdeers and robbers
te price of liberty ha truly said that in other
governments there establishments WORTHY of
ton and which perhaps might adopted in part not only
perfect consistency with the freedom of the subject but
with the advantage OF extending mass of the ueone
VINO are not IN course OF delinquency, real liberty
than they at present enjoy. At the commencement of the
French Revolution Coquehoun states, that the
General of the National Police upon his registers the
names OF NOT less nan 2OOJ suspccte and depravcd cha
racters whose pursuits known to be of cmnal ma
tue; yet by making this part OF police the immediate object
of the close and uniform Of one branch OF the
Executive Government crimes much less frequent than
in England, aud the security extended TO the public with
regard to the protection Of life property against
depreciation infinitely greater The following well
known anecdote may be quoted for the purpose exemp
vns the minute and accurate information possessed by the
FcWn poi1ce"A merchant OF high resrectabity IN Bor-
deus had occasion O visit the metropolis upon Commercial
business, carrying with him bills nd money to very arpe
AMOUNT. On ii- arrival at the gates Of Paris a geneel
looking opened tic door Of his carriage and addressed
him to this efcct-Sir have been waiting for you some
tne according to ny notes you arrive this hour
aud your person. rage, aud your pomaneau ex
aciy answering the desc ipiion hold in my hand you will
permit me to have the honour Of cond citing you Mons
nc - me The gentleman asfouishcd aud alarmed ut
TINS n''puon aud still hearing the name OF the
Lieutenant nf tn Police n,cntioucd demanded ~ know
"u hon7' we 2lne wanted with him. adding the same
h"c he never had committed any offence against the la
an 'od! nc CouId nave 40 tight to interrupt drtan him
me ms"gc' "eci'r'd himself perfectly Ignorant Of the
cansc oil the detention stating same tine that when he
had conducted him to Aos de Satne he should ba eye
cul MS orders, "hcb VIZ merely ministerial After some
io'ini' jzpanaton the g"tsman permitted the officer to
con got him accordingly Mons. dc Sar,ine received him
with gea poenes, aud liter requesting him to he seated
to ms great astonlshment described his porn1antea aud
told MN the exact in bills specie which he had
brought with bin 10 Paris and where he was to lodge HE
uspd time OF going 10 bed and number of other circur
81 aces which the gentleman had conceived could only no
known TO 'seli Monsieur de Sartine having thus excited
attention PIT this extraordinary question to him arc
you man of courage" The gentleman still more aston
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
From he u. s. Lifcra.y Gazette. !
THE MURDERED TRAVELLER.

FROM lie y. =. LUSrAyy GG-sitC.
THE MURDERED TRAVELLER
When Spring 10 woods and waste around,
Brought bloom and JOY again,
The murdered travellers bones we've found,
Far down narrow glen.
The fragrant birch, arouud him hung
ller tasSos in the sky;
And many a vernal blossom sprung,
And nodded. careless, tv.
The red bird warhed. as h. wrought
Ills hanging DER head,
And fearless, near the fatal spot,
Her young the patridgc led.
But there was weeping far away,
And gentle eyes. for him,
With watching many anxious day,
Crew sorfowful ana dim.
They lutte knew who loved him so,
The fearful death he met,
when shouting ON the desert snow,
Cnarmed and hard beset.
Nor how. when round the frosty pole
The northern dawn was red,
The mn"nttn wolf and wild cat stole
10 banquet on the dead
Nor nov, the strangers found his bones,
They dressed the hasty bier,
And marked his grave with uaneles stones.
tnrnoistened by
But long they looked, and feared, Q nj wept,
Within his distant home;
And dreamed and started as they Slept,
For JOY that he was come
SO long theylookei, but r;ver spicd
His welcome step again,
Nor knew the fearful dca in he died
Far down narrow glen.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
Icrms nj PlLLicniinn

The MUSEUM published by T.. LITTELI, Philadephia
lumber appears every mouth. and the subscription ice
IS Six Dollars wear, payable in advance.
rW be se FREE 0 posage every subscriber 50 long
as hc continues m Pug in odraocc.
The Museum began in July, 1822--and all the back
numbers may be Obtained Oh the above conditions
Subscriptions to the above Work will be received at
this Office. Anil I,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
3aOExrn>

ne following beautiful liueS by Thomas Pringe,
'tor of the first volume of Blackwood's Magazine,
ell as the three FIST volumes of Cont bles new series
C Scots Magazine.
.4DIEU TO OUR .N.47Yp-E LAND.
Our native ldnd-our native vale,
long and last adieu;-
Farewell tn bonny Teviotdalc,
Aud Cheviot- mountain bluei
Farewell We hills of glorious Aeeds,
Aud streams renownd in song;
Farewell ye blithesome braes aud meads
Our hearts have lovd so long
Farewell, ye broomy efn kuowes
Where thyme and harbells grow:
Farewell ye hoary haunted bowers
Oernung with tirk and sloe
lhe battle mouud--the Border tower
That Scota's annals tell;
The martyrs grave--the lovers bower.
10 each--to all--farewell.
Home of our hearts! our fathers homo
Land OF the brave and free.
The sail is Tapping the foam
That bears us far from thee!
We seek a wild and distant shore
Beyond the Altar tic main:
We leave thee to return no more,
Nor view thy cliffs again!
But may dishonor blight our fame
And quench our household fires,
When we, or ours, forget thy name,
Green island of our sircs.
Our native lan1---our native vale.
long, a last ndicu;-
Farewell to bonnv Teviotdale
And Scotlands mount Tins blue,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
CoMN1IssIoNEn's OEr1cE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Richmond 2nd Month, 10, 1926. {
The credors ofh late Robert Crnjr 6,c mr.. bo,eI,
notified 10 come m and Prore heir claims Jetore me- af mn
office IN Ills 'iy, NJ any time before The cd dan of Io
merit IN conformity oiHs Tie goregoag order of The court
Mar. S--w8w N,e,or e. -
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19

-Haj No1ie-Dicd recently in Snatiivick. Mass Major
Ienan Nnbc, agct 81 yearsa revolutionary pensoner
lie Served one year hc French under Putnam and
hodges W hen only 10 years of the forty
brave under Allen and Arnold, who took Tconleroca
by surprise the commencement of the war He fought
at the battle OF Bennington under the bray, Stark nd he
cemty used relate dscharg piece 20 times with
ont Changing his station, when the barrel gun became
warm he could not hold itha he distinctly saw three
OF The victims he aimed at tall TO the ground,hat he as
sisted TO raise the British Col Baum, who had commanded
e expedition as he lay expiring the field Batte.-
Ills strong attachment 10 the interest of his country
cured him the resentment of his while residing
ut Heup"rt, W. he had house. barn and grs-ill set on
lire by some ToIics and consumed ashes.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
SIR ALFRED
Maeter CoInmis.innnr

By The bmhorted Horse SIR HhBRr.
WHAT truly celebrated Horse SIR ALFRED. eouaI1v
remarkable for beauty, speed and bottom will stand
aga" az my Plantation in Charles City county, seven
same terms as formerly.
HENRY b. CHRISTIAN.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19

shed at the singulary of n,eogaory, demanded
the reason why such question putt adding. that
no man nod ever doubted his Monsieur dc Sar
tine repiied-"r be robbed and murdered this
Sn you are mau ofcourase you must 90 to your hotel
aud retire tn the usual hour but be careful that
do not fall asleep; will be proper you look
under the bed the closets which your heccham
bcr You place your portmanteau in its usual sua
ton near your bed, and discover no suspicion. Leave
what remains me- if however, you do feel your
sufficient bear you will procure person who
shall pesouate you, and 90 bed in your stead
The gentleman being convinced, in the course of the
vcrsaon that Mons de Sartnes intelligence
III particular, refused be personated and resolved To
follow literally the directions he had received: he according
ly bed his usual hour which o'clock. At
halt past - he mentioned by Mons. de Sarne) the
OF the bed-chamber burst ope and three entered
with dark lantern, dagger and pistols; the gcueman
who of awake, perceived OF them he his
own They rihed his pomanteau undStube, and
settled the plan OF putting him death The gentleman
hearing all this aud not knowing by what he
be rescued, it may be naturally supposed under great
perturbation of mind during such awful interval of
pense when at the moment the villains prepared
init the horid deed four poiceocers acting under Mons.
de Sartins ORDERS who concealed under the bed and
in the closet rushed and seized the Offenders with the
property IN their possession, and the of preparing
commit the murder.
The consequence that the preparation atroci-
Gus deed prevented, and sufficient evidence
TO convict the offenders Mons lie Saris Intelligence
abled HIM TO prevent the hord crimes of murder and robbie
y which but for the accuracy of the SYSTEM would probably
have been carried into execution.
Capt Dacid Phipps.-ThIs soldier of the Revolution
died recently at the advanced age of eighty years
correspondent of the Connecticut Journal gives the follow
ing brief sketch Of his liie and services.
Capt Phpps was born in Falmouth, (NIaineN in the
year l74l, of respectable family. lie settled in New.
Haven some time previous to 77O In the yea, l. o. he AN
swered TO the first Call of his country. her seryic,
as sailing master ON hoad tie Continental ship ed com
an'rd by Admiral Hopkins, who, with small fleet sailed
tor observation-disclosures took the governor of Islgud ps
one together with the garrison, the ammunition ans
To for ,:.l
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19
UNION CANAn 1CTTERY
SIXTEENTH CLAss-NEw SERIES.
900
HIGHEST SNxEE $4,000,

WiH be dro,c, on Wednesday, he I'm Of Nay,
AND COMPLETED IN A FEW MINUTES.
Sixty Numbers-Eight Ballots to be Drawn.
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Sa.sesltssgeoass arttelss.

HES' ElPF!ON OF FORTRESS MONROE.
1t iaces me entrance of Tie Chesapeake Bay within
about nile OF the iiP Eaps, every vessel entering the
t'a! must pass wi bali that distance o the runs of
the F2rtnsscs; and upwards OF POO runs can he
brought TO bear within thai range upon an object not
larger than human being, II would appear impossible
for any hostile vessel to force entrance The pre-
cautions taken 10 render tbs Fortress ipregnaLlc are
admirable. An external wall Of about % feet t,iclS
surrounds the entire area. T3e space between this
outward wall, and the inner flied with canal per
hnYs ID feet WIDE and tue whole space of this canal
together VITA ice outer wall is co,nniz nded by the
guns of the caste.
Viewed in tbs light, it may be considered the Gil
oiai'ar "l inc Chesapeake Uasd. city Ga>.
900
The aggregate profit 10 United States on the stock
OF Cotton now held by our hants, computed in
New York PAPER at sesenieen nrttiion fce tp,ed tlo
snnd doijIrs!
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--eHN-

foIr' Rc~'onS-CaPt John Cleves Syrnmes has
ben invited - Count Ronanzof OF RUSSIA to ioin
no u roe expedition which the Count is projecting
the captain has accepted the Invitation under certain
conditions, at present unknown.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-19

Packages of 10 tickets, embracing all the 30 Nos.
OF the Lottery, which of eessy draw at least
SIS So nett, with many chances for capitals or Shares
OF packages may be had at The same rate
Prizes in any OF the Lotteries OF New York New
Jersey, Pennsyivaui Maryland, and Virginia will be
received in payment.
Orders enclosing the cash, prizes as above free of
postage, for tickets shares will receive PROMPT at
tcntiOn, if addressed to
A. N'INTYRE, Richmond, Un