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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

writer in the Enquirer, under the signature OF Ju-
MUS charges Chancellor Taylor with violating the Act
OF Assembly which requires that the Judge oftc Rich
moud and Lynchburg" Chancerv Courts shall reside
in the city of Richmond The Chancellor in reply CON
tends, that the law having been enacted subsequently,
to his appointment to Office is post fto law, and
is therefore null and void. For the opinion of the
Chancellor on any question of law, feel the greatest
respect and Difference; but in this instance it is de-
cdedly at war both with the clearcst deductions gene
raIreasoning, and with authority, that feel cousran
ed TO differ from him. IN arriving hastily at this concu
son. tue Chancellor overlooked the important dstinc
ton between cx post iaCo s. retrospective laws, lie en-
pioys the words in the in which they used in
common conversation & not in their technical accepta-
ton In tue former, thes unquetionaby frequently
conoundedin the latter, they separate and dis
tuct as the mode of proceeding in civil and criminal
An post facto law, is where action, nno-
cent Indifferent in itself, is, after it committed,
pronounced by the Leg slaturc to be criminal offence.
Blackstone vol. p. 49, and Calder VS.. Bull, 3rd Dal.
p 38G In this sense then, post facio laws ex-
cUsvey confined TO crimes such pains and penalties
as are Inflicted an action which after lis commission
is made punishable by penal statute specially enacted
for that purpose. as lhc terms have reference in legal
phraseoogy only to crimes criminal Offences they can
not of course be made to apply 10 act of the Legis
lature which simply or imposes an officer
mere legal duty without which the end for which
the Office was created would not perhaps be attain
ed. The Chancellor might with equal propret1
have urged, that the Law establishing Chancery Cour
at bynchburg, aud commanding him to preside in it,
ex post facto, and therefore unconstitutional In tn
case OF Dance, which very deliberately argued il
the Court Of Appeals, Judge Roanc decided, that Dane
was bound to give the bond with approved security
quired by an act passed subsequently 70 bis. appoint
rncn of Clerk of that Court. Tie Auditor, Treasurer
Register, and in fact all the Executive Ofice's
the Government, might refuse if the ground assumed
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

SIilPWEECK.-Thc schooner New York on her
passage from Malaga TO New York, August 7, lat Sc 40
long 81, 80 fell in with the wreck of the brig Adams
Alexandra, bottom up, and took tberefrom Mr. Iar
rIson fawke mate, and John White, seaman the only
survivors of the briggs company, being in number.
Mr. f. states that they left the Capes ofVnginia on the
10Th OF July, bound to Gibraltar Aug. l. while " ing
too under balance rnansa in tremendous gale
wind, at A. NJ. was hove the beams ends immc-
diaely cut away the weather rigging TO dlsnane her
of her spaTs when the sPars she partly righed
but falling Oft IN the trough of the sea, and remen-
diatey and all hands thrown from the wreck by the vio-
ence of the sea, and went down TO rise no more
except himself and White, who of the matches
floating, made for IT. and SWAN from the wreck TO
get clear of the rubbish. After being on the hatch
about hours made for the brig again and got on
the spars that towing to wndward. We remain
ed on the spars days and nights. and getting very
much bruised, got on bc briggs bottom and there
remained until were taken off, being days without
Dourshment.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

The Halifax (N O. Free Press of Friday week, con
taius The following paragraph:
Dfdy-Durng the taking of votes at the Court
house in this town yesterday, afay took place in
which several persons were engaged. a young man
from The country named Hamlin Turner received a
mortal wound, being shot through The body and Mr..
Henry Potter OF this place, dangerously hurt. MIR.
Turner died early this morning Mr.. Potter we under
stad, doing WELL and his recovery is considered
doubtful We lorbear giving the particulars of this cir
cumstancc as 1t Is undergoing judicial investigation;
but the origin may be traced TO the unhappy political
excitement which at intervals has interrupcdthe armo
ny OF this place for upwards of twelve month past.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

he New York papers inform us, that in the course
oil the ensuing month"; the great canal will probably be
completed, aud the waters of Erie Joined to those OF the
Hudson Measures in train for the celebra-
on oil an event SO suspicious 10 the prosperity of that
state which the editor of the New York National
Advocate makes The following comments:
"Messrs. Young, Seymour, Holly and Bouck the
acting commissioners, have great reason 10 congratu-
late themselves on tie success of the project The
painful days and dreary nights they have passed-the
eveiing OF thc forest-tlsc drafting of swamps-thc
lordng OF ryers-the erection of aqueducs, culvets
ana locks, and ali LtIe obstacles which .hov la
commended will be forgotten in Ike magnitude and spien-
dor OF tbeir triumph and the good viii and gratitude of
the state which await them. Nor should we in Justice
or generosity, omit noticing tie untiring zeal of the
other two commissioners, Gov. Clinton and C en-. Van
iteisselaer; and there is only stain our political
sescutchcon III this affair which coul ish ubcra-
ta is the removal of Clinton Canal Commissioner
measure unjust, unnecessary, and feel by the
sequel, very impoIitic However, in the completion of
hIs work let us all rejoice, and for that purpose let
kay be set aside day of estyity and jubilee when
III waters shall meet and shall then give To each
S'Is portion of merit, TO each his neeI of praise"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

ANNAPOLIS, August 18.

The British Briganne Dragon, Peter CIisson, Mas
ter, sailed from the Colony Of Decrsra on the 9TH of
July last, bound for Bermuda. In lat 81 degrees g. ex
perienced severe gale which commenced about eight
o'clock in the morning Of the 3ist. Between 4 and ,
o'clock in the afternoon from aheavy she was thrown
over, aud nearly filed the boat companion and every
thing deck going at the same time. The nasts being
Immediately away, she righcd, and so much as to
enable the crew to bail her out; which with great
exeron on their part effected about o'clock the
following day. The passengers, Joseph Conyers Esq.
Miss Lockhart Master Charles COnyers SAWYER and
Miss Kctchum, a coIored woman and child and a
servant boy with the Captain, Mate and Crew were
thus exposed to Il nomentary exspectaion of a watery
grave. After the most suerings of three DAYS
during which time they without a drop of water
they were fallen IN with by IT, b. NJ. frigate Pbpton
Capt Sturt, and after being board the frgate foi
! eleven Jaysy7ere all safely landed in this citv
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

me chancellor be correct, TO perform any Juty whcl
they might be required TO discharge after their election
and the most disastrous consequences 10 tho pubc wei
are and interest might and would result from the o.
Enlistment OF principle which we can consider in nc
other light thar absurd and unreasonable We
should not upon slight reflection put such an nternrcta
''on upon the words as would impede suspend every
operation of the government.
According TO the Chancelior's doctrine the act of
The General Assembly which authorizes land 10 he IA
kenIfrom the proprietor for mill seats and roads ~ ,h
payment of reasonable compensation: even tho law
converting estates tail into fee simple would he nc,
stitutional, because post faco; and VET ,te las, ~
has frequently been presented TO the consideration tho
Court OF Appeals and its consistency with the funda
mental princp of the Government has never been
questioned. statutory party or an act of rem
eral amnesty, might for the same reason he annulled
An er post facto law, ii is true always retrospectve
but the OF the proposition is not true Re-
Prospective laws, like post acto laws always relate
TO period anterior 10 their enactment but while
former apply only TO such as take away vested
rights; such save from the statute of limta
tons, and TO subjects o. a similar character
'ln many instances" says Judge Chase, in the case
OF Calder VS. Bull 'thcy oppressive and unjust but
there are cases i'll which they may Justly and for the
pchcht OF the community of individuals, relate to
tune aDtccedcn TO their passage;n and we would men
ton acts OF the Legislature Virginia and of the nj
ted States in which pensions granted 10 old RevoI
'ionary Soldiers, and TO such sustained some serious
INJURY in fighting the battles of their country during the
late
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26
MARRIED,

On the 10th inst the residence of Mrs Ann Byrd, by
the Rev. MIR. Hart, Nh JOHN JARVIS Of Williamsburg,
Miss LUCY MARBLE, of This city.
On Wednesday evening 7th, by the Rev. VIM. III. Hart,
Mr. LAWRENCE KIRK, to Mrs. PAMELA ANS GRAY,
both of this city,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

be submitted TO by no free people, 1t is therefore
onnded as conceive in fraud and will end
flying only the rapacty of the manufacturer at the
xpense Of other classes equally honest and more dc
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

but ''non nostrum tantas componcre lites.n
ERASMUS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

MI y H. LITTLEpAGE, of King William county, in
ret nrning from Norfolk Wednesday week was unfor-
tupatey knocked overheard by the boom Of the vessel
10 Which tie was returning lie has LEFT amiabe wife
and four children 10 bewail his loss
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26
IStDnIe9dle 35rteea @t,rre1t5.
RICHMOND, AUGUST %. 1926
.SLnple .irliclcs.

Cotton, Der ID. I6 a rs
Goals. bush. rs 4 20
Flour. CIV Minis. new. D.
do. an country. 512
N''' Corn =, rr''' ~ Jn s''' I 4o a AZ AZ
Oats. do. 30 a 81
Tobacco. fine. In oa1A
do. rood. e a 10
do. common.
do, maruf,c,nrcd 10 AZ
Vo,.;o,,s oJbrr ,1rj;cJes.
Bacon. uer III. 61 a IL
Bceswax. do. 80
Butter. do. II q IL
CIGARS. ncr 1000 2OOa15
| Coffee. best Green. lb.17a 10
do. common. do. Is a Is
! Cards No.1O, doZ. 6 90 a & 90
| Candies, mould, III. f2gaf3
do. Sperm. do. 20
Chccsc, DO. 6a1O
Chocolate, TO. /, do. 10 a IS
Fish, Mackl No. I, bbl none
do. 2, do
IL, . = IN n, 4
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

The account published on THURSDAY last of the en-
ltertalnmcn given at Lecsburg TO General LAFAYETTE
'thc President, and the Ex-Presldent Monroe eves
Pracuca exhibition OF the genius and temper OF our
government Lafayette invited TO this country
,under the administration of man. and dun ing his adj
nisraon he receives the largest share of American
'hosp'aihy-but before he quits the country this man
reduced TO The rank Of private citizen-hc quits the
presidential mansionanothcr elected TO the OF
Alce, and here they guests a the same table with
Tue Nations Guest enjoying the hospitality OF Lees
Ahurg one seated on the right hand of lafayette the
Botter on his left Can European governments amidst
Ea their pride and spendor furnish spectacle to rival
khe moral sublimiiy of this--a moral spectacle that
H"oud be degraded by the presence of Stars diamonds
&ccptres, coronets and crowns
Mr. Monroe is America Rfarmcr and il is
Fony to be regretted that the three oter American far
mers, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James AIad-
son were not present at this cecbrationa our Pres
dents but Washington would have then honoured the
OCCASION and trust his spirit would have presided at
the entertanment.-TB Ban. Inner
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

he'ttHchy.-The controversy in Kentucky, between
me Old court party and The constitution breakers has
ios year past been sharply contested. The election
recently took place and resulted in the triumph OF the
constitution the faction.
he STRUGGLED is over says the Kentucky Gazette,
andthc party deuonated the old Court party have
cccdcd IN clecpg their candidates.
The question, whether the law passed at the last
SION OF the General Assembly entitled "An act TO
peal tic IaF organising the Court of Appeals and to
reorganiHe Court Of Appeals" constitutional,
was fairly before The people, the proper Judges, and
consider the result OF the election Will be fair pres
,lon OF the public sentiment on dat question.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-08-26

Ef'racs ofa letter from .sl, George w. Lofayctie To-
gentleman IN this ci.y alatcd
-'MoNrPELIER, 10th August 1895
No'hng would have been more gratifying to u, than
10 nave visited once friends in Richmond hut
c Is so very short that truly il has become ALSO
u'eiy npo'sioie' we are on way TO bid adieu to
Mr. jefferson, a"d vii! require our best exer,ions 10
arrive at ashingtcn c,;y BY the c,, of this month";
he BranyFine is "a be ready carry US to France by
the Isl ScpteInbcr.n
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
B5e Nop is the time to preserre your Teeth.
ID. CASS,
SURGEON, DENTIST, &c

INFORMS The ladies and gentlemen of Wilmington and its
u vicinity, that he will wait upon them his room, at
the house OF Mrs Anderson, East High street, few doors
below Smiths HOTEL their houses, for the space
every necessary operation the teeth and gums remov-
ing with fixed tartar He cleans, separates and pol
shes teeth without injurng the enamel His confidence
in his unrvaled mode of extracting teeth, is undminsed,
trial lie extracts broken and decayed teeth roots and
atmps, that have been despared Of without injury the
gums; inends teeth with foil god to be lasting and
useful as sound teeth, without pain in the operation
sers artificial teeth i'll and durable manner; regu-
ates cbdrens teeth and gives any advice the teeth
gratis, if applied to at his room.
N. d. lie keeps powder for the teeth, which whtens
them and very beneficial the gums He requests those
wishing any OF his services to call the ofhe above
mentioned time, as he will leave town at the expiration of
May 10. 45-4t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
To Let for a term of years.

vHyWO Factories on Beaver creek falling stream
which is considered sufficient card and full for hir
ty looms They are situated about half mile from
Brandywine, the east side in Delaware county, pennsy
One of the factories is SO feet by 3d. three stories high
the other is 80 feet by 49, three stories high They are
convenient to each other and will be rented together OF
separate to Suit the renter They convenient to grls
mills, saw mills schools and places of worship They arc
lin healthy neighborhood, with houses to accommodate
families to carry on the business, and excellent spring
each factory. It's good stand for store further
description deemed persons wishing to rent
will call and Judge for themselves For terms apply on
1.-The premises 10 JOHN FARRA.
March l, 1925. 2o-u
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
MILLS FOR SALE.

WILL be offered for SALE public vendue, the
w premises on Saturday 28h May next, at 1 o'clock
7. The mills, stream, &c. adjoining Laurel, common
sdered equal any on the Peninsula south of the Bran
DIVINE is tide water, convenient any part of The
Chesapeake bay valuable for cotton spinning any
machinery moved by water: large quantities of iron ore
within convenient distance On the premises saw
mill with two saws, tub giist mill with two of stones
and three dwellings, for the miller, and two for saw
yers; with waste Immediately after the sale
Of the Mills part of the lot No 1, the of LAUREL
includng portion of the flat landing.
Terms TO be paid in cash, two thousand dollars on
account Of the mills and l2l per of the
sale Of the lot at the time OF giving deed and possession
for the balance, one two three and four years. with all
the interest paid up yearly discount of 10 per cent
will be allowed for the payment Of the balance, any
part thereof it made at the time Of giving deed and pos
session Mortgages ON the property sold, and judgment
bonds, will be required.
MANAEN BULL.
Laurel, Del. April H. 1925, 41-l0t
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no REM

ND possession given Immediately. .he THO Story Brick
IN House and lot, late the residence OF Abel Saunders
situated in Broad street, between Shipley and Orange
The house 10 feet 'front.' extending back 26 feet
has two floor, well finished; story kitch
en- and brick smoke house attached TO the same, the
whole depth Of the LOT 70 feet, with privilege OF foot
alley leading TO Orange street.
This property is III pleasant and healthy part Of the o
rough, being in good neghhorhood, and having the pr
vlcge of pump OF excellent water at the door Inquire
on the premises, or of JOHN MORRIS,
Wilmington, Mays. 43-2m French street.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
Lumber Yard Removed.

TIME subscriber has removed his Lumber Yard from his
late stand, that lately occupied by Frederick Leonard
where he has hand assortment of Uhtte and Pei
ouv Pine Boards, Scantfng, Plank, MingGng and Pas-
ering Lats, Shingles Of different kinds and intends keep
ling general supply of all kinds of lumber used in build
ding all of which he offers for sale the most moderate
terms WILLIAM SIMMONS.
Wilmington, June Is 1924 52-f
N. b. He would purchase quantity of Lumber of the
different kinds would receive Lumber to sell Com
mission.
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TO RENT

A CoACHMAKER'S and Blacksmith's sbon. a, II.
IN ner OF French and High Streets at present ocrnai
by Jonathan Pierson. Occupied
large two story brick fouse, large garden. Sinai.
house, Wash house, brick stable carriage house and
carriage house, at the Of Walnut and Second
three story brick &c. No. %, East High Street
Three grass lots in Brandywne Marsh.
One lot near the Black Horse Tavern and three acre A.
the Lancaster Turnpike. 'uh
grass lot on Broad street, near the Brick Yards p
session on the 25th instant AOs
Lumber Yard and Wharf, at present occupied by ",
liam Kirk. Possession had on the 18th of NAV ney, 4
large two story brick house, the corner of French na
High Streets This house would accommodate two families
For terms apply to JOHN HEDGES |S''
March % 20 r.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20
Draught Beer, Porter and Ale.

4 SRAEL ID JONES, Brewer, at No 81, Second street,
Wilmington Del. Keeps constantly on hand supply Of
)raught Beer, Porter and Ale Of the first qaiywh Which
Boers and others be furnished on reasonable terms
by the barrel, half barrel or quarter barrel.
lie is thankful for the extensive patronage hitherto
ceived and solcits continuance Of public favor.
Wilmington 9th mo. 1921 SLIT
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-05-20

ELKToN BANK OF MARYLAND, 18 March, 1895
election for eleven Directors of the Ekton Rank of
IN Maryland will be held at the banking house in Elkton
on Monday the 25d day Of May next between the hours
of ten and three O'Clock of said day and the DIRECTOR
reques, that general meeting Of the Stockholders Of said
may take place the same day and hour
By orae' efMe hoard J. RICHARDSON, Cash'r
--I8
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FRESH GOODS.

EyREsH Supplies of Imported and Domestic goods Just
d. received. And general assortment Of them will
hereafter be kept hand selected from The Ns Iork
fhadehta and Baatmofe mari e,s and disposed ofcnhe
most reasona lie lermszeh0iesdie or retail for cash or
dater, al No. Ill, Market street, Wilmington.
Feb. 1925. 49, JOHN II. BRINCKLE.
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TUITION.
Miss G. NJ. & "a. a. Grosyener

WILL open School in Wilmington, Del. on Monday
w the 9th inst, under the immediate patronage Of
es will be taught Reading, Writing, Grammar, Arthme-
tic, Geography, Rhetoric, Composition, Drawing Maps,
Geometry, Chemistry, Natural and Intellectual Phiosoply
Astronomy Painting Drawing in Crayons, and the French
Language Particular attention will be paid to Manners
and Morals Terms of Tuition may be known by apply.
ing TO rev. H. WILLIsToN. May 3. 43-9t
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NOTICE.

AH ASONS, Bricklayers, Stone Cutters, Carpenters,
I'VE Painters and Laborers, will find employ
inent for the season, at Fort Da7Dare, Pea Patch Island
Delaware River
Newcastle April 25 1925. 4l-8t