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CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE
CANAL,

so much attention has been elected TO This yres,
work oil late, and so many contradictory statements
made In The public papers relative 10 its p1oqres
and probable time OF completion, that we have
taken some pains, through the medium of a friend.
to acquire correct information relative tn tho ex.n,
state OF The work, and the probabilities of its being
finished in the time anticipated. 1t is stated 10 10
that the barbour at the eastern extremity of IN.
Canal viii project 900 feet into the Delaware .,d
WIZ DE 0OV ieet IN width 10 be contracted 10 the
wid'h OF loo iee', thus aiTmdng a most secure
haven for canal vessels, and an occasional sbe,,sr
Tor ships This harbour is to be constructed of the
best wharf work, and has already been extended
100 feet.
The lock at the Delaware is already finished. and
is in perfect order. N'N
The Canal is divided into 7 sections
Section No. j, through The meadow upon ,he
river is finished
NO z, Is through the Upland, this is complete
10 the distance OF more than half mile-here is a
swivel bridge for public accommodation.
NO ., Is through Cranberry and ST.. Geore e.
Marshes to Inc village OF ST. Georges This Sec
Won ABOUT thTee miles in length; of this work The
emoankment Is nearly completed, and about one half
the excavation accomplished. The whole ,yo,k il
said 10 be well performed
no !, l. from st. Georges village, exendine near
ly miles through St. Georges mill pood ,Th;s
portion requires very ltle excavation the On
D"nkment Is satisfactorily progressing.
NO. ., Is that known the deer cut. This is
IN state ofrspd procession and VIII probably he
finished IN The coming year
The sections 6 s. 7, which terminate tho ,.,.t..
The west, are nearly completed
The lock at ST. Georges i progressing, bat will
hot be h"i,hed before June, 1875 here, also, will
oe swivel bridge al the road leading 10 Dover.
AZ The summit, the bridge is raised, and nearly
compIeied--it Is single arch Of about $50 fee,
span me distance from the water line Of the canal
10 the arch Of the bridge is about so feet.
AT Lewis Bridge swivel bridge is erected. f.,
be convenience OF travellers
at the western extremity Of TIE canal are two
i0'Hs nearly coDPleteI-tbey are built Of the be.r
Port Opposite granite, ~ Inc rs, clIsrscle, of ~ o,
manship.
The chief difficulty that he ocerfied Of 1,eio
The progress Of The work upon the rsrslsl !. -
the sinking OF The embankment of hard earb s,d
consequent rising of the bottom OF the canal. Tb.
was an evil because it cau-es some additional ey-
pense and delay, but not from presenfi,, snv H.
surersoie objects TO progresson--it ia now nea,lv
oYeconP' a rrSs ptrtiot oF fte sn,habkr-,n T.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24
FOR THE EWQ UIRER,
GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON

is ne duty Of all Dlo sDoud maintain their yanL
~ s soof ~ creation HrenAouSiy enGsapouy that er
''VsSos "of passed IN obSeiyify"- Sslust
1t is already obvious, that the claims of Genera,
jackson TO the Office Of President of the United
States, must be re- considered in the election If
1879. Hence, it is proper that the real character
oil ms man should be known by the nation. The
writer has no faith in Phrenoogy. About tho
conformation Of the head of this individual or IN.
heiBht oil his stature, or the manner in which he
moves, the writer has nothing to saw. Of HE
health, 1t is declared, and the writer believes ,,u
~, mat 1t Is at present sound, and indicates nm
tracied life. f'o-
General Jackson was born in March 1867. ae
mad reached that age in 1876, the Era of ony In.
dependence. when events of interest rn,Le = H..
impression upon the mind. Throughout his boybooJ
every thing around him calculatedto male hion
brave consideTae-and an ardent friend In Iihsr,-
IN south Carolina, his native state the war of The
Revolution was waged with uncommon fercsnes.
against the common enemy. At the same time ,bf.
wings armed Themselves against their brethren =,
home who bad co-alesced with the British fo,ces
"a uieadIul alternative! But was adopted with q
cool and determined courage. 1t was anids, ,ha
suffering. excitement and anxiety which prev.ilel,
IN the Southern States from I777 TO 1880 ~,
jackson picked up whatever elementsrv too,v"
ledge he possesses, in the common scbooIs Tho,
existing, IN which, scholastic literature Vas L,,
little attended TO, and the course OF ins,mcton
extremely limited. w"
General Jackson is not an accomplished rbs,o-
ficIsn. Bai bis time, during the Rsvol,,ion 90
o'g with great events, was not rnispent. he 80
'Deh ieceVnng the clements Of that education.
when men OF true genius only, know how 70 me-
Tor Their own advantage and the glorv If ,b.;.
country. The ,cM book which this man s,ud;sd -
ms youth was the book of the Revelation ~
s&emplsfs aud teachers wee BE brave we, 80
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24
THE ADAMS PARTY

We view with alarm and astonshmen,, the
overwhelming influence of the general government,
With capital of the public revenue of $50 coo :
w. bank OF $50 900. GOO exclusive of its circu-
lauon with the most dangerous charter in the coun-
try, promo ing every politician at the EXPENSE ri
the Industrious and hard orkns part of the com
munty. Are we TO live 90 see the degradation o,
or yeoinanry, the pride and boas, of our count,v
and render them mere slaves, toing for the afflI ,
ence OF the general government, supported on such
principles as Mr. Adams avows in his inaugural
SPECIFIC Congress! We cell upon the friends ard
supporters OF the principles of Jefferson and Madi
son, not to sleep at their posts while the enemies
OF our political freedom are preparing chains for
them never TO be broken; let them arise and rep.I
The encroachments on state rights, and dsarm them
OF Their overwhelming moneyed aristocracy, and
each them That they are The servants of the people,
and not the people their slaves Let US not he
caught in the net so artIuliy spread for u.s.
IN Y Eoo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24
MILITARY MOVEMENT.

NORFOLK, Nov. l6--Brevet Major Worib's
company a, LIST Reg't u. S. Artillery, arrived a,
Fortress Monroe, on Monday last, from New Lon
don, (Con.) in the brig William, Capt Shibles, 10
replace company which left that post 2lst ult
Ia the same brg for New London.
We learn also, that Capt. McClintock's COM
nany {. will take their departure, this day. from
Fortress Monroe, wind and weather rermitiing. in
the brig William, for New Orleans, to be repIaced
shortly by company from that quarter
The Maryland Line. 1T is stated that the
whole surviving officers Of this gallant and f,,nou.
corps in the revolution, now only amount to
J0"fteeH' l1Nttcs' Register
Tie Ncto York Election. The Albanv A.
gus, an opposition rarer acknowledges the re-
election oil MIR Clinton by majority of $500. and
exui's IN the circumstance that a majority of the
Legislature viii be opposed to him, being Of ina,
clas-, distinguished by the Name Of Buektais
Twen,y-ohe OF the thnty-iour, member. TO Con.
gfess, are OF The same stamp
The Mayor Of Baltimore bas called a ,ro,,u.
meeting, Tor the puipo-e oil delibefang on,he soh-
jeci OF sending delegates to represent the c in the
Chesapeake sEd Ohio Canal Convention. which
viii convene IN Washington on the 9Th of nsr,
month. We presume that Alexancri, will ho
represented by the delegation appointed on a for-
mer occasion. The subject 81 EN-. 10 have erci,sd
great interest, particularly in ;he Wesf, and viii
doro'ess draw 'oesheT sn s.'s Cor-sn,joa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24

NASHVILLE, Nov. 4.--John Fl. Eaton Esq. was
this morning, by joint ballot Of both houses OF
the lesis!a'use OF Tennessee, reelected Senator
in Congress from this state for six years, com
mencing from the 4,h Of March, 1927 The espi-
ration OF his present term. Bonner.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24

The Decatur brought in two, tic remainder were
carried to Boston by the Constellation.
.Ncr. .adp.
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rANAN A.

We see IN a London per, the following: The
DMimoor !:igae, from Jamaica, with the British
minister from the Congress OF Panama, arrived a,
Portsmouth, Oct. - h''
Where is The American minister 10 the Con-
CESS OF Panama, about whom lie nation was in a
feImrDt last winter?
II he about returning 20 the Uniiel ates, or
has he been engaged whole year, in regulating The
elections In Pennsylvania, instead OF attending to
the public business? IN T. EnC.
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Wcare indebted to the police suen ion of Can
tain 8oissiere, Tor files OF Panama Gazettes 10
:he l1lh September and a Guayaquil Patriot OF
tie 9th August. In paper Of the 8 we fad a
description oil large meeting held in the City OF
Panama, by the municipal authorities and num-
b'r OF citizens 10 take into consideration the stu
a ION OF the republic, IN consequence of the pro.
ceedings held in the departments of GuayagniI.
Asuay, and Quito, respecting the events in Ven
eluta. The meeting concluded by recommend
lng TO The Vice President of The republic the a.
doption OF pacific measures in the agitated de-
paFtmenis, In the belief that they would be more
likely to conciIiate all parties than what could be
effected by the adoption Of hostile measures-and
urging the return OF Bolivar TO the country as one
oil the most powerful means to restore the coun-
try to It's former state of tranquility.
ut meeting held in Guayaqul on the 2Sth of
August, it was resolved -lsf. That the exercise
OF The sovereignty. should be devolved upon Be-
HVH, The iaiher OF BIZ countiy-Tbat the Liberia
tor, being invested with dctatorial power, should
take charge Of the destinies of the Republic. -
Ibat he shall call Grand Colombian Convention
10 TX the Constitution of the Republic; That
copy OF the foregoing Resolution should be trans
united to his Esceilency all the depart
ihenis OF the Republic should be invited to follow
the example Of Guayaguil-snd Thai, until His
hcelIency should arrive and unlertske the Die
thorship, The authorities of Guayapnl should re-
main the same, and in the came state, az before.
Bat. Fed. Gaz
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NEw YORK, November I8 The Circuit Court
81 the UnneI > stss adjourned yesterday the 18th
o. g. On Tuesday eight slaves we're tr ed for ba
wing muIdefeI he Captain and Mate of the =, hoo
ner Decatur. One of them only was convicted.
hamel William Hill; be was yesterday sentenced
70 be executed on the Is h Of next December. -
Inc circumstances attending this affair were NJ fol-
lows: In the month OF April last, 80 slaves were
shipped hom Baltimore for New Orleans on
boad OF The sch'. Decatur. Galloway, master. the
SAVES 10 DC sold at New Orleans On the pas
s'Se tbe .Iayes threw the Capt and Mate over
board add ihea appointed one Of the crew tn act
80 Cap' and another as Mate and directed Them ~
make Tor 81. Domingo. These se.men. unabrs -
nsvisaie the schooner, were compelled to msiss
signal oil distress, when the ship Consteil jon no.,
m sight they were BOARDED by boa, from, ,b,,
shiP. The Constellation took out Of the seboo,
tie women and children slaves, and two Of ~.
sesmenJbe other two seamen remained In ~
schooner with The slaves, expecting that the C,o-
ssliaiion would keep company win them, bu, il.
ne night they parted The schooner was No.,
day oyerhsued by the brig II ct, which ,ooL
en- "a Ct iha slaves end brought item in lesS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24

The Paris E,oile contains law for establishing
en;repos or bonded warehouses, in the principal
ports of Hay,i. The ports which thus speciti-
ed, are Port au Prince, Aux Cages Cape ilaytien,
S.nto Domingo, and Jacmel.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24

The following information cannot fail 20 be
highly interesting gratifying to all persons
whom political duty, trade, or pleasure, may in
vite to travel between the Mississippi and Allan
tic
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-11-24

The motive of the journey to Paris OF MIR. Gal
Tin, Minister OF the United States TO the Court
Of London, and who has been here these two days,
appear to be of some importance. They state
from London. tina, the Minister, after having re-
ceive dispatches from his Government, could not
postpone more than four and twenty hours his
coming to have conference with MIR. Canning.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21

her strength; the violence of her sorrows threw
her into fever, which Immediately threatened
her life Remorsc seized upon the minds OF
her parents, who repented them of their cruelty.
partly atoning for ii by their solicilude and at
tention during Amelia's sickness She recover
ed, but it was TO a life Of unhappiness aud
mourning, through which she Fingered a ic-,
years, a victim to parental lorblcdance; thea
sunk into the grave, long before youth had los
its garb of broken-hearted beauty w. c. b.
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
gxzE REPOSITORY.
FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.
AMELIA.

81" loved thro' sorrow, JOY, and strife,
Then paid its hopelcssnesS with life.
ANONYMOUS.
incIia Wilson was blooming virgin of six
-n,n summers, fair the biushns rose bud Of
morning, ere the retulgcnt orb of .lav has dis
nccd the dcWv freshness which beauties its
petals, The light and buoyancy ofyouth sport
"A around her feminine figure, and sparklcd
brilliantly beneath the raven lashcs which lrin@cd
her speaking eyes. Health threw a rosy mantle
around her and gave luXuriant zcst to the
complexion and symmetry Of features for which
dc was peculiarly admired Y ct beauty was
her least ornament, as She was adorned with
eyciy requisite and elegant accomplishment
,l,ch adds polish to the female character, DC
AVAILABILITY Of disposition, which mpaft hea-
fcny tinse to the unpoutcA mind OF ,iltuous
,.on.an.
A first love, With all is ardent hopes and
sacred aspirations, had recently dnusco its ma
2ic feeling over her youthful! bosom. concen-
trating every aflectlonate emotion Of her soul
in The person Of Clarence Richards Clarence
was youth Of nineteen, possessing every win
ming faculty calculated to gam tic affections OF
young and susceptible female: an interest
ing yet manly countenance, graceful and ins
nuatng address, accompanied With mind Of
unusual strength and penetration He was not
''ila'ory in perceivne the interest he held in the
heart Of the artless Amelia, nor less cnthus-
a>tlc in reciprocatins ssth interest.
Clarence had hcca a constant visitor at tmc,
las for at least year; they had vowed to
each other eternal fidelity. Yet a disclosure Of
their sentiments with regard 70 each other, had
not been made to Amelia's parents; and no
circumstance had interviewed by which they
might infer a repulse Of Clarence would be the
consequence Of such disclosure. But, alas
The calm Of love, under which they had 50 long
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1826-10-21
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY EVENING,
BY JOHN S. GALLAIIER,
At The Office IF the Firginia Free Press.

TERMs.-One dollar and fifty cents per annum,
payable quarterly in advance; Or one dollar and
twenty five cents, to be paid at the time of sub
scrlbng Payment in advance, from distant sub
scrbel> vie are not know, 90 &c Publisher, " Al
invariably be expected. Should payment be defer
ued to the end Of the year, - viii be required.
~ Postage on all letters MUST be paid.
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THE MONITOR.
A LESSON FOR MONARCHS.

LESSON FOR MONARCIIS.
During his march TO conquer the woll,i
Alexander, the Macedonian, came to a people
in Africa, who dwelt in a remote and secluded
corner, III peaceful huts, and knew neither war
nor conqueror They led him to the hut q
their chief, who received him hospitality and
placed before him golden dates, golden figs,
and bread Of gold, do you eat gold in tins
country? ?" said Alexander II take it for Grant
cd, (rcrlied the Chicf.) that chou vert able t.
find catahlcs in thine own country For shat
reason then art thou come among Us 81 "Noui
gold has not tempted me hiher.' said Nexau
der, but would become acquainted with voul
manners and customs" 80 be H. rciu..,,
the other: :" sojourn among Us as long a il
plcaseth thee At the close OF this CONVERSE
sation, two citizens entered a, into their co,ls(
Of justice. The plaintiff said, $ bought o. t,lf
man piece of land, and as | was making deer,
drain through if, found treasure This j:
not mine, for | only hargaincd for the land, ale!
not for any treasure that might be concealed
beneath it; and yet the former owner Of the
land will not receive it." The defendant an
swercd, g hope have conscience, as wen A.
my fellow citizen sold him The land with al
its contingent as well as existing advantages
and, consequently, the treasure nclusi,cly'
The chcf,who was also their supreme Judge
recapitulated their words in order hat the PAT
ties might see whether or not he Understood
them Alright Then, after some reelection he
said, Thou hast son, friend, believe
. Yes : And thou Undressing the other
daughter?' Yes Wen, then, lei ;hy so..
marry thy daughter, ana bc-ow the treasure
on the young couple, for manage portion
Alexander seemed surprised and pcrylcxcd
"Thlnk you my sentence un,ju>t3' die Chief
asked him. &c @ no." replied -,osarder = b'.t
it astonishes me = ihd how tlon," il j..acu
the Chief. 'wond the case i!alc been ,Iy.,.i.,.
in your country ~ ,t.exar,cr replied. t, e,r
ltss tie te;tA. we ~rn'd hay, ,.shss: }p:!: .s-
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experienced the feeling can describe, was soon
darkencd by the cloud of despair, which shaded
the prospect and hid in darkness and dismay
the visions which had glowed stronger aud
deeper at every interview. Clarence was in
INDECENT circumstances, and this was an unan-
swcrahlc objection with An. i,'s parents, who
were governed altogether by mercenary views,
and calculated that the beauty and accomplish
mcnts Of their daughter would ensure her a
wealthy sutton, thereby preicrring The sacrifice
OF their child's happiness for worldly dross 1t
was at the separation which ensued immediately
on this Infringement, that Clarence felt all the
violence Of blighted hopes, and in a moment of
passionate phrenzy besought his love to elope
and clandestinely consummate their union
bnt in vain; although Amelia acknowledged
her determination never to unite herself with
another, yet she could not be overruled from
what She ever considered a duty to her parents,
whom She had always implicitly obeycd-It
was the last time they were permitted TO con
verse together, and after reiterating assurances
of everlasting affection, they parted!
There is sorrow in parting from friends and
relatives, whom we confident, if living,
to meet again; but there Is agony intense,
in parting forever from the OIL cct of first and
faithful love from antlcipations which have
lightcned our cares and soitcncd the sorrows Of
youth! When the beacon Of hope expires. the
soul is daIkencd forever the world is .ioylesS.
barren and undressing: the grave becomes
the only refuge to the unfortunate wandcrcr
Clarence wandered disconsolate ard spirit brok
en- to one Of the West India islands, with the
faint hope Of there accommodating a sufiicicncy
70 satIat, the expectations of Anella's cruel
parents, One short month elapsed after bis ar
rival there, where fortune had commenced la
Wishing her smiles abundantly upon him, when
the yellow fever, that banc of health and envoy
OF the tomb, seized upon his melancholy frame
Awhile he fingered patiently and resigned,
when the cold midews of death oozcd from his
palI,d brow-his lips feebly faltered forth part
ing farewell to those around him one deep
convulsive struggle shook his emaciated frame,
and he expired! His feess body was dcposi-
ted in the family vault of the gentleman with
whom he resided, amid the lamentations of his
family. to whom he was already much endeared
by the ties of friendship. To paint the anguish
OF Amelia On hearing the account of his death is
impossible; her grief, and the reproachcs She
bestowed upon herself, as the primary cause OF
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81" loved thro' sorrow, JOY, and strife,
Then paid its hopelessness with life.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-29

On maiioa, the letter Of Mr.. Eo.z was reisxea
10 the committee Of twenty, together with commu-
nicaions FROM other public spirited individuals, but
of confidential character
The thanks of the meeting were then voted to the
chairman and secretary ard on motion of Mir.
llibs,ge.x similar vote of thanks was rendered to
those printers who from time to time have pub
lisbed the notices and the proceedings Of the meet
irg-, on the affairs OF the Greeks.
Resolved, That the several printers Of newspa-
p.rs In the city be requested insert the proceed
ings Of this meeting in theis respective papers
adjourned
JOSEPH HEMPHILL, Chairman.
JAMES N. BARKER, Sec'ry.
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EDUCaTJON.

A sHALL commence my school the ensuing year on the
25 al January high, healthy aud fetmed spot IN the
ppes part of Carojue. The vacation will be ofhree week,
duration only ao the School will close the 10th Dce.
et mixing the scho',tc year Of 10 mouths usual The
course II instruction will eJmpfise the Greek Latin sud En.
xIs Languages yr,tunaticsy Geogspy with ne use of IN.
bsps aud globes aud Fuel u Or Huiton mathematics. The
school viii be limited to ten bosrder, aud II expected e
Will At all tints respectful aud gcntse course Of
conduct NJ. ouly NY family, h'a Oesch o,hor Terms
or hoard washing and candles SiOO paid quarterly IN adj
vance each boarder lonhing bed, bedJg and Each
rop considered for The year after en ring n
coo and d,duCiOn ~i tsBsaecxcep for uar eidsblt
os oitine JOHN q. LAWRENCE.
- csfd.. Dec e5-3st
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Samuel Dyey, L.

o'"'''tEtF I|VLFt VI
SlR Take notice, that Monday, the 18th day Of Js,tv
- next al the dwelling house Of jacob Myers at o. near
hpsPoi East Tennessee shall proceed TO take the depo
ton, OF the said Jacob Myers aad Others and al the %
gu me twentieth day Of the MONTH take the depo.on,
u yonn D Ginss add Others and the 20h day Fetfus
county, vnynia, shall proceed 70 take the deposion, of
J'seh stOb aud others aud the 23d day OF the ssn
month"; Feb 1877 a, the Unon Mills The county of Fluva
ns and Stale stVTgnis, shall proceed take the deo-
'0ns OF John Timberlske and others And " from any es,
ne taxing Of the ssid several dispositions should not We com
Peted 90 The day, aforesaid the taking thereof will he CON
hue1 from day 70 day IN each instance the srace Of bs
days winch SAID deposion 20 be used % eysence ~
cause now depending 10 the superior Court Of Chsucery fr
the hiehmopd Driet IN the State Of w GINA, wherein avn
PIsntid aud you defendant. WIN. NAM
NIB Ibe above dspotioD,t he taken ~ ssei respective
tune and place between sunrise and of each day. and
'eon'lnued ffo~ day today tII completed.
Der.Gi. G7-fsvfw
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FOR SHLE-

QEiNG DESTROYS TO to the western country ogsr
Tor sale my farm called Hnt Containing by eisu,-
Vey Iio acres, large portion 81 which low grounds a.,
situated on the stage road leading Riehuond 4, F,e
Iieksog n'ne miles above Richm"Dd, Chickshsmony
els OF wheat all gu Prime sDd; farther il
unnecessary az those persons wishing purchase will lr yjev
ne premises where the terms will be made known by the SIN
'uoef. WIN. WINSTON.
a.