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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

On the l7th of January an explosion of fire damn took
place at Jarrow colliery, in Durham, England, and 81
men and boys were killed, and others much burnt-47
horses also killed
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

1-tsf't"'"S-An awful instance OF the uncertainty
life was presented in the town of Hamilton ONO
The 9TH INST During a severe storm fash Of liph
nng struck the chimney of the dwelling of Mr. JAIN,
Doai and caused the death of for of ITS inmates, III
we, two chLIdren and mother-in-law OF Nh Bnal
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

Tie papers by last evenings mail furnish no nos m
interest," either foreign domestic MIR. Bropch,, rc
solution is still under discussion in the Sep,o and h
motion for indefinite postponement now pendipr if is
said, will prevail. In the House of Represen,a,;vo
MERCER mas oere series of Resolutions proposing
10 provide fund for internal mpvov but we have
not time 10 examine the details. The bill ALLOWING
further relief to the Officers of the Revolutionary Ar
my is still before the Committee of the Whole with
the amendment offered by Mr.. Reed of Maryland
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28

hRAFTS on Baltimore, Ihiiudelphia and h,,,- Y,,rl
81 for sale at COHENS Lottery 81 EXCHANGE OGirr
opposite the Eagle Hotel, Richmond.
April
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-04-28
oauu Ggqbt0.


Congress-lt will be seen that the Panama question
has nhaiiy passed the House of Rcprcsenatv by
vote OF l34toGO
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

from top TO bottom. The Cathedral, /,
splendid edifce, has one of its WINS
rent from the base TO the tower. ScaTca
Iy a house in the city is without injury
mine has every one of its principal waE
split in several places-dining- room p
ruins--the partition Of my bedroom his
fallen in-and, had | been in bed,l
should have been at least severely
bruised. A severe shock has not been
felt here until now, since the year 1905.
About six years ago, it is said. there was
slight one; but no injury was dine.
II appears miraculous that only tree
lives have been lost. Many who are
here, and were at Caracas duringthe
great earthquake there, say that this
shock was much more severe butAhe
houses being better built here, the itju-
'ry has been less. Half past FIVE
have been taking another survey, and
was surprised to fad that hundreds, Of
families are sending beds and bedding
into the plain, and erecting booths there
for the night. All fear another shook
9th. 12 o'clock, noon. The night Rs
passed quietly, aud the alarm is subsid
ing"
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16
HAYERHILL, (N. H.l July 26.

EssgEy a % g hs RP2EaR l 81 Rss 3sadgh
About fifteen persons attended 10 escort
him from the mountain to the place of
habitation, intending TO conduct him to
Bath village, as was thought best by
most present. However, powerful and
strong his majesty was, by taking adj
vantage of his situation, one tied rope
10 the chain of the trap, and five or six
men held the rope, which was about 80
feet long, TO stop the speed down hill.
After getting out of the wood, the bear
manifested his inclination TO return the
men then shifted drag ropes, and en-
deavored to force him against his will.
He was disturbed by dogs several were
wounded, but not badly. The bear
finding himself defeated in his object of
returning, manifested signs of great dis
pleasure. He snarled, rising on end,
took up the trap and pressed on after
the men who had hold of the rope be.
fore him. He quickly caught the hind
most whose name was William Mann,
he bit him through the thigh, then Quit
ting his hold caught him by the middle,
and while The savage monster, held the
victim trembling in his grasp, he was
released from his hold by well direc-
ted blow upon his pate, from club III
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

sketches of several distinguished char
acters of France, and the condition oil
hat country while he was minister there.
In addition TO this, he has left behind
for publication !. three volumes of Anas,
comprising various conversations and
transactions 10 which he was concerned
while Secretary of State" and also l2
or Is volumes Of correspondence add
dressed to various persons on various
subjects, with many other interesting
manuscripts
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

the hands Of Capt, Marison, just in time
to save him from the jaws of destruction.
On starting the bear again, others mar
rowly made their escape, being violent
ly pursued for short distance.
Mr. Mann, although severely and some
what dangerously wounded, it is hoped
i'll speedily recover. The bear was
afterwards shot; he measured seven
fe ct in length, and though thin in flesh,
was estimat ed to weigh upwards of 400
pounds.
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Bp the .1aail8.
BOSTON. AUG. II.

BOSTON, AUG. IL.
Latest from England.-By the arrival
of the ship Chariot, at this port, yester-
day, we have received London papers
to June "a. 1t was announced in the
London Courier, on the authority of a
letter from Mr.. James, resident at
Wydah, in Africa, dated April go, that
the interchangeable traveller, Capt Clap
perton, had arrived at Saccatoo, the res
idence of his old friend the Sultan BelIo,
aud tn, tarnaina.iees ef Lie foruCr tuur-
ney. In proceeding from the coast he
must have passed the river Niger, but
no particulars of his journey are given.
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nough by nature to carry his design into eff
feet. At length, finding all possibility of es-
cape excluded, without an address, he mus
tered up courage, and addressed the audi
ence in these words: " Ladies and gentlemen,
am much obliged to you for your company
this evening. Good night to you" This was
followed by precpitate retreat through
the mob, into his hiding place behind the
stage. -
During Col. Pluck's stay in New-York, he
received visitors at his lodgings at 12t cents
each, aud, it is said, that the landlord realiz-
ed $500, profits per day from the company
which he drew to the house, and that the Col.
himself, has returned to Philadelphia with his
pockets well lined with money.
Such is brief outlina of Tho n,,hlio life of
Col. JOHN PLUCK. He is now on the
highway to preferment, and no one can tell
how far he may yet be advanced. Those,
however, who profess to be in the secret, de-
clare, when Gen. Jackson shall be chosen
President of the United States, and George
Kremer Governor Of Pennsylvania, that Col.
Pluck will be the Generals Secretary at
war;
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16
. LIVERPOOL, JUNE 81.

LIF6RPOOL, JUNE Il.
The city and neighborhood of Exeter,
were the scene of tremendous tenn
pest on Saturday last. At the village Of
Alphington, a thunder-bolt struck the
tower of the church, while four men
and boy, who had just been ringing in
honor of the election, were standing
within the portal of the church, beneath
the tower. They were all Frustrated
to the earth; the boy, named John
Coles. having an iron hammer in his
hand, was killed on the spot one of the
men was hurled many yards into the
church. Ii is remarkable that the shoes
Of three, and the coat of one man was
severed into entire shreds. The vane
of this tower was much distorted by the
power of the electric fluid, which, in
its progress to the ground, tore up the
stairs of the tower, and removed sever
al stones OF great weight. IL then burst
into the body of the church, and after
having dashed the communion table 10
pieces, rehounded from the east wall,
and terribly battered the whole edlhce.
The upper part of the tower, and the
whole of the eastern side of the church
must be rebuilt. The storm passed
over the city of Exeter, about two in
the afternoon, in the midst of chairing
the newly elected members. We are
happy TO find that the survivors of this
awful visitation are doing well.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

lNcENDIARY.--Another Dwelling House,
belonging to Col. joseph Valentine, of Hop
kinton, has been destroyed by fire. 1t was
the work of an secondary, for whose detec-
ton Col. Valentine offers reward of one thou-
sand dollars. The repeated occurrences of
this kind, in thatvicinity, evnce depravity
and hardlhood in the perpetrator, rarely e.
f"aiied' ana we cannot persuade ourselves 10
believe that he will be long suffered o, GO on
punished. 1t is duty which every member
OF the community owes TO himself and to the
public, to bring the offender to justice, il DOS
sible.
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DOVER, AUG. 8.


Grosshoppers. -This insect appeared
uncommonly early, have been remarka-
bly, numerous, and have committed very
extraordinary depredations, in all which
they have exceeded any preceding year,
perhaps, since the settlement of the
country; and it is highly probable that
the destruction Of no other insect has
ever been so great and general.
In common seasons they seem to pre-
fer English grass, but this year they
have taken this article first, then wheat,
rye, oats, next corn and potatoes, all Of
which they have destroyed on the same
farm. However they have not commit
ted the same devastations on every farm
-IUr UuC has ueeu erItpESvi. .-Fr'ie y
near neighbor would suffer little or moth
ing. 1t has been inquired why they
have been so uncommonly numerous
to this it may be replied that the eggs &
last wear, were more numerous tina
usual, but what is more probable, TIE
seasons from last summer TO this spring.
from some popularity, saved them iron
usual destruction and favored their yer,
early appearance, even before the gras
had commenced its growth. Thesi
grasshoppers grew rapidly, as the gras
in the first of the season promised al
unusual crop, and they began to prop+-
gate another brood during the earl
part of the season. 1t will now be in
CURED how the litter should come on s.
soon, since il takes from August to Ma,
to rear them 10 their ordinary way
To this it NAV be answered that this IL
sect is both oviparous and viviparous;
those which first come in the spring ar
Matched from the egg deposited the yea
before, while the others are emerged
alive from the body nf the insect; Ply
this will readily account for the ghat
abundance of them in some seasons nd
so few in others, as there are many bs!
which winter over in the egg, especht-
ly in some seasons, while there is noh-.
ing TO annoy the second crop.
Some think they are now disappear
ing fast, as they fud so many ded,
while others believe their diminutoI is
very slow. and at present fall victimsto
their common enemy only. This eue-
my is an insect found on the body o.
beautiful red colour, of rather glo|u-
lar form, and about the size of INLET
seed. They are arranged on each SIDE
of the body, under the wings, in two
regular rows, consisting sometimes Of
six or eight on each side. This insec
begins to feed slowly on the grasshop
per, and keeps securely TO work unit
he penetrates the organs of respiration
when the latter dies Immediately, a,
happens TO animals when the windpip4
is cut--hence they are found chung 10
feuces, houses, sc. dead even their
death overtakes them while in the act
of eating.
The origin of this latter insect is not
known from analogy one might infer
that another insect, probably flying
one, deposits their eggs on the body Of
the grasshopper, and there makes il fast
with his own glue, so that the grasshop,
per cannot remove it, but by whose
warmth they are Matched. Bolts in
horses, and worms on the backs of cattle
are analogous. ibid,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16
EARTHQUAKE AT BoGoTA.

E.4RIHRO.4KE HI BOGOTa.
letter from Bogota, dated June 10, gives the
following description of the Earthquake,
which spread terror and destruction. over
that city On the preceding evening.
Boston Courier.
1--WE are all here in state of great
excitement and anxiety. Last night
was the most awful one ever passed.
We were sitting at whist as the clocks
chimed quarter TO eleven; at that mo-
ment we were all sensible of the shock
of an Earthquake not, however, VIC
lent enough 10 make any extraordinary
impression, and we pursued our game.
About two minutes elapsed, when we
experienced most awful repetition
The walls of the house were dreadfuly
agitated; our candles were, overturned,
chairs and tables were thrown from one
side of the room to the other--we could
ourselves scarcely maintain our erect
positions, and were SO perfectly paralyz-
ed, that we never thought of getting out
of the house indeed, my own belief
was, that the house must fall before we
could possibly get out of il, and that il
was IIiereIufe useIess 10 IhUVe. ne
ceiling was coming down upon us in
large fakes, and the fall of a large mir
ror at the moment, which we took 10 be
part of the house, added TO the alarm.
1t was indeed appalIiug-never, never
shall forget it. 1t passed, having last
ed 40 seconds. We then went into the
street, where crowds were on their
knees praying most fervently. A gen.
eral rush was made for the square in
which the palace is. There we found
thousands collecting and collected
Women and men just as they had jump
ed out of bed, with the addition of
blanket thrown around them mothers
in the agony of grief and apprehension,
claspng their children TO their bosoms--
mothers and brothers endeavoring TO
provide them with clothing-groups of
females in every direction calling each
others names 10 be assured that all was
safe. Dismay and despair were gener.
all No one would return home. and
thousands passed The whole night in the
square. Three O'Clock, p. M. have
just returned from making round of
the town to observe the extent of dam
ages. Several houses are thrown en-
tireiy down-many are rent asunder
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TEXT.

From the Declaration Of Independence.
d" We hold these truths 10 be self-eyi-
dent-that all men are created equal ;
that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable rights; that a.
mong them are life, liberty, and the pur-
suit of happiness;
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Shocking effect Of Intemperance.-An
instance of the horrid effects of this
heastly sin, has recently occurred in this
country. We are informed that on
Thursday last, man named Walter
Downs, an habitual drunkard, residing
in Peterboro, went to his house in II
state of partial inebriation. A little
child whose breath he had almost pois-
oned by frequently feeding it with the
intoxicating Igor, approached him, cry
ing for whiskey. The monster, under
pretence Of curing an appetite, which
his inhuman hand had created and cher
ished, administered nearly pint of the
liquor, from the effects of which the child
never recovered, but died in the course
of the following day, and even before
the father was sufficiently recovered
from intoxication to realize the fatal eff
feet of his crime. A coroner's jury re-
ported that the death Of the child was
occasioned by whiskey administered by
its father.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

The jackson men, have been holding meet
rngs in several places at the south, to make
arrangements for the election Of anti-adminis-
tration members of Congress. In Charleston
S. c. meeting of citizens friendly to the Adj
ministration has been held, to counteract the
effect of the Jackson meeting. 1t is said to
have far exceeded the latter both in point Of
responsibility and numbers. large com.
mittee was appointed, who reported spirited
resolutions, expressing their confidence in the
Administration, and their appreciation of IFS
measures. These resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted. This has been subject of deep
lamentation to Major Noah. He says, 6 the
Committee are known to us as sterling Repub-
licans of the old School. Could we believe
that Bellinger, Gaillard, Hunt, Lance, Lamb,
Haywood, Rouse, Matthews, Condy, &c. men
whom we were proud to have acted with,
should have sent in their adhesion to John
Quincy Adams?'
The factis, the mass of the people appear to
be satisfied with the measures Of the Admin
istration, and, so long as that is the case, they
will be unwilling TO lend their aid to the sup
port OF a iactious opposition.
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We wonder what certain folks in his own
country will say to the following compliment.
which was paid to the " madman'', at a
. splendid dinner given in the Town Hall, by
the Mayor of Liverpool" at which Mr.. Ran
dnlph was present $ Mr. Huskisson, after
complimenting the Mayor on the presence of
one who had ever been the ardent and efficient
adrocate Of all thai tCas morally or poitticaHu
good in has Otcn country, proposed the health
VI Mr.. Randolph" &c.
The above is an extract from an article rel
alive to John Randolph in the last Ne,c. Brqtns-
aclck Times in part answer to which we saw
1t is compliment in which, truth is, accord
ing to the courtly style, sacrificed to polite
ness. We will further answer it, in the Yam
kee way, BY asking a question. What does
the Editor of the Times say to the "compli.
ment?" Does it confer any additional value
on the character or opinions of John Ran
Golph fit does, then, we presume the Edi-
tor Of the Times will justify Randolph's opin-
ions on the right to subject men to slavery;
his denunciation of the Declaration of Inde-
Pendence as a "fanfaronade of distractions
and his aristocratiC doctrine that none ex-
cept ireeholders should be allowed, to vote, or
have any share in the administration of Gov.
eminent. Because, if it gives force to sny of
MS opinions, as being. "moraliy or politically
good" it does 10 these equally witbalI others.
But if the Editor is not prepared to defend
these opinions, what was his object in writing
the paragraph we have quoted
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literary periodical had for its mot
to, " Trade, Literature, and the Arts"
but by an unlucky blunder, the two first
letters of the last word got transposed,
which made it read, a Trade, Litera-
ture. and the Rats -
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I Jeferson's Memoir. Jeiferson's
memoir of part of his own life and
times, which il is said he left behind
him. commences from the time of his
grandfather, and terminates with his ac-
ceptauce of the Office OF Secretary Of
State, furnishes particular account of
the Declaration of independence, touch
es upon The causes and events of the
Revolution, and gives some interesting
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1826-08-16

Air Balloons.-The second victory
which the French won over the Aus
TRANS on the plains of Fleurus, in the
year 1894. is attributed TO the Air-bal-
loon that Gen. Jourdan caused to ascend.
The aronaut lowering over the enc
my's army and ont of the reach of their
balls, could safely watch all their move
ments.. He then drew up plans, took
notes. and sent them down TO the French
General, within tin case, that glided
along the ropes which held the balloon
captive 10 the air. These ropes were
held fast by four horsemen that either
carried the eronaut TO the places most
favorable TO his observations, or made
him descend, as the case required.
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nately, Jack had not cash enough in his
pocket. lie looked at Poll, and Poll
looked at him. AT length Jack held
out his hand with all the money he had,
and said, g Dash my wig, Master Par
son, take this and,marry US far as it will
.go.n
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Commodore Porter, having accepted the
command of the Naval forces of Mexico. has
resigned his commission in the U. S. Navy.
1t is said that he is to receive $4,000 per
annum from the Mexican Government.
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The legs Of bench must hare the cotcA
flo7e,,l1,nrds

The legs Of a bench must hare the cotch
dovnwGrds.
Many of our villagers are in the hab-
it of using forked branches of trees TO
make legs for their benches; for so
they get them ready fashioned TO their
hands. farmer, finding one of these
legs broken, sends bis servant into the
wood TO look him out another, and bring
it home. After spending the whole day,
the servant returns home empty-hand-
ed. The master is angry, and begins
to scold. As TO forked branches,
sir, there were forked branches enough, ,
says the servant; but could moi find
one that would be of any use TO us |;
for they all of them grew with the fork
upwards Western paper.
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Kentucky-Again we have from the
west a melancholy tale. We learn from
a private source, that, about two weeks
ago, DR.. Young, Representative in
Congress from the State of Kentucky,
shot and killed in the street of Eliza
bethtown, Mr.. Hardin, lawyer from
Breckenridge county. Of SO aggravat-
ing and atrocious character was the
cause of this act, as to shield DR.. Y.
from prosecution, and almost TO justify
the act in the public opinion. Mr.. Har-
din was one who opposed the election of
DIR. Y. and is supposed to have been
partly led by vindictive feelings to CON-
NIT the outrage which foreran his death.
Nothingsshort of an atrocious violation
of the sanctuary of his domestic hopes
and happiness could have instigaied a
man of the amiable character of DR.. Y.
to this rash act. Nat. Intel.
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Georgia Controversy. Gov. T'roup is
sued an order on the Gath uIt. to the
Surveyors appointed by the Legislature,
to proceed on the first of September
next, in the survey of the lands coded
by the old Indian treaty has been annul-
Leland in opposition to the terms of
the new treaty.
The surveys for determining the
boundary line between Georgia and the
Indian country, under the new treaty,
have disclosed singular and unexpect-
ed result, viz. that Gov. Troup's con-
struction of the convention of 1909
will give Georgia much less land than
that adopted by the Government Of the
United States, in the formation of the
treaty, against which the Georgians
have SO violently protested.