Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-11-03

We have read, with attention and deem interest tho
Narrative OF the Material Facts IN relation TO the bu;I
uing OF The two Greek Frgates at New York by 4ler
dndeT COnfostgctos, Agent of the Greek C,oyerp
inent II forms pamphlet of eighty.eirht nages i'm
winch charges OF deception cupldity extor,ion oppres
so" pFc'aFca'lon collision, preferred against pro-
Innent mercantile houses and individuals in e,v.j
York, which unless they should be concusvey refe1i
willexce general cutlery oforror and shame fIronob
out The United States The parties accused INNS, moi
oe p'oJu"sed-out so much may be said, without
hardship To them, that they 10 their country as
wen as TO Their character, TO do their utmost towards
iuh F"iication of their conduct; and that their
accuseFS have Trained very strong case supported
oy evidence witch 1t Is difficult resist, however
desrous the reader may be of suspending all decision
or avoiding all bias until both sides be heard The
appeal OF the Greek is 10 the American People for a
sacred cause Sorry that he carries away such
narrative TO Europe. Oar public writers must per
form their duty on THIS subject. T.Aat. Gq1
O"tFaSc.-Thc following occurrence, communicated
10 tie editors OF the Mercantile Advertiser bv CAPTAIN
lacostc ot thc DcsdenlOna vi without doubt be nves-
tig"ed by our government and if found correct il
hoped the aggression will be suffered TO pass of
without atonemenI
The Desdcnona left Sisa Harbour Oct. l. at T.
NJ bound TO New York At midnight, was four times
gred at by the Mexican brig of war pIcioria, Capt
Niach'n, the 9TH, being shot fell within 10
itet OF Tie main CHAINS, and compelled me 10 heave to-
The Victoria then ranged ahead of the ship. Al A
vi. hailed and asked in English what ship Sc? After
answering their question: injured what vessel tiat
was-they replied II. B. NJ brig Beaver | then dc.
sired that he would despatch me Immediately but was
answered that must lie by him until dav light re.
h'olslfated IN VAIN. III = 3d. the launch sent
WIN 20 armed men, of hich soldiers with mus.
keis and bayonets They took charge of the ship and
made strict search for documents 10 prove her in an
Illicit Trade They by force OF took from me my
trunk containing, with ships documents and sea led
letters 10 cosignees and owners all nv personal and
private papers, and then demanded the ships repiscr-
uis refused 10 give up except with my lfc being
able myself through sickness TO proceed with il on
board Shortly after my trunk returned, but all
the SCALED letters, twenty four in number were retained
by Capt Machin. They placed one OF their own men
at Tie helm, and ordered me :nto confinement in the
ships caoi:-l then again mentioned my illness and
The coulincd state Of air in the cabin, owing to having
cargo slowed in it. They then made prisoners of ms
officers and myself The quarter deck and unprjsoned
te seaInen IN the forecastle. BY force Of aims ihev
prevented me from hosting American ensign at The
mZen peak. After day hight, was permitted to nrO-
ceed with The sinp's Goat and board the VCto-
|fIa was there again imprisoned with two OF my
the boat taken from me and for some time used
IN their service. When Capt. NJ. called me dow 10
examine my register and letters, streuuously renon
sated against his breaking any OF the seals stating
that seyea! OF The letters 10 persons Of high stand
ing III New York capable of carry iI,s prosecution 10
great eXentyct he persisted and broke seven of the
seals When further demonstrated against the rash
proceeding, the Tansacng of my ship, taking from
me, and Inprsoning myself and crew, he told me in
reply That such were Commodore Porter's orders.
then stated to him thar would lay my remembrance
before the government OF the United States. He then
flew into violent rage, calling me an insolent Amer
can son of a b-h. After having held armed posses
sion OF the ship hours, and detained her lOt hours
was dismissed with liberty proceed on my voyage
They urged many very pressing invitations my crew
TO ship board tue V. offering IL dollars per month"; 3
months pay advance, and $50 bounty to prevail on
them 10 desert The ship, and thereby leave me in dis
! tress."
| JoHN MARsHALL-A Northern payer remarks that
the placing of John Marshall on The Bench Of the SUI
preme Court, has done to stability and perIna-
lnnn to- r,y r.
the termination of the active life of Wasilinrton-
Abundant proofof this" says, found in the high
character which he has given 20 the United States
Court During the last twenty years questions have
been brought before That Court, involving almost the
existence of confederation States YET such has
been the confidence in The ability of its Judges its de
Cisions have been aCguesced in where the power and
excitement Of the defeated party have been sufficient
10 BID defiance successfully 10 lis authority. Mr. Mar
shall possesses that combination Of talent which
seems TO have been given expressly for the object to
which they have been devoted. Though passing down
Tie decvy of life, he retains his powers of mind in all
the freshness and yigor Of earlier years"
new periodica1 Religious ubcatIon has just made
its appearance from the press Of r. W. White of this
city, under the title Of TIE EVANGELICAL. IN
QUlRER. HENHY KEELING, Editor & Proprietor
II in the octave FORM printed good type and pa
per, each No containing 81 pages, and furnished at
the low price ofS2 per aDnum.
the Nonlebts OF NO ], Tor October, are
!. Introduction.
2 On the proper treatment of the Difficulties which
occur in Relaxation
.. What is a Gospel Church,
H. On Patriotism
8. Final Perseverance OF the Saints.
8. The Apostate.
T. Biographical Sketch Of the Rev. John Courtney
Q. Mission Stations.
8. Burman Mission.
TO- Obituary Notices Of Mrs. Elizabeth Ball and Mr..
Peter Dupuy.
For the November No. as follows:
l. Future Stae-A Lecture
2 Church Officers.
g. On Valour.
1. Liierary-Extraot from lie North AnLericau Re
view.
5. State Of Religion.
8. Miscellaneous.
z. BuTman Mission
g. Obituary.
= To Correspondents.