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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

collection was immediately made among the members
OF vac salem companies and few other gentlemen who
were present, and the sum required for his liberation
(SSs l8) was obtained \ committee repaired 10 the
J' released the veteran, (GG years of age and accom-
panied him 10 the Hon, where he participated in The
refreshments and festivities. He departed for hs home
on Friday night with his heart eascd from load Of care
and his pockets heavier for the bounty of our soldiers
ne 0owlng was one OF the toasts drank on the occa-
Sion;-a gag, double irons, bread and water and Sa-
the proper clothing, food AMI lodging for the
heaftless man who would ncarcerae for paltry debt
me ioary headed veteran who assisted gaining the
JOY"
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FATAL RENCONTRE.

SAVANNAH, Sept 26-On Monday, 10Th instant. Mr.
David Beck and Col. Benjamin Aston. both of South
carolina, between whom quarrel existed, and both
nein@ armed IN consequence, accidcntly met IN the
street ot CoosawatChe, VIII the former drew pistoi
ana called to the latter 10 defend himself Instant
" DIRE" another and both pulled nearly the same mo
nent Bcck's pistol missed fire, and he received three
ouckshot in his head which caused his death after ling
ering in great pain about 20 hours Mr. b. about 90
years old, of considerable PROMISE and had chosen the
practice of law for profession. He has left mother
tbree sisters, and two brothers lament his sudden
"eoe"se' CCeorgian.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13
NORFOLK. October I

u
1t will be seen by ordinary record to tlay. that
our an'cipatonS OF returning health have not been so
fully realised we had reason 10 hone. several NOW
cases and some deaths have occurred since that time
This to be ascrbed 10 the uufavourabo weather which
immediately succeeded notice Since Saturday
nleht me temperature has undergone sautary change
and al the moment q writing this article The iharnnIn
eer stands at Go, wind NW-Sio;ld il continue AT lie
present point few days. shall soon be enabled TO
announce the total discontinue OF the enemy.
II will be seen b. The suboined Bill of Mortality
the health officer reports deaths for the week endin
on sunday OF which only by malignant fever
Bill. OF MORTALITY.
OeaLks IN .Noi(llh fin,n Ihn 1ctt q IL q
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13
JOHN HODGES, NJ. d. Heath Og;ce,
.An G
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Il C"!sPooc'er PI9t.-A pie containing about two
pounds OF gnnPowder, and some small potatoes to give
II tne appearance OF fruit pie, brought to bake
mousse Al me north east corner of Seventh aud Lombard
streets on Sunday morning last, by little girl uwas
paced IN the oven andbaked, but proydenally the d
aoocal plot did not succeed AS no one called for II
mouse bored into it, and brought cut potaioe ths dis.
closing the contents of the pie. As information I,s.
been lodged at the police Office we trust that the ms
creant who could thus wanouly endanger the life and
property OF an industrious citizen will speedily receive
that punishment which lis cold booded offence so r,b
ly merits. rPhikgdeIabjn 3I,,,o,.a
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

ErFESISFN TATfTTs
JAMES ADGER,
JAMES LAME,
T.. CHARLESTON READ.
y. +. HUNT,
G. PATRICK,
WM. SMITH, Jun.
a. s. WiBLINGTON
JOHN I. MIDDLETON.
SIMON MAGWOOD,
WILLIAM LANCE.
T. +. PEPOON.
PHILIP MOSER.
T. D. CONDY.
ALEX. BLACK.
WIN. AIKEN.
z 2 DUNEIV.
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5,g'|q4Iy'-i 10 RIarblehcadlight Infantry, comman
9eu o. Lieut. Avery, marched into Salem and lad
uT'ne' during The collation., information was recev-
=" t"@' an od revolutionary soldier, who had ,urbt
w"n "a 'yete, and for The liberties Of our country
beuJ betty IT, by name, belonging to Ardover was
'HcaFGcI7icd IN tbe stone jail Co- 'rtdrr deb. \
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13
RoGxWICAL.

ibe Madrid Gazette contains translation Of 4 SO
we're French article respecting the proceedings of our
congress during the last session ~ Violent anguane
says lie article, gestures, personalities threats; TO-
tai disregard of all good breeding and ordinary ccure
have changed tle aspect which the Congress of the
United States formerly wore"
This is most nortii,ins commentary on tlo con.se
pursued am 59ttd during the Las Session oc Con-
gress. hat which excited Indignation anotr men OF
pa'tso'is'n ana intelligence at home has Produced rs
'o's4mcnt abroad: 10 uncomfortable portion dignity
o character has departed fom u; VIC have descended
some steps IN the eyes of ali nations 'change indeed
is the aspect" OF the American Senate Where die
nifty was accustomed 20 preside and a spirit of mild
courtesy and phi!osuphc deheraon, regulated every
ieglsatiI Q proceeding; we have seen dignity pros
trated by party violence. mild COURTESY changed into
personal dcnunciation, and phiiosoph dolheration
banisfcd: this exalted braDoh OF the Legislatures fer
the first time is accused of violence and sregard
of all good breeding nv! ordinary conrtesyp and OF
having charged the aspect which il fDrinerly wore
Discussions as 10 abstract powers individual CON
Structions OF power, can never put down the charge
winch ;hGs made against in the face of the world
W neither Patrick Henry OnsIo,y DC correct the i,,
preston IS aoS, and must be erased by other means
tan qihbiing rs 10 the construction of words and
senteuces w have fallen into a course of intempe.
rance, and we can only redeem ourselves BY return
ing TO the habits from which have been se,luced-
II IS better that the last Session huui stand an anon
ally IN our annals tlian that by pcisisting in such
course, re should for forfeit claims to self re-
sfect and the admiration OF nations hch are the spec
talOrs Of our career. Nat Tour
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13
E,unl Nle .lIalsa. hnsette .tn,,,.no.l g. %

From The .7iTssa.husetts Journal Sent. 90.
BIAZtL:-f!om fi'e of Brazilian papers, with
Which Mr. foPH has politely favored u.s. we translate
The following The latest Of these papers are 10 12l
August
FROM lie Censor ,Haranhe,se Of July it printed nj
.aIlrunhnul.
NJ tic dawn OF day tie 22d of nrI ti,crc hot o
forth III tic city of Camea, "a city Of ParaN reyol,
'onary volcano, whose lava overwhelmed and covered
many Victims There is 10 believe, that the
focus not there but that il was the mint nf ot
resistance which the iutlafned material met with to
cause eX pOsion ~
In that hour Of the night Wien human nature rosie
from tie fagues Of the departed day. and when pro
found sleep that precious boon CIR e:rorn t7or,oe
stores the strength and prepares the children of mon
Tor The tos OF the coming day. the iilatei inhabitants
oil Ca'neta we're aroused in the most nexDress;ble
constituent at the horrd echo of nusquetry the blows
OF axes which we're demoishiDg the gates; the sbouts
or lie assaiiants, and the groans OF the diving
al! that the Imagination figure most horrible
and most cruel will fall much short of what these mon
sters perPetrated upon the victims Of their coworII
terocity Torn from the asy lnM Of their home yi,lont
arms or means OF defence some were cast into nrisnn
others dragged through the streets TO the pubc ecu.r
where they arrived halfdead, and with their limbs bro
Ken; and after they had breathed their last still The
assassins continued 10 stab them and cut off heir lnhs
and discharge their mu5kcts into them. Those who
were THROWN INTO prison, afterwards !oyn Ia upcne
IN the same manner The pen refuses the narration M
such atrocities. We will cOnGne ourselves to one in.
stance. Two slaves in spite Of the horror spred rof
them by these dreadful events, went to gather
the scattered pieces Of their masters dead BODY in ~
der TO give them burial. These two slaves ,yeys eh
By the fnries Of lis revolt.
Here follows list of thirty Eu,opean BrazjIjans
whit fell a sacrifice IN this in,nrreCliou.
Some narc Brazilians also pershrd for no other rea
son than tlat they good men, friends of peacc
order, and possessed OF fortune.
such were tie horrors Of the insurrccfion Of Came
ta' The story viii refresh souls filed TO the LAST
degree with depravity; but IT viii stick dacers in tyo
sands of others.
Another and later paper. VIZ. August ,, contains
orders Of the Governor ri Para to Major, Cornan
dant OF battalion, to pursue The guilty 50 that not
one should oscare. paper still later contains the ac
count OF The defeat on Hc 5it Of aY IF ,1Tqjor In
d''qo with the loss Of pieces IF c7aDn 60 ,nusIeis
and more Dian % killed, wounded and prisoners The
Criminals f'caorogqs) are said to be 400 or 500 in
number and TO be commanded by B,rJosu.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

The Troy Sentinel, in a temperate article on the
coming elections for Tie State of CIV York introduces
ne agency which MIR. Van Buren, has had in opposina
Tue present administration, in thc United States SENATE
WIN I've blowing correct views rs to the character of
e 0Ppos'!"n IN Congiess ana the feeling OF that sec
ION OF The state Of New-yoril:
band Of politicians at Washington have arrace1
nenseves IN hostility 10 the general administrator -
inej are o shrcas aud patches of all parties and all
opinions bound together % 40 common tie or pripci
pc oi nnion Abroad, they have awaited themselves
"i '"c wei 'neried reputation Of Gen Jackson TO an
"ci Their own views. In Congress they have constant
~ 'H"arrd those measures, which tic interests and
"is,ics OF tie nation demanded-adopiine, too = new
'Houc warfare, By weaving out ticir ounoncn,s
""l Roanoke speeches and endless debate This mar
y gave openly ayowod the strr,nme doctrine that re
ee should not be judged by ~ fruit I'm the PhiladI
lhia CIRCULAR the text book their political creed tIe
IN substance expressly declare dat how UPRIGHT soccr
may be the course which the government Tursucs-
ieI lis measures be the most wise and ud;cipus and
MT snpPoJt IT, 9 ''''
The people Of tiis state are not d:saoscI to Ie,J
'heMsei|eS 10 tie purposes Of such a coalition rho
has been constantly gaining npDn tbeir
Condehce. he course il has pursued ha- been sr.b
~ icy approve, and while it corsus in It's measures
il fair support. ''''5 !" give
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

The trial Of SIR. z. C. WAmur1rLp, r,r I've ahdgc.
ION Of Mrs |rENte attracted an immense concourse
70 Lancaster Assles, but they much dissappoin
TED Tie Bal or the Capital offence being brown o-f
by The jury and the accused transversipg The charge
OF mlsdem@auor lis brother, WM. WAKrr1s.r.n.
vas however, 10 be tried for misdemeannr Amongst
The number OF WITNESSES Summoned 20 attend these trials
was The R'Sht Re"ale1A DAVID BA1NG, Bioto, NJ
Crctqn The case Of the elder WAKEFIgLD was be-
set with difficulties, The crime with which he stood
charged, dat Of running away with heiress and
marrying her, not contaminated IN England--thc
marriage TOOK place in Scotland according to the laws
oi that country, which have been repeatedly recocni
sed by ihc Court; in EneIsnd BoeIes, It is coDfcn.
ded That Miss TURNER is not an eircss according to
rc sit'~f scrsc IS Use .rrrr.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

me tate I,;iia'i depreciation, in 1fiic Cou2iI-'rbe
'uiowing letter from respectable source in Miller
county dated 9Th inst, 70 gentleman OF tls place
furnishes some additional particulars in relation 10 the
late outrage committed by the Usage Indians on small
party OF citizens from that county:
You Will no doubt Ike to hear the ne,rs f,,no I'll.
county. More outrages have been committed on ou-
cltiEens by the Indians. Richard Poston from Tnno.
trarIr with six others recently went I'D Red River f
the benefit OF their health; and somewhere near flo
taddo iil were attacked by large body of Osarc In
dams headed by Mad Buffalo, las he called himself,
ioson and four others made their escape: Int nan
ny the name o! Hall, and another BIZ the name Of
Ter were taken prisoners, and soclnoy abused h., the
inG'ans. They were stripped entirely naked and OIL
ged 10 walk home in this situation barefooted t!rour
me Prarles, exposed TO the rays of scorcIino- SIM
forter w"s very much injured BY the Indians who
knocked INN down several times with their toipabayyls
HAL Is lying at this time, very much burnt At Canton
ment Iowson, and his recovery is considered vcrv
doubtful. Porter being used to hardslIus stood Il! r
Trip much better than Hall, but he is also badly burnt
Mad Buffalo, after taking Hall and Porter rot down
on the eath on aIi-ionrs, and tore up the dust hes
Tile manner al the time calling himself Mai I2r
aio TINS took place about the last day Of July Five
days afterwards the same party of Indians made ,ai,
appearance within four miles Of the garrison ~ ;o,,
STILES, where they stole and carried Of number -.
horses among the rest, Major Cummings rdirr horse
Mad Buffalo was at Stiles, with Porier's hat on his
head '' ." as
"a party OF about 100 men will start 10 morrow NOR
ming fof the Usage villagc.n
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

Inc trials OF Tue persons concerned in the toauaoe
ment OF The monied institutions in the city of New Yf
winch bay" recently suspended operations are now, an,
ing 90 ID that city By order OF the Court the pei
Jurors composing The paHnel have not been nrr,;ttsd
20 separate since the first day of the trial bit dnr;n
the necessary intervals Of the adjournment of the couri
nave been under the strict charge ola bailiG
At the opening of the Court on Mopdav rrornin--
inc presiding Judge EDwARDs read an affidavit. mad
by hicirrd Clark, stating that communication was
handed TO bun on Saturday evening, by Eras I} Fitch
one OF the jurors, with request that the Same sbepld
be conveyed to George w. Niven, Esq. Tho com
unlcaton was also read by the Judge and provod IN
ne request from Mr.. Fitch that Mr. Niyen world in
!orn hiIn what the law IS respecting the detention IF
lJuro'S-'vheiher The Court can keep them c>nf,,ei -
year or longer, II this trial should continue so Ion
amer reading The papers the Judge turned 70 tc I'M,
ana reinar Sed, that IL for tie Court TO inE,
upon legal points; and If they had anv ,ne.I;ns q,
a7i'' 'ney must be put TO the Court The yr;,i "
ne uo'e was an improper act And r,,n liz 1So;,
~ Pugsioh' tnc Court would inform lie i,,ry tyt
SuoD'a any OF s members set the Court and ;ts Off
"o,s ~ oehahCe by breaking away. their punsbnen,
Woud nc Hne and imprisonment al the discretion ~
uc roaFt' The Judge further stated that the canine
'en OF 'oc jury, and its exclusion from bcdino com
'upcdt'ons with Tie world was n regulation a,lonfad
eIHCI"siVey By The Court. Such was the inportant
oi the trial, that the Court believed that the
"'e'e'ts Of the parties and the great ends of nullic
''''ce required this course TO be adopted.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-10-13

The New York Daily Advertiser in reference 20 the
adjournment OF the Congress nj Panama to Tacubuya
makes me following observations the adopted
~ the Opposition IN Congress 10 e,nbarrass and defeat
the recommendation Of the President 10 send Ministers
to represent the United States in ta body In the ius
lice and NroPrety oftcsc remarks we entirely concur
and /! we were want Of an instance in which tho
feelings of the people had been nsrepresented or dis
regarded at the last session OF Congress we could not
ind stronger than that exhibited in the conduct
pursued on this occasion by tie opPosers of the Ad-
EhIsiraton: Nat. jour.
II was 10 attend his Congress that President Adams
recommended the appointment of Ministers from the
United states. That Recommendation was made at
!e opening OF TIE session of Congress in December
,ast' ana had NE measure been promptly adopted our
MINISTERS could have been present the deliberations
OF me Southern Congress, whilst they were eugared
IN this important work, and have rendered such seTyi
ces as their talent and teir xperience would have
enabled them 70 pei form. Congress however did moi
promptly adopt and carry into effect the measure-it
was defeated by The ats of an Opposition who had M
common BOND OF union except that Of onDosino and
embarrassing INC new administration Of cur own gov-
eplen and that Tor tc purpose Of subseryiDc selfish
leenngs, or the qualification of viudiciiye Shirt
ne session was ftltea atcayweeks and months were
spent in speaking against time, and great portion Of
me i!me that ought to have been devoted 10 more o
hahlc employment was wasted in mere ba bhIino about
SUBJECTS with which The Houses had no more concern
ian they have with lie discussions orthe Legislature
OF Portugal o
That may DC the effects of The course purs,,oI h,
Congress at the last session on this narticIar sub;ac
cannot now be known. five, as n nation lave LOST
any ground IN relation TO the Republics of the Sont
responsibility Will rest upon the Opposition at home
lie PRESIDENTS recommendation was fully approved
beyond al question, by very large proportion of the
Ch''ed states II was, verify believe opposed opI,
ny ambitious, Intriguing, selfish and vindicive men
ana uo5e over whom they had direct influence -
aucn men ie ''e'' hopes oIealziug power and place
~ thc present state Of things, very much DISCOURAGED
and we're determined, at all hazards i possible TO in
crease Their chances q obtaining their objects.
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Internal Navigation ofthe United States, with
Maps, 70 w
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Has Nv STORE and OFFERS FOR sale
zoo PACKAGES of Teas, consisting of Young lily
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125 sacks Liverpool fine salt
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casks sperm oil
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Bensfeld for Sale.

* This valuable Estate, containing sssfesss.
@EET1 1900 Acres of Land, is situated in EsfSs2<S
H.aa Charles county, near the line which "TS@
49, - 81 divides It from Prince George. .ess.
The site upon which the Mansion House and other
buildings erected. high and heathful, and COM
mands fine view of the surrounding country. great
proportion ofths tract Of land fertile botton lying
in full view of the dwelling, part of which is heavily
mbered. The greater part of the upland is in rail
TIMBER the arabic part ola friabe soil and very produc
tive This estate abounds in springs of the purest
ter, and however dry the months, every field
is sufficiently irrigated to afford plentiful supply of
water to stock ofcvery kind 1t is distant from navi-
gable water but three miles, from Washington twenty
four, and from Alexandria sxteen it lies equidistant
from Piscataway and Port Tobacco, but eight miles
from either places and thus from its location, advanta
ges from either market is easily deriv d. Feeling de-
srous emgrate, will sell either the whole part
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HENRY r. DULANY,
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dec IL

Extract from, u La,0 Of the Corporations
'lhat no person shall discharge any husket, fowl.
ing piece, pistol other firearms any composition
of gun powder, or Illuminating powder, within the Ii
mits Of The town Of alexandria. Every person offend.
ing herein shall forfeit and pay dollar for each Of
fence'
In order to put end to the silly and dangerous
practice Of firing guns, crackers, sc in the public
streets to the great annoyance of the inhabitants,
half Of the penalty will be paid to any person who viii
give information the police officers, the yioat
of the above law may be prosecuted to conviction
By order Of the Mayor,
d. BOWIE,
j. BRODERS,
dec 12-t24D Police (Orstable5,
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