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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17
ANECDoTE OF WASHINGTON.

One Reuben Rnuzy of Virginia. owed the Genera! about
TluVo While President ri the United States, OF his
agents brought action for the money! Judgment
obtained, aud execution issued against body Of the de-
cndant, who was taken to Jail. He had considerable
landed estate but this kind of property be sold
Virginia tor debts, unless al the discretion of the owner
tic mad large family, and for the sake his children pre-
crred lying - jail selling his land hn,cd to
hIin that probably Gen. Washington did not know any
thing of the proceeding and that i, might be well to seud
him petition with statement of the circumstances He
ana So and the very next post from Piladephn after the
arrival OF ms petition IN that city brought him order
Tor his Immediate release, together with full discharge
and severe repmand the agent for having
such manner Poor Rouzy was, in consequence cstor-
cd to his family, who never laid down their al night,
without presenting prayers to Heaven for their beloved
Washington" Providence smiled upon the labors tho
grateful family and in few years Rouzy enjoyed the en-
quisite pleasure of being able the El0O0 with the
interest," nj the feet of sails truly great Washington
remlnicd him that the debt discharged: Rouzy re-
Piled that the debt of his family the father OF their
country and peserver of their parent, could
Charged and the General avoid the pressing import-
nifty OF the grateful Firgnian who would be denied
accepted the moncy-only however, divide il among
Rouzy's children, which he Immediately did.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17
WILLIAM WALLER HENING

ID 40 resumed the Practice of the Law.-.4drfce, on
x d points of law and equity will be ejvrn for tho c
'oay ices, Gnd rot ofsrrSc, except cases where the
applicant shall declare his her inability to paw fec: in
NOT only advice will be given but professional
services rendered, couf any fee. Concentrating, in Mi
us branches execucd for fees commensurate will, the in
tricacy of the subject. ~ "
Richmond, March 10. 1926 =,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17
n. CAROLINA. spATs

N. CAROLINA ssnATE EeIWxIys-sy
FIRST
authorised by Acts of Congress aui the Legislature, of
North Carona.)
For the benefit oftte oord .qcadeny and WASHINGTON
Carat.
To be drawn the 18Th OF March, 1896.
80 No. Lottery by Permutation-sBallots TO he drawn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17

a Breach Of Inc .Tarriagc P.omisc.-A more sum-
mary way of repairing these breaches adopted last
week in New York. Ayoung and pretty girl, not over
10 years OF age, residing in tho neghhoriood of New
York. received the addresses of young in rather
hasy manner, the consequences of which could not be
concealed. Tie young man, whether lie had business
IN the city, or repaired here TO avoid the infnent of
an honorable and implied contract. is not known but
here he arrived and after him the aged and cnragei ia
ther with the tina and deceived daugher.--Thc Young
man was arrested; and, upon full consideration of the
case agreed forthwith TO make the only amends in his
power By marriage. justice OF the peace was sent
Tor, and lie entered the prison. On chair sat the
weeping girl, her head reclining like broken lilly
and on the other the consciously offending youth also
in tears, while the sturdy father paced the roon grasp
ing his oaken stall, and with knitted brows, regarding
occasionally, the sinful pair. The light cleaning
through the prison bars did tend TO enlivcn IT,
scene The parties stood up and made the usual re-
sPonses, received the marriage certificate, embraced
each other and, with the conentcd father left the pri-
son, an honest welded couple. large party of poor
debtors were present to witness the ceremony and who
accompanied the young couple far as the turnkey
would permit. NJ Y Nat AN.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17


SINGULAR CAsE.-A friend who is well ACQUAINTED
Wh The fact, has given US the following iniormation
young man named Davenport, aged about 49, and a
resident OF West Brunswick in the north mart Of This
county was returning home from his days work in usual
health on the evening of Thursday the 9th ult but was
found dead Tor apparently SOL the morning in tho
road about 100 rods from his fathers house. On the
18th, Coroncr's Inquest was called, who pronounced
The cause Of his death unknown. From this time the
holy was observed to discover various signs of radu
ally returning life, and after the funeral ceremonies on
The M the coffin being opened for the view OF specta-
tors, the corpse presented most unusua! appearance
the color had returned to the chec!l5tc councnance
like that OF person in quiet seepard large drops Of
sweat we're standing Gu the forehead! The young mans
father refused 10 have him NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were
called and several experiments tried in the hope
ct restoring tue vital sparall however proved una
vai!lnS, and after keeping him ill Tuesday the 1ith u
the body was committed 10 the grave.
The Rev. MIR. Tenau! Of New Jersev. many wears
ago. we believe, put on similar appearance and his
friends kept him nine days, delaying, from day to day.
the funeral, and making experiments to revive or re-
susciatc him. The ply stefan persevercd in his efforts
and cntrcatcd the family to allow him TO proceed, and
finally he begged them TO allow but fifteen minutes
longer, and in that time he revived, and lived many
years. NJ Y. Nat .1dy.
900
Human .Natuve.-A SANDER case was tried on Fri
day, IN the Common Pleas, in which respectable wo
man bad been charged with stealing. The principa
witness against her tall good looking man. dress
- in handsome olive coloured Surtout coat buttoned
up 10 We neck VINO was produced by the defendant to
justify his SANDER, and who positively that nc
saw the lady pifer money from the till of the plaintiff
The first question put TO tie witness upon his cross
animation was the very singular of, ''Pray Sir
where did you get that coat you have on?D Wit
dcmurred, and the court thought with some pro-
prety that it was not essential point but required
him TO answer it-IIe said the coat had been lent 10
him by the accuser. The next was yet more singular
"Pray Sir, where did you sleep last nigh?n Witness
demurrcd again, but finally admitted, Gin the dcfcn
dans SLrbic.-Wh led TO these questions wasthc fact
that the counsel for The plaintiff on looking close at the
witness discovered bcneah The handsome froc black
and Torn Shirt, and suspected that the kind
of vagran dressed up for the purpose by the accuser
which turned out TO be the fact.Verdict 50 dollars
for PlainG.--N Z. ,1drOcdie.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-03-17
4 SAINT INDEED

RGieiah, .Jon,sary %, 1886. ,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27
.EorrtDn
From the Boston Evening Gazette.
LETTERS FROM EUROPE.

iisi IIAN nun Lt hOa
OFrIcIAL.-"CdmP Of SAINT .inne'S, near
Lepanto, Jan. IL, IS26.-l take the first
opportunity of writing you the account of
the late victory. On the 18th there was a
smart skirmish, in which the Turks lost a
number of their best men and officers, and
fell back to the village. About Z o'clock
next morning the contest began with the
outpoSts, which fell back into line. A large
body of Mamelukes were charged by our
cavalry, headed by Col Berton, end totally
routed. Our rlemen in front picked out
the officers as they advanced to their post.
Our artillery was served by French and
English volunteers, who had orders not to
fire TIL the Turks were within 200 yards
The enemy now endeavorcd to turn our
lett wing, but were received at the point OF
the bayonet by Gen. Lafayette, our second
IN command.
The battle now ragged along the whole
line with the most dreadful fury. The vii
lagc ofSt. John was three times taken and
rc-taken with great slaughter; their second
IN command fell in the last attack, when
they gave up the contest, leaving 500 dead
on the spot, besides prisoners and wound
ed. Gen. Gouras, at the head Of the Corin-
THAN brigade, carried the village Of st.
Anno's, and ordered a general attack with
the whole force, when the Turks were
completely routed, and fled in every di-
recuon, leaving 1900 dead, 600 prisoners,
lOO wounded, , Generals killed, II officers
wounded, ~ taken, with cannon. the Pa
cha's tent, II baggage and ammunition wag-
ons, &c. Our loss was 300 killed and 9OU
wounded. A young man OF the name OF
Herbert took two standards, for which he
was made Captain on the field; three other
standards were also taken. The Turkish
force was ten thousand men; ours was sew
en- thousand. Make all the haste you can
to join Us. i hope the next will inform you
that the Cross floats on the walls OF Lc-
panto."
LETTERS PROM Cor. BERToS.--Cdmy
al Lepdnio,J Jan. -, lS26.-Dear -, At
ter the affair of the 18th, we had iatiguing
march IN pursuit of the runaway lbrahim
Pacha. who was collecting his troops al
Lepauto and Patras, aud talking very large
ly of putting US all TO the sword, but we saw.
ed his Highncss the trouble, by n sigma
defeat We arrived under the walls oi,he
above place on the Goth, driving his pic.
quets before Us, and neat morning bloska.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27

del the town. Generals Lafayette and
Delacroux having surveyed the ground, we
began our trenches, in spite of heavy fire
from the town and castle. On the 22d
we were joined by 1900 French and Italian
volunteers from Leghorn, consisting of Ian
GERS, hussars. &c. and a small battering
train Of eght3j Founders and four mortars.
On the same night two German officers
deserted TO us. and informed us of the Pa
cha's intent of attacking us in the morning
with $1,000 horse and foot. Our force was
only 5000. At day break The Turks ad-
vanced, covered by heavy fire from the
Notifications, with loud shouts Of ALA and
Mahomet. Our artillery and mhsquetry
opened on them with tremendous effect,
and in fifteen minutes the whole line was
furiously engaged; our cavalry charged
the enemy in cy1nd style. cutting numbers
Of them into pieces. The battle had now
ragged hours with the greatest obsllnacy,
when the fine convent Of st. Mary's was
blown up and 700 Turks with il; their line
was now broken and routed, they flying in
every direction to the town, pursued by our
cavalry TO the gates; part entered pell
nell with them, but not being supported,
cut their way out, only losing six men III
that daring exploit. a party Of our caval-
ry had nearly taken the Pacha prisoner,
who was carried off the field wounded by a
carbine ball in the breast. The enemy
lost 1000 killed, 800 wounded, 1000 prison
ers, . standards, I'D cannon, q ammunition
Wagons. Our loss was 1000 killed, 400
wounded. GCa. Gouras was slightly wound
ed in the head by musket ball. The
Turks had orders to give no quarter.-They
lost l25 officers. forgot to inform you in
my last, that the Pacha's Qbraham) tent
and seraglio ofladies were taken.
ID. BERTON."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27
Domestie s. Miserllautuus.
From the National Journal, Of Saturday.

From the National Journal Of Saturday.
We may lat length congratulate our read
crs on the termination of the discussion of
the Mission to Panama. twill be seen by
reference TO the vote on Thursday, that ma
ny of those members who hold the highest
opinions of the purity and ability Of the pro-
sent administration, voted for the amend
mCnt of mr. m'LanC. because they regard
cd IL as IN no degree in hostility with the
views of the President hut rather in ac-
cordGnce with the sentiments contained in
his message. Owing tothe prevalence ot
this opinion, the vote IN favor of the amend
mcnt of mr.. M'l.anc was greater than il
would otherwise have bCCl. Yesterday
how ever, the more Jealous friends Of the
mission, considering the amendment of mr..
MLane as an innovation on the constitu-
tional rights Of the Executive. united 20 re-
jcct the resolution and amendment; aud
the consequence was that the resolution as
amended was ncgatiyed by a greet MA
Jority.
We understand that the Creek Treaty
was yesterday confirmed by tie Senate, by
a vote ofjU to :.
The Richmond Whig says-"Ne have
it from unqucstionable authority, that mr.
WRIT declines the appointment offered
him in the University of Virginia. Frem
what we learn. we think there Is little o.
no doubt that the next choice oi the visl-
tiers will f,n upon JoHN TAYLaR LoNAN,
Esq. of Fredericksburg, gentleman. from
his sound legal attainmenis. fine judgment,
and range OF general requirements, well
fitted for 50 arduous and responsible STA
ton"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27
ID. BERTON."
Ertract Of a letter from Capt. Parry, dated
LoRdOn, Jan. 30, 10 mr.. !Salcyer, NC.

81 believe it is not in contemplation, at
present, to send out any further eXpedi-
tlons from this country, to the Northwest.
1t Is, indeed, more than probable that we
shall await the return of Capt. Franklin,
who is now about TO proceed down Mac
kenzie's River, in order to determine the
actual position of the northern coast Of A.
hcrica. Should any future attempts be
determined on, need scarcely assure you
that am at all times willing and ready to
undertake the enterprise, which will, |
doubt not, be one day or ether, accom-
plished." Nat. Int.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

The Elbe, from Montevideo, in 81 days
arrived at New York on the 18th. We
learn says the n. Y. Evening Post, that
the American Consul aSrived there on the
18th Feb. from Buenos Ayres, with flag
Of truce. He had been cruising three days
in pursuit Of Admiral Labo, commander of
the Brazilian squadron, without having fall
len in with him. The Brazilian squadron,
consisting Of ! ship, of64 guns, corvetts,
- guns each, 3 briggs, ) schooners and p
gun boats, had an engagement on the 9Th
Feb. with the Bucnos Ayrcs fleet Of ship
J origs, schooner, and IL gun boats. Lit
tie or 10 damage was done to either party.
The latter part of January, the Pat riots
attacked the Brazilian forces near Monte
video. The latter lost about 80 killed and
wounded. The Patriots had = killed and
wounded.
The Mercantile Gazette of the llth con-
tainS the official notice by Com Brown, of
a brush between the Brazilian and Buenos
Ayrean fleets, by which it would appear
that Com. Brown was left by his own squa-
dron to fight alone, his consorts keeping at
prudent distance. Of this the comman-
der reasonably complains. lie, it appears,
was twice engaged, for az hour each tine,
with the Brazilian, much stronger than
himself, but the loss sustained by him after
all, was only one man killed and 4 wound
cd with some slight damage to his hull and
sails.
FRoM TEXAS, MEXICO. The Nstchito-
chez Courier of March l3, says that travel
lers, who have recently returned from the
Mexican provinces TO that place, have seen.
between Sattillo and ST. Antonio, i'll the
provinces of Texas, seven hundred troops,
who are divided into three detachmcnts,
and stationed at the Trinity, Nacogdochos
and the Sabine. If this report be true, re-
marks the Courier, it will be cheering to
the enterprising settlers, who have located
themselves in AustinS and Edwards set
Elements. 1t will afford rich matter for po-
ltical spoculations this side of the Sabine.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27

Nineteenth Congress-.
IN SEN ATE.
MoNDAY, April II.

MONDAY, hprll u.
Mr.. Holmes, from the Select Committee
to whom was referred the bill supplement
tary to saw act for the government and reg
ulation Of scamcn in tho merchants ser
vice." reported it twithout amendment
The bin to confirm the report the Com
! missoners for asccrtaning titles and
| claims TO land III West Florida, aud for
other purposes, was read tie third time and
passed.
'ihe Senate then went into Executive
business.
TUESDAY, April lS.
The bill altering the time Of holding the
session of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States was passed 60 third reading.
The resolution submittodby mr. Branch, IN
relation to the power ofthe Executive TO ap-
point certain public ministers, was taken
up, when mr. Mills spoke against it, and
nr. Randolph in favor.
WEDNESDAY, April ~.
The Senate then took up The bill to "au-
thorize the claimants of certain lands N
the Territory ofFlorida, known as ''Forbcs
Purchase" TO institute suits against the
II. States.
After some remarks from Mcssrs. Bcr-
rien, and Chandler, mr.. Randolph moved
tho indefinite postponcment OF the bill.
On this motion sol.c discussion took plac e
between Mcssrs Bcrrcr, Randolph, Ben
ton, White, Eaton, and Van Buren, when
the motion was withdrawn, and n motion
made to lay it on tho table, which was car
ricd.
The bill altering the time of holding the
session of the Supreme Court otthc United
States, was read the third time and pass
ed.
The Senate resumed, at one o'clock, the
consideration of the resolution of lnr.
| Branch, IN relation TO the power of the
President TO appoint Public Ministers. Mr..
! Randolph addressed the Senate in favor of
the resolution hours and a half, when the
Senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, April 20.
The resolution offered by mr.. Barton
was adopted, mr.. b, accompanying IL with
some appropriate explanatory remarks.
The bill to authorize the purchase of a
! site, and the erection of Custom House at
Newport, in Rhode Island, was next taken
up, and after some remarks from mr.. Lloyd
and mr. Robbins, it was passed to third
/ reading.
! A number of bills were passed 10 a
third reuding-ior the relief of VIM. p.
Gould; for the relief of Otway Burns; for
the exemption Of the Students of the Col
umbian College from militia duty; and for
the appropriation of $1,000 for the repair
of the Post Road from the ChatahouchIc
| to Line Creek in the State Of Alabama.
The adoption OF the new rule proposed
! by mr.. Benton, 1t thus appears, has avery
sOlutary operation, by enabling the Sc
nate 20 proceed in the consideration of prl-
yatc bills until o'clock, rcServing the
subsequent part Of the day for the Discus
/ sion of important subjects.
The consideration Of mr. Branch's res
oution was resumed; and mr.. Harper, mr..
/ Tazcwell, and mr. Chandler, spoke IN ia
vor of it, and mr.. LLOYD against it.
FRipAy, April 81.
The several bills ordered to a third read
/ ing on Thursday were passed, and sent to
! the House of Representatives. The great
cr part OF the day was passed in Executive
| business.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MONDAY, April ID,

The Committee of the Whole on the
state Of the Union was occupied about five
hours in the discussion of the Panama Mis-
sion. Mr.. M1anc aud mr.. Forsyth cccu-
pying the floor during all that time, except
Tor few minutes while mr.. Cook made
his promised motion for the Committee To
rise, with view to terminate the. discus
sion. tsfl IIiis question The ayes were 03
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27

| ton or the constitution, with reference "a
altering the mode Oi choosing presiden-
| tial electors. We can but admire the
strong tenacity with which mr.. +. clings
| to the constitution, the peculiar affection
he maBfests for his little native state, small
| in size, but great in resources, and nariondl
| worth, and the urgent and effective man
ncr,. in which he sets forth her claims TO
the respect and gratitude Of the Union.
Extract Of letter from Il Washington cor.
respondent TO the editor Of the Wyoming
(Wilkesbarro) Herald, PENN
"Among the great number Of speeches
delivered, enclose YOU one delivered by
mr. Pcarce, of Rhode Island. send his
in preference TO any other, because, if you
should think proper to make any extracts,
know his remarks would be acceptable to
o great number oi vour readers; VINO are
cmgrants from that State, small IN territory
but great IN intelligence and moral power.
She is ably represented. Mr. Burgess is
n man Of great eIoquence. Mr.. Pearcc is
a spirited and able dcbatcr. Ills views are
large, liberal and correct. II is by send
ilg such men, men Of talents, that Rhode
Island sustains her high standing?
-..eAe~.-
We regret that il is not in oar power to in
SORT the very able speech Of Mr.. RoBBINs, on
the Judiciary in this paper. IL is received,
and shall be inserted entire in our next
-...A-".- '.
PROFILE LIKENESSES.-If any of our
citizens wish to have their proGles taken in a
superb style, we would recommend them tc
Mr.. Banton, ct the Coffee. House. as will be
seen by the advertisement in this days paper.
For very sliaH c0nSideraiioR, they can OBJ
tain what might be deemed Of great eaiae by
their postcrlty.
-."sNs".
We have received the first number Of pa
per called "Thc Literary Cadet and Saturday
Evening Bulletin issued from the press Of
mcssrs. Smith d Parmcnter, Providence. The
editorial ability, and typographical execution,
very justly ontitle it to the encouragement Of
IN enlightened public.
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Mr.. Kean's engagement in Charleston,
on the 10th INST. in a benefit IN
the character of Richard. His next per-.
fogmance will we understand take place
in Newly York.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-04-27

We regret that it is not in oar power 10 in
SORT the very able speech Of Mr.. RoBBINs, on
the Judiciary in this paper. IL is received,
and shall be inserted entire in our next
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SLAr. TRADE & 1'I.Ac+. b. Cay'.-
Clark, of the schooner Alert, arrived ar
Portsmouth from Marrnico, we are infor-
med, that short time before his arrival at
Porto Rico, French slave ship arrived
there from Africa, with cargo of slaves,
which the master sold to the planters for
notes payable at future day. No suspic-
ION arose against the officers or crew, un-
tai, after waiting some time, they were in
duced for the sake of cash, to offersthe
notes at 80 per cent discount. This crea-
ted a suspicion that all was not right. The
master finally sold the notes at a discount,
for draft on st. Thomas, where he went
with the ship and presented his draft and
was informed that it would be paid in few
hours. In the mean time (notice Of toul
play having been received from Porto Ri
COZ Danish sloop Of war got under way
and took possession of the ship. The Off
GERS and crew were arrested, and on IN
vestigation il was found that The former
officers of the ship had been all murdereR
by the crew on the passage from Africa,
excepting the second mate, whom they pre-
served, until they arrived in sight of Porto
Rico, when they murdered him, chose new
officers, went boldly Oh shore, and conduc-
ted as above stated. The crew, consisting
OF IL persons, were TO be erecuied at Mar.
Unique, soon after Capt Clark left.
POyfsp,OlIM COlu Air
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UT'Wc solictthoso ofour advertising friends
who may be pleased to favor us with their od-
vertiscmcnts to be nsortedin the next number,
10 forward them in the course of Monday, or
Tuesday morning, as we shall be under the ne
ccssity of preparing our paper lol the pross,
one day earlier than usual OF account Of tho
cleclIon.