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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
THE SAILORS SONG.

Who wakes? who wakes3 Yo hn boys,
The grey mist flies space;
The tide comes soft aid slow, boys,
And the bark rocks in her place.
Start; Start. Iherrily start!
Ye sat not late al the wine;
There's sorrow aud strife in a rich mans Nie,
Seaman's life bc mine.
ii, fresh! It's frosl ,he breeze boys,
Will tightly hold to-day;
Al Ger the dark blue seas, boys,
The glad waves glitter and play,
Then start. start Sc.
Tie sea news loudly screaming,
The Campus tolls amain;
Up! up! itnow you're dreaming
You'll wake, perhaps, in vain.
Start! start! SC.
Then merrily wake! yo no boys,
Let rich men SHORE aud sleep;
We've mrth they never shall know, bows,
On the blue waves of the deep.
Start! start. merrily start,
Ye sa; not late at the wine;
There's sorrow and strife in q rich ,nor's III,
A seanian's life be mine!
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
University of Virginia

VIZ Subscrbe,occupying the middle Hotel on the Vves
zero Range at this place, for the ensuing term will fur
'.," foARn, WASHING and LoDeTTe, and SFHyArT 10
~ the Dorwiiories, for $685. payable in
ce also fuel az the usual pricc nor shall nv accom-
"oaaton' be second to any this place.
ANY w4t WARNER ". MINOR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
House and Lot on ,Richnland Bin

FOG S.ILE,
"a am determined to leave tie state Of Virginia so
a soon as settle Up my late public buspsss IT,,
hSnt,co' Win view to facilitate this object, offer for
SAFE use House and Lot now occupy, situated on Rich
'o" mn ~ the county OF Hcarco which is within
from Eve to minutes walk Of the Mako, H.
ne iouse IS substantially built Of the best hard bricks
ou ~ myself and for my It contains ye rooms
" Ioot passage above the cellar, which is dry, and
has good lock and coal vanlt Attached 80 ,,
se IS substantial Stable, with three stalls, and COW,
seI opposite each stall. This tenement is well caIcu
- ol we rSnottabIe accommodation of gsnieel pri-
vatc family The neighborood is a GOOD onc n 81 abd
@ ',e pest 6ioody-run water. great bargain car he
sS ~ THIS property application be made N abe en-
~ lays as ioT me Puposesaboyc stated would be
Wiling 10 sell for cash, tits tenement for the rner @ -,
,ae n"h OF the house. Application can be made in INV
Osence 70 my iathcr-ioaw Mr. James Parkinson who
can't and make known my price &C.
9Hh ~ Ct z GRANTS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
META.
SONG.

PROM, he Lolid', IF M isuntmqntqr del Sole"
The last pale ray of evening light
Is fading DER the sea;
twill; wake again with waning night
IwiIl wake again in beauty bright,
But when, swec, Hope, for me?
Hope! All tits but the silver spray
That dances on the wave,
1 nc inouutain mis-, that floats away;
rainbow sniile-a meteor ray
rs only hone--,h grave,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
CREED TAYLOR.
Richmond, January 20, 1926.
Smiths Cotton Planter & Cultiyator.

NiOSE nierestediu the culture of Cotton are nsrmod
that machine is Invented for planting and rul;ivatno
inns CROP which promises to be of great Importance II
mas oeen lately exhibited both in Richmond PETERSBURG
aud met the appreciation of all who had an opornni,v 81
seeing IT. Those who associate large crops of tobacco or
corn with cotton will fmd il valuable acqnisiton II s
computed that one hard with this machine win pant or
cultivate ten per day They so simple in theiz
construction that any common mechanic can make them
and any farmer Keep them in repair.
The following certificate, which many more respecta
Die signatures mighI have boon dded, doubt be et
ectiy satisfactory.
Having witnessed the operation of Mr.. Smith. Patton,
Cotton Planter and Culiivaor, have no hosi,aton in
saying that fully answers the purpose for which il is de-
signed 1T opens the rrow drops seed mt any rcruar
distance required covers it lightly rolls i, at one onera
tion ana all mach better than could bv hand AT
ter Inc Cotton IS wo small plougs are then attached
winch removes the grass and weeds both sides of the
plant az once II operates fast horse usuallv
walks 1t IS necessary however, land should bs
FIRST listed and free from stumps other distractions
Signed by
RICHARD FIELD, VIM NJ hr,,Nso1
RoBERT Boiling, Frs G. YArcrv
WRIGHT ROBINSON, F.. SToKE7
ALEX. CUENINGHAM
Petersburg, 20th January, 1895.
y Orders for them will be received by LEWIS Wrnr
y Co. Fichmond-and JAS q. KENDALL & Co Peters.
burg-where the machines may at any time be seem
Feb ,.r,,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
LAW SCHOOL.

FHNIIE sixth session oithe LAW SCIODI. at .a,,5s
4 ham, IN the County of Cumberland on the stare
road leading from the City Of Washington to the souti
crossing me AppomattoS at Rutiedges Bridge, fdr7
rifle, in the County Prince Edrard within ,hre. and
nan mics OF MRS hd''ies tavern the stage road from
The y Of Ifcniond TO Lv,cAJiirE in se Commonwealth
vi I, "S'nM VIII commence the hrst MONDAY in
Apti next on The usual terms For merits of this ins
i' refer TO its annual surcess heretofore, to ali
VINO pave eeh at without the ieas, apprehension her
united appobation. AS cannot take more tan civ -
st gentlemen to live with my fimiIv
should Ike to hear from those who may be disposed 20 e
Yer oy TIE hst OF March, (unti which time shall be here
Tor reasons too obvious 10 mention NeedLGnl is pIE,
ov neatly repaired with the addition three conor,abi
oces III inc yard (Which is finely shadc the ac-
communications Of young gentlemen.
-. CREED TAYLOR.
Richmond January 90, 1926.
an. ID. All who have ever pubeda notice of this school
Mn nc iesea 10 DO 1t again. once week, until first of
march, and forward me their accounts if they please f,r
paymcRt. q y ~
Jan GOV ST 50
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14

3ut his exclamation had eiaftled tle murderer, the
blow missed, aud the poinard was plunged in the
ground But a lierculeaD grasp gu bis throat He
sprang upwards Gy effort Of desperation AMI shook
oil the ossassin Yet his youth aud sCiltntss of form
were MATCH Cor the firm knit sinew and muscular
rage That now rushed upon him. The ponard was still
liked IN Cue ground and the deadly struggle WAS IN rot
II into possessions: they writbed tore tramped csrL
other; they fought PROSTATE; fought on the knee ,ug,
foot TO fooi Each had still hand the throat of ie
other: neither could s,ter a worl.--at Ieno,L 49,:
found himself failing. and gathering his last strength
n'o one effort, bounded against his assailants bare 6o
SON. The shock was irresistible: he fell and they
rolled to the bottom of the slorc together. they Law
gaspng, face TO face Vicentio with returning recolIcc
on for the first time recognizing yectri pronounced
his name. hue of blaci1er ferocity crossed the viii
ans visase at the detection, aud as he drew up his
maud from under his side Vicento the fash of the
poinard. They had rolled il in the fall. Vicen
ITO ie the steel at his throat felt sudden Danp and
that all was over. Ne'
When he returned to his senses bc tbouob, No., H.
saw vision of paradise. form was bending over
him with an expression OF anxious beauty such nc la
had thousand times imagined in hisGuardian Angel
iouh inc oark eye the waving riDgets, the glowing
countuance the form OF iuxuriant vet graceful ove
ness: tic waited only TO this child of imnortaI;,v
spread Its pinions, and Summon him TO follow her bevou
the world. But he soon tears he heard a iirniJ
vo &c, that TO hi,n, sounded Ike Tic pcho NJ 81,
music he slight and snowy hand SCATTERING 1os
from The fountain on his forehead; and he nwokc 10 nc
constituent, love. and the true Anlonia
INC eSHanation wasrapid. She the niece of The
hiaIchesa but had been kept sudiousy It ON general
society," possibly from the reluctance of the elder h
ty to allow the hazard IF competition Vicente che
nae never seen since the adventure of the Inn We, his
memory haC adhered her with The yiydness of 6,e
impressions The accidental change of the paipt;no
room had brought him TO that side of the baisyzo ;5
which she lived She had heard Vicentio,s cry. She
had run towards it nstnctively She s1,y man snrin
from the ground and escape into the thicket and saw
Vicento, whom she recognized at once e. ,finp
The story has come 10 its conclusion should have
but TO detail the reluctant generosity of the Marchesa
convinced at last Of the truth that young love alone 10
or me desperate career and ruin of prod
galiy and blood in Yellei or the deep and balloreJ
pentence of the renegade lIuaku, reconciIed 10 tho
faith OF his Italian ancestors the happiness of ycen
ITO. and the lovely being whose name was more than n
tasnan IN all his sorrows, and whose possession MIGHT
have made him forget that there was sorrow in The
world " ~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Ii persons having claims agains; the Estate Of lizard
N ID. Whtlocke, decd, late Clerk of Henrico COUNTY
Sout are requested 10 make them known the
ana those who indebted said estate are ad,onscd
10 make immediate payment to him, is his wish and
ms duty 10 close his administration as seetv nossihe
hERBE RI n CLAIBORNE, Adm.
FehT
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14
NOTICE.
The Washington Tavern

Tor henf II is now under good repair, aud will be
n rented or leased To suit the appican;f not disposed
oil before the 1st of March il will On tina, dav he Of
fered To the highest bidder.
W On the same day the Furniture OF the house will be
offered for sae.-Aprly to
-, SAMUEL. DUNN.
~. 4-w3t
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-02-14

Ic'ktns Steam Gun.- On publishing the account of this
wonder'u machnr icr which foreign news, the New
oth tcs' remar6s-"lhe SUCCESS of counyman Per
H' appears no longer 10 admit of doubt. Under the he
oil ioeiSu news will be found account OF an
made by the inventor Of the tremendous power of steam in
an engine OF his own manufacture. The greatest difficult.
"mcn MT. feikins has commended with, but has now
overcome was the formation of generator Of sufficient
strength ihis obstruction obviated appca to be
noioger any question to its complete success and Mr.
eAs !" one point oil view, may be considered bene-
factor to mankind. An must now be mt u, s;ao
towns Tor what possibility is there Of approaching place
defended by machine which would destroy every tbinc
within ITS reach III moment Too cumbrous for ira nsnot
taiion with an army ans of attack and too nov
eui iof II must remain perfect sccuri.
from INVASION Should the invention prove applicable
70 e propulsion oil vessels, navigation the oct n win
also undergo an entire change; word the utmost sre,c
OF speculation as to the application this power can
~ be considered cxtfavagant;' ~
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

~ Sopy tHc ioioWiUS dTtCle from the Albany
Argus, OF the Q st inst
n srpdt enterprixe.--The Government of Qua
tamala has granted to A. II. Palmer, Esq. aud
others, OF the city Of New York the right to open
direct canal communication for ships, from the
Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. through the river San
Juan and the lake Nicaragua, with the privilege Of
an exclusive navigation for twenty years. This
important grant was obtained recently from the
government OF Gua,amala, through the presence
OF Col Williams our minister, by Col. DE Ben
esR, agent Tor the company, who arrived in this
country, after having accomplished his purpose,
early IN the present month, and who was recently
in this city.
he whole extent Of excavation, we are informed.
WIN not exceed IL miles, he distance between the
lake and the rlver which will require lockape OF
200 ieet The work is required to be completed
IN IL months, and ii is said will be commenced
with ooo0 men from this country. An attempt
VIII be made land doubtless successful one1 to
OBTAIN an ACT OF incorporation OF the legislature of
ihis state The style Of the company is the Allan.
TIC and Pacific Ocean Company
lhe agent oi an English company was desirou.
70 OBTAIN the grant or to participate in the advanta-
ges OF H. and offered large bonus for the privilege
ou' u is source OF qualification that the enterprise
skli ana means OF our own countrymen, have
oeen charged with the execution Of this truly prra,
Undertaking. II can scarcely fail to be a source of
wealth. 10 the company, and advantage to the whole
commercial world
ne boston Daily Advertiser states, that Col
De neheski, on Thursday last, waited on the presi
ueh', AZ quincy, with dispatches from our com.
mercial agent at Gautamala, authenlicaine the in.
0nsehce communicates 10 The foregoing er,icl.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

present ii in Congress. Subst quen,ly, however, his
sense Of public duty overcame his personal reluc
iance mingle in political life, and he served seve
raj years in Congress as a Delegate from Pennsyl-
vania. The consequence Of thi, sacrifice OF his
time to the public, was the embarrassment OF his
private fortune; and like many other Patriots oil
old, MIR. Morris lived to see that Sun obscurcd on
his head. in proportion as its beams played in IN
shadowed iancy the destlnies ol his Country.
Such is the fate oi the Man, whose heart is writ
ten in feelings not to be eiTaced-" Patria." J" For
the love Of country he loses all thoughts Of himself
when, like The Roman, he feels for the FIRST time,
that he wants hi, assstance-but il is then too
laie and the tomb receives hm-Mr. Morris died
in Philadelphia in the Esd year Of his age, on The
the gloomest and The brightest page Of his country's
History,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

Of his native hills, which al one time, rushes mpet-
uously down its rugged bed. and then glides away
in deep and silent current.
The discourse occupied something more than an
hour. have not time for attempting its outlines
A tolersbe sketch was given in some oil the papers,
and the whole Of it has been published in pam
ph!et form The speaker has the same promi
nence al home, as he has in the eyes of foreigners.
He is almost idozed by the people Of Glasgow
From what was observed, | should think him very
accessible and popular in his manners We paused
a moment at the door Of the church, till he came
out. large circle Of ladies and gentlemen ap-
preached famiarly, and shook him cordially by the
hand -
"E'en children follow'd with endearng vile,
And puckd his gown, to share the good mans smile"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29
From the United States Literary Gazette.

Sir Watter Scott.--Wc are indebted to the DO.
likeness OF gentleman at the South for the follow
ing extract from letter, dated last March, written
oy literary character Of the highest eminence.
contains information, which may be fully depended
upon; and which, We believe, will be interesting to
all our readers.
You will be glad to learn, that our admirable
friend, Sir Walter Sco,ts losses by Constabe's fail
ure, are not near as great as report represented
10 letter to his friend Mr.. NJ, he says, tha,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

We have received (says the Nat. JournalA,h.
6rst number of the New Jersey Patriot, The nnhG.
cation of which has been commenced al prines,sa
Its columns furnish various evidences Of con,id.,a
BILE talent. and lhr style of The mechanical ey,rn
lion will not discredt the ability which il is ex.,,s
to circulate. The course marked cut by III, Edi,
tor is to sustain the Administration, MOI on n,',,
grounds, but because the principles Of The ore SEM
administration care consistent with the in,e,..,
feeling and character Of New, Jersey" The Ed
tor, with true republican feeling, says
"We are with the people. When they saw h.,
Mr.. Adams and Mr. Clay are corrupt men. y.
will be silent. The people are always right. sooo,r
or later, and when they deliberately condemn .urb
men TO ignominy and obscuri,y, We will acquiesce
until then, We will resist proofless calumoy ami
abusive defamation, when leyeled at those whom
" the people delight to honor''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

/ The Government Of Central America c,n.,.
proposals tor such an undertaking about > y, y
since, and several companies have been n,,aay, ~
is said, in Europe, for the purpose pnd h"eu h,,a'
sented their claims. The company with whorp' pf rs
contract is now made, are TO have The right n ~"
and certain exclusive privileges, which he WI
int, est sank o s sfsa, value It sappo
the Government Of the United States. Ths "O'h n.a
sons now composing the company 10 New yprs yrr.
propose to extend it through all parts OF lhe JriaS
making it a, much as possible national concern
lion, by the name OF "THE CENTRAL ANFp
lCAN AND UNITED STATES ATLANTlMc
AND PACIFIC JUNCTION CANAL COW
PANY," with capital of 85ooo,ooO. Tn. % M.
dertakers are very sanguine as to the praclcahi,,
OF the scheme, and the profit Of The specua,oD'
as well as the national and commercial ADVANTAGE,
20 be derived from il, execution. We und.rs,sas,
they mean shortly to solicit the co operation Of on,
capitalists, and exhibit, detailed exposition of ba.
views. >'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

though he has lost considerable sum, ne has
enough to live comfortably; he adds. that he must
work hard, and that he has lost only the trapplngs
Of prosperity an expression and feeling worthy OF
him His character has risen in the opinion OF all
men by this trial Of adversely.
ut has shown. what few men have within their
lives been able to prove, that he can bear both ex
tremes of prosperity and adversely with an equal
mind. He never excited envy even by his unparal
eled success, as writer, and by fortune superior
10 what genius ever earned before. He was always
gracious, kind, full Of what he could do for others
never an ego,ist or selfish in prosperity; and now
in the change o! fortune, he has the sympathy OF all
that have any goodness in them. Abbot,ford is
safe and he will not be obliged TO part with his Il
brary the loss Of that would have been dreadful
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

II has been recently stated in the Cincnna,in NJ,
lional Republican, BY way Of aiding the cause n
General JACKSON, that aiter the Seminole campapn
/" THOMAS JEFFERSON came forth from his retire.
ment. and a. public dinner in Virginia gave me
following toast
'4ndress JacksonIonor and gratitude to the man who
has filled the measure of his country's glory"
In reference TO this .oast, the Petersburg Repub.
can makes the following comments and explana.
lions:
The facts respecting this Toast we have been informed
by friend, these Spon the war General Jack
son was invited by the citizens of Lyncbnrg to public
diner-ilr Jefferson being in the eghboihood was also
tnyted' and both accepted the invitations After dinner
the latter gentleman gave this toast "Iionor and gra
'ude to those who have hed the measure Of their coun
honor" The Toast doubtless intended as compl
ment 70 General j.. although he was NOT named in it, At
that time is probable that the United States
had ever thought 81 the General our future President
Mr. Jeffersons opinion upon this oec known with
positive certainty but if any of those Editors who pro.
Tess so much reverence for offer it the gudan:
t others will adopt for themselves, believe that the
most satisfactory proof can be aduced that this great
man WAS always opposed TO the letion of General Jack
to the Presidency and that this sentiment was ayowed
by him few weeks before his lamcntcd death.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

Thc following is an extract from letter written BY
young man, student at the Asylum for The
Deaf and Dumb in Philadelphia, to his friend in
the country.-lt shows the importance Of such
an Institution and that those who are unfortu
nately deal and dumb may by proper instructions
partake of mental enjoymenls Of the highest
order.--Record
: 1t is an extraordinary fact, that Jefferson and
Adams died in the same afternoon Of the last Ami
versary OF our National existence. They have
richly adorned their country by their important
services; and their virtues and abilities will for.
ever pass known and senera,ed through succeeding
generations The former is compared TO the sun
in his meridian, holding full glory, on account Of
his high standing in the jealous and noble defence
and interchangeable promotion of our rights; and The
latter, to his decline before sunset, preserving tran
guilty, though decreasing in glorious splendor
because OF his advanced age, and by reason OF the
pleasure and peace which he enjoyed in contempla.
ling the privileges Of our liberty and improvement.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

i" Pleasant but acrong."-A late Kentucky Ga
zet,e contains an advertisement OF the hon. Judge
Shannon directed against the hon. Mr.. Wicklfe,
of the Kentucky Senate. 1t presents so striking a
portrait of Kentucky manners, that we are bound
as honest journalists, to make few extracts.
.hoah's Enquirer.
"Against MIR. Wicklife can feel no strong emo
tions of resentment for his wanlon, unprovoked and
couardly effors to iniue me, as he is so notorious
la LIAR that he can scarcely be believed, Uhtre he
is knoUn. when he tells the truth, and is so base A
VILLAIN in principle, that consider his censure
and abuse ast the highest and most 1atterins applause
OF my conduct To enumerate all the untru'hs Ut
tered and published by this man, within the lasl FIVE
or six years. would he task almost endless TO
count the stars or TO number the grains OF sand up
on the shores of the ocean.
mature, in forming him scoundrel, has, fortu
nstrIy for himself but unfortunately Ior his country
denied him courage. If, by his natural disposition
he was as prone to the commission oi murder, as he
sso the giving of ialse testimony aeains, his neigh
Dor, ne would long since have expiated his crimes
upon gallows, and the community would have en-
joyed the benc6, OF useful pubic example.
!" His mind appears to be e. cat reservoir oi false
hood--an inexhausbe fountain OF lies, from which
there flows perennial stream Of calumny, enbii
tered by the base malignity OF his heart"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29

The Pittsburgh Statesman has given some iurlh-
er particulars respecting the late dismal tragedy
in Kentucky. which are interesting, and materially
stated that Beauchamp was student at law in the
Office OF Colonel Sharpe, and that Ann Cook Mrs.
beauchampI was an orphan girl living 10 his iamlly'
and under his protection. While thus situated, nc
succeeded in seducing her. and accomplishing her
ruin and then had The address to induce Beau
champ, his student, TO marry her, and to presen.
the girl from disclosing her situation until it coula
no longer be disguised Before this time however
she had succeeded in gaining the affections OF heI
husband, SO that even the knowledge Of her bligheo
virtue could not shake his attachment. Subsequent
ly Sharpe being q candidate for The Legislature lhe
story OF seducing his ward was blazed abroad, ano
to counteract it he caused false report to be CIR
cuated that The child was black one, and ne ac'
cordingy innocent. This last stab at her aresoY
wounded honor. from the hand OF her despoier,h
was, that aroused the slumbering vengeance oil '0e
injured woman, awakened every dreful passion o'
herself and husband, and called into exercise lhoss
energies which did not cease TO exert themselves
until death closed the horrid scene upon all three
Letters have been received at the Navy Depart
ment from Com. HULL, of as late date as The o.h
May, at Callao AT that time all was we'll 10 INC
squadron, and the Commodore states that he mas
made inquiry to ascertain what gave rise TO the re-
port oil muliny in, and loss OF, the Dolphio, an'
that he feels assured there Ia not The slightest ou'
daton for the report, nor did he feel nnd-r ne -
apprehension ef her safety,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-29
GREAT PROJECT.

We copy the following article from the Albany
Argus, of the Q st inst