Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-19

ter Dr. Davies of Naccleseld it appears, is involved
and will have take her trial; and others in higher
rank of life mentioned as-being concerned MIR.
Turner has Engaged for counsel the Attorney General
iCop!ey,) Brougham, Cross aud Williams. Scarlet is
retained by the opposite party.
NV aeiicd's FIRST introduction TO imonial life vas
runaway match With ward IN chancery, the daughter
of Mr. Robson who shortly afterwards is said, died of
a broken heart.
ellis brother was his principal and immediate agent in
the abduction and now likewise awaits his trial. The
benefit of clergy which taken away from the offence of
the abduction OF heiIess by the Stat. 50 Elizabeth
became restored by the subsequent repeal of that sta
tutc, the punishment i'll not therefore be capital The
trial from its novelty and the circumstances attending
il, creates great interest, and will be attended by many
persons of rank from different parts OF the Kingdom"
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From Bells (Londou) Weekly Messenger, July %.
Loss Of The Maria Mail Boat oh The Methodist Ms
Stona'ieS on board.
The following account of this melancholy affair which
occurred in the night of the 28th of February last
narrated by Mrs. Jones, who the only survivor of
the unfortunate indy uals left the wreck OF the YES
SELL
;After they left Nontserrat on Monday evening they
had to pass through most fearful night The wind
blew very hard, and the unusually heavy. The
day following Of very distressing description
but towards sunset they fast approaching the island
of Antigua The Captain was aware of the dangerous
reefs, rocks, and sands which lie in such fearful num-
oers at the mouth of ST. Johns harbour, and endcayor
ed 10 avoid them The Missionaries were on deck ex-
pressing their Joy at the prospect OF suppinr and seep
ing ashore and the children below were singing in the
cabin in imitation of their fathers, and pa wing al ound
! their mothers. About seven o'clock an alarm was
spread suddenly through the vessel by the cry of break
ers ahead! breakers a-head Tie helm was instantly
put down and tue nainsa lowered; but the vessel miss
ed stays twice Ga most unusual thing with her. and be
fore she wore round, she struck south end of the
Weymouth dangerous reef 10 lccward of Sandy
Island Ca long bank the S. w. of ST. Johns harbour
The missionaries now rushed towards the cabin to seize
their wives, their little Ones and their servants The
mothers and servants snatched up the children and rush
ed through the pouring flood, which was now fast filling
the vessel, TO the Missionaries deck. The scene
was indescribabe! The vessel fell on her side and fill
led directly The sailors cut away her mast, and she
righed little. They cast out the anchor, and let out
The chain cable which caused the vessel hang little
more securely the rocks while the sea beat over her
in the most terrific manner. All the passengers and
crew now hung upon the buwars and rails of the quar-
terdeck up to their middle in water. Soon after she
struck, The boat washed overheard, with George Lam
bert free black seaman, in it. The mate Mr.. New
bold, jumped after il, and happily for himself reached
IT. They endeayoured 10 bring her back the wreck
but could not, and were driven away In the ST.
tuaton Just stated the passengers remained nearly one
hour, calling Him who alone could save them and
endeavouring TO comfort themselves and each other it
the prospect of bssful eternity, when the waist of
the vessel gave way, and precipitated all who were
cinelng 10 the rails INTO the sea- ia. Mr. and Mrs.
White, with their three children, Mr. and Mrs Trus
cot, and child, two servants, and Mrs. Jones' Mr.
Jones being next TO his wife her desperate situation
and made an effort to lay hold of her, in which he pro-
vldentlay succeeded, and drew her Up far that she
got hold of the part of the wreck on which nc hung
and saved. The children, as thoy Hoatcd on the
surface OF their waterv graves cried much but the brc
thren and their wives calmly met their death
81 he captain now exhored all who were still on lie
wreck to come nearer to her head she fast break
ing up and that part Of her likely hold together
longest adding hold if you possibly can until the
morning, and then shall be seen from Goat Hill Bat
terry, and be rescued With this advice they were
enabled TO comply, though with considerable difficulty
The sea was tremendous, and the night dark! Wave
followed wave IN quick succession, and they had fire.
queny but just recovered their breath from the past
wave when the next took it from them anain Al
length, the wished for morning arrived but alas il was
not to be the morning of deliverance to them They
made The best signals of distress they could but they
were not seen. They on the wreck could people
walking on shore, but no one them; there was so
iittle for the naked eye 10 distinguish them from the reef
and the waves ran high. Vessels and boats passed al
some distance during the day, and they unitedy and
WIN one voice, endeayoured 10 hail them but the beat
ing OF the sea on the roci:s drowned their voices so
that they could not be heard Two of the crew died
TINS day on the wreck exhausted. Night again came
on apace, aid enveloped them in all its drearies
gloom! Seated on piece of the wreck up TO their
breasts III water, without crumb of bread or dron
OF water having passed through their lips the sea very
rough ana the waves passing over them, each wave
Threatening immediate death. In this condition ther
held to each other. If one venturcd TO sIeep l,tle
another watched lest the should sweep him away
Ii was night like the last full of horrors When dav
appeared Ut was welcomed with praise 10 God that their
eyes were permitted 10 see it, and with PRAYER that
might be the day of Vessels and boats passed
again, but they not seen. Some time after noon
this day Thursday Mr. Hitler said lie thought he could
swim ashore and thus, by the blessing of God rescue
hirnse and be the happy instrument Of SAVING il,cn
lie struck off well, but in about ten minutes sunk
One or two of the sailors also attempted TO reach the
shore on pieces of the wreck but failed Thus The sur
/ VlVors passed through another day OF sorrOws.
1.-The bodies of of the sufferers were seen float
ing 10 day. and the rain fell in showers around them;
but Mrs Jones says eagerly they wished it. only one
slight shower fell on them. She put out her tongue
and caught few drops of rain " Inch refreshed her
for which she felt thankful 10 God. Night now an.
preached more, but with every appearance of its
being the last, for the joints of the piece of wreck on
which they were began to open fast, and there was
every appearance of its falling in pieces aud put
ting an end 20 all their affection; however, they were
spared to see another day. The was much calmer
to-day Friday than had before BEEN and about noon
! VT Oko said ne would endeavour to swim ashore
Mrs Jones was asleep when lie made the ATTEMPT but
was informed afterwards by Mr.. Jones that he was
drowned soon after he got into the wafer heinz too