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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
FROM ENGLAND,

PHiLADELPHIA, August BY the
packet ship Minerva, Capt. Mayrll, arrl,-
ed tins morning, ave base recci,rd Lon
don papers of one days later date than
those received yesterday, aud We are in
uebted tn Mr.. Saadcrson for a iiv.rpuol
paper of the Goth. They are filled with
the details at the election, and, with the
exception OF ship news aud prices currents,
have only one news paragraph that will
bear republication. II is dalrd London,
Sunday evening June 10th, and is as fol
lows:
LONDON, JmLe 10 = French papers TO
the 18TH arrived on Friday night. Thu
best possible understanding continues 10
prevail het"esn Russia and Turkey. Let
ters from Corfu, say, that Trpolizza sur
rendered To Celoc0troni on the 18th ut.
The letters from Spain contradict the nc.
count of the Withdrawing of The French
troops they state an the contrary, that
The SWISS regiments were receiving rein
fsrcemrnts in order to make up their
implements. Letters from Cadz state,
that Guerilla corps is said to have sur
prised and carried off t"o troops of horse
belonging 10 the brigade of Castellani
while iorasng.
SmYRNA, April 28.-Ths following is
the Official account Of the operations of
the English squadron against the Greek
pirates =
THE English sloop Alacrity, Captain
Hope tombstone, sailed tiom SIN, rna in
pursuit Of the pirates which do such un-
speakahle .lnjnr, 10 the mercantile marine
of all nations. On the 9th April the A.
lacnty was pursued near Ipsara by two
Greek mstlcs, which mistook her for a
merchsntmaE. These mistics we'll mann
ed and armed, did not perceive their error
(as the prisoners stste) ill they were with
in two miles If The English sluos; they
then took to flight the Alacrlty pursued
them But, As the wind Was very faint,
the Captain put out his long boat, under
the command of Mr.. Trscott, his First
Lieutenant, who CEASED the pirates IS
miles. The latter being forced 10 run
| their vessel aground on the Mole Of Ipsara,
took aposltlon among the ruins of the
town. whence they commenced a brisk
fire of musketry on the English vessel.
Lieutenant Triscotl dlsodged them from
| their position, where they lett their woun-
ded. These ivy IN sites carried long guns
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
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The CODStitutton.-We perceive that a
number ofritizels of Ne" York, in pub.
lie meeting, have, among other matters,
resolved that it is expedient so to amend
the Federal Constitution as" that no pee
" son be eligible To I'll the office OF Ptr,.
" dent Of the United States more than on.
term, aud that the term be extended
from four Ia six years.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
NEW COTTON.

We were yesterday shewn a specimen
Of Cotton Of this years. gro,eth, raised IN
the County of Nottoway. The staple
was pretty good; aud the eulii,ator sta
ted that bat for the drought, th- Crops
would have been fine in his neighborhood.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
DOMESTIC.
THE. MARKET.

PETERsBURs, Aug. 4.-Cotton was SELL
ing yesterday at y =. 10 1919 Cents,
Corn 81 % aud ou the rise. Wheat gen.
orally al 50 Cents, though 81 might b.
obtained for prime. Tobacco brisk-Sal.2
To 3 for refused 4i-2 $40 for passed.
Lot.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14

A letter has been received at Bo.tnn,
from An American gentleman IL Liverpool.
which states that Mr. Randolph quarreli.
ed on his passage out. in the ship Alt1an.
der, with Capt. Baldwin, and lnsuited
both him aud the passengers, The cap
tain at length was'conpelied 10 tell him hs
would not receive an insult from him or n.
ny other person on board his ship, and
that he would give him any satisfaction
lie wished, after they arrived. This il
appears had The desired effect, aud neither
The captain not the passengers mere az
"oyed with his petuIsnce during the re-
'naindeT of tn. passage " Y, Post.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
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Mobile .HUbnBl0.|

!hOoHe, k.HdbdhG. Jiuy T.
Almost every day brings To light s"ne
ne" proof of the fertility OF ou soil, aud
oi the adoption of eur climate Ia tue cui.
ture of the mast delicious fruits of the
tropics, and the lower laitudes of f,uropc.
snort time ago we saw an account Of
Date Tree growing in New Orleans, and
sald TO be the only one in thu United States.
we can add equally ar extraordinary
production IN the vicinity of Mobile.
In gentleman's garden within two
mites OF this city,is an olive Tree, grow.
ing IN the open air. and in fab hearing. aud
the trnit Snow almost arrived al naturi-
y. The age of the tree is not precisely
known, but it was imported from France
about three years since, and this is the
hrst season of its bearlog fuit. There aru
many other smaller r.es in the SAINT gar
zen, but none except this shows any sigr,
VI iruH IL lsprobabe this Is the only o.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14

The last Lexington kentucky Gazette
states, that the venerable ISAAC
SHELBY, another distinguished Revolu.
tionary Patriot aud Statesman, Is GONE!
He died AT nj, residence in LINCOLN coun.
y on thr 18Th July.
Col Shelby was the first Governor
of Kentucky, and WAS called a second
time to that office. He acted couspicu.
OTIS part in thu battle of Hugs Mountain
during the American Revolution, DIS viii
as in the battle on the Thames, in Upper
Canada, in the last war. and whist he
was the Governor of Kentucky. hi,
name will descend to posteflty as oos Of
the worthless OF Kentucky"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14

More dreadfid murders-Two meu
werr dsSdsSlndt,d in rhe county of Net.
son, last week, on Friday. One WAS a
M. Caufnan of that county, The other 4
Mr.. Courtney from Mis-,-sippl. They
were shot in by-palh, in a dark, shady
wood, d few miles east Of Bardstown.
The bodirs we're not found until Satar-
day evening Ur Sunday morning. Tiny
we're both shot with ria btlls, in the bach.
y 'e appeared To have hern killed instant.
y, and 20 have been dragged a little dis.
lance from the path, into The woods. Tue
other who had TWO wounds, appeared TO
have received the first in the shoulder, and
to have run SOM forty yards, dropping
blood freely as he went. and hen 10 have
received another and fatal shot, and Has
ltit ~ the path. The account has been
Brought t" this place. by two diGrr.ot
gentlemen from Nelson, and may 10
doubt be- relied on.
Three individuals, father and two
sous we understand, are suspected, aud
haze been arrested and confined, upon
charge of having perpetratrd this huF'l.
bic outrage, aud circumstances of great
weight are mentioned as grounds for sus.
pecung them. heR. Commentator.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-14
-. AUrlIoIAAAx.

I.wser4HE rsiTrp Stains, p.ssrp
TnI FtesT SESSION 90 rat hNt-
1sfSIH caSehEss.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11
New BRUNSWICK. April TO-

Boring to' udter-For some time
past Mr. Levi Disbrow has had set
OF hands employee Oh the farm Of MIR.
John II B sta lex. opposite this city,
boring for water On Thursday last,
when The workmen had got dow to the
depth OF from go to $50 feet, the wat
ter rose above the surface, and now
discharges at the rate of two gallonsa
minute, one foo, above the ground, and
one gallon and a bali at the distance Of
two feet. and the quantity of water is
increasing as the wogkmen proceed.
This is the fourth instance of the
success OF Mr. Disbrow in this neigh.
bourho"d, and FULLY establishes his O.
pinio.a, that large supply Of water
may be obtained by boriBga sfficient
depth, " helher the situation be eleya-
ted or Otherwise.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11
MEXICAN ADVENTURE.

MIR William b. Jauques, of NewY ork,
who has, for number of years had the
agency of some of the most important
mail and stage coach lines to and from
New York is on the point of sailing for
Vera Cruz, with an equipment of hor-
ses, coaches, and servants, to establish a
regular and prompt mail communica
ton between the city of Mexico and
Vera Cruz.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

Merit Re,rarded-The governmen
Of the province OF Salta, N BuenoS Ayr
passed resolution on the 18th Deceh
Der, granting TO General William hh'
Ter Of the Colombian army, as an eyi'
dehce OF esteem, and gratitude for the
eminent services, which this meritorious
officer rendered to the cause OF Amerl-
ca. six leagues of land along the wes-
tern coast Of the River Bermejo.
General Miller was formerly in the
British service, but subsequently joined
the Columbian army and distinguished
himself in several actions with the royal
spaniards in South America. He com
manded the left wing OF the combined
Columbian and Peruvian armies at the
celebrated battle of Ayacucho. The
lahd given TO him is among the most
fertile in the world, and lies in handsome
position along the beautiful river Bernie
TO-, six leagues in length and four in
breadth, and is susceptible OF being made
immensely productive.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

SPLENDID Theatre-It is stated in
The New York Mirror and ladies
Literary Gazette. that the Bulls Head
property has been purchased for the
purpose OF erecting aTheatre,io he I'M
der The management OF Mr.. Glliert,
and which, it is said, will be compile
ted and Opened in September next.
The front of the building is TO be 70
feet in breadth, 10 be huIlt OF marble,
with stately portlcos; the depth OF The
building is 10 be 1853 feet. The spot
chosen is beautiful enc.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

In Petersburg. on Friday last, man
succeeded in defiaudng lottery dealer,
by altering share of ticket TO The
number Of one which had drawn a $500
prize. The cheat was soon discovered
and the fellow arrested.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11
From he Boston Statesman.

Domestic Enterprise.-We saw a few
days since at the Counting-room of
Messfs Tioston & Brown, a few pieces
of Silk Hsndkerchiels which struck us
as singularly beautiful. On examina-
ton we found them to be IN every res
pect far superior to any Imported ones
we had seen, and were somewhat sur
prised to learn that they were from the
Dying and Printing establishment of
Messrs. Barretts Tiileston. s. Co. Local
ted on Staten Island, near New-York
The improvements enecting in every
branch of industry by the application of
American talent, capital and industry
are out stripping the widest imaginings-
of Theory, and are rapid, advancing oar
country in wealth and all its concomi~
tant blessings.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

The following propositions, submitted
by the Committee of WAYS and Means,
have been adopted by the House OF
Representatives ofPennsylvania:
LIST. Providing for the gradual collec-
ton Of moneys due for lands. This pro-
position, after considerable discussion
was agreed to, 81 to So.
Cd. For the increase of auction duties
one half of one per cent and making fur
niture and wearing appeared, sold at
auction, dutiable, and for the payment
of license duty, by the third grade of
auctioneers.
Sd. For equa'izing the duties on ia
vern license. These two propositions
were agreed to without division.
4th. For the laying and collecting
tax OF ten per cent. on estates passing
from testators and intestates, to anv but
father, mother, husband, wife, children
and lineal descendants, born in lawful
wedlock. with all escheats, shall vest IN
the internal improvement fund: The
vote on this proposition, after some dis
cussion, was agreed to, sc to 90.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11
Lexington. Ky. Ar

On yesterday morning Judge Call
was found dead in his room ID the Luna
tic ASYLUM, suspended by the neck 10
one of the iron ssshes, by means Of his
handkerchief s. suspenders. No suspl-
cion had been entertained by the keep
ers of his having any Intention OF put
ting an end to bis existance.- Gazette,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

In Hartford, Conn a jerry recent,
brought IN a special verdict, fndW
Mr.. Hunter, oithe Circus" guiIly,
rope dancing, and Of extrao, d,nA
,ea's Of AGILITY and dexterity Of body
VII IL. has been fined SAW dollars L
tesc 0I.Nnees.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

The United States philadelphia
Gazette has the following paragraph on
me subject OF the amendments TO the
constitution, now before Congress:
IN Congress, the question of altering
me constitution, TO affect the election OF
President and Wee President of the u
nlted States, continues to be agitated
we ind It totally impossible, as we be-
.'eVe Il would be quite unproftable,to at
'empt publishing the various resolutions
nd arguments that have wasted the time
~ me two houses, upon this subject,
ne present session, without any proba
'Il',y OF reaching tie object proposed
y tie movers"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

The most singular account of the des-
tructive effects Of hail that we have yes
noticed, is contained in letter from St,
Charles, Missouri, which states. that on
one small lake or pond there were Kill
led upwards Of five hundred wild ducks,
some OF them having their ne:ks entire
ly cut Of
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

In the british House of Commons ON
the 10th March, Mr. NJ. Fitzgerald, an
Irish member, mentioned, in debate, that
there was an instance of bank esiab-
llshed in Ireland by an apothecaty and
captain Of dragons, who, when thew
stopped payment at the end oftwo years,
had contriyed to issue notes to the a.
mount of 100000 po ,nds sterling,
though in commencing business, THEN,
JOINT capital consisted only of the pro-
ceeds derived from the sale of the apoth-
eeary's stock and the captains commits
sion!
1t was mentioned by the Scottisi,
members in tie same debate, that tie
system of banking in Scotland had been
IN operation upwards OF one hundred
years, and;had given satisfaction. Gold.
he added was never seen there.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

The CONSTITUTIONAL" a paper printe d
at Botoga, of the 9th March, ontains an
official Decree, announcing that as Col
James Hamilton has failed in fulflHhs
tie decree Of Congress in bis favor, 70
p!acing the Steam Boats on the live
prinoco, the exclusive privileges whic
we're granted to him are annulled. ar
Is declared to have incurred the sti
fulaLed penalty OF 100000.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

The Coal Trade from Mount Carbon,
in the week ending April /, three hun
dred tons of Coal departed. Nearly an
equal quantity is stated to have cleared
in the same period from Reading-On
enquiry, we learn, that more than five
thousand tons OF Coal, have this season
descended the Lehigh river. This is a
much greater quantity than was got
down this time last year. We would not
exchange our Coal and Hon Mines. for
all the Gold and S,lrer mines in Next
co and Peru.-PhitadeiphiG Dem. Press
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-05-11

ALLENTOWN, (PA.) APRIL oo.-Poi.
soning-A lamentabIe circumstance
took place in Springfield township.
Bucks county, on one day last week, in
the family of Jonas Kirk. We under
stand that he and bis vile were gone
from home, and had left their family
consisting of several small children to
keep house. Mrs. Kirk, had, on MANY
occasions, been in the habit of giving
them the root Caiamus, and the inexper.
fenced little sufferers finding some roots
which their father had procured foI the
bite of the snake, had mistaken it for
calamus; and ale pientiGully thereof
which caused the death Of one shortly
thereafter. aud two Others remain dan
seiousiy il, and recovery uuceriaiu
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-17
From the same.
GIBRALTAR

hh
We have been politely favored with letter
from a commercial house at Gibraltar, to ano-
Their in this city, under date of the 2elh of A
pri, which says
"The old stock Of Flour has been gradually
working off at S5a Sc per barrel; 300 bar
rels have lately arrived from Baltimore. * been
sold at 81 per barrel, but that price will not be
supported with farther arrivals, as there is very
little export demand, though the consumption
of the garrison is about 70 barrels per day; and
Ceara also draws her supplies from hence Of
about 1000 barrels per annum The young
crops Of Grain in Spain and Barbary. promise
to be abundant, and prices of Wheat are now
very low here, with large stock for sale.
Havana and Cuba Tobacco keeps in great
demand, and 200 bales have just arrived from
St Jago de Cuba, which sold Immediately for
full IS dollars per cwt. as to quality, though
the actual price has not transpred and the de-
mand for the factories in Spain is likely to con-
tinue For Kentucky Tobacco, the demand is
limited, though regular al our quotations, 81
10 So"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-17
PUBLIC MEETING AT PENSACOLA.

Al a numerous and RESPECTABLE meeting OF
the inhabitants Of Pensacola, held pursuant to
public notice, at the U. S. Court House, on
Saturday, the Goth May, 1926, for the purpose
of taking into consideration the expedicncy OF
,nting West Florida 10 the State Of alabama,
John Jerrison, Esq. Mayor, was called to the
chair, and James G.. Drake, Esq. appointed
Secretary. The object oil the meeting being
stated by the chairman, the following resolu-
tons wer" unanimously adopted:-
Resoired, That it is expedient to obtain such
information as will enable the citizens Of West
Florida, to form a correct decision on the SUBJ
iect OF "uniting Vest Florida TO the State Of Ala
bama," and that for this purpose Committee
OF six persons be appointed; to be denoniinated
"a Committee respondence" and that said
Committee be requested to correspond with the
Government Of Alabama, and such other Com
mittee as may be established in this Territory,
on all matters touching the subject on which
this meeting is convened.
Resolred, That when said Committee have
obtained all the information in their power
relative 10 the object for which they have been
appointed, they are hereby requested to COM
intricate the same to the cilizcns OF Pensacola,
in Town meeting assembled.
On motion of Timothy rwitchell, Esq. it was
RESOLVED, That Johp' Jerrison, Esq. Mayor, l..
de la Rua, F. H. Nisbit, Col. Noricga, ID. G..
Pinkham, and j. Ramage, Esqs. be appointed
the Committee of Correspondence.
Resolved, That this meeting do now adjourn.
JOHN JERRISON, Sen. CHM
JAMES G. DRAKE, Scc'y.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-17
HINTS FOR MOTHERS.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES EtDOGhlloN'
Success in Eduea alton depends-First more on
prevention than cure; more on securing our chill
dren from iniuy, than on forcing upon them
wha, is right If we wish, for instance, to rem
der child courageous, we shall effect ii, not so
much by urging and compelling him 10 feats
Of hardihood, as by guarding him from all
impressions of terror, or from witnessing a
weak and cowardly spirit in others
Secondy-on example, rather than on preespt
and advice.
AS the bodies of children are impercep,ibly
affected by the air they breathe, so are their
minds by the moral atmosphere which sur
rounds them; that is, the tone oil character and
general influence Of those with whom they live.
Thirdly-on forming habits, rather than on in
cuicaiing rules.
It's little to tell child what to do; we must
show them how to do it, and see that il is done.
1t is nothing to enact laws, if we do not take
care that they are put into practice, and adopt
ed as habits. This is the chief business Of edu-
cation, and the most neglected; for i, is more
easy TO command, than to teach and enforce
For example; child will never know how TO
write by set Of rules however complete: the
pen must be put into his hand, and the power
acquired by repeated efforts and continued
practice.
Fourhly-on regulating our conduct, ,cith re-
ference TO The formation Of 'he character Dhen ma
ted, rather than by confning our vieps to the i'm
mediate effect Of our labor.
Premature requirement, premature qulckness
of mind, premature feeling, and even prema-
ture propriety of conduct, are not often the
evidences Of real strength Of character, and are
rarely followed by corresponding fruits in fu-
lure life
Las,y-on bearing in mind a just sense Of the
comparative importance Of the object at ohich zoe
aim.
As in the general conduct of life, ii is the part
Of wisdom to sacrifice the less 10 the greater
good; so is this eminently the case in the sub
ject before us. Now the primary, the essential
object Of education is this to form in children
a religious habit of mind, founded on the d
vine principles Of Christianity, and leading to
the habitual exercise Of practical virtue. To
this, all other attainments are wholly subordi-
nate.
These points, though frequently referred to
in the foregoing Obser, atoms, are thus stated
separately, that they may the more easily be
kept in view, as fundamental principles Of uni
versal application, in executing the particular
directions that follow.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-06-17
ROBBERY DISCOVERED.

In February last, as Mr.. Gorham Brookes,
a respectable young gentleman OF the Stale Of
Massachusetts, and son of lhs late Governor Of
that State, was passing through Philadel phia,
on his way 10 the South, package Of money
containing up,cards Of $1,000 was put into his
care, to be brought on 10 Baltimore, and de-
livered to the Messrs Cohens & Brothers; on
his arrival at Elkton, his trunk was stolen from
him, containing the money belonging to the
Messrs Cohens and three huuared and t,centy
dollars of his own, together with his clothes and
some trinkets. There were no circumstances
connected with the robbery, which fixed suspi
cion on any one, nor did any at the time trans
pire which could give the slightest clue to the
perpetrators of the act: fortunately, however,
for the cause Of justice, and the interests and
feelings of those concerned, each Of the notes
belonging to the Messrs. Cohens was stamped
"9lh February. A few days since merchant
in the neighborhood where the robbery was
committed, enclosed to merchant in this city
some OF the identical money--the circumstance
Of its being stamped, caused il to be immedi-
ately recognised, and Mr. Thomas Ross, one Of
our active police officers, was Immediately des-
patched to ferret out the felons The gentle
man who had RENTED the money from EIkton
TO this city, upon being questioned from whom
he had received it, very promptly directed Mr..
Ross to the residence Of the parties, the house
was searched and $1,000 OF MIR. Cohen's mo-
ney, together with few articles Of Mr. Brookes'
clothing and breast pin worth 8 100 was found
concealed therein. The parties, who were free
negroes, were taken into custody and are now
s-fely lodged in the Cecil County Jail TO await
their trial. Mr.. Ross returned here yesterday
morning with the money found. fit were ne
crssary, we would pay passing compliment to
hlr. Ross for the activity, zeal and discretion
he has evinced upon this occasion, but to speak
of the merits of an individual in a community