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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12

w AS committed to the Jail of this county as rvna
way, on tne i2lil dag OF June last, nez,o wan WIN
sa's n'meh JOHN BENNY, and says i've was liberated
~ David Berry Of Pcrquimans county, North Carolina
re IS stout wen made fellow feet ecf, iucbes biob
" Hton large wbiskcrs reads tolcrabiy we'll and
"S Ce"Sh ~ ms LETT eye lie had when committed
nan worn iurd hat, blue broad cloth coat and nanta
ooS WIN many other valuable articles Of clothing win
' nave every reason To believe the said negro is =
.' ~ ana ''e owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay cbarsrs, AID take him away
NC WILDE deal, with as lhr law directs -
UM S. ROYSTON, Tailor
14th Sept. 1927 "''''e o''n,y' p. a.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12

IENo MIR. JOHN EDWAKDS.-As you are not ,es;--
"A dent ut the State o Yirgina, and I,ave no At,o,ne
therein SHOWN to me, adnp, this mode tn Motif, r. 49,
mat on the list day Of December next between Tho 49,
o" clock A. 81 and sunset Of that day. shall rrocd
AZ my ONCE IN The city nf Richmoul to take the dr
~" y, D"V'o 'uoaf' ESD 10 be read evidence in
Inc trial of s0it depending n the srrc,ic, c,
o, chancery Tor the Richmond district in which am
pa'ni'' and yourself, Samuel 3. Edwards, aud DufIr,
Aikinsoir are defendants. 10y
Richmond, 26tb Nov 1927.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12
Vie subscriber offers for sale. two doors below
Il Thomas a. Rusts hardware storey
25 or so tons Iron. assorted

": scanning iron from inch to 81 inches souare
iiat and round do al! sizes pine how .h, d"H'e :,
scroli do cast and blister STEEL brass aud iron ,yrn
sheet brass, axes, spikes &c. 'A'''
ID. c. HUTCHINSON.
Dec , ot-y:fS
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12

Proposals WI alsn be received until the si day Of Jar
heX io' the following Mast aud Spar timber to be
delivered at the respective Navy Yards, viz. "
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12

Lord Lirerpool's Cabinet.
MIR. Canning,
Earl Of Harrowby,
Lord Melville,
Earl of Liverpool,
Earl OF Westmoreland,
Duke of w ellington,
Earl Bathurst,
MIR. Robinson,
Mr. Wynue,
Lord Bexley.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12
A most valuable Estate for Sale

w. ID. WHEN, Serg't c. r. &
Drc Us Adm'ar of Robert Bell decd
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-12-12
Tobacco Planters

Richmond, Goth Nov. 1927. " w
The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1827-07-21
THE REPOSITORY.
NOTICE OF HOPE LESLIE,
Or Earlv Tunes N lie Massachusetts,.

ALL was Joy IN Mr., Fletcher dwelling
My dear mother, SAID Evcrel, ii Is now quite
time to look out for father and Hope Leslie
have turned the hour-glass three times since
dinner. and counted all the sands. think Let
US all go on the front poriico where we can
catch the first glimpse Of them, AS they come
past the ehn-tree~. Here. Oneco,' he continued
as he saw assent in his mothers smile, help
me out with mothers rocking chair-rather
rough rocking,' he added as he adjusted the
rockers lengthwise with the logs that served for
the flooring but mother won't mind trlllcs
just now. All blessed baby brother, he con
tInued, taking in his arms the beautiful infant
you shall come too. even though YOU cheat me
out OF my birthri.gh, and get the first embrace
from father Thus saying he placed the laugh
ing infant in his go-cart, beside his mother He
then aided his little sisters in their arrangement
OF the playthlngs they had brought forth to vel
come and astonish Hope and finally he made
an elevated position for Faith Leslie, where She
might, he SAID, as she ought, catch the first
glimpse Of her sister
Thank you, Everell,' said the little girl as
she mounted her pinnacle if you knew Hope,
You would want to see her first too-cverv bo-
dy loves Hope We shall always have pleasant
times Ahen Hope gets here
II was one OF the most beautiful afternoons at
eAAH ~A'''S
spring had at last come forth in all her power
her $ work Of gladness - was finished, and To-
rests, fields, and meadows, were bright with re-
novated life. The full Connecticut swept tr-
umphantly on, as if still exultns in its release
from the letters Of winter. Every gushing rll
had the sprlng-note Of JOY The meadows were,
ior the first time. enriched with patches Of Eng
lsh grain, which the new settlers had sovn,
scan''ly., by way Of experiment, prudenfly occu
pyng the greatest portion of the rich mould,
with the native Indian corn This product Of
our sou IS beautiful in all its progress from the
moment, when as now it studded the meadow
with hilloeks. shooting its bright pointed spear
from its mother earth, to its maturity. when the
long golden ear bursts from the rustling leaf
The grounds about Mrs Fletcher's house had
been prepared with the neatness Of English
taste, and rich he'd Of clover that overspr.a d
the lawn immediately before the portico, already
rewarded the industry Of the cultiyators. Over
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conntenancc doth not become this joy iul hour
Go and help Onrco-hr is quite out OF breath
blowing those soap bubbles for the children
Oneco smiled. and shook his head and cont
nurd to send Oft one after another of the prs
matte globes, and as they rose and floatrd on
the air and Frightened with the many coluured
ray. the little girls clApped their hard, and the
baby stretched his to grasp the brilliant vapor
Oh! SAID Ma@a"lsca, lmpetuous y covering
her eyes, | do not like to any thing So beat
tilul. pass SO quickly away
Scarcely had she uttered these words, when
suddenly, as if the earth had opened on them.
three Indian warriors datted from the forest
aud pealel on the air their horrible yes.
'Mv father! my lAthcr!' burst from the lips
of Nn.awisea and oneco.
Faith Leslie spraus towards the Indian hoy
and chung last to hlln-and the children cluster
ed about their mothcr-shc ir >tinctiyelv caught
her infant and held il close within her arms as
il their Intellectual sheler were a rampant.
Magauisca uttered a cry ofagony aud spring
ing forward with her arms uplitted. as if depre-
eating his approach. she sunk down at her IA
TIERS feet and ciaspng her hands, save them
save them, She cried, the mothcr-the chill
cren-Oh they are all good-ale vengeance
on your cnen!les-but spare-spare our friends
-onr bcncfactors-l bleed when they are struck
looking 10 the companions of her father who
unchecked by their cries, were pressing on to
their deadly work.
Monnnotto silent and motlonless. his eve
glanced wildly from Masawisca to Oncco. Ma
gawisca replied to the glance Of ie-'yes they
have sheltered us--they have spread the wins.
OF love over us--savc thcm-save thtm-oh it
viii be too late. she cried, sprlnG!ng from her
father. whose silence and fixcdncss showed that
ii his better nature rcbclled against the work
Of revenge. there was no relcntlng of purpose
Magavisca darted before the Indian who was
adyancin. towards Mrs Fletcher with an IN
lifted hatchct You shall hcw me to piece,
Gre you touch her, She said and planted her
self as shield before her bencfactress.
The warriors obdurate heart, untouched by
the sight of the helpless mother and her little
ones, was thrilled by the courage Of the heroic
gi,l-hc paused, and grlmly smiled on her, when
his companion, crying hasten, the dogs will be
on u.s. Ievellrd deadly blow at Mrs Fletcher.
but his uphfted arm was penetrated by mus
kct shot, and the Ratchet fell harmless to the
floor
Courage mohcrn cried Eyercll, reloading
the piece, but neither courage nor celebrity
could aval-thc second Indian spranG upon
him, threw him on the floor. wrested his musket
from him. brandishing hi, tomahawk over his
head. he would have aimed the fatal stroke,
when cry from Mononotto arrested his arm.
Fvere extricated himself from his grasp, and
one hope flashing INTO his mind he seized bu
Gle horn which hung behind the door. and wind
ed it. This was the conventional signal OF
alarn-and he sent forth blast-long andloud
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civilized inhabitants of the country, of their
tribe, were now treadn=, picking their food
here and there like dainty little tplcurc,.
The scene had also its mlnstrel,; tho birds,
those ministers and wogshlppers of nature. were
on the wing. filling the air with melody; while like
dilscnt little housewives. they ran>acked forest
and field for materials for their house keeping
A mother. cncirclcd T.. beautiful sporting
children, is always beautiful spectacle--a spec
tacle that appeals to nature in every human
breast Mrs Fletcher, in obedience to matr
monial duty, or. it may be, from some lingering
Of female vanity, had, On this occasion, attirrd
herself with extraordinary care. What woman
does not wish ID look handsome ,-n the eyes
OF her husband
Mothers said Evcrcll, putting aside the cx
qllsitcly fine lace that shaded her cheek, | TO
not believe you looked more beautiful than yen
DO TO- day when. as have heard, they called
You the rose Of the wilderness our little Ma
rvs check is as round and as bright as peach,
bnt if i, not handsome As yours, mother
our heart has sent this color here, he cont
nued, kissing her tendcllv--' it seems to have
come forth to tell us that our father is near
1t would shame me, Evcrrll, replied his mo
Their, embracing him with feeling that the
prondcst drawing room belle might have en-
wed, to take such tlattery from any lips but
thine
c. ooh do not call it 1attcrv, mothcr-look. Ma
gawiSca-ior heavens sake cheer np-look
would you know mothers eye? just turn It. mo
ther. one minute from that road-anh her pale
cheek too-with tbs rich color on it p
Alas, alas = replied Magawisca, slancing
her eyes at Mrs Fletcher, and then as if heart
struck, Withdrawing them, how soon does the
flush Of the setting sun fade from the evenin.
cloud
'Oh Magawisca,' said Everell impatiently,
swhy are YOU so dismal Your voice is too sweet
for bird Of i'll omen | shall begin to think as
Jennet says-hnugh Jcnnet is no text book for
mel shall begin to think old Nelema has really
bewtchcd you
You call me a bird of i'll omen, replied Ma
gawi,ca. half proud half sorrowful, and Won
call the owl bird of Ill omen, but we hold him
sacred-he is sentinel and when danger is
near he cries, awake awake
Magawisca, YOU are positively unkind--
Jeremahs lamentations on holiday would not
be more out of time than your croaking is now
the very skies. earth. air, seem TO partake
our JOY at t,,thers return. and YOU only make a
dlscord d. you think il your father was near
| would not share your Joy p
Tears fell fast from Magawisca's eyes, but
she made no reply, and Mrs. Fletcher, observing
and compassionating her emotion. and thinking
it probably arose from comparing her orphan
state to that Of the merry children about her,
called her and said, Maya wsca. you are nci-
Their stranger, nor servant. will you not share
our Joy? Do you not love US 2
Love you! she exclaimed casping her
hands, love you. would give my life for you
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-01

| We observe with regret, that in tie ,on,..,
the next President, some of the editors " eneat IL
pers are proceeding to publish personal aewSpa
the most severe and therefore of the mae t.'asks
BILE description. The truth Of the charno sensrs
excuse such an abuse Of the freedom of H. IannuI
and when they are false, or even discooraa tIess
publication amounts to a crime Of mnst ~. ue'f
magnitude, as it causes injury for which ,ber .sio
adequate redress. enhQ
1t is matter OF as much surprise as re,r.. ).
respectable editors can SO far forget what i a
their own reputation and the character Of ,bo I
mails which they conduct, as to descend 70 s; ,oa
rative abuse and petty personal Islander If ' %.
political opponents or of those who merelv as me
tain different sentiments from theirs on puI; s1l
or pubic measures, but the deepest sorrow .ua
modification is added to our surprise, when s a
see them publishing unfoundcd ISLANDERS. eaeul'
ed 10 inlure the feelings OF worthy men and le,,m
their just estimation in society.
We have no doubt that misreprescnt.t;on
supposed authentic sources, is often the e,n.a V
such improper publications, and such, we hona ~.
believe has been the foundation for an nsnu., aaa
in the Washington Telegraph Of Thursd,v I..
against II. NILES, Esq. the Justly respected E Kay
tor OF the Weekly Register, published in ths ~.
The evident import of the paragraph in the TrIs.
graph IS, that Mr.. Niles has Of late become nton.
perate in his habits. so much so, as to imnsr i.
memory and injure his reputation for integrity md
yeracity. With the political dispute between Grr
Green and Mr.. Niles we do not wish to interfrra
our political opinions, when party contests we+,
strongest, differed from those Of MIR. Niles, but ",
have known him personally for more than twenty
years. and with sufficient intimacy to enable us
give correct opinion of his manners and babit.'
we know that the charges insinuated in the Tele'
graph are untrue, and we deem it an act Of usti,s
to a much esteemed fellow citizen to state yhatwe
feel assured will be sanctioned by every respecta.
BILE citizen Of Baltimore who has personal know.
edge Of Mr.. Niles, that he is man Of amiab|e man
ners and temperate and correct habits in his soc,,
intercourse; as man Of integrity and yeracin
and good citizen, Mr.. Niles stands deseryeJis
high in the estimation Of the citizens Of Baltimore
Of every political opinion-ofhis political opinions
and the warmth and ability with which he main.
tans them We do not speak, we leave them as pro-
per subjects Of investigation or attack in newspa
pers or pamphlets-but individually we esteem
him as worthy man. As our personal kuOu-
edge Of the editor Of the Telegraph, is favorable,
although not long or intimate, we have no duub.
that he will be satisfied that the habits and person.
al character OF MIR. Niles have been misunderstood
by him, and that he will do justice to hnlsel(by lie
explanation, Baltimore Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-01
F,sn he Rockville journal.
10 :. o.

The friends Of General Jackson, in Montgomery couny,
Maryland having given notice The M several cleo.
ton districts in said county, through the medium Of The
public Journals published in said county to convene
Saturday the l4th April in their respective districts 70.
the purpose OF appointing committees to meet the general
committee at Rockville. TO select delegates to meet tie
jackson convention in the city Of Baltimore, May ner.
"A sufficient number Of the friends Of General jackson
not appearing to form meetng.' large number OF the
friends Of the Administrations who happened accidentally
TO be present. determined to form meeting and express
their sentiments, and what they believed the sentiments OF
To-hrs Of the people Of their district and ccun
ty, in regard 10 the Presidential election.
Having organized meeting BY calling William Hemp
stone TO the chair, and appointed William White Secrets
NJ. Williams, Henry w Talber Ignatius Iyes George
w. Fletchal. Nsthen T Hempsone, Thomas Hodges ana
Rcbaid Wooon, were appointed committee to da aho
report resolutions Tor the consideration OF tue neeB
who having exported the following. they were adopted
Rtsolred, That not outstanding this meeting duly sp-
precate the distinguished services rendered by Gen Jack
his country in the late war, and that none hold MN
in higher estmation feel more grateful Tor ms mhsry
services yet feel the confidence IN our present
llustrnus Chief Magistrate John q Adams, and btley;
ing him to be better qualified TO fill the char Of Sae v
use oil fair and honorable means 70 promote ms ees'o"
the next Presidency of these United States.
Resoi,ed That We have entire confidence ~ the pauo'
isn vre integrity and talents Of the Hon Henry Try
ME se dil.t Of his caumnators to ihe contrary ho'~
standing.
Re.oae5 That the proceedings Of this meeting be s'gR.
ed by the chairman and secretary, and published Wy
county papers WILLIAM HEMPSTONE, Ghal y
WILLIAM WHITE, Secretary.
1here being but FIVE present out Of large ancGespec
able meeting Of the people of the district.
tan old revolutionary soldier.
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Common Carriers 1T is stated in ~ c,.a.,,n,
aork Herald, that Mr. ipmes has recovered ssa;n.
we lake Enc Steam Boat Company, Sass, in the oho
o onr ,or the loss Of atrunk originally delivered will
shce 10 cleveland It seems that The runk ws Is
s Wneh ioles was landed. aud passed through
!, +, nsnns before he again obtained it, During he i'm,
IN money besides wearing apparel The y au"u, Sa9o
=, aI,s ~ common carriers, and under
asns'o de'yer The property in safety f'sA' agree
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-01

country. The York Upper Canadal Freeman nan;
f he sth inst. saws that the Naturalization Bill
i" has k;nded the torch Of Canadian Independence
and that thousands are signing the petitions against
Il. which are getting up in all directions. "ln
W;thhy they are determined to resist it to
man, and that to the very last extremity" lime
NAV nroye. perhaps, that the colonial system Of
Great Britain has brought in the nam little true
advantage to her. While her colonies are weak,
thew drain her treasure for their supports anu when
they grow strong, they will be apt to think they can
walk better by themselves.-Batt finer,
RAILWAYS.-Extrac Of letter from gen.
tleman travelling in England, dated 14th Feb 1897:
d The engineer and myself having completed,
70 our satisfaction, IN investigation the Railways
of this kingdom, he parts from to day to embark
in one Of the first packets for NewYork Although
have been for two months examining railways,
am in greater state Of admiration than ever ABOUT
them. As to the phenomena of the Hetton rail
way, YOU can scarcely believe them true when in
the midst Of them-it will look to you like Rhodo-
montade to speak of twenty-four empty wagons,
weighing more than thirty tons, being forced up
hill all the way by steam, at the rate OF eighteen
miles an hour, and this upon plane mile and
half long. | came down the same plain, standing
upon knee Of the hindmost Wagon OF "a loaded
ones, weighing altogether one hundred tons: they
descend the plane by their own gravity, at first
slow, and with solemn sort of gruInbling but,
when the acceleraton gathers to head, it is as
fearful as it is beautiful They are the popular
mode of communication here. Great Britain will
soon be covered with them
.Naw FORK Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-01
To Be Continued. J

IL We may Judge from the tone Of the papers Of
Upper canada, the spirit Of discomfort in that pro
vince IS spreading to still greater extent, and as
suming holder tone, every dav.
II is not to be denied that Great Britain has. IN
many recent instances, adopted liberal policy in
relation to her North American Colonies but we
think 1t admits of very great doubt whether that
policy has any tendency to render more perma
nent the ties by which the colonies are bound to
the mother country. Every collision which takes
place between the colonists and the government
has an increasing tendency towards dissolution
Of the bonds which hold them together; and the
very efforts which have been Of late made Il
strengthen the Canadas must result in placing them
IN that situation in which they will be able to rive
effect to the circumstances which they are at thi.
moment forwarding to Great Britain. There i
| something IN the situation of the Canadas which
Is always in active warfare against colonial sub
serviency. Bordering on our own territories In
the habit OF daily intercourse with our own citi
zens; continually receiving our newspapers If
the daily observation of the growth of our pros
perity, and the operation Of our free institutions
It IS not to be expected that they can be entreI,
exempted from the infection OF liberal pr,nciples
witnessing the effects Of republican systen
along their frontier; viewing its influence on pri
vate character and public prosperity marking II
inevitable tendency to elevate the condition u
man in his individual and social capacity; it woul,
De degrading to their intelligence if we could 70
a moment, suppose that they vii! consent to in.
position stamped with the character Of tyranny
forsetful OF their privileges, their rights as hu
man beings. Nat. Journal.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-05-01

cANADA.--if the irritation in this province
continues to SPREAD as it has been doing for short
time past, any advantage derived to it from the
present position of the West India trade, will not
rebound in the end to ,he benefit Of the mother
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t.t oter resources than those which are supplied by
Spontaneous beneyolence, enancpae ell The slaves 81
lie Country
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-12-19
Mattawoman Fisheay for Sale.

WNHE subscrberotfers for sale, that well known Fi'
l. cry and the FARU attached TO IT, at the mouth OF
Mattawoman Creek on the Potomac River, IN Charlie
county, Maryland, of which he is the proprietor
This is the first Herring Fishery on the river and sac
are also taken at it in considerable quantities lhr
land and water custom are both very extensive ana ~
crcasing annually. fhc Improvements CONSIST OF
large brick dwelling, salt and store houses houses 10!
the accommodation of the hands, and sheds for curing
fish, with watts and stands sufficient 10 contain At o"'
imethree thousand barrels. There can be put up Of
hisshore with ease ten Thousand barrels in season
Theapparatus consists of two large Seines very SU
peror boat capstans of the most improved kind lamps
for lighting the shore, and every other convenience"
be found on the best establishments; all in compe"
order The improvements have been made, ana 'it
apparatus constructed within the last four years ant
every thingis ofthe best materials The exPendi'uF'
this shore, has been in that time upwards OF sever
thousand dollars.
This Fishery has produced, ciearof all current e.
penses willappear from his books; for the 'hfes
years, when fshed by himi person. interest per an
mum onupwards ofthirty thousand dollars.
The tract ofand adjoining, contains about lCC acre.
al iirstrate river low grOunds-more than halt OF
has been MANFRED to produce ten barrels OF corn pc
acre and every year, third part might be ranIieS
from the offal of the shore.-it lies beautifully le't
and there is about 10 acres of reclaimed marsh rts'
10 put down in grass The farm is good for 500 DhIe
ofcoFn and from 800 to 1000 bushels OF whea q. ~
hocsneads of tobacco per annum.
iIavngremoved permanently, from tlatpaTl Of me
country, will now be sold for title n0yefha1 me Geu
al costot Improvements. The most reasonable 'ine
will be given on the payments, proyidedther puhe'
atty is well secured net
shouls Il not be disposed of previously, he r'A.fA
fagainsN berson, IT,. looming seoson.
Letters seekiDgany further information, directed.y
him at Port Tobacco Charles county, Maryland, INV
the 1st of May, and afterwards to Williamsburg VIZ
GINA, will meet prompt ttention
march 2-lawt u. MASoS'