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The Litchfield County post., 1827-08-23

he must at once perceive how IN
furious 10 his election, such a report might
be-"
AFTER had finished, the General declarA
ed he had not the least objection to answer
the uuestiOn.-that he thought well of Mr..
Adams, but had never said or intimated that
he would, or that he would not, appoint him
Secretary of State. That these were secrets
he would keep Ohimself--that he would con-
ceal them from the very hairs of his head.
That IL he believed his right hand then knew
what his left hand would do, upon the sub
ject of appointments to Office, he would cut
it of, and cast it into the fire."
~ called upon Gen. JACKSON the on the
occasion which have mentioned, solely as
his friend, upon my individual responsibility,
and not as the agent Of Mr.. Clay, or any
other person. never have been the political
friend of Mr.. Clay, since he became can
didate for the Office of President, as you very
well know. Until | saw Gen. Jackson's let
ter to Mr.. Beverley ofthe 5th uIt. and at the
same time was Informed by letter from the
editor Of the United States Telegraph, that
was the person to whom he alluded, the con-
ception meUer once entered ny mind that he BE-
Heued me to be the agent Of Mr.. Clay or has
friends, or that had intended to propose to
him terms Of any kind from them, or thot he
could haze supposed me capable Of expressing
the opinion that it scas right to fight such in
triguers acith their oiCn tOeapons.
t'When the editor Of the United States
Telegraph on the 18th Of October last, asked
me by letter for information on this subject, |
promptly informed him by the returning
mail on the 18th of that month, that Ihad no
authority from Mr.. Clay, or his friends, to pro-
pose any terms to Gen. Jackson, in relation to
their Uotes, NOR DID EVER MAKE ANY SUCH
psnpnsIrION."
The Litchfield County post., 1827-08-23
From the Literary Cadet.
EInRInA INilJANS

We have read with feelings somewhat a
Weakened by the subject, the address of Col.
White, to the Seminole Indians, ut a confer
ence he had with them, on the subject of
their removing to .the regions West Of the
Mississippi. In his address. Col. White urg-
ed the expediency. and the benefits they
would derive from acceptance of the advice
of the President of the United States.to re-
move to the Western wilderness, where the
government will protect them for one year
besides giving to each, a kettle, rife, and
blanket. and an equivalent in public land.
He urged. that ny accepting of the propo-
sails made to- them, their condition would be
meliorated, and rendered far more happy
than it then was and further, it they did
not accept,t the President would send soldiers
among them to destroy their towns, and
drive them from their lands. The head
men of the nation, listened attentively to
the address, when, it was concluded, the
head chief made the following reply:
When we were in Washington we refused
to go over the Mississippi, and thought
was to- stay here in peace. My Indians
have done mischief, they will be punished
by the white. mems laws. have done all
could to keep them within the country
given us by the treaty. The agent knows
ii. The Secretary OF War told me to mind
what was said to me, which / have done,
we have suffered good deal in moving
we are now getting fixed 10 our houses, &
have plenty Of deer, shall raise corn---we
are unwilling to moye----we told the great
Father that had land and water, and
wanted the Big Swamp--he granted it and
wi. are conteated. and when my head turns
with my faCs hehind my back, then Il may
talk another III If ! had wanted to sell
oar lands We oiild have got Our agent to
write tOthe s|s|epk TbasS fwo men who
The Litchfield County post., 1827-08-23
From. the Ca,np6a IN. CT Journal.

In pursuance of MIR. Hamiltons plan, meet-
ings continue to BE get up in the lever parts
of South Carolina, inopposition to the wool
len bill. We see no harm in this, the meet
ings were characterised by proper spirit if
their proceedings were confined to tempe
rate but firm remonstrance against measures
which are deemed impclitic and injurious !;
but such is not their character. Instead Of
dealing in arguments, they resort to threats /:
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as though it were an event easily 70 be ac-
complished, aud greatly preferable TO an in.
crease Of the duty on coarse wOOllens But
dissolution Of the Union will not so easily be
effected as these resOlution-makers seem TO
imagine and It is time they should know, if
there be any meaning in their threats, that a
thousand would rise at once to punish the
treason, where one would be found TO abet it,
There is no excitement among the people /;
and the exertion of few disappointed aspir-
ants to Office will fail to produce any. When
the people are oppressed and their rights
trampled on, they will be quick enough to
perceive it,and prompt 10 redress themselves :;
until then, they will be content to live under
government that.s felt only in the benefits
which it confers and the protection it affords
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Fourth ofJaly coreleSSness-At Bath, Steubcn Co,
N. Y. the gentlemen had celebration of iDdepend-
in the usual way, and the ladies made party
in grove. The former company agreed to form
procession march to the grove, and fire salute. The
name of Lewis Morgan, attempted TO put in addi
Gona VAUDEVILLE in the act of ramming it down,the
order was given to fire; the explosion took place and
the man was blown nearly 25 feet.-One arm was
blown entirely off at the elbow, and the other so much
fractured, as to require amputation. Both legs were
severely burnt and there is little prospect OF his ever
regaining the Of his eyes.
Sal Manufactures is Iernaont.-A company was
incorporated the last session of the Vermont Legs
lature, entitled the Vermont Salt Manufacturing Com
pany. The first operation Of the company rs to seek
for salt water none being yet known to exist we be-
| lieve, in the State. workman has been procured
preparations have been made for commencing opera
tons on the bank of Onion River in Montpelier.
! RoS, d. Adr.
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poned iii TIE 26th on account Of the indispos !.
'ion OF MIR. Canning. The question of the Ca.
tholic Claims was to be brought forward on the
LIST of March
The Duke of Buckingham, il was supposed,
would 60 TO India as Governor General, IN the
place ofLord Amherst vino had resigned
the loss Of money paid into the joint COM
panies OF England for the Two last years Is said
20 exceed anne millions sterling.
Gen. Morales has been appointed captain
general fine Canaries
A Colonial Bank has been authorized, by the
French Government, TO be established at Point
Centre, Gaiadaloupe, with capital Of one mil
lion of dollars.
An article in the Constitutional, French paper,
states the activity which still exists at Rome, 10
issue directions ia the monaseries and opulent
branches of the Popish priesthood TO furnish
money for the aid Of the party in Spain, dispos-
ed TO cocfce Portugal, and Of the Portuguese
rebels themselves--ano,her proof thai the oh.
ject has been TO stir a crusade against all con
sttutions throughout the world.
From The Lirerpooi Mercury Of Feb. 16.
Parliament. The Ministers are likely TO have
warm work oft th. session-callcd on loudly
by the people 10 reduce the price of corn, and
almost menaccd by the great influential owners
OF the soil, who have an interest in keeping up
the price of bread and boroughs. Then there
is the ticklish question of the Catholic claims,
which must be disposed Of one way or other,
or Ministers will subject themselves, very Just
~, TO the rcprOach of tampeIing with matter
of vital importance to the safety and well being
of the empire.
They will have also to meet and answer the
remonstrances OF the shipowners, who, after
complimenting Mr.. Huskisson with a superb
service ofplate, for his advocacy Of free trade,
put matters in statu quo
With respect TO the corn question, ministers
propose to carry the measures said to he in
their contemplation they viii satisfy neither
the people nor the boroughmongers and land
lords
The Assessed Taxes, the Game Laws, the
lmprcssmenf Of Seameu the Irish Emigration
and 1.-THE Question, with many other subjects
ofgreat magnitude, will Try the patience ofthe
Parliament and OF the people, and consplfe to
give unusual interestlto the present session.
The important subject of the impiessment of
5eamen was, we find incidentally introduced OH
Tuesday evening when the report Of the Com
mittee Of Supply on the Navy Estimates was
produced.
The ship Washington, which arrived here
yesterday. and i. now in the Princes Dock, as
probably the largest American ship that ever
came into this port. AT the head of this vessel
IS fine full length figure of General Washing
ton. in the American military uniform As
specimen Of carving, it is highly credtable TO
the artist, and ii is well deserving of the public
attention.
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. .ough kho"Iedee ofthe policy Of foreir,
hons towards our country. -" &C..
IL Is well knowDip sou all, that AZ.
'a,her was appointed by tie C5nrreg5 - a'airs
solhiion, one of the commissioner =, ue Ike.
peace with Great-Brliain aud aft.,,,.' :, ~ Tor
isier TO Holland. To The latter co.n,t.. nm
WIN hin ms eldest son, our present a. wok
sisffate' and placed him at the nut,l;a aia'
at Amsterdam. f'ie school
In 1881, Mr. Francis Dana, Of Mass,..
secretary to the commission tor t,o,9''e'''.
peace win Great-BntaiD, was appointoa OF
IN Holland minister of the United ST.. "hhi
Empress OF Russia. Our present Chic - NE
uaie accompanied Nj. Dana 10 St Pot. "s's.
III me capacity Of private secretary aa sur,
naming year in Russia, Mr.. Adams ~. fe.
10 iiolland, where he resumed his stud;as 'hed
h"lli, no doubt, be gratif, ing Ia o,,r r
oietffen 10 learn, that the Chief Mapistrs,. '''h
the u states is well acquainted with - Of
gnage, having received so consderabl, 'a'-
OF MS education IN Holland. which n, ~ gat
was the land of freedom. y 'ia' time
ten. Washington carly discovered n
dams distinguished talents, and in ~. 4
1874 appointed HIM minister TO Holland -"
since that period, Mr.. Adams has rena.,z, ~.
represented our country in the old vo,Id 9y
ENJOYING an opportunity to discover the ;. ,'os
Of European courts towards US. With
qualities him 10 defeat their rnacL,n.,,, -.
gainst our liberties.
Nothing reflects more credit upon w.
man by placing al IT'S head, men as distina,,.'l
ed Tor virtue as for wisdom. Mr. Adams -.
ms own language, considers, thai Vir,,o :
the vital all of the moral world
SIMON SNynrp
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From the United States Gazette 7
TIE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.


Fellow Citizeus--The science of governing
men with wisdom. is the most important of ali
human science Other sciences may refine the
mind reform the manners, and ameliorate the
condition of human life; but upon the cor.
rect and faithful administration of free roy
ernmeut, depends, not only the happiness and
prosperity, but the very existence Ola Nation
What, then, are the qualifications necessary
for Chief Magistrate of the United States
y capacious and highly cultivated mind--a
undludgment--a profound knowledge OF. and
reverence for the Constitution and laws--spot
less morals-ntlexiblc integrity-ardem patr-
otism-industrious habits, and deep know
ledge OF human nature
In all these important qualifications, our pre-
seat Chief Magistrate stands pre-eminent Bur
what more particularly qualities him for thathigh
station, is his intimate acquaintance with the
policy OF foreign governments towards ms.
The object Of the Union Of these States. was
to protect them against foreign powers and no
individual in this Nation, has had the same adj
yantages as Mr.. Adans, Of acquiring a tho.
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Fer nos upon ny hse,ie cheek.
J. siad The tfeaehcfous bloom
A. i tern Drnti would crown VITA sosers
Tho victim Tor he DOOM
Aud wherefore should I vsniy strive,
To siay tho conqueror's arm
sioee Pate hath rem, the dearest tie,
That giseth life charm.
The firest blossom Hope put forth
Ard round my hoyaood fsin'd,
Ham fallcn, all blifbed, To the earth.
And lei, fruit behind
Yes once, my lonely path
There a form ofhgh.
And rnemory's magic hold her arm,
In youthful beauty bright
Zen now sec her fair pale hroV,
Her LIP ofthe raby's glow
Andher cheeks warm tint vas the nornipg's blush
On wrosth Of virgins nov.
fs.e her ,--can ecr forget
Her dlmm'd, but -peatng eye =
Her parting gift va burning tear.
Her last farewell, Ugh
! ehid tho fatc that badc us part,
And dcem'd it bitter woe -
But, now, thort-righted worm feel,
Twas mercy dealt the blow.
Oh 'twould have rent her gentle heart.
To mark my slow decay,
And see life's blossoms one by one,
Make wings aud fee away.
And far, far distant he the hour
In which she hears my doom
Iwould moi that fair O flower
Should pine upon my tomb.
'Twere better far to lose thee thus,
Than press that Angel FORM
And then, soon the hiss resign
For darkness and the worm.
Then gather flowers ofbrightest hue,
Fro yet their bloom be shed -
They will not streN nv bridal path,
But they will deck the dead.
or the history which have attempted to re.
cord little remains TO he told Upon exanIin-
ing the will, II was found that he had left Mary
Niding an annuity, fully adequate TO the sup
port of herself and her mother, in comfort, nj.
leging her attentions To him, in his latter mo-
ments. Mary received the intelligence Of her
sudden accession to comparative wealth with ii
burst OF feeling indicating rather gratitude far
his ailectionate remembrance other, than Joy at
the possession oft Her subsequent conduct
was characterised by the same difIidence aud
modesty by which il had been previously diatln-
gushcd; aud Der sorrow M the departure OF
one, WHO had unconscionsly won her heart was
of that unobtrusive kind flat sought nos
the sympathy of the world aud therefore retit-
ed from its gaze She did not even wrar the
habhmenis of mourning she could not pui
them on MS his domestic, and to have worn them
in any other character, she thought would have
been assuming an equality with the dead oblec,
of her sorrow, from which she shrank with tue
constituencies of native delicacy, while he was
living She mourned for him yet not a,
they who sorrow without hope she looked
forward with confidence, but in patience to a
meeting in that blessed region, where the dis.
tlnctions of this world are heard no more.
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PLEASURES o. stuLptN"'
sasse soiasa take jeiigatin dress'
Ara ome IN card take plaasarni
Wills otliers rlae' ,hra hsFPiues'
n Aaapinr aoflias d treasure
n private so.as dallEatte kis's
rnsHeraee and charms aafafinfi
M, an mi.f iss ths s.lfereign bliss
There's no sneh JOY a. saoiai's
The in.taaifssi ore fnyrrss'
'iea Al lay = 'i'sus-i
pef,.s ms aeiabhar' can ariss
T,sv ba,- ay isnrrr 4 milo hsacei
,sbsa =, ilic basfd take NY seat,
n. orr roliinaal fiots
feataa1 cold, ,nd seald add eat.
W eiHrl us uesor auiei.
Too ~. too lean, too hot too cold,
fcssr IN eoiaplauiaFi
Too fa,y. too roasi, tap vannr, too o'i,
Eaeh eassi n tai j. pniang,
L.; 1t he fowl ~ acsh ar hsh.
Though of ny own providing,
yshlll fnH fHlt tii' rvefy Dish
Suunyery servant ehidinf.
Bn, whom to bed Ire d aiFhti
Ismey fan wecplag.
Per dan lose NY grrataeteh'
How can zcol1 vhon sisepiueF
B., tliis fay pain doth mifiga'a,
And snan dispefsrs sorrow4
Aithear ~ aigbi il b. too lutr,
IN nav il tiff Tomorrow
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SIMON SNYDER
VOICE FROM KENTUCKY
GRANT COUNTY MEET r.. .


Agreeably TO public notice. higbIv ,o,..
able aud numerous meeting of the ritigenf - :.
Hrant County convened al the Court h., =
Wiiilamstown, on Saturday, March 10 v,ba,
Lewis Gregory, Esq. was called to I'a
Chair, and Hubbard B Smith. Esq CIe,k &c
the Circuit and County Courts. was anno;,,N,
Secretary VIM Frazer, Esq. then rosa a,a
addressed the meeting stating the objects ~
view, and offered the following res6lntiaa.
which were adopted, with only three dssent,n.,
voices.
Whereas, it is the opinion of this meeting
that, as Freemen and Republicans. they baf.
rlght at all times to express their apfrobatio,
or disapprobation of the conduct of their p,bIio
ohcefS anu servants and that they have mower
10 meet IN their several counties and towns
tor mat purpose, and 10 use every honorable
means to carry the same into effect :-Tbere.
fore.
Resotped, That this meeting have and havc
ever had, entire confidence in the present Al.
mnlstiatIon of the General Government ana
feel fully s.tisfed that nothing but the m,r.
est motives OF patriotism govern all their pnbi-
acts.
ReSotofd, That although malice may assaiI.
and calumny assault yet we, as kentnclians.
have the utmost confidence in the patriotism.
talents and honesty, OF our distinguished coun
trymau the Hon. HENRY CLAY, who is The
bright polar star OF the present administration
Re50fred That in the approaching election
Ton member OF Congress, il is necessary for the
friends of the present administration to unite
in the support ola candidate who's friendly to
their wise and beneficial ineasures-and to on.
pose those candidates who are unfriendly 10 Mr.
Clay and Kentucky policy
HeS0ired, That for the purpose of carving
the same into effect Committee of twelve citi.
zens of this county be appointed to correspond
with similar committees that may be formed
IN other counties in the district and when
satisfied as 10 the strength and opinions of the
different candidates, TO call n county meeting,
and report which they would recommend to
the friends ofthe Administration in this county,
as theruext Representatives to Congress
Resotred That similar county meetings be
suggested TO our fellow citizens throughout the
district, friendly TO the administration, and the
adoption of resolutions 10 the same effect be re.
commended.
Res0lred That the proceedings Of this meet.
ing signed by the Chairman and attested by
the Secretary, he published in the several news
papers in the district friendly 10 the Admins.
tration.
The following gentlemen were then appoint
ed the Committee of Correspondence -
Bennett Williams William Frazer, William ar
James Gougc, Abraham Jonas, VIM Jump. II.
Il. Smith, James ChIlders, Asa NaIlanderham,
and William Harrison.
The meeting then, on motion, adjourned.
l.. GREGORY, Chm.
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NAIlgRIRX

SALISBURY, ". c March 10.
G0ld.-We have been requested TO state u,
Gold has been discovered in Halifax coulR
Virginia, near North Pork creek, Verg III
of the precious met al has yet been dug up ~
appearances are said to warrant the belief, ta'
the mine will prove very rich.
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BY the Packet ship JAMES CRorPER from Ii
verpool and CADMus from Havre, arrived at
New York, we have adviccs from the former
city to the 10TH and from the latter to the l7th
OF Feb. The most material part of the news
is that favorable accounts from Greece are all
confirmed beyond doubt.
Parliament had assembled. The time fixed
for the discussion of the Corn Laws was post
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At Boston, the friends Of Greece are gen
ON extremely we'll considering that they beg
late. The whole amount ofthe subscription VI.
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NEw-ORLgAvs, Feb %. Major Genera
Gaines arriy ed in this city yesterday from ls i,
sacola, having visited the tofat Petite Coqu'H'
on the way.
We learn that the disturbances with the III
dams on the frontier of Georgia are emu
suppressed. We learn further that the P"yI
VINO were hostile, and who committed the il''
ders which occaSohed the march OF the mm'
into the Indian country, consisted of only oa
various and that their conduct was dsapl'F !
ed ofby the nation. Fire Of the murderer ma 4
been executed, aud it is expected that tine Il
viii be caught and delivered up by Indians WI
are in pursuit of them.
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,nORRI9N'fs

Private letters from the City of Mexico as
late rs tue 18th January, have been received
at New-Iork. stating that the Congress Of la
cubaya would convene about the lst of March.
The Deputies in Mexico, in addition to those
from the United States, were, two from Mex
leo; one, Nj. Lnrizbel, from Guatemala; Dr.
Gual from Colombia. One of the Mexican de-
putlcs, however, NJ. Michclena, was about TO
resign. As soon as the Peruvian deputies ar
rived, the Congress would probably convene
Our correspondent describes Tacubaya as de-
ligh,fully situated, near the base of one of the
porphyrilic mountains which surround the
circular valley of-Mcxico, and distant abou,
miles from the capital
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BRuoKLIN, N J. March Give understand
that e tiemGa, by the name OF Bae'y, WIZ
has tor nine months past been figuring away ~
style, in cur village was brought up, all SIAM
M as the sailor would say, by MI Go9s'"o'o
Hays, of the city of New York, To- al'er's
bltnk lottery tickets into prizes, and on'anla5
the money for them. lie plead gully TO Hg
charge and was accommodated 10 board anu
lodging for three months in the pcaienllla
BY his address and manners he was enaple"'
successfully. 10 impose on many respectable per
sons in the village. PGH70f
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III. r. SMITH. Sec'y.

The North Carolina 74.--The Norfolk Beacon
esrns from Capt. Curtis, of the ship Hope,
which arrived in Hampton Roads ON Wednesday,
from Narscilles, via Gibraltar. that the l. ).
ship North Carolina, put into Toulon before he
sailed, to repair damages sustained in violent
gale OF wind of the Island of Corsica by which
she lost several ct her sails and was very much
strained Com. Rogers Capt, Perry aud seve'
raj others ofthe officers had made visit to Mar
sell nom Touion, where they Nefe received
with rre'y mark OF respect Among other
gcnteel courtesies, two Bats we're gwen 10 them
during then stay. I e officers were in fac
health The North Caroline sailed from lou
lon about the 10Th JanuarA ON u cruise
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Letters have been ayed in Philadelphia,
which state thai Mr. Owens establishment al
New Harmony. in Indiana, has fallen 10 pfces'
IN consequence niereig ofihe repolsion OF us
parts. The protector. 1t is said, has gone 10
New Orleans, and the members OF the oocl'
ETY. have dispersed. Ii is said also that he com
plaas bitterly of the unmanageable, heterogcn
Gus materials that he had to work with, III MS
essay, 10 establish new form OF civilized soel-
ETY..
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-05-24
District OF Co'umbla,
.7terGnd,1a Counfu, Scr.

.7ierdndr1d County, Set:
APRIL TERM, l827-8th DAY,
Josiah III. Davis 4 George II. Smoot1
late joint merchants, under the firm
of Geo. H. Smoot < Go. COmpHS. r, o.
James w Brackepridge, Jonathan Ap.
pier and Colin Aud, Defendants.
TIME defendant, James W. Breckenridge. not bay
4 ing entered his appearance and given security ac-
cordng to the statute and The rl, of this Court and
appearing to the satisfaction Of tine Court upos afr
dayit fled that the sand defendant James w Brack
ridge is not an nhabtant of the District of Columbia
On motion Of the compainants. by their counsel il IS
ordered that the said James W Breckenridge do An.
pear here the first day OF November term and
enter his appearance to tins suit and give security for
performing the DEGREES of the Court and int the n
ther defendants Jonathan Apper and Colin Aud do
not pay away, convey or secrete the debts by them
owing to or the estate objects in their hands be
ing to the said absent defendant James W. Blacke3
RIDGE until the further order decree of this Court
and that copy OF this order be forthwith published
for wo months successfully, in Of the newspapers
printed IN the Town of Alexandria, and that copy be
Also posted the front door OF the COURTHOUSE of said
County.
A copy,-Test, EDM. L. LEE, &C.
-0n,