Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-08-11
From the New York Enquirer Of Au-,Is, IL

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The Trial IF StrG,g.-We have not published the
evidence IN the case Of Srang, any details Of the
trial; not SO much because was prohibited by the
court Though respect is always due to its order) but
lie facts of WhPple's death and Strapg's confession
were known to the public and the testimony on the
trial was repetition of the circumstances and
The admission OF the deed. Besides, we do not wish
TO administer to morbid appetite which takes delight
IN readiHS accounts of blood and murder Ii is suli
cent TO say, that his guilt unquestionabe, and his
tate IS certain; and probably more hardened and
terocious villain has never been arIaigncd in a cour.
of Justice
4 he triai OF Mrs. Whipple is now progressing on
the charge of being accessory before the fact: and the
general impression is, that she will be acquitted as
the main proofs against her will rest with Stranr who
though legal Witness is still great monster as TO
make men hesitate how far he is TO be credited The
moral guilt Of Mrs. Whipple is placed beyond doubt
murder and adultery have both been committed; but
size is represented to be ignorant, sv childish
woman, with bad prcpensities; though not cosidered
capable OF desiguIpg or connving al the murder OF
her h-slaDa
Mrs Whpp!e married at the tender age Of ID
and from boarding school. Her education had been
neglected; her whms and caprices had been induced
her vii was unrestrained her temper unchecked and
her mind neither fortified by moral is.eectu-
al requirements. Unhappy, born @ fortune and con
sderins wealth as sovereign panacea With would
I'LL the gaps in mind and morals she was
by her guardians To do whatever she plea ed and TO
move on unrestricted in all her actions upshac, led
IN her propensities. The airest garden that ever ma
tuTe planted could not, with such neglect fail TO be
o'erTun with weeds. We see the unhappy result
her husband murdered by her paramount ard herself
aragned in her widowed weeds before the tribunals of
her country as accomplish There have been
instances where have fallen victims 10 the seduc
tive arts Of women, and instigated BIZ them, have
advanced step by step to crimes Of high degree Its
however, but inst TO admit that the balance of evils is
on the side OF the men, aud of the aft ctons TO
which women are subjected arise from thu perfdy and
bad treatment of the men.
In this case it is probable that Strang finding her
weak woman awaited himself OF the advantages which
he possessed inmate of the house and led her on
TO rain, and them with the hope obtaining her hand
and fortune, barbarousy assassinaed he unsuspecDr
husband.
All This goes to show the great importance of traininp
M child in the paths OF virtue and eigion Parents
and guardians not always of tie great respon
sibity in bringing up children. Easy, tranquil and
quietly disposed persons pro fer 10 wink at faults in ear
~ iie in order TO avoid disputes, quarres and difficult
ties The induGeDt parent cannot bear 10 reproye a
frowara child but necessary as indispensa BILE
and as much matter Of duty tie highest obligations
imposed on Let Offences in early life be aIways
punished, they will lead crime. Let iig! upro
yernabe temper be severely checked and kept within
bounds; let pride, indolcncc extravaganza and iano-
rance be put 10 shame; there no child attaining man
hood with honor. that will bless parent for ririd
discharge OF his duty. when he in his infancy: and
apt TO tie author Of his being # he s
allowed unchecked, 10 grow up vice and perish in
crime.