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Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-08-08

and profit Of his friends, and did not expect himself
to partake of the spoil asain say, do not now
mean to discuss the proprety of negro dealing.
This matter leave 10 the Judgment Of the public.
But do not hesitate to say, that II you were, you
admit partner to a contract for the purchase and
sale of slaves by negro traders, Tor proit-if you
gave your sanction to such speculation, by signing
your name to a written agreement in order to carry
it on--f YOU advanced your money, or risked your
credit, as means Of aiding, promoting, or eiecting
it, you are, to all ntens and purposes, responsible
for it. If there any improperly or criminal-
ty, you were just much pariceps crnnnis in case
you were only security for the benefit of others, as
you would have been, if you were yourself to reap
the whole or portion of the profit of the specua-
ton. 1t would make no difference in principle.
You were negro trader, dealer IN human flesh.
This you yourself admitted, and contract signed
By your own hand is referred to- and certified
copy deposited with your printers 1t can, therefore,
make no difference whether the unfortunate objects
of this speculation, to be transported to the
lower country for your individual profit, or for that
Of your protegcs and friends. You we're, it seems,
the most important party to the contractyou alone
had capital and credit, and without your aid the
speculation would not have been made. You, there
FORE are fully responsible for all the consequences at
tending it, and for all the improperly involved IN 1t,
if there any, whether you acted, as was gene
rally believed at the time, with view to your own
pecuniary gain, or as the accompce, the alder and
and abeor of other dealers in that species of traffic."
BOYD M.NAlRY.
July IA, 1928.
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-08-08
HEAR HIS NEIGHBOURS.

Mr.. Boyd M'Nairy, of Nashville, in defence Of
charge preferred by Jackson print in Tennessee,
concludes long. but pointed defence,n these words,
on the topic of Gen. Jackson's negro trading
But, sir, taking it upon your own ground, and
admitting contrary to all the probabilities of the case,
and contrary to the weight of evidence, so far as it
has vet been exposed, that you were originally con
ceraed in this speculation, NEGRO deallng,] only
as a security for others, and did not :" desire
Is the aspect of the affair materially changed? If
there were any improperly in the TRANSACTIONS is it
any better for you in this view of it, than upon the
supposition Of your having been beneiclay inter
ested Is it worse to doa wrong act Tor your own
profit, than to aid and abet others in doing wrong
for their benefits What would you think Of man
accused of being an accomplice in an act OF bur-
sary or highway robbery, who should set up as a
passive defence that he was only concerned as Sc
Curtin. to stand at distance and watch for the safe
ty Of his companions, and that it was expressly un
derstood aud agreed that he to have no share o.
the booty Would you say that this generous rob
her, who showed himself thus reckless of the pro
,erty, and even Of the lives of others, was any the
less guilty, because he robbed only for the beneh
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-08-08
NeaU YORK, Monday, Q O'clock A M

A destructive FIRE is now raging in Laurens
and Wooster, between Grand and Broom-streets.
1t commenced at half past q in the livery stable Of
Nathaniel George, No. 4s Laurens street, and at
the time we left, (nalf past one o'clock,) had de-
stroyed in Laurens street. Nos. A, 46, 48, so and
80, all Of brick The beautiful block of three story
brick houses in Broone-street, comprising Nos. 1885,
49l. 493, 495, 427, and 499, were on fire, and will
no doubt sustain serious injury, as also Nos AS, 40,
AZ, 10, 81 and IS Wooster street.
A great scarcity of water was experienced, and
no doubt the Gifts not being sooner arres-
ted. -
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-08-08
] Ue tHIlGu SlHteS, :
For the Commissioner General Andrew Jackson,

The United States
For the Commissioner General Andrew Jackson,
To Eph A. Blame, Or.
stsy ls21-~lo. gals. Brandy, at So 50 1922 SO
97A do Madeir, Wine at G5 10 1877 SO
49, do. Old Whskey rs cents "a 90
boxes of Claret, 10 90 ~ w
2 do. Small Bottled Is 10 70 w
/ Cask Porter, 8 doz 3 SO 70 W
Dozen SYRUP s 90
l Dozen Noyeau, w
3 Bottles Bitters, 5 90
$50 lbs Rice, at 81 cts. per Fb. SIS
boxes Pickles, at 4 SO 90
boxes Segars, at A so "a 90
/ box Tea lbs. 50 500
9 boxes Candles Ga lbs. at so cts 80 90
9 do. of Soap, at 5 90 6 90
220 lbs. Brown Sugar. at cts. 19 30
80 lbs Loaf Sugar, IS 90 90
66 Hams 96S lbs Bacon, at cts. So 08
/ Keg Lard, SO
Beet furnished, July 10, to Aug.7. 50 Asa
bag Coffee, 1871 lbs. at 2S cts. 50 68
I do. of Salt, W
Hams, at Is cents 674
Butter, 75bs. at 37a % Is
"a Mackerels. 81
cords Wood 90
boxes of Syrup, 81 90
barrels superine Flour, At 5 10 W
| barrel Of Torn Meal, %
252 loaves OF Bread, at 81 cents SIS
'7une 81, to Aug. z
Vegetables, 400 as
Fresh Fish, 50 90
Chickens, SIS %
Market Bs3 Fresh Pork, 50 o.
Turkeys, IL 10
Eggs, ~ 00
Mutton, is 20
Repairs for out-buildings and stables
for General and suits horses, 81 90
The steward for az days, at 81 per
dav. AZ 90
--1. 047 5
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-08-08
Tuesday Aug. S.

FIRE.-Last evening about half past 9 O'Clock, a
fire broke out in the upper story of the large three
story substantial brick store at the corner of Green
wch and Fulton streets, occupied by MIR. John Mont
gomery, as bookstore, bindery, and paper ware
house. Not outstanding the aacrity ofthe fremen,
and its vicinity to plentiful supply of water, the
flames spread with such rapidity that in less than
half an hour the whole of the interior of the building
consumed, with nearly the whole gifts contents
The flames communicated to the adjoining three
story brick store, occupied by Mr.. John |. Spies.
druggist the interior of which with the principal part
of its contents, were also destroyed NORTH
River Bank, which adjoined the latter building, was
in great danger, but sustained no damage Of conse
| quence.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18

s. Tue Constitution oil the United Sfates-Libe:
raj construction is but another term for intrigue
and management.
2. The TariG-Who ever dreamed that agri
culture and commerce, instead Of being the Sis
tiers, were to become the beasts OF burthen 10 man
ufactures!
s. Andrew Jacksonville il an honest ran and a
Patriot-This is commentator enougii---no poiifi-
cal jMggiers.
y. Richard Rush, Secretary Of the Treasury
IL takes wise men To regulate their own affairs
now passing wise must this man be, who under.
takes to regulate the industry and enployments Of
twelve millions of people.
TO- Henry Clay-He was admired for his tai
ents, and Virginia was proud of him Of her
sons--Ambition crossed his path and o how fallen!
by that sin fell the angels.
H. The Navy of the United States.
L. The Army-We want President who can
settle the question of Brepet Rank.
10 Littleton Waller Taze wel--Admired for his
talents, and respected for his integrity-Virginiu
knows how to appreciate his services.
H. John Tyler-We have known him from his
youth, he has never deceived us.
Is The American Farther smiles the He
ros reward
VOLUNTEERS.
by he Presfdent-Virginia: Nature has been
bountiful to her III her gifts-it is right that she
should profit by them.
BY the Yice Pyesident-Gen Andrew Jack son:
May ne ever be remembered by ~ true heart.
by John ID. Smelling. South Carolina and
Georgia-Clamorous Of State Rights May they
learn to submit to the will Of majority Of the peo
pie.
By Thomas Walker Henry Clay--Th.
brightest starof his native State the pride and or
nament Of the West
BY .Micgjah j. Tardin. Henry Clay--The
Hero OF Kentucky. but alas the inimical foe o.
Virginia
BY DR. Wat. H. Tyler. Gen. John Floyd
The able opposer Of a corrupt Administration
Virginia acknowledges him her son.
BY George C.. UzdddiH. Our Senator, John
Tyier-A broad. enlightened and liberal States
man.
BY .Mieajah J. Va,din. virgina-Though
losing her population. will never lose her honors
and rights.
BY Robert W Grares. Our distinguished and
justly honorcd countryman, John Tyler--A re-
publican Of the old Virginia School-in his princi-
pies hrrn and imnovabc as the rock of ages Gho'
stung for time by nest of editorial hornets and
lew political enemies, he minded not their false
ciamor, but pursued his course with firnness
with honor 10 himself, and the exalted station
which he holds.
BY DIR. H'dt. II. Tyler The American De.
mosthenes, John Randolph Of Roanoke.-A Vir-
ginian OF noble touch.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18
.Mgshars Sale of Lands in Chesterfield

Pu s"snee % Decree Of the Superior Coutt chan
Gerry oi the b'ehmond District, Prou on the .fth
y rto 'o<s ~ the case OF John w. Dauce, sdnor with
fsnoiey oneTa aud Admo Of Pe,rfeld Edwards dec.
one ns, 90 Fge'day tue 5tb day OF Aug 1929 n
premises ODER for sale public auction 10 the b,d
Tor cash, tract Of land lying in the county of Chsath.d
and stated IN deed from Peter f. 10 his s H.
Edwards to eonsin hundred fty and an half
sei. an oounded ny the lands Of Elliott CbiIe Branch
Cheshim aud c' DAFT Cheathsms Estste and Joker.hock
eeek wheb deed dated the 18th June is23 copy whefe
d bled among the EXHIBITS IN SAID cause, and NAKED M
and the proceeds OF said SALE should suA t
sP sd decree shall the dsy (Wednedsy the 9Th
Aug is2s) IN Ike manner, the premises for sale on
the Ike TERMS another tract Of sud the said county sun
Posed 10 eontsn 80 conveyed BY deed 2s Juu.
1873 70 SAID Beej Edwards, BY his father r. Edwsrd
copy Of which marked NJ also fed with the .pet,
10 said The said last bounded by the land, of
San'l Hancock, Haley Cole and others
GUBHRAHT, N. . {. c. n. D.
-. or one Of his Deputies.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18

Pufsusncs Of decree OF the superior chan ery
Tor ht Hir hmoDd District, pronounced The 7h Jay u
Feb. 1925 10 the Of Robert Bsgby sdm'ct de bSn,
non Of John Bssby, dec VIM Mann, shalt al the resi-
deuce Of tue SAID MsnD OskveI the county Of Kirg
Queen, 5o'ciyck T. III. Of Thursday the 3 Jay Juy
Isls offer of sale the highest bIdJer public suction tor
cash. seyas uegfc slaves, such many Of ths
he delivered Tor that purpose winch slaves conveyed
The deed Sscutei ny the defendant for the benefit The IN
teste Of the plaintiff, dated the 18Th day July 1872 and
fled exhibit said cause; which deed 10 recorded IA the
clerks Oeee Of K'oB Queen county court
). GUERRANT, N. s.. c. n. d.
one Of his Deputies.
The lsges mentioned ~ sstd reed, --Ale, woman;
Wney gil; Ltuy gull Rachel girl syey q W man; A
my ~onso; Fail sboyi Henry bOn ne1ry,j snd Ben
. hoy.
JsgL is-4ds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18
qly
T1RNHdDS IGdLE

pwsuanee Of Decree cfAe hyperion cfc4aneery
- for s Rictntond Dfstrict pronounced tle day OF
Maroh, 1877 IN the Of JOHN Bagby Us Eleanor OsVes
and ot4s iihou or Thrsday tae sta day Of July 1923,
az Ssusn,vafs IN kng queen county, e6sr for sole, to
tis and interest, and psssbuy IF tnres Of Robt Srsh
IN the slave Jannyin the BIZ increase (notD
IN tbs PojsessIoR Of said ELEANOR Otvngs)
J. GUEBHANT, ~. .. c. c. X. d
. OF one Of bis Deputies.
T.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18

.5Ietcoric Stones ia. TenHessee-Some months.
ago, there was fall of the hard substances Gale
zErohte, in the neighDourhood of .Nashuilie..
he descent, not only surrounded that village, bu
extended to the adjacent residence OF the Hermii
dSe-fhe account OF this meicorolos ical phenoine-
non, has been PROMISED TO DR.. aLchil by -,
Hgginboham, an eminent naturalist OF the region
where the strange articles made their appear anct
fair sample, and correct narration, are very soon
expected. ~. Y. Nor. COur
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-18
DOMESTIC

The pdNey Bank VS.. !Stri0iing and others
special term OF the Superior Court of Law for
Orange County held by Judge Field for the
trial OF this cause, en- Monday the 3Oth uIi The
argument, which Is said to nave ben conducted
with great ability, commenced on Monday even
ing and continued until the Saturday following
when the jury retired and after short time re
turned with verdict for the defendants. Nelearn,
however, that the case is not yet finally disposed
OF, it is the intention of the Bank to take it to
the Court OF appeals. Counsel for the Bank McssIs
A. Ii. Powell, John Scott & J. Nj. Patton. For
the defendants, Messrs p. Barbour Chapman
johnson, and Vim. +. Gordon
Winchester Yirg
The Engineers Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road Company have, by public notice, invited pro-
Road, commencing at the city line, and extending
Westwardly. Proposals also invited for the
construction Of such stone bridges, culverts, and
other masonry, may be necessary upon that
portion OF the road. Nat Int.
The State OF Pennsylvania is going on with
great power and rapidity with her Canal. About
eighty miles OF her Canal, that is, from Ptsbury
to the Northern Turnpike, will be in successful
operation, ii is believed iii about three months the
OF the Allegany Mountain, will be put under con-
tract on the first OF September: and the Rail road
over the mountain, about thirty five miles, will
he under contract this Fall, TO be completed the
heXi season. The average number OF hands en-
pioyed this season has been above four thousand
and the monthly disbursements OF money eighty
or hundred thousand dollars. The Pennsy Iva =
mans have reason 10 be proud Of this great work
which they carry Oh in the only way III whict
important public improvements ever can be cffe T.
ed. 10.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30

ca IN an unexamp'ed manner, your kindness, COZ.
hdence, and support. II, gentlemen. in the cours,
Of TINS long ami iaborious session. the peace and
harmony OF our deliberations have been threatened
and our councils divided. under the influence Of
momentary excitements OF passion or party, l
trust they have now, happily, passed away, and
that we shalt separate in the spirit of peace good
WILL Here, or elsewhere, it is to be hoped that all
haveSut one object at heart-the good of our CON-
mon country. Let me admonsh you, gentlemen
mat that country now stands as a mighty land and
sea-mark in the map Of the world. 1t is beacon
on the margin OF the main, which serves as an ex.
ample 10 other nations, while il denotes the proud
OF our own. Its future destinies and
tne blessings We enjoy, must vitality depend on
the character and deliberations OF this House. Tho
surest means OF preserving these blessings and
our union uninpared, is sacred and inviolate re-
gard to the charter Of our liberties, and system
OF Legislation founded on the principles of an homes,
Pohcy, and dictated by the spirit Of an enlightcp.
ca anu diffusive patriotism. Let us do nothiny
then, which shall shake these solid foundations Of
our union and liberty, or impair the confidence OF
the People in free institutions; but let our pro
ceedings be marked by mutual forbcarance, mo.
aerauon and wisdom. You will carry with Won
IN your retirement, gentlemen, my best wishes
Ior your health and happiness; and ardently
pray 10 Almighty God, that when we again assem-
and happy. NA'''u
In performing the last act of duty, by declar.
ing TINS House adjourned to the first Monday il
december, bid you all an affectionate farewell
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30

n,
England. ''oi W
Peter 81 Porter. Chairman Of the Adams Con-
War o
Harrison, Of the Senate, disappointed eans;.
date for the office Of Field Marshal, 10 be Min.
lister TO Colombia ~ N''N'
Robtnson, from Kentucky, to be Minister 10
Mexico vice Poinseu, resigned
Savage. late Chief Justice Of thfs State 400,
Treasurer of the U. States, to be te Adans c,ndi.
date for Governor Of this State.
Granger to be the Adams candidate for Lien.
tenant Governor. And
Henry clay o go on mission to Kentuck V. in or.
DER 70 secure the success Of the Adams candidate
for Governor Of that State; andifhe Is bsa,a 90,
they give up the contest ''''N
mus does this gambling administration nut all
upon single cast The Offices and the nno,ov y {
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30

penscs OF foreign intercourse including the inter
course with the Barbary Powers, and the relief s.
protection OF distressed american seamcn, there
are included in the amounts given by him, rs Il
hove, three other items, depending upon wholly
Inherent principles in regard to any discretionary
control oil the Department over them, and which
ought not therefore, in the opinion of the commit
tee, TO enter into comparison like that instituted
iy the Secretary. The three items alluded to are
the treaty with Spain Of the 9th February, 1919.
the sixth and seventh articles of the treaty of
fhen', and the first article of the treaty of Client,
These are subjects OF expense growing necessarily
out OF the Obligation vi international compacts and
not 10 he affected, in any way, by the discretion of
the Executive, any OF its officers. The first
item, particularly, being the expense incident 10
what has been commonly called the Florida Board
al Comini ssoners, whose existence and functions
terminated under the las. Admin stration and the
whole burthen OF whose support, amounting 10
SOS, 81, feliupon that Administration, Except
ing only the small sum of 81 ,l25, paid under the
presently cannot, ii seems 10 the committee, upon
any principle OF propriety, be brought into the
comparison. Taking these items out of the com
pirison, the account between the late and the pre-
sent Administration, in regard TO disbursements
over which the State Department has discretion-
AIRY control, will then stand thus:
Last Administra. Present Adrinistra.
THE amounts
stated above
are $759.2T9 81 $sls,49i sc
Deduct eXpcn-
scs under trca-
~ with Spain;
9th l. 7ti ar,i-
cles treaty of
'ihent, and lst
article oil the
same 1868 81 TI61g 6:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30
OHIO CANALS.


The House proceeded TO the consideration Of the
amendments of the Senate to the bill to aid the
State OF Ohio in extending the Miami Canal from
Dayton to Lake Erie.
ne amendments were read, and consist of two
parts. Tie first is to grant to the State of Ohio
oo0,oou acres OF land to aid in making the Scioto
or>grand Canal, in that State, in addition to the
land granted by the bill ITSELF and is the same in
substance as the bill rejected by the House some
days ago. The second part of the amendments to
the bill provides for the confirmation of land ciains
in Arkansas.
The question was taken and the House resolved
to concur-ayes S3, noes &c.
And so this important bill finally passed
They also coucurred i'm the Senate's reduction of
the sum of $4,000 to 20, 900, for the erection OF
Custom House at Portland.
The Senate having added a long list Of items to
the Dill making appropriations to carry into effect
certain Indian treaties, it was, motion of Mr.
Mccoy, referred 10 Committee of the Whole on
| the state Of the Union.
The amendments Of the Senate to the bill max :.
ing appropriations for carrying into effect certain
Indian Treaties, were taken up in Committee of the
Whole, agreed to, reported to the House, and con-
Cured in.
1t was now eleven o'clock, and no quorum re-
manning, Mr.. Wickliiie moved Call of the House.
The motion was carried. The roll of members
was gone through, the absentees called over, and
tue delinquent members excuses received liz sue
cession, but before they had all been given in fur
ther proceedings were suspended, the doors
thrown open, and the course OF business resumed.
Mr.. Newton laid the following resolution on the
table, to be considered on Monday next:
Resofped, That the Secretary of the Treasury
be directed 10 report to this House. at the next SEES
SION OF Congress, such alterations and notifications
OF the laws establishing the compensation of the
officers oil the Customs, as shall appear to him hes,
calculated TO ensure the objects for which such
laws were enacted. And, whether any of the off,
GERS at present employed in the collection of the
Customs, can, with security to the collection of the
same, be dispensed with; and, also on the proprie
~ and expediency of CHASING the officers OF the
Customs, according to their respective responsible
tiles and duties, and OF fixing the salary of the Off
GERS of each class accordingly.
| The House adjourned at half past IL o'clock, tc
meet again at o'clock Monday morning.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30
SATURDAY, May ~
IN SENATE

On motion n Mr. Dickerson, the Joint resolution
from the other House, relative to the printing of
che two Houses, was considered.
The object Of the resolution was explained by
Mr.. Dicker9on, to be TO econorhise space ard cy
rense As the p'iniing was now EXECUTED a
whole page was taken up in the title, and tbc
documents had otherwis much blank SPACE. yyhicI,
it was the object Of this resolution 10 save. The
printing Of the yeas and nays in small letter. and
the arrangement Of the documents in consecutive
order, would contribute very essentially 10 this OBJ
icct, &c BY correcting this mode Of arrange
10 l. - ypd rcd more accessible
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30
HCUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
NATIONAL PAINTINGS.

Ia. Everett Submitted the following resolution
Resolved, That the Commissioner Of the Public
buildings be, and nc is hereby, authorized to cause
the proper measures TO he taken 10 secure the
painting in the Rotunio from the effects of damp
ness, under the direction Of John Trumhuil, and
10 allow the said John Trumbull a reasonable com
pensation for the same.
Mr.. Haynes moved 10 amend the resolution, by
striking out that part OF it which directed this work
10 be performed under the superintendent Of Mr..
Tfunbull
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-04-05

CID United States, Kennedy, Gibraltar; Thomas,
Duncan, Liverpool; Howard, DemIng. Madeira;
Apri', amrlco; Mexico, Patten. Orleans.
PHILADELPHIA. March 3i.-Ar Governor
Douglass, Robnson from Liverpool Ams,el Brow
nell, (oi Providence) ~ Jago dc Cuba.
Cid James BurrIll Providence; Franklin, Baker,
do.
April lst, arr Globe, Dovereaux, from Pernam-
bucD.
BALTIMORE, March 30.-Ar Aspasis, from
New Orleans, Sally, Taylor, (of Provldence) ST
Thomasi Coumbus, Port au Prince; Samuel Slater,
Chapman, Providence.
Cid Draper, Ii ilert, Bremen.
ALEXANDRIA, March 20.-Ar Eliza and
Ellen. from Thomast
NOR FOLK, March Tn Hampton Roads,
brig Venus. NIcoll, from London,
Sailed, lsev, Mitchell Madeira.
18th, arr Lady Clarke, Welsh, from London.
PETERSBURG, March 2s.-Cd Georgana,
Woodh0use. Bremen.
CHARLESTON, March 2i.-Arr Erie, Stevens
from New Orleans.
SAVANNAH, March 22.-Arr Maria, Parkin-
son, from Portsmouth, Eng.
DARlEN, March iS-CldCatharine .,IDonald,
Williams, Liverpool
MOBILE, March l0.-Ar Cora. Morrison, fin
Providence,
Cid Rising Sun, Pope, Gibraltar.
lith, arr Ann, Barnes, from Providence.
Cid Aurora, Por Gus, Liverpool