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Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

knife, and motlOIing II ignihcanily al the
speaker, while he extended his arm, and
a dark frown lowered on his brow, grave
ly said-"TRafs bad talk; y0u'd better
not make tn The wretches were then Ia
ken to execution upon log about a hun
dred yards distant, the Indian sitting a.
cross the log about eight feet in advance
.ofthe negro. The eXecutlOner Of the In
dian was ready with his knife, and that OF
the negro with his club. Both struck sim
UNANIMOUSLY. He who welded the knife
eyinced some skill in touching the heart
through the left ribs. The blade being
buried TO the haft. one or two sudden turns
were given to make the stab elective
Quick as lightning the knife was with
drawn, and plunged IN the opposite side.
In doing this the blade was bent nearly
half double by the resistance of a rib
The execuuoner then placed 1t on log
and deliberately straitened ltwith his foot.
The next stroke was more cautious and
more successful. At this moment The ne
GRO sunk under the blows Of the club,
and both Indian and negro fell on the same
side of the log together, without a groan,
and, TO all appearance, without the Weld
ing of a muscle. At this crisis, each eX-
ecudoner passed from his own to the 9TH
er's victim, so that the club finished what
the knife had left undone, and the knife
drank the blood which the club had left.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

ALKORAN

The nature Of the Turkish creed Is as little
known 10 people generally, as the Turkish char
actcr. Some offs points are curious enough,
The Turks insist upon the unity ofGod. They
believe that the Saviour was the son Of the Fr-
Gin MARY, and was conceived by the "Ranah
which Is the breath or spirit Of God They be-
Feve that he was a great prophet-that be had the
power of performing muacles-that he foretold
the coming Of MAHoaEr who is also no more than
arrouhct They believe that CHRIsr should come
10 mdge the world-that he shall remain forty
wears IN Damascus, during which time ANTI
CHRIST shall arise, after whose destruction CHRIST
shall ascend INTO Heaven, and then the day Of
Judgment shall be held. They believe that the
Gospel was sent to JESUS as the Law was TO Mo
se,. and the Psalms to DAVID.
They believe al the Prophets ofthe Old Test'
meut--theY believe ia Paradise, in Hell, but not IN
parqatory Instead oflhls they have a place cll-
led "Arat TO be- inhabited by those who have led
an insignificant life IN which the good and evil are
aaou, equally balanced The Paradise Of Mar
bonnet is seusual-lovey gardens, fair fruits, fresh
fountains flowing rivers of milk and wine, the
song of the Hours-eyeTy thing Is addressed 10
tine senses. So Is It also with their He.l-the
wicked are to drink sclldug water and to eat
the bitter fruit Of acon Still, for a while they
have hope; iftheIr faith be proof against torment
aferali their sins 1ra washed away in the waters
of Sal-qj0H they are admitted into Paradise.
But % those who have no faith. the fires of Hell
are eternal The Turkish believe 10 tataiiSW Is
well known; it is this, IN connection with the re-
ward of Paradise 20 those who die IN battle, which
makes the Ottoman soldier formidable foe
" J. Courier.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

A Providence paper says the ladies OF
tbat place move IN "mincing gait a
skip. hop and Jump gait, or a josthng'
sidel3nc. swimming, ducking. bobblng up
and down movement, that destroys all
tha grace of their processionin the streets. y
IF any boJv-lct him be editor or contrib
1ta--Duts forth such a statement respect
~ the Indies of Mlddletcwn-and no
M liter how tree It may be in regard TO a
few of them-we shall feel ourselves un-
Ter an Obligation TO take hold Of his nasal
5-gau wi.h O nair of hot tongs.
.1Iddi FORM CO.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

AN.N 90 ne gag
A celebration was held by the friends of
the administration on the 26th alt. at the
THv FORGE, m Chester county, Penn
sv.una. which was a most triumphant
demonstration of strength Upwards of
5000 persons were present, all manifest
ur the most commendlbie determination
10 exert their influence 10 behalf Of the
cause of the country, by tUtnerlug the
.ection ofJOHN QUINCYADANS.
The Declaration OF independence was read
by DIR. William Harris. Col John q.
Watmougb pronounced on grafton. John
Sergeant. Jonathan Roberts, Col .Depon-
ceaI. seyorally addressed the meeting
The address of the latter gentleman Is
said tohaye been peculiarly interesting.
.uLulmdr.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13
ollie
ron TIE STATESMAN.

As Gen. Metcalf was on his election
eering campaign, he took occasion to adj
dress the inhabitants of Thos. p. Moore's
District. After he had addressed them,
Mr.. Moore replied--and made many per-
sonal remarks-which caused the Gener-
al to re ly to ur.-Afsr his reply, Mr..
Moore again took the stump, and Informed
his constituents that Gen. Metcalf was a
mere stone picker-that he was better
calculated to pick stone, than any thing
eIse--and for his part, he could not advise
him to do any thing better than to return
home and re-comme1ce his old business.
Gen. AIetcaIf replied that it was true
he was brought up mechanic, that he had
picked stone for a subsistence; and that he
had picked an immense number Of stones,
but he had never during his life picked so
soft a stone as he had picked that after
noon. A hENIUChlAN.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

There seems 20 be no doubt that the Adj
mu.srauon party nave succeeded com
nlcte'vm the election In Loisana. Living
stou 10 beaten-Brcnt and Guriey both e.
Iectej; and q decided majority IN both hou-
scs of thc Legislature is also tog the adj
mu.suadoa. The correspondents Of the
kentucky Gazette from Louisiana admit
.hs-but insist there was no test except
DO the city of n. Orleans. This viii be
akenas cold comfort As, however, none
other can be had, it mus, be made the
most of CH. Ca.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13
r. Y Statesman

The New York Courier of the 4tb inst
saws. "tho New Telegraph sent up the
following despatch yesterday forenoon:
Inform the Collector Immediately that
there is muunv on board the Floating
Light.
Wchaye not heard the particulars
Nat. IH.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

.779he- dsvrufirl fjre.-Tbs morning,
q few minutes rastl3o'c @ fire broke
ont n the centre of a block Of houses
between Laureus, Broome, Wooster and
Grand streets. the upper part ofwh.ch, eV-
cepdng the fre-proof houses ON broome
street, is completely destroyed Com
mencing in o livery stable, near which
was a bellows. trunk. and brush maHufac-
tory. auumber of stables and other wood
a buildings; the flames spread with great
e.litv. and before an adequate supply of
water could be obtained, had reached to
height that threatened the whole block
with inevitable ruin The solid and hea-
volume obtained by the lines from the
Worth river. with ,he aid of the hook and
oder companies, checked the progress of
he conf e. ton. and il the course Of an
.8u obtained complete mastery of the fire,
ire sa rise bad 10 sufficiently eX-
bed. with t.c heavy which came
.rat + O'Clock. 90 leave with safety.
The houses burned ON LaUrCns-streCt,
-a Nos q. As, IS, J3, and -; then
trough t0 Wooster street, whore Nos. 81,
3 IS. AZ, 40, 81, 53, and ~, corner Of
ome-st were destroyed; all those two
brick front houses and occupied by
reral families in each On Broome st.
.o fS3 and a stable on 1875, are burnt,
wood, and of the elegant fire proof three
Tory row stand.dg back from the street
49, $40 was totally destroyed, No, 49l
-.Iv. and 495 10 some degree, the shut
ers and window frames burnt and house
saved. l99 and the corner uuinured.-
Tie wooden dwelling houses IN the cent?"
. tine block. were also consumed.
lIr George. owner of the livery stable,
had left his premises about eight O'Clock
IN perfect safety holding the lantern
while his hosrler fed his horses, and was
ms. Weakened hv the flames against his
window. three of hls horses nd one GIG
enc burnt. The buildings destroyed a
mount to about 20-amount Of insurance
not asccrtaiued.
Y Nf.,fesr,0,7
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13
From the Mississippi Correspondent.
SOMETHING NEW.

Flv-blows are peculiar IN character and
remarkably fatal this season. The slight
est scratch on any animal, or even a tick
bite. is sufficient to induce the fly to depos-
tie her eggs, which turn to maggotS III the
space of an hour, of the most hardy kind
we ever heard Of Wherever these flies
attack. death to the animal Is the certain
consequence. unless the greatest pains Is
taken. Much stock has been destroyed by
them, and one negro woman. A negro
man was saved with the utmost difficulty.
He was subject to a bleeding Of the nose,
and falling asleep with a speck of blood
on his upper lip, the fly made her dcposlte
winch crept into his head. No matter
where the worm is laid, it viii instantly
penetrate the skin. with two strong prongs
or pinchers that it possesses, and make a
sore for itself 1t works to q great depth,
passing through @ very small hole for a.
bout half AN inch. when 1t cnlarges It IN
to a kind of cell, and does not stop we
believe. until it reaches the cnlralls, I'M
less distracted by the bone. We heard
ofono of these cells that held half pint.
The usual remedies to destroy it, such as
caIomel, spirits ofturPeuhue, Sc. are We
ny seldom successful, A gentleman has
requested us to state, that he has succeed
ed by cutting open the holes and pouring
in solution of hartshou, or aqua ammo
MIA, and then keeping the place covered
We had a dog afflicted with these worms,
which we destroyed in the following man
nor. We cut open the place to The depth Of
an zach, Ibut then did not reach them and
after scraping out all the honoy-com5 look
ING substance, poured the hole full Of a
verysrong decoction from elder leaves and
tobacco boiled together. In about an hour
they endeayored to crawl out, but died 10
the attempt The dog appeared to be en-
hrely insenslblc to the operation.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13

specimens Of Il saee few meagfe vooabulgfles.
Mr.. Hodgson has undertaken 10 NIL mp tins chaSm
10 philOglcal literature, and we understand mas
completely succeeded. lie has discovered II to DC
no other than the ancient Numidian, the language
ofSyphay, Juba and Massinissa. We hear, also
that he is prepared TO give full proof of the fact
particularly from the eiymologies OF the names OF
men and places, as well of ancient as Of modern
Africa, We are informed, too that he Is about
to send to the American Philosophical Society an
interesting dissertation upon thissubect, accomPa-
MED with a grammer of the language, an ample
vocabulary several ranslations, and other inter
esting materials towards the solution of this cum
Gus question In this manner the literary and SCI
entifc fame of our country VIII be extended abroad
and Mr. Adams Is entitled 10 full measure Of
praise for the introduction Of a system which al
ready promises so much for one political advantage
and the honor Of odr nation.
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@III@

print. now the credited organ OF the Jackson partE
in South Carolina and one of the most respecta-
bic ofthe Opposition Journals, is edited by Henri
L. Pinck1ug Esq who has been heretofore, and
perhaps now is. a Member Of the Legislature Of
that State Al Legislative Caucus held at Co
lombia in the year 1923 says the Charleston City
Gazette Of the 26th ult:)
"After the speeches in favor Of Mr. Calhoun
were made, and the motion to nominate HIM for
President of the United States moved aud second
Ell. and the question was about being put, General
GiaSs5ock Of Edgefeld District, moved to amend
the motion, bv striking out JOHN c. Calhoun and
inserting AHdrclc Jackson. This motion was
seconded There was considerable excitement
produced on account of this motion 10 amend, TO
allaywhich Mr.. PjHckRey the Editor OF the UeT-
curl, aroso, and made the following remarks:
sir. CkQirmaH.--I am astonished that any one
should have appeared here TO night TO mar our
proceedings. when lis well known, the object
ofthe meeting was 10 recommend JOHN {. CAL
HoUS for the Presidency. But when we were
nsuIted with the nomination oftbe most PERFECT
rYRANr UPON EARTH, the man who SETS ALL Laws
At DEFIANCE; who is stained with vices Of the
DEEPEST DYE; one whose WILL ALONE Is his
RULE OF CONDUCT. whose life has been distinguish
ed chiefly by BRUTAL VIOLATIONS OF PRIVATE
RIGHT; my astonishment can scarcely be express
ed. / had rather see the arch ntrlguer CRAWFORD
the Flooding, systematic Yankee ADAMS or the
uprncipled CLAY, nay any citizen, however high
however low made President, than this MILITARY
DEsPor. hope we take the vote uPonmy motion
and settle the question at once.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-13
IlIE-

Colonial Trade. 1t IS stated in the
Montreal Couraut, that negotiations have
been again commenced between his males-
tvs Ministers and the Government Of the
United States, for re-opening the com
merce between the British West India
slaudz and the ports of the Union.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-01
FROM RIO DE IANEIRO.

BY the arrival Of the brig Plant at Boston, from
Rio de JdneirO, are indebted 10 our friend Capt
Adams, date of the schr. Exit. soId) who came
passenger in her, for Il regular file OF Rio papers,
from 9Th to Dist April inclusive. In a ,utter from
Capt. Adams, we find different account from the
one previously published here, of the capture OF
the brig Niger of this port, ON the 18th March, by
thc brazilian brig Cabocio, and a contradiction OF
tlc report OF the teath OF Capt. Coe, which was
also contradictcd by the Evening Post a few da "
ago. Capt. Adams says, ''the British Pac.et al
rived from the river Plate on the 2Ist April bring
ing ACCOUNTS OF the capture Of the private armed
brig Niger, Capt. Coe; the brig sailed in thick
weather, came to anchor, and when it cleared a.
way, she found herself in the midst Of the enemy's
iieet, and became an easy conquest. A number OF
her crew escaped covered with wounds, received
during the engagement"
From our papers we have selected the following
iDiormation ii will be seen that battle has been
fought III which the Brazilians state they gained
complete victory over the republicans.
The Buenos Ayrean force, amounting to 1000,
passed the river Jazecarao, with view to attack
the brazilian cavalry, stationed in the plain I'm
nedidtey upon their advance, the commander in
chiei OF the Imperlals drew up his army TO give
the enemy battle; the onset Of the republicans wa:
furious, and brayeiy sustained by their antagonists
who after brief contest at the point of the bayO
net succeeded in driving the ASSISTANTS back thro
| 'he pass OF Sarandy, where, being crowded anc
/ thrown into disorder by the heavy fire Of the Bra
zilians, they were completely routed, and dread
iuiiy cut 70 pieces. A portion CT the Buenos Ay
reans Effected their escape by preciptae flight -
The acson is represented 20 have been most dec
sivo and vas attended with considerable bloodsh d
When the Courier left the camp, The whole at,t'
US singing the hymn Of victory, and pealing for
! tis 81 Long live our n1gnaniinous Emp'O
/ i.tg liso ihe EmpiroP
I The Braziiians, if we are TO believe 10 g
nts, have been partially successful by sea, an
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divide France" said General lamargue to-day,
land their uncertain policy. deprive her OF the
weight which she cush. 10 have in the balance OF
Europe
And al villa, time have ever had greater need
of union and STRENGTH, Austria is uniting her armies,
England is arming her fleets, an all the parties IN
Great Britain seem only occupied in healing all
their disputes, in order TO leave the british Empire
he means OF maintaining its consequence, and pro-
! fitting by events
Thus while nation, which, Ia use RousSeau's
expression, has been encamped in Eurcpr for J
centuries. has mounted tiercely for battle, to de-
fend her conquests against enemy three tueS
dominion promised them by the great Catherine
while the Greek people break from their sis.e.
ry By masnanimous efforts, aud escape from long
subsection with the price OF their blood. we waste
cur energies in the labyrinths OF chicane, we are
excited every morning at the pleasure Of specuia
tive politicians, and submit the yoke of journal
lists and clerks
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deny IT, Then you cannot respect me. What do
you dssirc!-Th.tt should vote for Mr. Crawford:
cannot. For General Jaclssor' | Will not. !
shall pursue the course which my conscience die
ta'cs, regardless of all inpu,atios and all conse-
iacnccs. love the STATE which gave me birth
more Khan she loves me. Personally would make
any sacrifices tn evincc this attachment. But I
have public duties TO perform which comprehend a
consideration of her peculiar interest aud wishes
"nd those OF the rest OF the Coniedcracy. Those
shall perform. In doing so, may incur uuiortu-
natciy her displeasurc. BE it l cannot help
AZ. The quiet of my conscience is of more i'm
Portance 10 me than the good opinion Of even Vir-
sinia, highly as do and ever must respect it,
Your faithful friend,
II. CLAY.
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Trust !SaIe of VnI,f1bIe .Aregrocs-

H vtue Of Deedoi trust executed the subsohsr by
y, Richard Lyon aud Ann HE wife hearing date the ih DIV
o. June, iRss, sud duy admitted record IN The csrk
OF the county court VI Cumberland therein
toned shall ON The 18th day OF Jolly next s2s, at the
dence d sad Lssn m the county Aforesaid. proceed 70 sell
10 INC Hshs bidder, Al public auson for ossh, likely
nesre' ihs most Of whom fellows Of hs
ise msohsuoks shall tonvey such lille vested
"h9"ee John MILLER
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july
NOTICE.

IN virtue Of Deed Of Tfu.t executed TO the subscriber
- the 9Th day Of March last and duly recorded in the
clerks oih4e Of the county court Of Cumberland ~
hchafd C. Word Alley his wife, for the purposs Of
eHr'nS eersn uo If money heein mentioned shall sell
10th hishes, bidder f cash, Thuiay, 24h dsy Of July
next the following property 60 negro Jeea
one negro w,nso, named aid Deed Of Tu;
OF the Siaon named Engineer sorfel brrse
esi all BIZ household and kitchen furniture; and ao then IN
ere IN the Este Of Nathaniel "orfi dec. THE subscriber
will convey only such stie as :, vested IN h,m.
SAM. NORRIS.
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DOMESTIC.
BALTIMORE AND ONO Rail no

EALTIMoRE, June Elm addition to the In.
junction which we published at length on Tues
day last, the Chancellor has granted t,yo other In
functions, which cpion and prohibit all attempts
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, and
the Potomac Company and their agents 10 obtain
by purchase, agreement or condemnation, Il right
to any part OF the whole route located for the Rail.
Road, from the Point of Rocks to Cumberland not
InciuGcd III the first injunction, until the question
on the claim of right OF choice made by those con,
panies shall be decided.
The Rail Road Company have thus secured their
location in Maryland, and the right to take possess
sion OF and use il in the construction of the Road "a
far as TO the Coal Mines in Aiegany County, which
had always been leading object with them From
this point they have the selection OF various routes
terminating on the Ohio between Pittsburg and
Inc ldtlc heniiawa, under the provisions OF the
act OF virginia as ii now stands-and should the
restriction be taken of, as regards more southern
direction the Company NAV then either bv a Iate
raj road through the vallie5 of The SHENANDOAH or
by detecting line further west, extend branch
oil the road as iar south az the Great Kenhawa
Bali. Go=.
BALTIMORE AND ONO RAIL ROAD There
has been considerable excitement as 10 the uoint
at which this road shall commence but deterrrin-
ed, that such aposon shall be taken as will best
'dis'ribute the trade throughout the city as now
improved, a. is rghlul and reasonable
The Chancellor of the state of MARYLAND ha. Is
sued his injunction, enjoining and prohibiting the
, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, and the Pc.
'omac Company, their officers and agents from OBJ
strucng or hindering the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road Company in the of the rights obtained bv
them, until the pretended claim Of RIGHT of cleo.
ton, as to the route, shall be decided by Local
tnbunal--and thus, if we undersigned it, the state
oil things is as it was, before the Injunction obtain
ed OF Judge Buchanan.
DELAWARE BEEAKwArER. The president o,
the U. States has appointed Com. Rodgers Gen.
eral Bernard and Mr.. Strickland, of PHILADELPHIA
commissioners to locate the break water in the De.
laware, and furnish the drawings and estimates
They are instructed to provide 4 hsrbor for tbc
largest class Of vessels Of war This work will bc
placed in the way Of being rapidly executed.
Miles Register.
WAstIINGToT, June 27.--Asa Rodgers, OF Vir.
gina, has been appointed Secretary to the Ches-
abcake and Ohio Canal Company.
BY tho resolutions OF the Corporation Of WasI,
ngton, and of the Board of Directors Of the Ches-
arcske and Ohio Canal Company. which we pub.
lisi day, IL will be seen that the commence
ucnt Of This great work is hyed 10 take place m,
the an day Of JuiV nert. The arrangement for
il are to be made by tho Corporat authorities of
the three cities Of the District, with the concur
eucc Of the President and Directors Of the Canal
Company,
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n 81 Nof L-1LN.ARLE .ArkaGROEa

TRUST S7L Eof P.4LU.ABLE N'EGROES.
virtue { Deris ~ Trust executed tu the sub,echt
~ by Richard Lyon aud hnn his wife arng i7
day Of 5une, 1898, aod dnly recorded IN the SeTk
the county cout II Cumberland fof purpose. IN ,sid
mentioned SHALL the fah day of July ne1 theresa
'hence OF sad Lfon IN sad county, proceed sell public.
auction 70 the Highest bidder for cash, likely negoe
most OF whom are fellows; Of then rst ehsnck
shall convey such tile only, vested
july g.. &c .s1d,
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.N4RNII.aLS NILE

I parserncs If ~ cfie superior court If osapce,y
- gor he hohnord Dsrief pronounced fhe I'd dan IF
March 1927 I" ne IF yoin Boe5y Eleanor Ongs
erd oAs9 isha" ThErsfag hs si1 iay Of Jidg H2s,
a. asveHsvvs ~ k'ne TH'ea county, e6sr for sale
ne Night bidfer, AZ pa6'ic auction FIR cash an tie risl
"s ord t"tr'', md ps'ssfy :f'sresf If RoJf Smith.
IN heIoye fanny IN hebW ,,a,onsdand ser inorens ro
IN ~, posisssioa Of sad Eisra7r Otoitsst
,. GUERHANt 4. o. ~
one O.! bs Ufru
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