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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-09

The Pensacola Gazette OF the sth ult. gives
the following account OF an unfortunate affair
which occurred in :hs, place:
On Friday last an occ urrence which deprived
man of his life, happened at this place. The
affair has undergone Judicial Investigations
and brief notice OF il is all that is necessary Ii
appears ,ha, Midshipmap James +. Schenck
having come ashore with a party Of men from
the U. S. ship Natchez, for The purpose Of w.
,ering, one Of The men, Peter Aldsidgc, or Ed,
ridge, deserted-hat on going on hoard, Mr.
Schenck reported the deseriion, ard was or,
dered to go on sFore, employ Constable 10
arrest Aldridge and to bring lin on board
tia, he accordingly employed Constable, WHO
arrested Aldridge and delivered him on he
wharf-lha, Mr.. Schenck then made signal or
a boat and while they were voting Tor one 10
come, Aldridge jumped into boat which was
lying at he wharf, hosteG sail, and telling Mr.
Schenck " he might go 10 hell made off Mr..
Schenck dispatched a gentleman who va, IN
company with him for assistance, and while
waiting for it. discovered BOAT under the wharf,
and, two negro boys b. ing near he jumped in.
to the boat ordered the negroes TO assist him,
and pursued the dcs-rter. AdrIdge, pc ceivlns
that he should be o,er:akcn, turned ,oaardi
The shore Ind, Of tic moment Mr.. Sohenck W.,
Jumping into The boat he was IN, irit II anil
touk TO the wlter; Mr.. Schenck, followed, over,
took, and coIlared him; Aldridge Immediately
Sc zeG Mr.. Schenck BY the cra,a, and attempt.
I'd 10 choke him, which Mr. ). compiled him
10 desis, from by two or three pri ks in the
wrist with his dirk; . scutfle then eusued, du-
ring which Adridge swore he never would 90
10 the Ship live, and that the Mid,hpmln
should perish with him: * kicked Mr.. Schenck
in the breast so as TO knock him down, falling
also himself with the force of the blow; 1oh
rose, Aldridge recovering first; and a, he was
making al MIR. S. with violence, Mr. S. made
plunge a, him with his dirk (hey both breast
deep in the water) which inflicted a wound IN
the groin Of 4 lIridge, and caused his death IN
a short time.-These facts were amply prOv'n
on the investigation, and, while regret musi be
felt at the result, no shadow Of blame can attach
TO Mr.. Scheuek, who in the discharge Of his
duty, was placed in such situation, that, IN I
order 10 save his own life, II was abso'uleyne'
cessary for him TO taxi that Of another. INDEED
the slight pricks inflicted on the wrist Of tie
man. eviuce great GOODNESS, moderation ard (
forbesrance. We believe we express the UNI Z
,ersal opinion of all, who have heard the eSI'
dence and are acquainted with the facts, when +
we say, that, so far from deserving tens9'e,
Mr.. Schenck is entitled to credit, for hi; con-
duct in this unplrasan, affair; The distressing
friDna,ion of which cannot be more deeply re
greted by any Other than il is by him. Mr.
Schenck was finally discharged, by the Mays
tra,es b, fore whom The matter was investigate,
as having committed the act solely in seIi'de'
fence, and after every endeayof on his pat 10
avoid The fatal alternative.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-07-09

lion, and If him who eioqnertIy pleaded for =,
adoption, will cheerfully take measures to o;,s
peipe:uiiy and publicity TO the Patriotic SEMI,
ments contained in document written w;,t
his o,on hand, and ia his HineiieM year. BY -
last surviving Sisntr.
With sentiments nf resp,cl. am yogr serv,.
STEPHEN n ROWAN
The Certificate OF Mr.. Carroll, annexed -
this cop, Of the Declaration, contains sentiment,
worthy Of the undoub,ed Patio, and the sin,
cere Christian. Il i, as follows
Grateful to Almighty God for The BLESSING,
which through Jesus Christ or Lo,d he has
conf, rred on my beloved Country in her en-.
cipa,ion, and upon myself in permitting me
under circumstances of mercy, to live 10 Tho
age Of eighty nine y ars, and to survive the
if,ie,h year of American Independence. and
certifying by my presFnl signature my a,pro,
baton Of the Declaration Of Independence
adopted by Congress on the fourth Of july ia
the year Of our Lord one thousand seven huu
drcd and seven six, which orr sinalIy substrib
eG OH the second day OF August Of the same
year, and uf which AIN now The last suryi, irp
signer, do nerebv recommend to the pres,r;
| and future genera ions the principles # hat
! imporan, docusent, as The best earthly inhe>
ri,ance their ancestors could brquca,h TO them
and pray tina; the civil and religious liberties
they have secured to my country may be per-
petua,ed to remotest posleri:y, and extended 10
the whole family Of Man
CHARLES CARROLL, Il Carrollon:
August, 1926.
Stephen n Rowan, Pastor of,he Eighth
Presbyterian Church. Ntwfork. <
John Gibson, Pastor Of the Reform. =
ed Presbyterian Church, Bali.
more.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
70 THE En,roms OF rsr wnc.

"efHe'ren: Tie manner IN which the pe>cnt Go
vernon o. Virginia has Conducted himself since his ac-
ess"n 10 cice, has slenated the confidence off, great
P"'t OF the Safe. Ills incessapt scrib5ing IN the
newspapers, but particularly his message TO the last
ieS's'atHic, explaining upon the advantages oil a d-
fsioh oil The Union, and plainly inviting Virginia 10
a' 'a'a STEP have lost him the confidence OF the few
$40 trusted him before. II is well known that con-
cvr'ed effort tine last sessnH would have resulted in
us removal from Office, aud that that effort not
"ads rom respect for his age and inirmitiss. But
snch delicate scrunes have been silenGed by his
"uc' Snos enept To his election. The honour and i'll
teres;s OF the State ought not and will no; be gain
sacrihced 10 morbid feeling. There is an extensive
and determined purpose, of removing bin tom an Of
ice which Inc has snliicd by uada nifed conduct
the duties OF which he has The ply steal capaciy of
dscaiSing AMI Inch he has prostitu led the endan-
sernent OF the Union. My private business has
"ro'g"l me IN contact with many people from different
parts OF the State and satied that the wish OF
a'spiacipg h'in, 10 so extensive ami decisive that the
personalities of the people in the General Assem-
bly, viii net dare TO disobey tue wishes the
TnuEi'y.
Many gentlemen are already spoken ofas his sue
cessos, many OF them possessing claims upoD the state
Hut al this early da, beg leave direct the alien
i'on oi the state To Randoip Urrisvn Esq. of Cum
bertrand. ard % say that lie will he nominated at the
next GubernatoIiaI election. Ti,e qualifications OF
Tins gentleman It lin peculiarly for the othce at this
hnc Fhe spri, of Internal Improvement IS again re-
''Vng, while the bitter experience of tie last ten
years has aKi up store OF information sufficient
p'c repetition OF error ami TO direct our efforts To
the most valuable results. MI Harrison eminent
y quaiihcd 10 sit nj the helm. while works of inter
nal Improvement in progress. Bountiluly suppl
ed by nature with good common sense, worth think,
1.-The met ,Nhyscs OF the schools, Ire adds 10 this
rac!icdt Eh01oiedSe-and 10 this again, the utmost
actI ty and energy OF character. know in
theSiaie 50 well fitted The Office and the times
ana call The attention OF tie friends OF State improve
taent throughout its limits 10 the propreIy OF ceciing
him TO the Chief Mags!racy. You will ob,ge me
by publishing these rlzs. EPPES.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

state of tlugs would suit those gentlemen varv ,v.
who would be his councillors ana scribes, wouid !,
comport with the public Interests? All these services
must be paid for in some shape oiher and whether
paid for in patronage or emoumeDt The rewards tnust
often be in conflict With the national feelings and
welfare Besides such state OF dependence On o,bers
wouiu tcnd 10 make me chiei magistrate more tool
in their hands, and the sguabb!es and urjpues
who should use II ofenest. turn il to most accoupt
factions would be formed which would he sire IN d;f
fuse themselves throughout the nation Such are so,n.
OF the evils OF having GO ignorant and ierate Pre-
sident
But knowledge is not wisdon no, and land and r.,,s
atenot n'onsy-'hey are ony the materials for it,,
though sometimes when njudciousy used ,ey have no
conncxnn have occasionally with xeus;h,. ,.o,,.
who could neither read write but who can o,h d,
their minds would have been strengt and nnroyed
,heyhad been cultivated by letters. But while YOUR mar
~ thus affect to decry literature they shew yeIv clo,rl
that they have very little faith ;heir owl lie
most bnated writer, the rsen er.on wi deal i'm M
"nS out S'a'ey Phrases ana the most supene dction.
ITS greatest orator displays his erud,on in hreubsre
'T'h--and you yourselves seek to enlven your grave
magnoqucDce with two lines Of verse l n,ay vo, ,her
gentlemen, IN the name Of common sense as we'll as of
etteIs tn lay aside this ridiculous can't Are there moi
shallow cOxcombs enough already who a.ct 10 d.,;cc
what they cannot atanwho think that hum an yes
NOT see beyond their par blind vision-and who be-
eve there no eoto' when their own iit,e pu,nme s
cann"t reach ii: BE more jus, yourselves. Do you
h'A you had not been supposed possess
era'y qualifications you seek to'iesrade you would
been selected for the purpose enlpite ming aud ns,rc-
you could have done your duty,
an asking you to o'hsar from giving aseme,t to
'e'ae ignorance, already prevalent, do il viii,
more confidence, as believe it render yuu no Sol, of
service. IL VIII not assist you much wiki the the
people, many Of whom feel and depore their want
scho'arshp, and not few would try escape being rank
eo among the iIiterae class experienced advocate
1" my acquaitance used to say that ia suit Tor fraud,
II mere was rogue ON the jury, he always for the
snest damages as cheap way getting credit for
honesty.
NOT do think that Gen. Jackson will much tina nix you
'' is species OF defence II he is unletere
enS o' some oi his friends implies depend upon H.
W'sh's Inc inct concealed. The of those who n,
mus gam his fav"r. reminds OF a bunder once ,!e
ny gentleman, not remarkable fnr SIRE xi,
may Wunin lie was anxious To please. Fheit
turning On beauty, and the lady who timer i,a-
wing rallied him his devotion 1t, 81 assure YOU
MISS SAID lie, you mistake my taste, my greatest Ia
V"'ss have always been those WIN had TO
ne lady as you may suppose, she~ed very ill.,
lie relish for him OF his .rsunrn,.
\ FREEMAN.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
To Messrs. Luke Tiernan, T. Chase, &c SC.

BALTIMORE, May i3-At four O'Clock vest erday
afternoon number Of the citizens of Baltimore pro-
cee6ed down tue river in the steaui-b boa; Patuxe
for the purpose ofmeeng MIR Clay, bis return from
Philadelphia On approaching the steam boat United
States,-on board of which Mr.. Clay was,--a salute
Of cheers given BY the citizens, when both boats
stood up the river, AT the wharf a very large
course of people assembled, who paid him similar
Secretary lodges at the City Hotel and Will ie
Inmates in bis letter published above, spend day
Baltimore.
Since the foregoing paragraph was put in type, ne
learned that Mr.. Clay has declined receiving pubic
dinner but that he will the sautaous Of such
OF his fellow citizens many choose to honor him
with their visits from eieren o'clock this mo. ming up
!eo, and from sercn until nine in the evening,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
l;OPI I
BnIfimore. 6h .Mnu. lG28.

SIR,-Aniicpatiug your return this city, your way
20 Washington in the of few daye in accord
"nce with the expressed wishes fany Individuals request
you to soorn among for such convenient time, might
enable our fellow citizens TO exchange sauations with
You, and in acceptable form, testify through you
Their entire confidence in the wisdom and integrity of the
existing National Administration. In rendering you
high and distinguished fuciionary Of the Government
our respectful assurances lament with deep socitue
your continued indspositionthe which has
yon from your residence the present occasion. We
health, and that you may live rough long series
years. to witness and enjoy the successful operation those
great principles Of which you have been prominent
able advocate.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
First Days Race o,er the TREE Hu Com.,.

TWO SWEEPSTAKES.
J Jsmcs Seldeu's b. f. Gfasselass,
John Minge's b. f. Melville, 29
James J. Hsrrisons br. h. Jefferson, 3 dis
Time-1st heat, I'm 55s-2d heat, 2r.
Sccond Sweepstakes.
- Boling's b. +. Brunei, g
VIM. r. Johnsons bl. h. Starr,
Ttme-lst heat, I'm 53s-2d heat I'm Sos
sEsOND DAY.
Projectors Purse $500.
NJ. Bolts m. Lady GrcsnsvilIe, BY Cououeroy A.;
w. r. Johusous b. h. Trumpetor, by Sir solono, & I
J. A. seldonss. IN. Virginia Heth, by Sir usi, . d,n
Id 1'bIsb b. Dcver, bsSf Charlie Il.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
BALTIMORE, MAY 10.

Il iii hc by tie following o.respondence that
number o our fellow citizens invited the Secretary
State, 10 iay i'll Baltimore such time may suit his
convenience his from Philadelphia, and that he
may DE expected here this evening Il nf
grarication to learn there is good prospect of speedy
Te-estabi'shment Of his hralih.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

To which Mr.. Cloy returned the following answer:
PhiladelpIia, 8M Nan, 1928.
GEHTLEMEN,--I bage received your letter Of the 9Th
instant, requesting stop in Baltimore roy return IN
Washington, aord my fellow-citze IN opportunity
Of exchanging sautsuns with me- and Of exhibiting some
testimony their confidence the present administration
II had been my purpose TO remain IN Baltimore short
time returned the District of Columbia Your Kind
invitation forms additional motive, and expecting to
reach THAT city Monday afternoons will remain with
great pleasure the day, such Of my fellow
citizens may wish me-
thank you gentlemen for the expressions Of esteem and
confidence with which you honour nae; and especially
re f!eudy ioeG:i take avhs setisbisbment ef
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE-Tuestiay, .Huy IL.
THE TAPIEE


The bill making alterations III the several imposing
dntes imotts, read hii time aud on tho cuca-
lion, Shall the bill pass
Mr.. Haync spoke al length in opposition the b md
entered solemn protest against it, partial UNJUST and
unconstitutional measure, and concluded by ing an
Indefinite posponement of the bill; which question
being taken by yeas and nays it decided mega
tive, by the following vote
fEAs-Messrs BrrIien, Bouligny, Branch Cha RS,
Chander, Cobb, Ellis, Uayue, Johnston of Lou. King
mckinley, Macon, Paris, Smith of Maryland, Smith ri
south Caroins, Tazewe! Tyler White " lliau,s " ood
Gury-20.
NAIs--Mcssrs. Barnard, Barton, Bate,nan, Benton,
hasr Dckcrson, Eaton Foot, HARRISON Hendricks Johl-
son OF Kentucky, Kane Knight NIcLane, Marks, Noble
ri"eeiy, Robbins Rowan, Rugsles, San:nld Seymour,
o''shee Thomas Van Buren,, Webster Tilley-27
Mr. " ebsier replied briefly 10 Mr. Hayne.
nl bcnon read she tina the ,lu,,s
vi .ozt mad not been of any benefit iculturs
me question then occurring The passage of Tia. bill
me yeas and having been Urdoi ed was decided
io ue afhrma tive by the following vote:
fEAs-Alessrs. Barnard, Barton, Ra,emau. Pc,.cr
DPuSny, Chase, DiokeIson, Eaton Foot HARRISON Hem
ot'eAs' Johnson of Kentucky, Kanc, Knight NIcLau,
"'a'Ns Noble Ridgely Rowan, Ruggles Sanford, Sew.
""ur' Thomas, Van Barren, Webster " lcy-26.
NArs-Messfs. Bcr,icn, Branch, Chambers ChandIcr
S"oD, Eliis, fiaync, Johnston of Lou. King
Mtcon ParfS Robbins, Silsbce, Smith Md Smi,h nj
l. iaze well, Tyler, White. Williams, W oo,ibury-oI
80 the hl was passed, and returned To the tJouss of
iui cpncurreucs the amendments
On motion of MIR. Noble the bill for the relief m ucn,y
" case was taken and having explained by NJ
N was ordered To be engroSsed When
The Senate adjourned
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

health have tie satisfaction tell you that the eu,-
nent gentlemen OF the faculty, whom to con-
suit assure me that temporary abstraction from business
and exercise will accomplish that object
l am gentleman with great respect,
Faithfully your obcdieut servant,
II. CLAY.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

SnO. Mnges b. n. Yankee Doodle, by Vfg,uan, q y bY
Wm. Wynn's b. IN. By Koscusko, Z d,u
Time-1st heat I'm 9s-,d heat, in, as Tn. cons,
very heavy.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

WASHINGTON, May lt.-In the House Of Renycsenla
ves the bill for the relief o the Survivors of the Armv nc
me revolution was taken W, and after various unsuccr,s
tu motions amend 10y of the previous ou.s,;
Inc Dill was ordered to be eogrossed ,hi,d time
ny vote al l24 TO s1 On the question sa s,avr Mr.
t!ah, oil ky spoke against the bill, aud and
nr. . w God in favor of it. The previous question Wa,
me" again called, and tile hill finally passed, b,
VOC "i 10 10 90 The House subsequently took up the
ON 7" enlarge the powers of the
hsnict OF Columbia, To which amendments wets
"hered; but before the final question the bill was tai,
the House djourntd
The bill which passed the Senate for the relief of ths
Survivors OF The Revolutionary Army yesterday passed the
'use "' representatives, without amendment, by mos.
uH'.Ve m"j"r'y 1t m"w only the signature III he
PRESIDENT 10 become law.
ne revolutionary bill provides thar all the Surviving
e's u ''G tev""i,0n snail receive iuI pay fur life,
accounting t" teir neal Iak, in no case ia rxce,d %
Ia" pay ct captain. This pay is to taxi. date fscp,
March, 1895 The pvatos also provided for on The
same principle One of the sautary po visions of Ina
ni is HAT which prevents this pay fom being alieu,ei
from 'hose who are entitled IL it, by auy legal process
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS
FOR HOUSE OF DELECt.q7-L-e.

BoGAN-Peter Dingess, John Strarion.*
PhTRrck- John TatuIn 49, Adams 342-liar-
mon I,ritz }lf TO
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
We arc, Sir, with particular
esteem and Consideration.

your fellow citizen,
Luxe Ticruan, Geo. Warner,
Thorndikc Chase, WIN. M'Donald,
James l.. Hawkins, David Hoffman,
Thomas Keil, Edward J. Coae,
William Steuari, VIM. Lorman,
Henry Payson, n. 3. Msgruder,
Charles S. Walsh, Geo. F. Wsrfeld,
1Tez. Miles, john M'Km, Jr.
Na,h'l =. Williams, John Stricken,
yhos PhcniS, Stevenson Archer,
John s. Tyson, Geo. Riston.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17
WASHINGTON. Nav l.

y.
III The The Senate, yesterday, the bill for the cor
'huatice OF The Board Of Ccmmis sioneIs established
Tor the settlement Of claims under the Treaty ofGbcut
was laken up; and after some discussioD The amend.
en' OF Tie iionse, limiting the duration of the Board
10 t'e ISL OF September, concurred in. The man.
ayers on The part OF the Senate OF the conference
appointed 10 consider the disagreement of the two
'fonses on TIE amendment of the Senate TO the Inter
nai Improvement bill, made report. with resolutions
Ire resolutions were CONQUERED in. Some time was
sPeni in Executive business.
IN The tlonse Of Representatives great MANY bills
we're ordered to be transfer ed from Committees oite
"no'e' vim view to place them where they will he
mere "ii'!n reach during the tew DAYS which remain
OF HE present session. Tie House then resumed the
consideration of Tire bill enlarge the powers of the
several corporations Of the District OF which
amer some amendments ordered TO a third read
ing by a vote Of II TO CO. The House then ouk I'D
the oiiio abolish The office of MAJOR General in te
peace establishment which was finally ordered TO a
thifd reading by vote eff i06 10 !8 The House then
agreed 10 the report Of the Committee OF conferences
upon The bill making appropriations for Internal In
PoVcinen's, which recommended that The n louise re-
cede rom Their disagreement To the amendment made
~ ne senate IN the title OF the bill, ard agree TO u
modification made by the Senate in The amendment re-
ia!ing to surveys
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

FhnI DHet.-A letter from correspondent in Pnwfa-
tan, says-'In consequence of msuudersa i.ns which
""curcd here yesterday, between D Bsanch T. Archer
ate nf yom city, and Mr.. Otway Crump, challenge was
seH Dr. Archer By tire latter gentleman, accepted by
hin Eli attempts of mutual friends adjus, the differ
ences proving vain, the parties grove within 100
raFds Of the Court House, fought IS fee, distance and
D." the first irc, MI Crnmp fell aud expired few min
tcs. The Superior Court in session eli the time, and
u ssaid the crack Of the pistols heard by Judge on
the bench Tie sympathy Of the public is much excited
bot for the deceased WHO has leri wife ys children,
and for Dr. Archer, who Tough, with great reluctance, and
acted with the greatest moderation making the conces-
STEMS he could with honour DR.. Archer bns seen 1aed"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

BILLY o'Breu in America, 10 Pat OIara in Irc!a,rl
IN Wednesday-s capital hit. We hone to hear fre
qUcp,jy from the author.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

~ T. L. Jones is on collecting expedition for
'his paper, in Of the counties west ofG Blue
Ridge.CharIes J. PIeasspts is no longer collecting
10 F!nyaooa. A,5am1r'e, Sock bridge. 60.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-17

Tie Ructs.Thn Tree Hill Races haze dsnr? ,iited
expectations On the Sd day, when great expectations
inc running and close coucs, raise the wh
~ IF Medley in consequences of hurt, left tbc victory
easy ATieI IN the second heat, Rcd NTurloch rr
only antagonist "iiIdrawn and she gol!ope5
alone.
Bu' the public viii be fully compensated for ;ucir rceu-
ted disappointment BY the otto day. For the benefit
"i Jno. NJ Syme, agiabIc and cSccsni man, a race
will he this day, u,ilo heats and the winner 20 take
three heats in fye Broken heats the payer o all spec
'ors Of races must occur ofneccss Five hsrses have
been entered Of good reputation The course
is in besu, ORDER and such a. are fond Of the exci.a
son produced BY closely race may 20 with
SIC entire Of being gratiied.