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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17

We find in the Liverpool Mercury of 18th Janua-
ry, the following notice:
- bravery and Humanity Of a Cre,D Of %egroes-
fonrteen seamcn belonging to the late ship Person.
OF Whitby, Foggs, master, from Quebec to HUH lost
at sen on the 10th Dec. owe their preservation to
the courageous and perseverng efforts OF the Amer
lean ship Thomas Dickinson, Captain Anthony;
whose crew, sixteen in number, consists entirely Of
black men, originally from che coast of Africa but
now free men of the United States. These brave men
not only continued with cheerfuness the most persc-
verng exertions during two days and nights, to res
cue orr unfortunate counirymen from the tops of the
wreck, to which they had taken refuge (the vessel
beng water-logged,) and in the most tcmpestuous
weather, but. on succeeding in bringing them OFF 10
their own ship resigned to them their beds clothes.
and every comfort they had at their disposa and on
amongst them all the money they could raise, in or
der to alleviate their distress.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17

Mr.. Otecn, Of Mem Laaark.-This celebrated in
divdual has arrived ut Kingston from heuce he pro-
ceeds journey to Mexico by the packet for Vera
Cruz, when he win go directly to tho captal.-Fron
Mexico, after coming to understanding with the
government, it is supposed he will proceed to New
Oreans thence ascend the Mississippi and after Wis.
tng New Harmony, will attend the celebrated meet
ing appointed to be held in Ohio in April next. II
Mr.. Owen can come to terms with the Mexican CO.
vcrnment, he will, it is said to Lanark in tho
course OF the year, to make arrangements for finally
fixing his residence in America.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17

April or -tIc perfect heal,h antlspiri,s md .,
rs he hsd he releaved Off heavy load ne wss vis an
oouday bJ1lr M'Lcsn, the late Posi- Masfss 0euse.l
undeFsnud that tho Sensss have bssn saGsgsd TO-DAY m
dss1ton respecting the message ard ssns by
the President 10 the Senate the last day Of he
what tho Immediate question Is. prssea TO NJ ban b,
Is not Improbable that relates the disclosure public
OF documents which In their - of than
Ordinary nteca No cohdmstons Wero rsads TO-DAY. The
runouf Is that that the Of AUDITORS wen sent In
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17

OF the U. 5. Gazctie G-P'''
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17
Rom lie Bntioore .4me,,jcad. NJ III,

F/ow he B7Hjuore .4D,er5cah, of .JIarch IA.
ReS0tlrces 0C BdhimOre.-The ship La Favefte
Iiarde, which cleared ut the custom house Yesterday
Tor the Pacific OCnan carries ont cargo worth up-
wards Of one hundred md SiEty thousand dollars II
consists chiefly Of Domestic Cotton Goods much the
larger portion Of which has been made at the manu-
featuring establishments in the vicinity of BALTIMORE
Mr. JoHN NJ FfNLET has had the charge of this val.
liable concern.
EscaPe ~ Pvisoners.--On THURSDAY NIGHT LAST
eight Of the prisoners confined in the Jail of Baltimore
county, broke out and made their escape. Their
names and description ofther persons viii be found
in the advertisement Of the Warden published in an
other part OF this paper. The following particulars
Of the manner in which they effected their liberation
have been kindly furnished us. One Of tho prisoners
the notorious Burr Riaden, (wha escaped from the
prison at Philadelphia not long snce) had concealed
within the lining of his coat, when committed brian.
san, calculated for tho purpose Of cutting through
iron bars After the walls enclosing the jail lot were
rssed TO prevent escapes IL considered necessary
to remove all the furniture, benches, sc. that were
IN the criminals rooms, which would be likely to IA
cilitote any attempt Of the kind. Instead Of bench
es stools were introduced, that nothing ike ladder
might be constructed; but notwithstanding this eau
ton, the object was effected by the criminals forcinp
down the pin racks which had been fastened 10 tho
stone walls when the house was built, for the conye-
nencc Of the prisoners clothing These strips OF
plank were splced together. TO form ladder While
this was preparing, ono Of the large iron bars was
sawed f'by Baden. which made q sInay opening Of
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17
FROM WASHINGToN..

Extract Of letter to the editor the f3enmors Pa
m,ot' dated WARRINGTON, 18th March.
Tho new version of the day drona NJ flaIias 70,
Franco, and takes up Henry Baldwin. The rest in
otherwise you may call out another card from Mr..
BALDWIN, whom report makes q candidate for every
vacant Office; but he says he will have none. The
rage for Office here horrible in the extremc--the
ments are literally blocked up with seekers and those
who hold the avours to be dispensed are almost era
zSe with the cries Of those WHIP mplore to BIO fciai
cd and the demands ofapplicants.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-17

1t is animposing sight, that of this Congress, open
ed annually by picture of the growing prosperity
Of great nation AS Mr.. Adams has. for the last
the presented 1t to his fellow-ctizcns, only de-
sire for his successor the same titles TO tho emit
aenee oil his country, when he obtains power-and
the same right to its gratitude, when he leaves il
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
Richmond Races, Fall, 1929.

''BNlIE Richmond Races the Tree Till Course.
Will commence on the Sd Tuesday, (20ih OF DC
tober,) and continue four DAYS, ms usual.
FIRST DAY.-A match race for $1,000 n side. be-
tween two colts of tried speed and bottom. two mile
heats From a previous and interesting contest,
much doubt exists to the superiority Gf the enc
over the other, and considerable interest excited
On the game day, sweepstoke Tor coils and files,
years old, two nile heats, entrance 500 three SUB
scribcrs, and closed.
Second DW.-ProPTictors pure, :3Co two mile
heats.
On the same day, swecpstakc for three years old
colts and hlIes, two mile heats, entrance $780, four
subscribers, and closed.
Tune DAY.-Jocicy Club Purse, $1,000, four
mile heats.
FouRrn DAY.-Tho annual poslstaie, 80, three
mile heats
Polly Hopkins, Slender, KITE Kearncy. Star,
Waxcy, Cadinus, aud many fine horses are in traili
ing, probably greater number than ever was known
IN Virginia at any one time
The Proprietor will be prepared, aS heretofore, 10
accommodate gentlemen who may desire TO stay at
Tree Hill during the races.
Those members of the Club that should be unable
to attend the Fall Meeting, will please forward their
subscriptions, tho purses largo and the subscr
BE- -o;:;-;i =. 80 ;ac,n up. J. NJ SELDEN,
Treasurer s. Proprietor.
The Editors cftho National Intchgcnccr Frede-
rcksburg Arena, Intelligencer, Petersburg, and
Lynchburg NIrgiuan, are requested to publish the
above a week until the races, and send their
accounts to J. NJ. 5.
sept 15-CtOt dot If
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
DIX DOCK.

KbROtOSALS wul bc received Dock O1irs IN this
Yard, the Dock Office Norfolk before the irst
day Of November next furnishing aud delivering the follow.
ing Described OAK TIMBER, ior Gate Frames The Dock
No. II Straight pieces for turning, and uirr posts, crt
square, AMI 80 TO - feet long.
2 curved pieces or isp and bottom rails, sided
feet aud moulded ~ inches, and Sc 10 81 icet long
32 curved pieces tor middle raids Co be sided u inches
and moulded Is inches, aud 80 O 81 fret long
40 do de- Cor rails 10 be- sided n inches and moulded
~ inches, and 80 To ~ feet long
The above 80 pieces all required for pair of Cacs
aud one set IS wanted AZ each Of the Navy ards Catc,on,
nss, aud Norfolk, TCnia They be of the best sound
White Lice OAK, and square dyed The rs pieces rail
IN have spring OF feet 80, radius of69
feet
Models OF the Gates may he either Oncc, aud those
who intend TO offer proposals requested 10 examine ucn
Offers may he made for pat the whole oftc timber,
either for both Docks, with the prices per cubic fot,
stating the kind and the quality OF the Oak well tie Mind
snil and district where II viii I've procured
The timber be during the Winter, between tie first
of November aud the first Of Mach he delivered early
Spring aud decision upon tho proposals will he made by the
EngnCcr the fret Of November possible
For further niurnatOu, application may be made MIR
Henry Singleton the Norfolk Dry Dock 20 Mr. Alexander
PARIS ~ t,is Ofce. I. BALDWIN, Engineer.
Day DOCK OFFcr,
NAVY Yard, Charleston, UasJ
September li.h 1879 7l. -
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
Is: - q! z: % E:8l
LxVuRY STAHLu.

FS'llE subscriber has purchased the Horse Market
and Livery Stable formerly owned by Mr.. Jno.
Blackwell, ION the street lending from the Old
Market to tie Dock, opposite to MI Richard Arm
strong's Tavern,) where lie is prepared to receive
horses on livery OH the most reasonable prices. lie
has good and careful osters. large and con.n0dous
stable and pledges himself 20 Keep the best grain and
provender the market affords The stable will he
under the management of Nix. Richard lockwood
who pledges himself TINT every attention shai! be
paid to horses entrusted to his care and socits the
continuance of former customers 10 this establish
ment. and hopes by unrcmtiing attention ~ mcri,
share of public patronage. lie also informs his
friends and the public that lac has supplied his stable
with horses, gigs, &c for hire the usual prices.
JAMES EP.4.N;S.
IL The Stable, Lot and situation are peculiarly
well calculated for drove horses, which particular
attention VIII be paid. sept I-2awGw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
MISS MACKENZIE'S
SEMINARY

WILL be rcopencd Oh the LIST October for the
w reception of boarders and day pupils. She
returns her grateful thanks 10 the public for the pre-
terence given to her establishments aud rests her
hopes OF It's continued prosperity the inpfo, enent
evinced by her pupils.
IL Is Miss MackenZies ambition that Richmond. to
whose inhabitants she owes much, may IN the Leans
OF education, equal any city IN the United States
10 attain this end, she has chcerfully contributed
and will continue 10 10 SO, by securing the aid of
The most efficient masters all the advantages that can
DC derived from free access TO veil chosen libra
~, ana the Use Of extensive chemical and pbilo-
sonhicai apparatus, with whatever else siic can pro.
cure, To facilitate the Improvement OF til. RISING
generation, and render literature and science airac-
tive With view to further this object ai ass
Mackenzie is now at New York
aug 2O-lawf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
JoHN II. GoNDoT,

Grocer and COmD1iSsion .NcrchQni
OFFERS to his friends and the public rcncra!lv.
~ a well selected assortment of CFROCERIES
at wholesale and retail, al ercepf ardent spirits
Special attention viii be paid 10 any produce consirn-
ed 10 him, ic the exception a6ose Di,ie and receive
and forward goods to persons IN the upper country
on the usual terms. sept 4-8t c
Ii persons having claims against the Estate OF VIM Nlev
"A burn late of lowhaan county, state of sarah f.
NevbFr deceased requested c~:hii them me- within
twelve months from the date thereof notice viii he plead
in bar OF the claims Of all those who neglect this noirc
WILL BOILING, Administrator
v.t! the VIII anrexe! Of WIN. New burn dec,
and Executor OF Sarah r. Nc Af,itn.
CoDc',nd, ooh August, lS29-wGtc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25

o. We find it necessary to give notice
to our distant Subscribers in arrears, that
unless they remit us payment by mail post
paid, we shall be under the disagrccablc
necessity of stopping their papers. And
particularly of those residing out of the
State and in distant parts Of it we must re-
quire Il strict adherence to- our terms of pay
ment in advance. The difficulty of calling
- them in any other way than this, VIC
homo W., he our excuse.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
TRUST SALE.


virtue o. deed oftrust, executed to the sub
- scrber by William Iinkins, OF the county Of
Hanover, bearing date the eth day of June, 1897
and duly recorded III the Office Of tile county aorsaiL
for certain therein expressed, we or Que of US
shall proceed to sell, Thursday, the LIST duy o.
October next 1t IL o'clock, to the hich.st bidder
for cash, on the premises where0n the SAID William,
Jinkins now resides, all the property which said
deed au' horiZes 10 do much OF II as will sat
isy the claim therein specified namey two tracts OF
land, one containing forty. two acrys wLereon the.
said William Imkins resides, in Hanover
county, lying on ToLoPosomoy creek, adjoining the
lands of Nathaniel q. Lpscoinb. Beuainin West
and others. The other contains twenty five acres.
adjoining the lulds Of lshsm Allen, VIM. Bowe and
others, and being part Of the land Of AbsoaIn jim
kns.
Also four slaves, namely Sue and her three chill
dren, Betty Mary and Judy, and all their in.
crease; all the household ard kitchen furniture now
in use by the said WIN. Ilnkins, also one horse and
cart, one cow and calf hogs, sheep, &C. anu
all the increase ofthe STOCK specified in said deed
Uf trust.
We as. Trustees will only give such title as is YES.
ted II Us, but we believe it to BE- indispuiabe.
THO THoMA 5 1 MITRE. Trustees.
CI'The above sale viii take place hv my request.
sept IL W 1t w. JINKINS.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
JAMES RIVER LAND
FOR SALE.

4 pursuance Of decree OF the county court of
- Buck'ngham. the undersigned commissioners, or
one or more of them Will proceed on he pre- rniscs un
the 3oth day al September next, sell to the high
est bidder tract OF land in the lower part of Buck
,ngham, on James River, called .'noInt Ida.
This tract OF land is believed to contain six hun
dred ocTes-about one hundred and fly of which are
low grounds y good portion of The high land is in
woods, and Is tobacco land The Whole of the open
land Is IN good conjititiOn and part Of the bottom
land extraordinarily fertile.
The Improvements originally constructed with ain
eye to taste and usefulness viii require some repairs
An accurate survey of the whole tract ascertain
ing the quantity OF forest aud open, bill and bottom
land will be made before the day ofsale- and plat
exhibiting the results, will be prepared for the inJ
nation of those concerned.
TERms.-A credl of /, ., 9 and 4 years viii II,
given The commissioners will require from the pur
chaser bonds with approved security and will retain
Hen on The land IL! The purchase money be paid.
One OF the Commissioners will attend on tho pren-
iscs the day before the se, lor the purpose ofshe,yr
the land.
GEO. 81. PAYNE
w. l.. FONTAINE CormA-
NM +. RANDOLPH. J SlohsrS'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25

ksf virtue ofa deed of trust. executed bv J. T.:
lTIce u the subscribers. dat cd the 3"'i IsDuary
1923, and recorded III the office Of the l TX of Inn,
sa county court, we shall Tuesday the I3th dav
OF October next If fair. If not the first fair day there
after, proceed TO sell on the premises to the highest
bidder, the SAID r. Trees interest ia the Tract Of
Land lying ON Fork Greek i'll the county OF Lou,sn
on which his father, James Trice. deed lived Tile
said Trees interest being lots No J. =, g. s and 10
the local situation Of which may be- sedr by refTr-
commissioners who divided the estate
Twelve months credit will be allowed the rur-
c'ascrs upon their giving bonds with approved seen
rity, anu deed OF trust the andte secure the NV
ncnt. JOHN GARTH g. Pros-
JOSIAH LEAKE, Jr. tets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
LAW SCHOOL

Of 1raasylrGnia University.
TgNIIE Trustees have the satisfaction to aconaint
4 the public, that they have appointed the Hon
JOHN BOYLE, Professor OF Law in the above in
stutIoG, and that he has accepted the appointment
The school will be opened on the frs, Monday in
December next, aus continue until the middle of a .
prii ensuing. The price of the ticket a.. ada sson is
twenty five dollars. 1t has been fixed at that low
rate, principally on account of somc expense which
students may have to incur III providing themselves
with elementary Books. II being desirable that :!.c
members cf the Class should study the same book
the same time. an arrangement has becnmadc with u
BOOKSELLER IN Lexington, To import number uf Co
pies for their accommodation As they are standard
works, no loss will be sIssined 10y the Students IN
the purchase oIthcm.
The method ofnstruc,ion is conided to the discrc-
ton oil Judge Boyle. who viii pursue that which l.
deemed best, under the general direction Of he Boa rel
ct Trustees. His ernnence profound urist. his
great moral worth and the high rcspecablity OF lis
characi"r are So vel known as to supcfccdc the nc.
cessiiy of saying any thing IN his COMMUNICATION.
Lexington, Nv. Sept. 9.--7l Ste.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
MARTNT fTNWH.
PORT or RICTIyNOND.
SAILED,

Brig Marx. AueJury, for Boston, Vi, City Point
60 finish loading with flour.
Schr Alice s. Mary, Saunders for Sougcrtls, with
coal.
esSchr Pluarch, Shorter, for Baltimore, with Goa
aud tobacco.
noud
Md brig Lewis Williams, Marscllcs Yesterday leagues
Am sandy Hook spoke brig Columbus, hence for City Point
Slonp .ady Washington, Soniofs I'm Richmond.
BOSTON, Sept. 19Arrd, ship Henry luke, Bliss Liver
CIV Point
NORFOLK Sept 2I.-r Hampton Roads brig Brandywiue,
penv H. I'm ThomastUwn
All ,hou,wsrd bound vessels hsve gone iom Hamp
ton Roads.
SEPT a --Aud. schr Ann U,za J., Corc IN E.chmond,
~ lnd % philadelphia.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD

4 Will give the Hbovc reward, for the ap,rehcn-
henslon, and delivery. of my man Billy Sampson.
who ran away on the 25th Of July last; he is Of a
Drown complexion, about twenty six years of age,
five feet eight ten inches high he has scar under
his left car; had on when he ran Oft, coarse cotton
Snir oznaburgs pantaloons, white yarn coat; ana an
Old ur hat, he also took with him, ON Old blue broad
coth coat, and cassiincTe pantaloons. The same
fellow ran oil last April, and was taken IN in Caro-
Inc County, on Mir. W liium Carriers estate; Inc has
wife IN Richmond, and very likely lurking about
one OF the above places. THOS. CARTER,
sep w6wc Pampatlke, King William
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
For All numbers from ) TO 10,
aug lG-w5tc wORTUAM g. McGRUDER.

TRUST SAl'E.-By virtue Of deed ct Trust executed
September lgj, and duly recorded IN the clerks Office OF Han
Owe, county, Tor purposes therein mentioned, shah proceed
on Wednesday the 3Oh Sept 1879 At Hanover court house
one rae, OF land IN said county lying Ac C~k aud
aDong W. Woodson's, and others; also tho iu,. az slave
viz Davy, Washington James, Isaac Aunistcad Polly auI
Lsy OF 50 much Of the above mentioned purti, will DC
SUFFICIENT To satie SAID deed gud expenses attending hc
same The tie 'o the above properly uccvsd nd,uaIe
w the subscribers, acting WI only such
site ~ i vested M them JOHN TNLtE, ~ 49,,
-; @~-c;I 80 .vl!N .IVtI.S ''"''.-s'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
o. NOTICEi
To TIE EnIrnns or ru

To TnE EDITORS Tnr WuIC
GenHemcn:--I request that YOU will discontinue
the notice, announcing my intention TO petition tine
ensuing Legislature for Divorce. DECLINE the IN
tended measure-wing still To- bear the nortGca-
ton OF my present situation rather than to excite an
unpleasant commotion, and witness (eyen in sa II
desree) the conflict OF prejudice with reason and jus
lice. a. DROADDUS.
25-la\y2tifc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25

OFlCE.-MRs. NELSON continues her
D"ardlng Establishment adjoining the Wash
She VIII be prepared to accommodate, in the best
manner number of the Members of the Cnnyrntion
and Legislature, with their families, if requircd-
"ood stables, and cerringc houses well supplied wiki
provendcr and careful Holsters. auo r16,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25

From a HARE Price Current, SPIT 10.
Cotton IN consequence Of the heavy arrivals mentioned ~
our last we decline OF Genuine the mid
dint and inferior Of 3 short staple, aud or on IRA
us The sales from the 1st the 8l comprise 2A balcs
including Il2i Uplands Alabanas &c at 90 TO ebl-lI
Louisiana l09 1Ol do damaged, 10y auction, ~ to ~
Imports, time, 2tJ9 bales u. y
About 100 bbls good Flour have been rcaled At 4Ot
but the demand very limited and there now pure
that price No sales of Rice have been madctc demand
having totally subsidized.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
OICr of HE R,Dt1LiirUu

SAVANNAH, Sept I7-I2, NJ. {
The United States sloop Florida, Lieut. COM.
last, from Norfolk. She il bound to the Turlugas
Keys on a survey We understand the United
States Government has ordered n survey t. be
made of those keys i'll order To ascertain their use
idlncss in naval point of view. The harbor there
is said 10 be very fine one, capable of admitting
the largest ships of the line, and to be perfectly Sc
cure from heavy winds. The proximity of these
hrys to the Coast of Cuba (being but 80 miles from
Cape Antonio) would render it very desirable re
sort for our navy which is engaged in the suppress
Sion oi piracy-By Keeping sufficient force this
place, with depot of naval stores and provisions,
no pirate will dare shcw himself, or be able here
after to annoy commerce from their usual hauns
The following ID list OF officers attached - the
Tiurida:--
Lieut. josiah Tstnnll, Commander
Lieut.. T. r. Gedncy.
Passed MIshipman-P. T. Canedy and w.
Smith.
Midshpmen-W. M'Blair, Z. Hoban and --
Taylor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
GonImerrtal 14t1S:a.

DATE or LATEST EUROfEAN ADyICEs.
From Liverpool, Aug. I<'
WHEAT g. FLOUR.--Siuce our last observations Wheat
and Flour have both peenCed decline in price Wheat is
coming in large quantities chiefly by Wagons; gea, proper
tfNn nj is quality aud selling below quotation
fhe only purchasers in market the mlers The best
Fed is worth g5 cents per bushel and Write 81.
Flour very duno sales lately Of City Mills, the last was
~ an bot hceve $5l would bc pesen, quota
tiun. Canal Flsur cannot be quotei above s..
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-09-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

1VA her friends aud The pubic, that she continues
her Boarding House IN the left cross stree, nbovc
Mrs Nelson's Boarding-lIouse, near the Presbyter-
on church formerly occupied by Mrs. IIgginboihan,
where she is prepared To- accommodate Msmhers ~
the Convention aud Legislature, and such Of her
friends as may visit Richmond
sep 22--eoGt dot