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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10
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WEDNESDAY MosNINs, luLY 8, 1890.

',I1e last from: lie Table Orator"
his ia the heading of the leading editorial arti-
&c IN the Enquirer of yesterday, and although the
Gdstor cf that paper Sf!acts to consider air Claws
fsarce for the Presidency desperate yet the contin.
sd rertinac;ty OF his attacks, beray his fears too
piainly to be mistaken. 1t WAS but u siios, time
Slcs he asserted that except for his table erctorv
Clay was net conspicuous aud that he ha, as vet
gven no evidence by n-statc paper of his taerts as
Statesmen, and at Tire same time, expressing his
disbelief, that he the author OF the Panama In
strnctions. This expression of disbelief was imme-
tiiatey met by the Editors OF the National IntelI
gcncer, with the assertion in the most positive terms
shat those able Instructions were from the pen of Mr.
Gay, aud calling the attention of the Editor of tn.
enquirer, to other state papers of equal ability ,.;,
gaestionably the production of Mr. Clay-and re-
Wtest!rg the Editor CT tho Enquirer, to publish at
least one o! them, that his readers might iu.o, for
themselves, whether Mr.. Clay had therein given anv
evidence of his nhlity Statesman We have
looked with Some degree of curiosity to see how the
Enquirer would reply to this matter of fact NODE of
settling the oueston-b,.t we hive looked in vain
Retreat the wiser course, silence the safer course
because denial was ont of the question, anlto nub-
sithe paper as requested, would be only to satyrse
his own understanding How much easier Is it to re-
treat behind the bulwarik OF nick naines and avur
argument
Rit it will not tfo--'rhc name of Henry Clay. is
700 closely identified with every pHgeof political
history for years past it is written in too brilllun
characters In every great question of constitutional
right, and political eypediecy, FOR this rul mode of
ATTACH TO affect it. Virginia viii yet do justice TO
this her much abused son, und though he may still
continue opposed to her questions, which she
mny think of vital Importance, still she will prefer
hin, who never Stunned the open, bold am, intepen-
esnt expression of his opinions, TO a time. serving
ciangeng.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10
From he .7afionnt journal of Tufsdgy.

from lie N0fion1I JoTndE U IVfsday.
TIE judgment Of the circuit court, the motion of the U
ned States cosc in the If Dr. Watkins that the court
instruct the jury lhHt tine facts found by the grand jury amount
forgery delivered yesterday The refused give
fire Instructions asked. The decision Of tho court, with the
dissenting opinion Of Judge fhrustou win be found in this
days Journal
Mr. swami for the United STATES then reminded the court
that there three indictments before them lie under
STOOL from the counsel Of Dr. Watkins that it desired by
tem 10 bring the trial during tire present lie not
desiuus ascertain what the counsel for the accused
intended to pursue.
The counsel for Wakins after consultation Of few min.
utes, entered general demurrer all the indictments.
The demurrer accordingly entered
Mr. Swaun, tho part of the United States, joined In Inc
demurrer lie expressed desire 10 give every accommodation
to The opposite COUNSEL but suggested that he had prepared
uoies with view N any argument on the case
Mr.. Jones said that ne had notes II was more trouble
him give haitian hour taking notes than to speak
for three Hours.
NJ Key sat he perfectly wiling % srom the demurrer
n tho rT':.. Tis0y. Argument.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

% MT SoAe refused TO assent stating readiness to
y; e aIsunent at once if the would make allow
now labored s'N'''''' oieo "h'Sh NT
.. he re- count expressed desire Ina, the argument SHOULD mo-
The argument then commenced
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

IL The CoTsTIrUTIoNhL WHO is published twice
week, (Tuesdays- and FridaysD at f'9 dollars per
mum, payable in adva0Te.
~ For advertising75 crnfs sruafo Tor less oFfte
first insertion, and 80 for each cOpuua
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From Ms sane

IIcp, I'm
!tNorixK RrrosM-Our readers -: u., -, i
~ hinged regret and indignation, thai Or William Wetie
Dor, Of a,, vsn nom the situation Of Surveyor of
ed in his room ' '''S' w "'fe mas oeeu appo'nt'
on which sm Illustration OF he avowe principle action
enemies and the rewardng friends II is stated in The a.
Justify the ni' ~ IS impossible for the administration
g 5 r or lnai'en'on No such was Assigned; but
the wind af oi The Gazse says she has been whsied down
secretary 81 llsham would ca, his breakfast"
1 @ Jackson and aa the change @ deprecated
pop,no , 70 ,9e ypts no, twenty citizens of the
WIN any deenee Of truth, thai reform was called
ny inc voice OF the peopr made Difference to their
and wishes Of the people = 'N s'''
f eaise IS stated to be the relationship weder-
~ W GENERAL horntnh, the late efficient Editor the Alex
andta Gazee whose sharp racy exrosiuns of
i, ITS aherens came too much ,e business and
Va Tue party tn permit them to pass any
Gns - w "''' VI "'S eV''''S'
SfEaNBoAr ESrLosfoNThe Wheeling Gompier contains
VIC particulars OF the explosion of boiler of the
on the 2,h pit mouth of the Cuay-
ahoue per They are by citizen of Wheel
IVY, WHO was apassensern the hoa, the time disaster
hsnawha had stopped receive and discharge
the pump p 0 IN pushed off, The e, ene
ie noes oeing rather low" ai very the time and BIZ,
the omen the cold In canaet with the sarboai
tper hurst both ends blowing OIL lnisr itseIr hrea,s
quite snts aiuu, midway OF its lengjh ole half of whic,
vas ripped leitthvise and ;ea lie form of piece Of
ssei ron and the Que coapsng, upon snre, cow
siesIabie Distance, by the violence Of the explosion"
lhere We're at the time anui % cabin and go DECK psenn
gers ON board the frer Of which ecapen unni,reu OF Tie
aer Including hands the following isl Of the persu:
kii!e! and injured by the explosion
A I aCAosham Banes, lfends Tins Bryant passe
GER James sheriff. do child Of yeds old; Haniltnn do
| fish, o. ~' f''' '" 49,
3ef f q sralas as oDl,aas 'p o'soeS a az hns e
- Days c0ioeo man, passenger; Joel Slpo and Thomas
fhIIDs, engineers Lewis tiaudy, deck hand
dangerously i4iuren, 4Cpiah Bogprss r. ST Clair Join
| (cpUk.) ' ' ''
agh'y lIIseP. fl-fuseph SGff,, sa,l,er formerly OF
tsn,R who sersef his apprenticeship Mr. 1.-the Mrs
Serh had rr heel BONE broken, and slightly scairt
also children OF the shove scadcti; Ann Riggs Mary Ann
Edgss-au deck passengers,
Gen. Duff Green talks ahn.t 'lie E,ss,leat ard
o''r$eI, with as much complacency as a certain
French Monarch used 10 say, we the state.n-
deacon Giyins aud l." said man in one Of our
country villages, keep more COWS than aiithe res,
OF the people III the place." All, says his listener
| hey many does the Deacon keep" Twenty nine
| How many do youkeepe One. Duff, however, has
decided advantage over the poor man, for though
he keeps. bat one cpw, he has the milling of tn.
twenty-nne! r. !. .4,nefira1,.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

By the schooner Jauns Monroe, at philadespb!a,
In "a days from 'Fruxillo the particulars of the sur
reans are received. Hopes are entertained that this
event will enable the successful general Morazan to
establish orifer througt tout tire repu6!r,
Si1ow an ha7'rrs!-The Frederick Citzrn of Sat
urday says that the preceding Monday snuw fell
i'll Middleton Valley, west of that town
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

Captain Stevens, of the Washington Naval Sta
ton IS to take command Of the sIoop Of Ontario
about TO sail from New York for the Ncditcryanep
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

Mr.. Rivvs, the newly appointed Minister to France
Judge Breckenridge of Florida, and the Hon. Hen
~ Johnson, latc Governor Of Louisiana, we're a
Washington on Friday last.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-07-10

Dr. Pmncll, Of Greene county, Alabama, has man
ufacturod about twenty-five pounds ofhandsome sew
ing sk during the present season. He is making ar
engagements to extend its culture, and expects 60 sen
several hundred pounds to market next year.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05

rious parts Of our country, bis love OF literature
and his , al in promotion Of the Interests OF
our best insiiiu ions, furnished his mind with
active employment
The ac,iyi,y of his life and The magnitude and
variety of his public labors ieit MN h.'e
SURE for solitary and continued appiicasion 70
the pursuiis Of science and literature; ne mace
no professions TO eitner.-yet few public men
possessed knowledge 50 various and tx ensl'r,
The produc tirus Of his pen bear testimony ~
his ability, power, elegance. and vigor as
writer The charms and the variety Of MS
movers in conversation were unrivalled, and
made him fsvoriie Of the social circle. The
grave and the gay, the old and the young were
d.Iiphled with his coiioquial eloquence and In
strurted by s wisdom
In pubic lie e distinguished Tor ener-
gy, 6de'i " 6rmness, promP,itude, Pefsesef'
ance and di,iaterrs,rdness.
OF his private virtues ,here is no difference
of opirion. All men Of all parties speak of
them with rapture, and ac knowledge them with
admiration. This voluntary homage has been
paid TO his character amid all the vcissitudes
of party In all tn private relations Of lite he
was honest, Ei'kfnI and humane. No man ever
impeae he'd his integrity with any color Of JUS.
ice Love Of Truth, and Integrity that could
not be shaken, were his characterislics -
"NvLere Truth led the way, he did not Tear 10
follow" His manners were plain and simple,
his morals pure and unbe mish.d. and his be-
lief and prof ssion of the Christian Religion
were through a long life accompanied with
practice and conduct in accordance with us
divine DreceptS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05
From fAe Providenes CR.L J .smeriean

Our OF FIouR.-Of all the scout offs" IN house
KEEPING. this is The most alarming now days,
TO people iu small way. Many OF this des-
eription for thelasi two months have been get
ting along upon small supplies OF few pounds
from the grocers, waiting for the prices 10 Tall
before they purchase an entire barrel hey
have however, waited in vain. and we are sorry
10 tell them that the certainty OF a great den
cieucy in the crops Of wheat in Europe and o.
Their causes, PLACE j, beyond reasonable doubt
that we must wait until another, harsest orfore
we can expect q material fall in the price OF
four. Almost every arrival from abroad has
r;v-a further elevation, and though the latest
accounts are a little more favourable, much de-
nrpdence cannot be placed upon its being re-
tailed at any lower price lhan the present. he
article is now actually selling attwice the price
IL commanded year ago. 10 families with
small; means the purchase oil u barrel oil nour, Is
a mater Of serious moment, Heretofore the
Iaborer and the mechanic Including the
printerl could without much difficulty muster
his Eve or SIX dollars whenever the cry at home
asss,led him Of .'out Of fou,." but now, when
he must produce his ten or eleven dollars, in
these rough pinehing times, the cry of tout OF
-four" sounds no, much less appalling Than an n
larm If Ere a: mid light. The diff ulfy too il
increased BY the carci,y OF -four in half barrels
in this market. Fortunately, however, the
.,r;ce of meal remains nearly stationary, and
r;,h = little additional exercise Of prudence and
economy. The industrious poor may get along
comfortably tall bread siuffs are reduced TO their
accustomed level.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05

Your correspondent jefferson" has called
the attention Of Editors TO the proprieiy OF
printing in their papers the Report Of the Com
mi,,ee Of the Senate on the various petitions
against transporting the Mail on the day called
"7Xe Sabbath" am glad to see that MANY o..
them were aware OF It's importance without a.
py hint on the subject, and have Published IT
with eneomiums il richly deserves. This Re-
2or, merits place, among the state papers OF
our country, by the side ii The Declaration Of
independence, the Virginia Bill Of Rights, and
the Remembrance TO the General Assembly oil
that State, (pennsd by cur highly honored and
venerable statesman whose name have assum
scd,) against Bill printed by their order many
years ago, establishing provision for teach
ers of the Christian Religion" To vary an
appropriate figure in the Reconnaissance, the a.
doption of e,nis Report by the Congress Of the
United States, stands as lighthouse on the
shore OF America 10 invite the mariner into .
harbor, where he may enjoy onmoles;sd his rel
gious rights.
The arguments in the Report are conclusive
agains the proprie,y Of any legislative Interior
epce by the Government, with the subject OF
Religion. five admit their ruth as applica'
Die TO the Congress of the United States, they
apply with equal force to every civil legislative
body; and would call The attention OF my tel>
low citizens TO their bearing upon an attempt
which has been made, and is contemplated,
am Informed, TO be made again, to put in the
Common Council men who will, upon reli-
gious ground, put down the Sunday Market
With what convenience soever We may dis
pense with the Sunday Marker, nope my fell
low townsmen will proven, its suppression up
on this ground IL we once permit religious
combinations TO influence our civil legislation,
we begin to dig the grave Of our liberty. say
not that any would 60 so far, at present, as to
inflict corporal punishment on those who dif'
fer from them in opinion, hope their hearts
would r-lent before their hands could perform
the deed; but the principle on which they act
must ultimately carry them to this point. For,
suppose law 10 prohibi, travelling on tie SAB
oUlN S0OulQ uS DdsSfo, "i'h 'hS hSS'@S'y ~
ally attached TO its violation-it makes no dit
terence whether this penalty should ut hne, i'm
prisonmeut, or forty stripes at The whi?pi' 6
pos, they are all the same in principle; and
thew who would force men into obedience to
their notions Of religious proprie'y, must, II
they are honest anG consistent, increase the Po-
,ency Of The means ,:hey' use in proportion rs
they fiud milder measures Intellectual. Let this
principle once be adopted, and acted upon con-
sis,enry by our legislative bodies, and then, II
there be no, counierac,ing good sense aud good
feeling enough to render such laws dead LETT
Ter We shall have the borrid scenes OF inloler-
ance recorded in the past history OF The world,
acted o,sg again in our beloved country.
MADISON.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05
.AEs.EH. a NDNYA.
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY

. The length ofthe Roper, made in n. NJ
o. Representatives relative to Sunday M.;h ivy
cludes some Articles prepared for to.d,a
per. N1
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05
Cotton and Flax.

O BALES cotton, do Ohio FAX, IL barrels superior
= mess pork.--for sale by w. ID. MUTT,
feb4 Corner of Prince and Union sts.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05

p DR.. Baiemap, late Senator il Cuos,...
New Jersey, died at his residence on III, :.
January.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-02-05
New-Orleans Sugar. &c

New-Orleans Sugar, &c.
The subscriber hGpe received,
Is Hhds Orleans sugar
S chests superior Young hyson tea for retailing
20 bbls. Northern gin
IS coils cordage assorted sizes
rs bbls old and common whiskey, part and
5th proof
1900 punches onions
Several hundred hams Of superior quality. for IA
miy use or shipping, together with genera assort'
ment of
Vines, Liquors and Groceries.
feb 3-eo5t T. w RAMSAY
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18

Lumber Of Different kinds.
oSs and Girders of yellow pine, 20, IS, so. S..
"a W, 45teet long, from II to 90 inches square.
"'N Carolina, inch, Ii, Il, inches thick. from l6
,,, to 50 feet long
~. best cypress shingles
w" general assortment Of Lumber and Lime
ALSO,
good supply of ROPE, of different sizes
sa'd and herring Irvine
Cork wood and oars
r, 'S,p'tch, turpentine, rozin, &c.
ZOO JOSIAH HEwES DAVIS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
THOMAS King,
~EnoHAET TAILOR;

street. bef,ceen he Franklin House and ely Hotel
1uISKEs This method of returning his sincere thanks
In his friends and the public in general, for past
f,vors and continues to solicit the same for the future
Ne hs, lust received fresh supply of FALL GO0DS
He will be able to supply all orders in his line OF bu
sness at the shortest notice. and on the most Feasona
HE terms for cash. He has on hand all kinds o
READY MADE CLOTHING-coats, Pantaloons an,
vests; cravats, sners and fashionable collars; ruisf
and nlain shirts; general assortment OF gentement
Gloves. socks and stockings. He has on hand al
assortment of fashionable cloths-blue, black o'se'
drab and steel mixed do; also cassimeres' olue'
black and fancy coors, and good assortment! Oh sas
nets handsome assortment of vestngs toilhet anu
swansdown velvets and Silks also, good assortment.
of bang up and hunters cords; handsome assof'.'
of Tartan paids aud blue and brown cambe'si al as
sortment of flannels of different colors handsome
assortment Of fashionable buttons; gilt Piateo ana
steel, and large white pearl buttons, Tor gentene
coats and fashionable black buttons; good sssor,
ment of calicoes; ladies' mockisons Sld chiidreh
gloves Also ageneral assortment Of
LADIES 4 GENTLE8fENS CLOHhSs
Orders will be taken which will be made up 10 any
fashion with neatness and dispatch at such prices
will be satisfactory to those who may favor hun win
their patronage.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa Manufac

Cabines, Chair, and Sofa Manufac-
tory.
TAMEs GREEN Cabinet maker,-has on hsnd,an
Oh will constantly keep at his old stand on Royal
st., Alexandria e at the corner of 10th St, Pennsyi.
yania Avenue Washngton-a general assortment OF
the most fashionable and durable Furniture, which ne
will warrant equal, if not superior in quality, to any
ever offered in the misunderstanding in part, OIL
Grecian winged and plain wardrobes
Gothic, pedestal end and plain sdeboards
Ditto, with cellaretts and marble slabs
French and plan bureaus
Dressing do with mirrors
Ladies' and Gentlemens' secretaries and bookcases
Pieraables with marble and mahogany tops
Pillerand claw dining, breakfast and card tables
plain do do do do do
Ladies work stands
Shaving and candle do
Wash stands with marble and mahogany tops
Grecian Sofas
Mahogany chairs
Music stools, bidetts, cribs cradles
Portable writing desks &c
With ageneral assortment Of bedsteads friehly
carved mahogany, maple and stained woods, sil OF
which will be sold low for cash they can be pur'
chased ofthesame quality at any other mandatory
n the Union. ALSO,
.4nassortment of st Domingo and Bay of Honduras
Mahogany, part of which is'suitabe for handrals,
steam sawed curl and shaded veneers, copal var
nsh of superior quality, sackng bottoms, cords, &C.
TURNING AND CARVING,
Handsomely executed may
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
dentistry.

4 n. RUNNELLs most respectfully informs the ci-
tzens of Alexandra and its vicinity, that he con-
,inues to perform all operations on the teeth viz
Cleansing, Extracting, &c
At hi. rooms over the Lottery Office. two doors Fast
of the Franklin Hotel J. H. grateful Tor the loe'
ralpatronage he has already received hopes that IN
.ss,rny the public of his determination to epdeavor
bv sssduty and attention. together with ample prepa
ration, to perform all the duties OF his proiesson,to
exneriepce continuance of their support. In thus
placing hmselbefore the public. he assures them tha'
hisreferences WILDE satisfactory, and his chsrsesmo
derste. .ho,,
Heal,o informs the public that he can supply them
with SUPERIOR dentri6ce-.f!so he can recommend
Sovereign Remedy for the Tooth-Ache. In twenty
cases which have come under his own observation, 1t
has never the nerve OF the TOOTH with
ont n;urv 70 the other teeh to give permanent ease,
and obviste the necessity of Extracting unless when
the tooth was entirely decayed q.
ALI orders duly attende to aug so
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
c. 81 Y. p. THOMPSON

- q l.. l. &. L AOlASSOA
HAVE received, per ships Pioneer, James Perkins,
la and other recent arrivals, an assortment OF sea-
,onable goods, consisting Of
Fine super aud extra super cloths and cassmeHs
Do. do doubled milled drsbs
Mixed and diab plains and Devonshire kerseys
Mixed and red Paddngs
Olive, drab and brown twilled fearnoughts
Red, blue and green booking baiZes
Stout green Competing do
White, red, scarlet, green and yellow hanneis
Fine AID super swanskins
81, ga 1914, ia, 12-4, 1874, and IA rose
blankets, some extra quality
3,35, 4, a and point do
Rhodes' blue and brown camets
DO plain, twed and figured bombazetts
DO coiored circassians and rsttinetts
Do Tartan and caroline paids
Do black and blue black bombsznes
Cotton and worsted hosiery
rs fancy prints
90 and GA cambria, aconet and fancy muslns
Ga plain and figured book do
Black and coored sarsnet cambrics
Black Italian lustring
DO s;nchews
Colored sarsnets, gros de naples
Black and colored Canton and French grapes
Ladies white silk and coiored kid and horseskin
gloves
Men'shorseskin, beaver and dogskin do
A. Irish linens
"a and 7-8 do lawns
54 and Ga do sheetings
Brown Russia do
"a, "a, 1914 diaper and dsmask table linen
34and 7-8 damask napkins
Bird eye and broad Russia diaper
Spitafeld, bandanna, flag and madras hdkfs
Ribbons, thread and bobbinet laces
Brown and black linen
White and colored cotton balls and spools
Floss do
Patent threads. oznaburgs, ticklenbu IS
llal IL, chna
.qlso--Brown and bleached domestic shrtings and
plads satinetts :ckings, checks cotton
yarn. &c &c.
sept %
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
Grain and Plaster.

vTlHE subscribers have formed coparinersnP and
will transact business at Alexandra and Deco
ouan, under the name of; 81. H. Janney. lhey
invite the call of persons who bring gram TOT SAFE 10
Esrmers will at all times be furnished at occoquan
,h naster either in the rock ground, on very mo-
derate terms ~. IN
jutv 12--E JUN H. 'HNNr'-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-18
no. 005s
Cotton Yarn.

mo. NJ. JOHNSON & Co. will keep constantly on
% hand supply of Cotton Yarn from the manufac'
tory at Occoquan. Va. near this place. which they
warrant equal in quality to any manufactured in the
United States, and will sell at the Baltimore price
Country merchants requested to call and examine
the article.
or The editors Of the Genius of Liberty, Lees
burg, Va Winches Virginian, and Ware nton Ga.
zete, will please insert the above for one month and
send their accounts to this office for payment.
march 10