Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1829-11-26


established by Russia to be maintained and the Porte
not to interfere in any manner.
Art H. Hostlities both by sea and land to cease on
the signing Of the treaty, and any places captured az
forwards to be restored without delay.
Art 10. Full and complete pardon is granted to the
subjects ofeach party who may have taken part in the
war OF either side; to he molested bu, he nj Il.
berry TO transport themselves or family, or property
into whatever country place they choose. Liberty
is granted besides, within Is MONTHS for the subjects
OF either power residing in the territory Of the other
TO dispose of their property aud retire from the don
ions OF one to that Of the other recprOcaliy.
Art. Ia. All prisoners of war, both sides, TO be
Immediately set free, without ransom payment, to
be furnished by each party with nccessares for their
journey to the frontiers.
AIT. Is. All former treaties, not annulled by this
onc to be confirmed, and to be observed nvioIably.
Art. l6. The treaty be ratified by the respective
Courts within six weeks, or earlier if possible.
Virginia ConUention.-1ic following extract Of
letter from Richmond, dated Nov. II, appears in the
National Journal. Ii will be seen that the principle
Misrepresentation upon basis of free white popula
ton has the first question prevailed, but by such
whether, when brought before the Convention, in
stead of in committee Of the whole, it may not ut-
mately be defeated. We were somewhat surprised to
find MIR. Madison and Judge Marshall ranged on the
same side with Messrs. Tazewell, Randolph, TYLER,
and Giles.
" have but "a moment to inform YOU that the qups-
ton taken up at o'clock this afternoon, on the
proposition made by Judge Green to amcnd the reso-
luton of the Legislative Committee, by striking out
the word Exclusively, after the words hte population
and insert in lieu thereof the words and taratiom
combined and the numbers Stood Ayes AZ, Noes A.
MIR. Powell, who was in the Chair voted in the mega
tive, so that the amendment rejected, ayes AZ,
noes 49, One member was absent, but cannot say
who II was. IL is since said that was absent,
but one members name called, who would
have voted in the negatve.] Mr.. Madison, Judge
Marshall, Messrs. Tazewel', Tyler, Randolph p. p.
Barbour were among the ayes. Mr.. Monroe and Mr.
Mercer were in the negative. Previous the cues
ton being taken, Mr. Randoll h addressed the Com
mi;tee for nearly two hours in his usual dscursive
style"
In addition to the resignation of Gen. Taylor, Of
Norfolk, mentioned in another part Of this paper it is
stated in southern print, that report is in circula
ton that Mr.. Monroe has received instructions from
his constituents with which he cannot conscientiousy
comply, and has resigned his seat; and that Mr.. Rob-
nson attorney general, Of Richmond has been seIec-
ted by The convention to supply his place. 1t is also
feared that instructions preparing in Mr. Madisons
district which will induce him to resign his seat.
Melancholy Occurrence.-Mr. William Spencer, oil
Sharon, aged 90 years, accidentally killed on
Monday the 10th inst. by the falling of tree He,
with one Of his neiShbors, engaged in telling
tree upon which three other trees had lodged. As it
began to fall. the pressure of the superintendent
trees caused il to take different direction from what
was anticipated, and the same which Mr.. Spencer
had taken to avoid injury from il, His companion
saw his danger and warned him Of it, but he was too
late to enable him to avoid the tree, one limb Of
which struck him on the back part of his head with
great violence and caused his death in a short time
One circumstance Of tender and saddening interes,
attended his death. His wife, who went to carry din
to her husband, arrived at the of the disas-
ter at the very mnment Of its occurrence, and was
present, a witness of the melancholy and untnely
death of the husband.-Con
Hudson Rirer Steam Boats.--Two steam boats on
the North River lines, the De Witt Clinton and Vic
tory, put up at auction in New-York last week,
and the former was sold for $780, the latter for
only $4,000. Merely the engine Of the Victory cost
more than double what the whole boat sold for--and
it is said to be hut little injured.
Fire al Bufako.-A destructive fire broke out in
the centre Of the fourishing village Of Buffalo Sat,
urday the 18th inst II reduced ashes fourteen val
liable buildings, together with Of their contents
besides several others Of less value. The fire orgina
ted in the sversmth shop Of s. Bosworth, supposed
TO be accidental. But small proportion Of the pro-
perry was insured The following are the names of
the sufferers s. W. Calender, II. H. Lee, A. Lar
zeeer, Bristol e. Powell, Athean & Havens, C. Ath.
ean Day, FoIleu s. lIaskins, publishers Of the BufIa.
10 Journal and booksellers. II. r. Seymour, s. Bees
worth, T. Kline, Smith & FIagg, G. E. Hays & Co.
Sargent g. WiIgus and G. Stow.
The sum Of $4,000 was stolen from the bar of the
Suffolk Hotel at Boston a few days since, and re-
ward of $500 offered for its recovery. II had been
placed in the bar by stage driver for the purpose Of
being taken into the country the next morning. II
has since been found, snHgy slowed away into ere.
vice in the cellar wall but the thief has been ap.
pretended.
John Forsyth, late Governor Of Georgia, has been
elected Senator in Congress, without opposition, in
place Of John M'Pherson Berrien, Attorney General
of the United States.
Sam Patch.-Ths foOl-hardy fellow has at length
male his last desperate leap. Tic has sacrificed his
life tn crafty the silly curiosity Of az idle popuIaee.
From letter received by the editors Of the albany