Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-07-16

sometime previous the last Presidential election
letter from General Jackson, to gentleman is this
State, was exhibited confdentidy in Richmond, per-
haps by Mr.. Richie, in which he expressly tated
that he opposed to Internal improvements by the
General Government.
Can you give any information about il?
HENRICO.
There was such rumour, and we have little doubt
that such letter written, and privatety shown
here-not publicly lest the information might reach
Ohio, Kentucky, &c. We think Tho, Miller, Esq.
of Powhatan. or Mr. Treasurer Campbell of Wash
ington, could give a satisfactory answer to the
above.-Eds.
The britannia, Liverpool packet of the Sd June,
was telcgraphed below N. York on Monday.
Rcspite.-The Executive have postponed for thirty
days, tho execution of the sentence of the Court,
uuder which Jones was to have been hanged yester-
day IN I4ynchburg, for murder.
This act of mercy has been granted at the earnest
entreaty of Jones father and others, who plead for
time that he might prepare for the awful change that
awaits him. There is no hope that the execution of
the law will be delayed beyond the period of the re-
preve
u The Mobile Register of July l, gives the fol-
lowing relation of bloody duel fought in Arkansas
the 17;h June:
Fatal Duei.-We have received letter dated
Arkansas Territory, June 22d, detailing circum-
stances connected with instance of single cou,-
bat which took place there whose severity has
ly parallel in history. The letter comes. as it
appears from friend of of the parties, DR.
d H. Jeffries, with whom we had brief acquaint-
ance while he resided at Coffeevlle; and the &C.
count is requested to be published, for the informa-
ton of the friends of that gentleman in this State.
The parties were resident at Iberville LOU
siana.
A Db,tto It n
tor Jefftes the first instant, which was accepted
the interview was appointed for Thursday the 18th
and tho distance fixed at eight PAGES. When the
time arrived the parties met, took their stations,
and exchanged Shots without any injury to either.
After this shot, it inferble from the remarks
of the writer, that efforts were made by their
| friends to bring about an accommodation, but
vailingy Doctor Jeffies declared that he would
not leave the ground, till he had lost his own, or
had taken the life of his antagonist. Their pistols
were handed to them second time. and at this fire
the right arm of DR.. Smith was broken which ar
rested the fight for few moments till he recovered
from the exhaustion, when, he declared as he was
wounded he ready to die, and demanded the sec
onds tn proceedThe pistols then put into their
hands for third time, DR.. Smith using his left hand
AT this fire Dr. Jeffries wounded in the thigh,
and his loss of blood, occasoned exhaustion that
again delayed the conflict for few moments He
recovered and both then desired to shorten the dis
lance and continue the fight. They now stood up
for the fourth time, covered With blood and at dis.
| lance of six feet. Tbey to FIRE between the
words and ive and the shots proved fatal both
parties; they fell to the earth DR. Smith was dead
when he dropped, the ball having penetratedhis heart
| and Dr. Jefries shot through the breast, a
wound he survived but four hours They fought with
perfect coolness and thus fell, adds correspon-
dent. two good and brave men.
When Doct or Jeffries that his anita gonist had
fallen, he asked if he dead and being assured so
he declared his willingness TO die Before he
expired he said that he had been school with
Doctor Smith, had been acquainted with him fifteen
H. hal hno., fnrra
friendship and he bore also, honorable testimony
bis character as man of science and gentieman.-
1t is not stated distinctly in the letter, What orgha
ted the cruel hostility which is exhibited in this mel
! ancholy affair. but it appears to have been deeply
wounded feelings on the part Of DR.. Jefrics. Our
correspondent states that he had made many personal
friends in the section of country where he had fixed
his residence, and was universally respected and be-
loved He engaged the time of this affair." to
be married to highly intelligent and amable young
lady of Mississippi, which circumstance, appears to
have had connection with the duel the lady reach
ed the ground only in time take her last earthly
farewell of the object of her affection. Her frantic
cries. mingled with the grief of the friends, the letter
paints Of the most heart rending dcscrip-
| ton.
From the Bucks County (Pa 1atezligencer, July 70.
| HENRY CLAY.-The name of this distinguished in
dvidual now we think, distinctly before the people
as candidate for the Presidency. Phe papers from
the North and the South, from the East and from the
West, contain honorable testimonials of his fitness
and capablity; and the evident INCREASING popularity
of his is fit subject of elictation to all the
| friends of Domestic industry, Internal Improve
ments and the rights of the Indians The opinions
Of Jefferson, will be regarded now with that respect,
fol reverence and attention, which his superior talents
and patriotism entities them to as when he num-
bered amongst the living. Phe following letter from
his pen is going the rounds of the papers and we
give it place in columns, that the readers may
see the manner in which the sage and patriot spoke
Of the rising urniuary of the west, and the policy and
principles which he has through long life openly
vowed and maintained.
VrReIND.-At Court held for Westmoreand coun-
ty, the 18th day of June 1880.
The death of william A. Washington, Esq, late
practitioner at the Bar Of this Court having been
nounccd. motion of Willoncby Newton. EscI,ire.