Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-06-25
FOR THE WHO
EAMPDEN SYDNEY COIIEGE

GAMfOGN DNEE COLLEGE.
.4n ertrac! Of the proceedings the Board of Trustees
Nag 3lsf. 1880.
Ihe subscription paper which has been in crcula
ton tor the bensir OF Hanpden Sydney COLLEGE, bav
ing been returned to the Board of Trustees, and it
appearing that the sum of thirty thousand dollars
has been suhscribed Ordered that the Gle rive no.
ce through the newspapers of that fac and that the
subscribers will be requested pay their several sub
scriplons by instruments the same become due ac
cordlDg to he terms OF their sukscription"
WIN. S. MORTON. Cleric
+. ) The subscription paper was no, circula. cd
extensively IN the State, hut in those sections where
II MAS presented, prompt and liberal support was
extended to the institution by all enlightened and lib
era citizens. 1t may be gratifying to the friends of
the ution, to learn werr the principal parts of
the subser ptions were obtained therefore oeneral
statement is suhioned.-In Prince Edward So 500;
Richmond abcul 5000; Charlotte, 81 600; Cnmber
land, s. 700 Bnckng ham, 81 .Ooo; Halifax, $1,000:
N"t'oway, 5000; Norfolk, S 900; Powha an, SOU
Subscriptions also received IN Peter,burr
Lynchburg, Goochland and Amelia.
The New York Journal of Commerce aoknow
Lodges the receipt of Moanzas papers 90 the 7lh in
stan;
Balloon Ascent at Hucana At sunset, on the
evening of May 3otn (beiag the anniversary of
the birth day of King Ferdinand VII amidst he
ringing of bells and the firing of cannons Mr. Adolf
10 IendoTe made All ascent from Havana, IN the
car OF ballo n con- aiming Is 600 eubt fee of gas
He is the second individual, tsays the Diao de Ma
taDzas9 who ever presented to TIL inhabitants Of
Cuba the magnificent spectacle of q nan elevated
alone betwixt heaven and earth" The f'ilowlng is
an extract from Mr. Trodore's description of the
ascent, which translate from the Diaro de Ha-
vana, dated May 3lst
Isl rose from the place appointed pas,
evening" with crea, delight My tranquil ejo,
ding seeing my promises u!ed poof which sh he
found in the order and serenity with which, in ascending
threw out the doves, posies flowers
carr p the purpose as .eten' OF respect TO the people
'To the greater glory of Ferdinand and Chr istinan
The height TO which assembled be determined with
ieii behind me appear very dnnnuve In these critical
cumances percevmg the danger which hrrateusned
the sea- dvestcd myself my corhns threw out my watch
Instruments and whatever the contained
'ey mish DC saved by falling on the land and hope
thar when the iIghtened i.vorabIs
CURRENT which should carry o land
All however was III vain then determined off The
gas as much as could, in order descend posi-,
lance mile from the place The being r
pidihe car winch sat broken by toe fall and
the water, of which swallowed Fortunately was able
torise again by se1ns hold of tie neii. balloon
which 6oaied the and With navisaed las seem
Ell to account If my weakened INTELLECT, particular
y the pain breast occastonei by tho cues
distance from tile place where eI
Between 8 aud night was relieved nv some fisher
ern,en, who approached canoes What was nv low
on seeing those honest and people! who saved my
me INTO ~" of ne canoes my first words with
eninsaso-'ions 1--we the King and The spanish Marine"
NAVAL We have seen letter from an officer
ofthe Frigatc Brandywlne, dat ed Vera Cruz
90 May, which states tka ship would sail on Saur
day following, (29ib( for Tampeo and thence ould
proceed to Pensacola. The general impression On
board was. that the Brandvyvine wound arrive oite,
at New York Norfolk by the latter end of July
VIM. Taylor Esq q. S. Consul, was o embark
in the Brandywlne, his return to the U $
Another letter, dated 27th. states tina, MIR Tav
lor mad embarked on board the Brandywine and wa,
expected to reach Washington by The LIST july
Nor Beacon.
Extract of n letter from gentleman in Norfolk &c
his friend IN Baltimore, dated goth instant