Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-05-10
mentioning the arrest Of several persons suspect
oil of tho murdor of Mr. White cave.

mentioning the arrest Of several persons suspect
ed of the murder of Mr.. White, says:
"We do not feel at liberty, while the case is
before Jury, to detail the circumstances which
led to the arrest of these individuals. They are
such as will lead to the finding Of bill Of in
dictment against them. and ought not to come be-
fore the public in such form as to diminish, at
all, the chance of the prisoners for fair trial"
The Boston Patriot of Wednesday says:
GA gentleman from Salem reported last even
ing that the Grand Jury at Ipswich had found
bill against Richard Crowninshield, as principal
in the murder of Mr.. White, and against the
other Crowninshleld, Selman, and Chase, as ac-
cessaries. Hatch, it is said, was the principal
evidence"
.Appalling!-The City Election in Albany took
place on Tuesday, and we learn with concern
altogether inexpressible, that our particular
friends of the Regency were beaten, routed, and
in four wards out of five all but extngushed, by
the .'Workies''-a new sect which seems to be
overspreading the land like the frogs of Egypt
And what makes the news more frightful still, is
the fact, that John Van Ness Yates, ESQ. one of
the candidates of the Uorkies, who avowed him
self in favor of HENRY CLAY in the papers on the
morning of the election, was chosen by an unan-
imous vote! We hope ropes are scarce in Alba
ny, or we know not what will become of the Sec
rotary Of States Decemvirate.
Ne,D- York Commercial .Adu.
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The Virginia Free Press, says.-The Engineers
belonging to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co.
have lately been engaged in the neighborhood of
Harpers Ferry, in making out the route of that
magnificent work. We expect to see, in that vi
cinity, during the present season, all the hustle
and activity which have recently been exhibited
on other parts of the route.
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PHILADELPHIA. MAY7.
The Mail Robbery.-Porters TriaL.-The
court met Yesterday morning at nine, and Mr..
Dallas Immediately commenced summing up,
and occupied the court until one O'Clock. The
exordium of his speech was distinguished for its
brillancy, and throughout its delivery, he kept
attention awake by his apt illustrations of the
prisoners case, and the successful manner in
which he replied to the arguments adduced in his
behalf.
About one Judge Baldwin addressed the jury,
and finished about three. We will not waste
words in praising his charge. In due time we hope
to publish it, when we are sure those who read it
will Join with those who heard it delivered, in
bearing testimony to its excellence. The jury
Immediately retired, and in less than half an
hour returned verdict of GUILTY.
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The Choctasy Mdians.-The Choctaw Indi-
ans have sent an agent to this City. with power
to negotiate sale Of their possessions east of the
Mississippi. The number of this tribe is est
mated at q, 200 souls; the lands claimed by
them amount to about onethird part ofthe territory
embraced in the geographical limits of the state
of Mississippi, and they occupy. tract in Ala
bama, lying on the west bank Of the Tombeckbe
river, about 90 miles wide, and about 20 miles
long. They ask for an appropriation something
like million of dollars of money, as consider
alton for their lands, besides certain other privi-
leecs or benefits We should think, that what
they ask, lift can be SO managed as to enure
to their benefit, and prevent them from being
the prey of spectators and concractors, would
be reasonable enough. Nat. Int.
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