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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
STOP HIM,
General Nat. in Botetovrt.

General Nat. IN Bofctourt,
FINcAsrLE, Sept. 30-A negro man. no,, worry
generally supposed to he no other than the rotor;
GUS Ndt Turner" lately passed through tbii Mac,
and by the Sweet Springs. He was stopped on Tho
high road, near Prices, in this county on Saurd,
last, by two young men who were working IN The
road. These young mon believing him to b. ONLY
runaway stopped and Were in the act of sarcb.
ing him, when he unfortunately made his ,sc,nc
They had already deprived him of lnrre knif;
which he carried in his BOSOM and desired ,;,,, -
take off the knapsuck which he had ON his hcl, ~
order that they might proceed to a more riyorons
search, when the fellow throwing off both ! and
his coat took to his heels and has since eIuiod II
pursuit. Both the young men having rms dis
charged them after HIM, but without effect Their
object being not to kill but wound him in tie Ies
they missed him altogether. On searching The
knapsack, some ammunition was found, witch in
duces the beliefthat he was armed. II ,l, COW
tanned a Hymn or Prayer Book in which is vritton
Inc name, "ZephenrG Turner, RichmO,ad' The
cut OF the coat which he left behind is III, emma
generally worn by itinerant preachers. ami has =
roundbreast. -'"
As little doubt can be entertained that ills fel
low is the same person described in the Govern.
ors proclamation, we hope the people will use all
vigilance in pursuit of him. He is probably still
lurking IN the mountains and endeavouring to ret
to Ohio. - So
We would not be understood as attacbno no
elect OF duty to any person whom we plnark.
that 1t is to be regretted description OF this tel
low was not sooner published. Ifhat had bee, done
he would, in all probability, have been arrested
before this time Patriot
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

NORFOLK, October 1.-The U. States shi, Erie
Master Comdt. Clack, whose arrival was amour.
ced IN our last, is at anchor at the Quarantine
Ground, having put in in consequence OF tie sick
ness of her crew-Thirty-fv five cases of fever it is
stated have occurred since the 18th ult in MANY of
winch the attack was marked with great violence
The Commander, all the Lieutenants and the
Master We're confined at the same time.
we are happy TO learn, however, that no fataSity
has attended the disease and that the sick are d O.
ing well.
Port au Prince had been considered very health,
till the day before tho Erie left, when some excite
Lnent prevailed, in consequence Of the deat, b,
Yellow Fever, of the British Consul General
The Island of Hayti perfectly tranquil; the
Chamber of Commons was opened on the lAh OF
September III speech from the President in which
he made no further ausion to the political state OF
the Island, than to recommend to the Assembly a
course of conduct thai should be characterized by
firmness and probity.
a bill had been reported, and Will probably be-
come law to open the ports of Aquin Mirogoanc,
Jaquemel and Port Paix, and to admit lumber and
nails at the the three first ports free of duty
American vessels left at Port au Prince: schrs.
Columbia, Virginia, and Halcyon, of Baltimore all
to sail soon Brig Floyd, of New York, just ar
rived-BeGcoa
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

We conclude from the tone of the papers friend
ly to Mr.. Clay in Kentucky, that he will be elected
to the Senate of the United States For ourselves
we have no doubt that Mr.. Clay in the Senate
could do more to allay the unfor innate excitement
OF the Sonth about the tariff, than any other man
IN the Union. That he 1oouId, his whole political
life is pledege. Notwithstanding the clamor
against, and vituPeration heaped on the head of
this distinguished statesman, by the South, he
might with the strictest propriety point to the mea
sures he has advocated, and ask with confidence if
tue Union has ever produced warmer friend to.the
South than he has been. On one question alone
can she have even the scmblance of truth in char
glng MIR. Clay with hostility and on this, we have
every reason to believe he is willing to weld to her
PreJudIces, as tar be done, without violating
the public faith pledged to the manufacturer We
nave heretofore expressed this opinion and now re-
peat 1t, not on any private information but upon
The known character of the man and his public
declarations. Have we soon forgotten the Mis-
souri, question: 1t then admitted on all hands
that no other man beside Henry Clay, could have
Gained the phrenZy of the moment. Such as he
was then, he IS now The ardent and devoted
friend OF the Union, and such is our trust in the
integrity and ability of that man, that while he
lives we 'oW not beleUc the Union in danger.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
NEW York. Oct


ARREST OF TIE Providence RIorERs-Three col
ored men, calling themselves William Jordan Hen
ry Johnson, and John Gardiner were taken up by
our officers of police, charged with having been the
instgators of the late riot and shooting sailor i'm
Olney's lane, Providence, II. L. a Mr.. Benjamin
Brown, 1t seems, was appointed to investigate into
the affair, and, if possible, the culprs; and
it was through his means the fact of their hav
ing fled hither was discovered. The afternoon boat
of Thursday brought Mr.. b, to town, and on board
the soop Maria, Capt. Health from Newport he
was informed Gardiner could be found. He pro-
ceeded thither with two of his fellow townsmcn
and succeeded in taking G., from whom they OBJ
tanned information winch led to The apprehension
of Jordan, althc he tried TO make his escape by
the trap door the roof of the house. The arrest
of Johnson soon followed from further information
and the prisoners yesterday underwent an exam-
nation before the Police Gardiner stoutly main
tans that he not in Providence when the mari
ner was shot, that he had no arms was not in any
| way concerned in the fray, and that his visit to
TINS city was TO look for work. Jordan denies his
having any gun, but says he with John
son; thus they eliminate each other, tho latte,
atiiruis that Jordan had gun. The Prisoner re
turned in custody to Providence by yesterday af
ternoon's boat.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

At meeting of few of the Citizens of Frede-
ric&sburg opposed to the reelection of Andrew
jackson to the Presidency of the United States.
heid' pursuant TO notice in the Town Hall, on Sa-
turday the ist of October, 1881
Thomas Is. Barton called to the Chair and
Robert Baylor Scmple, appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explain-
cd the following resolutions were offered and una
nimously adopted
Resolved, That this meeting approve the plan
OF holding National Convention in Baltimore to
DC ne composed of Delegates chosen from each ofthe
congressional Districts throughout the Union, to
nominate suitable persons as candidates for the Pre-
sidency and Vice Presidency.
Resolved, That this meeting approve the sugges-
ton of appointing delegates from the respective
counties of this Congressional District TO meet at
Orange CT. House on the 29th inst. to select sui
table person to represent this District in the propo
sed Convention.
Whereupon, Col. Thomas H. Bolts and r.
Baylor Sempie, were appointed to attend on be-
half of this meeting.
Resolved, that the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Political Arena Virginia Her,
aid, and Constitutional Wing
II. B. BARTON, Chairman.
Ro BAYLOR SEMrLE, Secretary.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

The following PRETTY conceived and hand
somey expressed thoughts ornament tins ed,o-
rial column of the National Journal.
The fresh greenness If spring has long since
passed away; the ardent hpat of summed has
aba.ed; and sober autumn to-day makes ITS sol
emn Sntree into the kingdom of nature. The
frost Is IN the ar, and the scar is on the leaf
Every thing around Us discoHrses Of decay.
The mutations in the microcosm of man, nj
lhough.slower ard more gradual than among the
green heritage and the lofty forest, are no less
certain. lie us be Wise enough to profit by he
lessons which Providence has multiplied about
us, and prepare ourselves for the uniting hours
which lie between Us and the grave, that
when we. are required to 20 into fellowship
with the worm, and mngle with the clods OF
:he valley, we may feel hin us hope which
will susiainus above the reach of fear and with
It's glorious beam gild the dark edges OF the
clouds OF futrrity.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
MOST HORRIBLE CANABALISM IN NEW
ZEALAND

The Tasmanian Journal published in Hobart
Town.. OF theRlst January last, contains a nara
tive Of some terrific scenes, related to the editor Of
that paper by highly respectable and intelligent
eyewitness, Captain Briggs. About the middle of
last year, Captain Briggs arrived in the Dragon at
New Zealand, and found that a great deal of ami
mostly existed between two savage tribes, one of
which was commanded by n chief called the Mar
newic, and the other two by chiefs called the 10
bulloli, and the Hecho. On Capt Briggs arrival,
the two latter chicfiains .endcavorcd (says the
Iasmanian Journa) to induce him to accompany
tlem in expedition which they had been for
some time preparing against the Marincw1e-
Captain Briggs, however, pcrcmptorily refused 10
he associated in tho horrid enterprise Not so with
the commander Of another British vessel, which
happened Just then TO arrive upon trading voyage.
She was a fine brig Of 300 tons, whose name, and
that of the commander, we forboar for the present
to insert. The two chiefs agreed with this person,
that his ship should convey them and their people
10 the country Of the Marincwie, where the war
was carried on TO utter determination On the
I'd October OF the last year, the expedition s1ilcd
there was fine fleet Of war canoes, and two chiefs
with about one hundred picked warriors, on board
the English brig. Captain Briggs remained at tho
anchorage, procuring by the usual means Of bar
ter, cargo for his vessel. On the tith Of No
vembeT, the expedition returned, having been en-.
tirely successful. The Marinewio had been AIKEN
by suTprize, his whole people DESTROYED OK cent
such as fled into tho interior beyond the reach OF
pursuit. and himself, his wife, and his daughter
beautiful girl, Of fifteen, taken prisoners The
Captain of the English vessel stated that.
| on their arrival at Banks harboY. the He.
cho and the Robulloh had caused all their
| people to conceal themselves below that the
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
PASSAGE FROM THE "NoCTEs.

SheHbtrd : " hat say you 70 mule?
.NOrth.-The young American in his most amusing
volumes, ~ year in Spain, has exhausted the subject
Sephed.-Wbst's your will SIT?
yNo,H "a hate mule" saws he, "most devout7, for
there something aboftiVe every thing does
is very bray Al On the contrary, has something
hearty and whole. sou'cd about Jack begins his bray
with modest whistle. rising gradually the Top OF his
pow like the progressive ecqGenee Of well adjusted
orauon aud then, gradually declining 10 natural
conclusions; but the mule commences with voice like
thunder and them sorry for what ne has done I've
stops ike bu!y when hro;lrd in the midst OF a threat
clown has begun fine speech and has not the
courage finish it,
Shepherd -tiaw! haw. haw! That's capital, man
gL,rb,r
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

0ou'es OF Bristol, for the purpose of chomicaI
Inma'yss by Drs. Hare and Mitchell of Tho city.
~ Governor has made demand for Nina, and
We may expect to have him here shortly. rorg
gu G pt, Tor $1,000, drawn by him on merchant
M, IN rhiiadeiphia, had been intercepted Several
; ;e..Grs IRON him to Mrs. Chapman, have boen w.
ing IN tue post Office here for some ,mc The la
Gy OF Mr. e. left this county on Monday or Tues
9 .. iast' since when she has not been heard of.
r. - unnecessary to state any thing further, as the
c.s Oh the poisoning, which are said to be almost
POSITIVE with other evidence will be brought forth
On the ,r'al' Great praise is due to those Who have
- sotVe IN sitting out this business, and thus
III s"s 10 justice an accomplished scoundrcl,
"n I crimes ,l are of the greatest magnitude.
In aadItioh to the above, the Philadelphia L. s.
uaZeite says, 1--WE have reason to believe that
,irs' chapman proceeded to New York with hor
uangh'er' where after settling some pccuniary bu
sheSs she informed persons that she was going to
New England, but IN fact she took passage for Al
~, parY, ana probably went on 70 Canada She can
we learn the eminent chemists who have exa
mined The stomach of the late Mr.. Chapman, arc of
opinion that it had received arsenic in small doses
Nat
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
Sales nj Stock at the Co6ee House ycstcrday.
30 Shares Of Farmers Bank Stock Sl06
II Do Manchester Rail Road do. 152
DC ESTEC.
From the Doylcslown tPa.) Democrat.

From the Doylcstown tPa.) Democrat.
SUPPOSED MURDER.-=Considerablc excitement
prevails at this time in the lower section of this
county, account Of the supposed murder, by
poisoning, of VIM Chapman, at his residence in
Audausia. villain of ordinary character,
uamed-Lino Amaiio EsPosy Nina, has been arrest
cd in Boston, on the charge of swindling, and
since his arrest circumstances have been developed,
which will most probably bring upon him more
serious charge than that OF forgery. II appears
that be had become acquainted, by means
or other with the family of Mr.. Chapman, who was
an English gentleman, and had school at his
residence, the Bristol road, for the cure of i'm
pcdiments Of speech and that the VILLAIN above
referred to, in the habit Of intercourse with
his family Mr. Chapman took sick sometime in
July last, at WHICH time Nina assiduous in his
attention TO him. lie died, however, aud in about
ten days after, Nina married his widow, whom,
report says, he induced to believe he was the son
of the celebrated Gen. Nina, and foreigner OF
distinction. He procured all her jewelry and
plate of which she had large amount, horses and
carriage and other valuable articles, and took them
to Baltimore, where be converted them into cash.
Mr.. Ross, prosecuting attorney, received informa-
ton of the facts, proceeded to the place and had
the body taken uP, and examination made by
! Dr. Hopkinson Of Philadelphia, assisted by DR.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

ii fact in relation to the practical benefits Of
the United Suites Bank.-The Count De Leon,
who has been soourning few days with u.s. has
brought with him from 5 to MILLIONS of dolla S,
sum sufficient to turn the balance OF exchange
with Europe in favor of The u. States, and such
is his and every other monied mans confidence in
the u. S. Bank, that he has exchanged much of
his cash into large bills of that institution. With
these he travels, and he makes it point OF
duty to change them for others of the same
institution, his best security against imposition
1fthere were nothing but local banks, he would lose a
quarter pr CT almost between every country village
& by the time he reached Pittsbufg, his place ofdes
tnaton, very considerable amount But as it is TO
reigners not afraid to bring their money or invest
it here. 1t would be act of folly in our govern
menJ to put down institution that gives strength
character and certainty to our currency and is SC
strong an inducemeDt for strangers to bring theiI
funds to the United States.-ABany Dolly Adu.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
TKEE HILL. RACES

iho hrst day. the regular swcopstako which had
oeei advertised was not run. Only one colt out o
eght entries appeared, the paid forfeit race
however was run between Mr.. Johnson's Annette.
years DID, Dashal and Fire Fly, two mile hoat s.
ana won by the former In two hoats-TImo-Ist
heat, 4m.-9d do 4m. Is
WIN. k Johnsons Annette, years old, by
", /. l
WIN. III. Mingc's Dashall, years old, by
Archie, o
Richard Adams Fire Fly, by Rego, years
old. % :.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

WAsHINGToN, Pa. Sept. 81
ANOTHER WASHINGTON Saturday last, Mr.
Samuel Ho.nish, of this borough, met with an
untimely end, in the following accidental manner
at the gunsnith's shop of Mr.. james Little, in
Claysville. The worl5iucD had gone TO dinner and
In their absence, some person placed loaded ;iae
in the corner of the shop On their return, an
apprentice, boy of 16 or II years of age, lifted
the gun and laid it his for the purpose of
examining the lock- when it accidentally dischar
ged. The bah entered the breast of Mr.. Hornsh
who had Just entered the door, and passed ont at
the shoulder blade, cutting artery in its progress
Mr.. HornISh, aware ofthe mortality of the wound,
exclaimed, 81 am IL dead man, and turned round
and stepped out of the door, where he l;uet and
prayed until, from the loss of blood, he expired,
after the spuce of about fifteen minutes, adding
another to the already long hist of awful warnings
against the careless handling of firearms.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

We find the following in a London paper:-"The
Right Rev. William Knox, Lord Bishop Of Derry,
is dead; it is the richest see in the world and the
right Of appointing to it devolves on the crown or
on Lord Grey. To this Bishop, belongs 90 600
acres of land, and the right of appointing 20 So
parishes, varying in valne from f300 to Goo per
annum, The annual rent Of the see is not less
than 100000. 1t is a prinepality in point oil
wealth, power and influence The London Morn.
ing Post foretells that Lord Grey will give it either
to Hon. Richard Ponsonby, his brother-n- law, OF
to Dr. Grey, Dean of Hereford, hIs brother"
The prognostic of the London Post is confirmed
By late advices in tho London papers, we perceive
that Earl Grey the Wing Premier, has given the
see TO his brother, the Dean
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06
From Tie NewB,rn Spectator of Sent 80.

We think il our duty TO apPriso the editors Of
The Richmond Wig, thut.their paper is most pro-
vokingy Irregular in its arrival at this office, and
sometimes IT comes not at all We doubt not
this is the fault OF some Post Master on the route.
What is the route by which this paperis forward
ed TO this placer New York papers now reach
us in less than five days, and the Wing meyer
comes III less than fve-somotiines in eight and
often not at all.
We cln rccprocato the information from the
Newborn Spectator. Our Southern papers come
to us by the Northern Null nearly as often as we
get them regularly. We do not know the route our
paper takes. We send it by the great Southern
route. The fault we confident does not lie with
our Post Office. We are satisfied that no office in
the Union is attended 10 with greater industry and
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

mo FREE Trade Convention" began its session
at Philadelphia on Friday last. Brnwr,I R,ssrD..
OF OF Va was appointed President pro tenn. of the
convention, and CoNDy RACQUET and e. I.r1-rrI.1 :.
Secretaries. The list having been called over. il
appeared mat one hundred and sixty-iive Delegates
wero in attendance. Much debate toos nI,ca s.,
t inc manner organizing tho Convention, but no
lhing was settled before the adjournment, which
was 10 lo o'clock on Saturday. The Convention
Is composed OF persons of the highest personal res
portability, but entertaining varons and onnos;,o
views OF public affars and even of the yerv sub
Ject they are congregated to discuss. Wo should
not be surprised if the session of this BODY 70
continue many days.AIb.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

The Governor Of Tennessee, recently recon-
mcnded Change in the Electoral Law, from a Dis
trict TO General Ticket system. We sec the pro-
position is opposed by the Legislature on the
ground that the enemies of the President will gel
hold OF it, and use it to show that the friends oil
Cen Jackson are fearful that his popularity is fail
ing him at home, and that he might lose ono or
more electoral votes, unless change be madc!!-
With what wonderful wisdom some of our sovereign
States are governed.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

AS certain persons high in authority think it lit
tie short of treason, for any but those of the
faith to mention, or aliude to the illness of the
President of the U. s., give the following from
the Globe, and to avoid all hazard of decapitation
VIC refrain from comment. We advise our brother
of the Baltimore Patriot to be more on his guard
IN future. 1t would seem that some folks cores
pondents can't tell the truth by accident.
From the Washington Globe Of Yesterday
The President during the last week had sharp
attack of intermittent fever. He was some hat
indisposed on his return from his visit to Car
rolton, and he promptly applied efficacious rem
edies before the disease assumed the form of the
epidemic, which is now prevalent in The city. By
thus taking it in anticipation, the fever recurred
only twice with violence; and the third chill was
entirely prevented He has been rapid recovering
since, and was able to ride out Friday To-day,
at noon' he receives many of his fellow citizens
who are in this city, on business connected
with the mail contracts.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

Churches in the United States IN 1s3l.-It has
been ascertuined that there now in the United
States than IL, 900 churches. The principal
religious denominations are Baptsts nd Methodists
who have together 4 ,484 churches the Presbyteri.
ans have /, 472 churches; the Congregationalists
have 1881 churches; the Episcopalians are also
numerous, and have 922 churches; the Roman Cath
olics have 79f churches; the Dutch reformed have
Coz churches the Friends have 462 societies; the
Universaliss have 29s churches the Lutherans have
240 churches; the Unitarians have 1877 churches;
tho Jews have 90 Synagogucs; the Calvrnistc Bap-
lists have 81 churches; the Swcdcnborgans have
10 churches; and the Moravians sc churches.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

We would advise friends of the Norfolk Bea.
con, not to suffer their zeal to outrun their dscre
ton. The Masonic society in this State has no
occasion, so far as SEQ at present, to defend
itself No one has attacked it, aud we would eau
ton the friends of the institution here, from identi
tying themselves with those of whom they know
nothing elsewhere. We deprecate any step which
may have the rcmotcst tendency to create an Anti
Masonic party in this Commonwealth.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

DDtc"tties tie MadGoasca.-Tbc Portland
teeVgrtiser says: "Reppris are in town that difficult
ties have occurred on the Madayyasea bet,vce, tLe
british soldiers and the United States citizens The
iattGr' II IS said, undertook on the strength Of a
deed'.to .'ake possession of lands which wero in
'ehG possession oI british citizens, whereupon quar-
British soldiers and four United States citizens
We give this report circulated from sources toll
erably authentic; but it we'll not to give too much
credenco before it is confirmed from the quarter it.
self"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-06

The Secretary of the Treasury has given n,bl,.
notice that on the first of January next, nearly sx
miii'ons OF the public debt will be paid off. This
WIN DC so much more capital released. and we sun.
pose us oeing set aoat will have the effect still fur
Their to advance the price of stocks Mossrs 90 ~
HENS ana mr.. PouLTENEY,( private bankers in Bal.
umore) If they do not beware in time, will rue tho
aay that they offered to pay flee per cent interest
, upon 81, deposites OF money for term not less
whistlo.-Nat. Int " '