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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-09-01

John Travers's--the exact order in which
they proceeded is not stated, and proba-
bly, not known. Unfortunately for us, it
was at the time Of our County Court, and
the principal part of the citizens Of this
place was there, (at Winton) about ~
miles off, so that it was late in the day
before we were apprised of it generally.
The few men, who were in town imme-
diatcly collected, and about p. Nj.
Capt. Camp, of the Governors Guards,
arrived and instantly made the proper ar
rangements for the protection Of the
town.
In the meantime, the Colonel was not
idle, and SO soon as a sufficient number
was organized, party composed ofhorse
and foot, say company ofeach, was or
dered to the scene of action, where they
arrived on Tuesday evening. The mas
sacrc of the whites was over, and the
white people commenced the destruction
of the negroes, which continued after our
men got there, from time to time, as they
could fall in with them all day yesterday.
We have heard nothing from them to
day. From the best information nearly
80 ncgrocs+ have been killed, and the
Jail at Jerusalem is full to ovorhowing
We suppose them entirely suppressed, if
they are not all killed and taken. The
great force in arms from Virginia rem
dered any further aid from us unnecessa-
ry. Our people describe the situation of
the country there in the most gloomy col
ors. The dead bodies of white & black
lay Just as they were slain, unburied.--
However, preparation for their interment
was making. | annex list of the whites,
which, it is supposed, are now dead, of
whom no account has been received
l do not pretend to vouch for the correct
ness of their statement, but it is such as
we have received.
Respectfully yours.
JOHN WHEELER"
List Of rhite persons asceriained to be killed.
Joseph 1'ravers, wife and three chrdren. .....5
Luther Francis
Wm Reese and mother.
Mrs. Eliza Turner, and two Others. ........3
Henry Bryant, wife, child, and mother. .......4
Mrs. {. " hiiehead, 3 daughters, 2 sons, and
grandson
Trnjan Doyle...'
Mrs. Williams and child, (wfe Of Jno. Williams) 2
Nat. Francs's children and overseer. .......3
Ihos. Barrow (who bravely fought between
20 & 80 negroes till his wife escaped ....l
Mrs Waller and eight children, und young
lady ................ ....l0
Two daughters of Francis Fes. s........2
IS Jones daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and two othcrs... ....4
Jacob c. Williams, wife and 3 children. .......5
Easewell Worrell's wife and child. ...........2
Rcbecca Vaughan, 2 sons and niece. .........4
James Story and wife.
Total. 50
Passengers by the Fayetteville stage say by the
latest accounts l20 negroes had been killed.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-09-01
HERALD OFFICE,

.N0rfOh, 10Th HuS. Il. NJ. }
The volunteers who left here and
Portsmouth yesterday in the steamboat
Constitution, pursuant to orders from the
Executive, returned to-day, at l2 o.
clock, by the same conveyance, the
commanding officer at Smithfeld per-
cciving no occasion for their services
The Richmond Artillery company has
also been sent back for the same reason,
the local militia being considered amply
competent to preserve tranquility and
take up the miscrcants who have imbued
their hands in innocent blood.
We have Just received the following
communication by the Fayetteville
Stage, from Mr.. John Wheeler, Post
Master at Murfrecsborough, about fl-
teen miles from the scene of action:-
.Murfreesborough, ". C. Aug. 25.
"You have no doubt heard something
of the horrid conduc. Of the blacks in
Southampton this week, and from the
deep interest that all must feel and the
very extravagant stories that have been
circulated i have been induced to think
brief statement of the case necessary
to be made public.
1t is not known that any mischief has
been done in North Carolina; &-although
strong suspicious are entertained that
there existed an understanding among
the blacks, yet no evidence has been
found to confirm them.
On Monday morning last, about 8 o.
clock, the massacre commenced at Mr..
tThe Colonel Of the County, and some other
gentlemon. say this statement may be relied upon
rs ccrrcct 90 far as it goes.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-09-01
From the Evening Post.
NEW YORK. August 30th,

ISsURREcTIoN OF THE BLACKS. We
publish below from the Norfolk Herald
an account of the origin of those bloody
and horrible atrocities which have been
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
INTERNAL LupfOTEMENT.

AT numerous meeting OF the citizens OF
hanawha county, convened pursuant 10 pub
lie notice, at the Court house, thereof, on the
9th August, to take into consideration the
subject of Internal improvement in Virgil
mia, Hndrelo Parks, Esq was called to the
chair, and Mason Campbell, appointed Sec
retarv.
The objects Of the meeting were stated by
Geo. w. Summers, Esq. Who very eloquent
ly enforced his views in relation 10 the sub
ject before it, when
On motion, Geo. w. Summers, joseph
Lowell, Il. Walker, G., II. Baldwin, NJ.
Dunbar, and j. c. Mcfarland, Esqs. were
appointed committee to draft preamble
and resolutions and who after having will =
drawn short time for deiberation. reported
the following, which being explained and en-
forced by j.. Walker and joseph Lowell
Esqs. were Unanimouslyadopted
"The people of kanavha, looking as well
to the general interestsof he commonwealth.
as TO The adyancementoftheir own prosper
NY and The improvement Of their own fertile
valley, view with tho llv,licst sensibiliiy the
progress Of that spirit nov operating i'm diff
ierent quarters of the State, and which is ex-
hlbited ia tie various movements of orr fell
loW-cIlIcns, having lortheir object the in
crease of individual wealth, comfort, & hap
pincss, TO be attained bydeyeloping the rich
resources of our country That the citizens
oiNirginia are becoming awake TO the i'm
portance of improving tie physical condition
OF The State, no one, Fht has been an OBJ
server OF the events iir tIe last six months,
can doubt This has become the engrossing
theme in many portions Of the Common1
wealth. 1t has beenconsiderod in the pri4
mary assemblies Of DE people. The yeoi
manry Of the cOuntrt, tie agriculturalists,
they who compose tle strength and sinew d
every government, saye taken the subjeG
IN hand. Every thing IS propitious of a iof
iunate revolution in lie brmer policy of tlb
State; aud TO the legislature Of next wintg
will belong The resansiSle duty Of deyisifg
the means of imprCl emdntbesi suited 10 DIR
condition, and cafrying into efficient oIe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

ma (at some future time add TO these
views Yat present take my leave with
issnsafces of great respect and esteem,
Yours &c. JNO. BRANCH.
10 EDMUND b. FREEMAN, Esq.
Halilax-Towr.
p. S. have not considered it neces-
Sary TO notice a charge, made in the
Globe, against Judge Berrien, of sup
pressing material part of alettcr which
| wrote to him. and my substituting ano-
Their in its stead. If any person has been
misled by the bold accusation of the edi-
tor of the Globe, and is DESTROYS of ob.
tanning correct information, he has my
permission to read the whole letter, al.
though it was not intended TO be made
public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
RAIL ROAD CONVENTION.

IT meeting of Delegates from various
counties ofthe States of Tennessee and Viz
GINA, assembled at Abingdon on Thursday
the 2jth of August, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and thirty one, 10 take into
consideration the subject Of constructing a
Rsil Road from Lynchburg in the State OF
Virginia, TO some point in Jie State Of Ten
nesSee
William Nj. Rives ESD nominated Col.
James p. Preston Of Richmond, presidht TO
dc convention, who was unanimously Gcct-
81.
On motion Of Judge Peter Johnston, was
resolved TO appoint two secretaries tb tho
Convention, and thereupon DR.. Joseph Pow
III, Of Carter County, Tennessee, and John
MI. Fulton, Of a bingdon, Virginia, weie u
Unanimously appointed
DELEGATES From TENNEssEE
Cdrtcr.--Caleb Smith and Green More.
BiOuntUHIe. William Deery, Georg, w.
Netherland and David Shaver Jun.
Kngsporf.-Joseph G. Rhea, Griffith Ro-
gan, James Lynn and Samuel
NJ Hughes
Washington. John Blair and J Howard.
GreeHe.-Richad NJ Woods, Alexander
Williams and George Jones.
HnCkins.- Charles ii. Coffin and Dryille
Rice.
Granger Samuel Bunch.
6nOT.-Richard G.. Dunlap.
Delegates from, tie RAosUiHe ConUebtion.-
John g.. EasOn, John a Mckinney,
James ID. Khea, Solomon ID. Jacobs,
William b. Reese aud Joseph Powell,
DELEGATES FROM vIRGIN1I.
CITY 0 Richmond.-James 2. Preston,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
RAILROAD CONVENTION

AT meeting ofcitizens of Augusta coun.
ty, on the lst September, 1881, at III,
Courthouse, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to convention, TO be held at New
Market, in the county Of Shenandoah, fer
devising and recommending TO the citizens Of
the Valley, such measures as may seem 10
it best calculated TO promote the accomplish
ment ofthe Staunton and Potomac Railroad:
ID. w. Patteson, Esq. was called TO the
Chair, and w. II. Tapp, appointed Secic-
tary.
On motion of Ro. S. Brooke. it was Be-
solved, that the meeting deeply sensible of
the interest which, in common with all th,ir
fellow citizens, they have in the successful
execution of the proposed Railroad from
Staunton TO the Potomac and with entire
and undiminished confidence in its practita-
bility and superior chcapness over any other
species Of improvement, in any measure ade-
quate to the present wants and future pros
poets of our country and under the appre-
hension that great obstacles TO the farther
progress Of the scheme have arisen ou OF
misapprehensons among the citizens ofthc
Valley, perhaps producing some local pal
ousics, and obviously creating a general dis
trust and indifference among those whose pc
cunary means would enable them and would
otherwise induce them 10 promote it with
decided and unceasing energy approves Of
the proceedings OF late meeting Of the ciii-
Lens of Rockingham, recommending a con-
vention Of delegates from the counties prin-
cipally interested in this improvement, TO he
held at New Market, in the county orShen-
andoah, on the 9th day oftbe present month.
RESOLVED, likewise, that d. w. Paacson.
G. a. Stuart, VIM. Bell, Jos Brown, Lit
Waddcl, G Kinney, A. r. Givcns, WIN.
Poagc, e. Stribling, w w. Donagbe, J..
X. Moore, A. H. II Stuart, w II. Tapp.
Ro. $ Brooke, JAS Bell, and George Esk
ridge, be requested and they are hereby an.
pointed 10 attend this convention as delegates
from this county, and therein TO promote
such mcasu IS and friendly cooperation with
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

our brethren ofthe other counties, as in their
deliberate and impartial judgments may
seem best adapted TO the accomplishment of
this great work 10 the satisfaction Of those
Interested
Resoired, that the proceedings of this
meeting be published in tie Staunton Spec
tator.
d. w. PATTESON, Chairman,
w. ii. TAPP, Secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09
SP8OIrAWWRs
8.

Lists of Lots and Lands subject 10 forfeit
ure Tor The nen-payment oftaXes, in the fol-
loving Counties, may be seen at this office
Mason, Lewis, Wood, Nicholas, Grayson,
Monroe, Giles, Greenbrier, Cabell, TYLER,
Scott, Preston, Ohio, Randolph, Augusta
and Rockingham
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

AN instance of canine madness occurred
IN this town during the last week. The dog
was killed Immediately on the discovery Of
his situation. 1t is not known that he
did any mischief; but, as a precautionary
measure, The corporate authorities have or
dered all the town dogs into safe keeping for
one month. under the penalty ordeath 10 the
dog, and OF a fine 10 the gunner. A cores
pendent informs us that the dogs have had a
meeting on the subject of their grievous
oppression cat the new market-house -
Although the proceedings" are not origi.
nal, they are humorous. and well written
and we have no objection to giving them a
place in our next paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

e1-lt will be observed that the oSpecta-
tor" is somewhat enlarged.-"We rise as
we CANS Tie motto with which we com
menced our career.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1831-09-09

GA HoRN-SNAKE was killed few
days since in the neighborhood of this town.
We had regarded the existence of such a
snake as fabulous; and as others may be un-
der the same impression a brief description OF
this one may be acceptable TO many. The
snake measures nearly six feet in length.
and is somewhat slendcrIy proportional 4; lis
scales are quite hard, and form along the
back large dark brown spots sci in a
broad chain of white along the sides there
is slight mixture of red. The horn is
in the tail, and appears rather insignificant,
but when the snake is enraged no doubt il
enlarges considerably. This reptile is
said to strike over its head, by throwing il
selfin the form of hoop. The black man
who killed tho one just described, says il
struck at him in this manner, but missing
its aim, the horn entered stump, and held
it fast until he despatched il.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15

I was in company with Col. Mosbv. Mr.. John
M Bolts, and others, Sunday, 3Ist ult, when a
discussion took place as to the remarks made by
Mr.. Williams at Gentry,s, and concur in tho state.
ment given by Mr.. Andw. E. Elicit, as regards the
JAMES S,JRR
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15
Tbe Constitutional gg1bta.
Friday EUent,sg. flag. IL.

Z
w we hope our ncighbor of the Enquirer will
excuse us-we know the Philadelphia cmanations
arc ratsbane to him--but do not feel at liberty
TO withhold tho third letter of Stephen Simpson
from the Public. Curious in detail, replete with
classic auson, cogcnt in reasoning, equally caustc
and accurate in the deneation of character, it ad
dresses itself to. our taste, as one of the mos,
attractive political productions of this prolific time
simpson muy be disappointed man (ho confes,es
that he is, in one sense) for any thing ro know
private gricts may embitter his pcn--but this can
not detract from the force of his facts the power
OF MS reasoning, or disarm the severity of his 81,
tyre.
simpson makes two curious revelations. Tho
hrst Is, that at the very commencement of his
administration, the judicous friends of Gen. Jack
son were deeply Disguised and saw their error in
having made him President; tho second that hi.
original friendsin Pennsyvunia mcditated ..pous
fraud" IN clecting him; that their object in fact
was not the choice of Gen. Jackson, whose ;ncom
ps'ehcy thcy moro than suspected; but tho cleva.
ton of Dewitt Clinton virtually to the Presidency
as Jackson's Secretary of State! This "pious
Taud' was frustrated by Mr.. Clinton's untimely
death. Suppose the numerous fragments of parties
that combined and constituted the Jackson party,
N~"S NN"o"ihS tiilonS tHefi we meGn) were to
initiate Mr. Simpsons candor, and avow what their
secret purposes were in espousing Jacksonism?-
What should we hear? Would any one of them
affirm that they had supported him from con-
hdence IN his principles and capacity, or from
conviction of the superiority of his claims
TO the oficel Gold to silver-no. Mr.. Ritch
ie would step forth and say never thought
jackson competent-I really thought his cleo
ton would be as said, ga curse upon tho coun
try' but then his SO votes proved his popularity;
the rapditY of his rise declared his hold upon the
popular imagination; / he would carry ma
Jority, and L determined to make one The Ken
lucky relief men, Pope, Barry, Rowan and BIB,
would avow their object to have been the prostration
OF the man who had put down them and their par
ty' and whom they hated-Henry Clay. Van Bu
rem would acknowledge that his motive was 10
please Virginia, whom he had already begun to Woo,
and advance his fortunes. Like Mr. Simpson.
none of them had the least respect for Jackson's
qualhcations, or any eye to the interests of tho
country. Private hate and individual lust for now
er and place. were tho agents which elected Gen
Jackson 1t is not surprising that the union which
began in deceit and imposition, should end in
rancourous animosty and hatred.
Gentle reader-look at Mr.. Simpsons letter.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15
THE Meeting.

After five days notice, tho meeting to depute
Delegates to the Anti-Tariff Convention at Phila-
delPhia assembled yesterday, in the Capitol. The
Enquirer was eloquent in urging attendance, the
celebrated DaDforth looked important, the old bell
at the Barracks, was twice rung backwards; but
somehow, all these animated appliances failed to
call out the people. 1t is a question Of grave on
quiry, how many prescnt-the most liberal
estimate reckons the number participating at as
the most illibersl, at GA correspondent says 81
voted some motion made by Col Rutherford.
The meeting deputed seven delegates. but of
these Messrs. Leigh, Robertson Marx, Taylor, were
not at it; and however opposed to tho Tariff, will
not in all likelihood, g of them) attend at Phila
dclphia.
The fact is apparent, that tho people have had no
hand in this Philadelphia Convention. We con-
fdent We exceed the truth, when wo venture the
conjecture, that at all tho meetings united at Will
liamsburg, James City, Petersburg and Richmond,
not one hundred and fifty persons have taken a
share. What farce is it, to dcputc seven persons
$50 miios, to represent 81 people.
Our friend, Asmodeus, brings us the followin q
letter.
RrcnMoxD, Aug. 13.
Dear Mr.. Plcasants-
perceive that tho secretary of the meeting held
yesterday at the Capitol, did not report motion
which made, in his official statement I don't
know now it is, but this is always the fate Of my
motions, and the few remarks which i have made
at several meetings. ] deserved better treatment
i had the bell rung, at the hazard Of his Vice
Exceency's displcasure-I opened the doors, upon
my own constitutional authority-and If the meet
ing had extended into the night, was ready to
light candles. you that the affair of ring
ing the bell, was very serious one. When Mr..
Richie applied to me for that purpose, told him
as the Governor and 1t. Governor, were out Of
town doubfed if all constitutional power 70 have
| it rung, had not departed with them. He said he
could not clay his finger" upon any text in the Con
stitution which would Justify the usurPation, but
as it was case of necessity, he thought might
venture. Thinks TO myself, If have got Mr.
/ Richie bctwccn me and harm, there cant be much
danger; and as I am decidedly Of opinion, that the
Tariff is deliberate, wilf1l, and dangerous infrac
ton Of the Consultation, determined to do all
could, even at the hazard Of violating the State
Constitution to put it down. Ate all this thinh
they might have had my motion reported in thu
| papers,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15
Saturday, Ece5esaag, .asse:. I5.

kENTUCKY.-Otherr returns have reached. hut
complete in few instances. 1t is certain that Cole
man IT, is defeated by Marshall re-. 1t is we
also think nearly certain, that Adair has defeat
cd Kincaid [C.] (Kincaid was elected first as
jackson man, from strong Jackson district: that
of Mercer, Washington, &c. The poll exhibits
great gain, notwithstanding he may be defeated
In the Frankfort district tho contest has been close
between the late Jackson member Lecompte and
Ford, lClay.l The Argus [Kendall] of the Sd be-
Heres becompte has Succeeded and we believe
so too In Daniels II district, the Globe 6elieUeS
that Daniel has succeeded but VIC have little or no
doubt, that Davis has, by handsome majority
In the Garrard district, tho contest is between
Letcher and Garrard, both Clay. In the Louisville
district, it is yet uncertain whether Thruston or
Wickliffe has been elected.
But, the vote in all quarters of tho State 10 far
displays a great gain. in the Legislature, tho
Clay majority will be commanding. The last
Telegraph says:-
ave give extracts from the Louisville Advert
ser, the Frankfort Argus, and the Washington
Globe, containing all the information which we
have on the subject of the western elections
They indicate clearly that Messrs. Kendall and
Blair have fought the old hero into a loss. We are
apprehensve that the Senator, and majority of
the representation in the House, will be opposed
I'd Luo II VIII DC seen that the
Louisville Advertiser and the Globe are desrous Of
casting the odum Of their defeat on the Bank Of
the United States. This won't do.
"Those who are conversant with public feeling
know that tho friendship and support Of Amos
Kendall & Go, broke down tho most powerful party
which ever governed that State, and having hitch
ed on 20 Old Hickory, he is about to share the
same fate"
The Observer says Adar is elected by a small
majority.
In Fayette and woodford counties, first days
| vote.
Allan, Clay majority, 44l
In Franklin and Shelby, Ford ahead Of Lc-
| COMPETE 3i2
State Of the polls at Louisville, at O'Clock on
the third day:
ThrGston, (c.) 1164
WickliHc, Us 664
Letter to the Editor Of the Baltimore Patriot, dated
LOUISVILLE, Ist Aug. 1891.
Dear SiE-The polls for the first day just clio
sed, and tho result is, for Thruston, lClayl 100
| WickliHe, [JDekson,1 367-Majoriiy for the Clay
Ticket 1913, Phe Clay candidate for the city is 32C
ahead, and will unquestionably be elected. Th,
most sanguine Of Mr., Thruston's friends have ne
yer calculated on moro than 400 majority in thi
city-it will probably exceed 500 So far as have
heard from the county, the two tickets nearly
equal. JacksonisIn Kentucky had its birth il
Louisville, and here hope il will find its end. Un
less VIC greatly deceived in our accounts from
the counties belonging to this congressional dis
trict, that prince Of denagogues Chas. a. Wick
, life, will be defeated by handsome majority
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15
To Maj, NJ. NJ. Noah, Gopernor and Judge of Isra

To Maj, NJ. AZ. Noah, Gouernor and Judge of Isra-
Ell, Founder of the City Of Refuge DE. dc.
SIR: AS your paper has but little circulation in
Western Virginia, it was but a few days ago. that
had an opportunity of seeing your remarks upon my
Toast given on the 4th ofJuly. am told you are
naturally given to scurrty, and more So since you
have been struggled into the fat Office you hold
The unprecedented increase in the popularity of
MIR. CLAY, is such, that it is almost reduced to
certainty that he will be our next President; in
which event, you will have his permission to retire
to Ararat. GEO. w. SPOTTSWOOD.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-15

IL would occupy a chapter TO detail the cOmprehen
svs functions Of this which all strike the very root
OF free government lie IS the palace correspondent 10 all
the editors nf Jackson papers throughout the Union. He
indicates candidates, records obnoxious black
list points the daTt OfcaUuuv, and posous the
detvscon or the other hand, buys up the iebeous,
M, sOoilies down the DISCONTINUED Sfianus a mere
dolt 10 Tierus, what Lewis is 70 the president fiji,
Office Is almost tinecure, and his business is intrigue
Too fatally did he poison the arrow that sped TO the heart
Of Daniel Il. Miller
On This point must he understood explicitly as not
speaking from un,oV, The oUipoufJrgs 81 hs vudictye
wrath overwhelmed his apoiabis ard uufensive victim
In Tive course Of Common political warfare, this might
cur without cUlpabily BOT shall the president be per-
mitted to bring havoc among TIE representatives of The
people, because they will become absolute slaves
| ecultve pleasure Forbid IL, beuy-lorbd H., shade
| jefferson. ioIbId il.