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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

TIE AnaeoRda.-Ths impressions which exist
IN inc imaginations of most persons concerbihg
VIZ 1An"Soiiua' are those OF terror, produced by e1I
aserated accounts of travellers and the continued
repetition of tho same tnle of ,yond.r +, :; ,r,e
tfst the strength of great Anaconda is sufficient
10 supouc even largo Panther, but in q different
manner rom what is commonly represented. Tho
beautiful Anaconda, years old which ia now alive
IN MIR. Peale's Museum in Broadway Affords an
opportunity OF witnessing the singular process bv
which tins animal obtains his food IL IS recontly
arrived from the East indies and has c,t, soveroI
times since its arrival. have been present twice
Hungry as the animal probably was the graceful
coils of ono half his length remained tranouI
whilst his head instantly approached the RABBIT that
was put in to him. The RABBIT rocognized no enc
my-but tho Snake governed by the impulse of his
created nature, and unconcerncd at the crowd Of
spectators, darted at his head, which it seized ,nd
In an instant the Rabbit rolled up liz the convou
lions OF the Snake, resembling knot, con6ning ev
cry limb and especially close around the head. Tho
Rabbit appeared to be smothered, and soon ceased
to show signs of life. The Anaconda then loosen
Cd MS teeth, relaxed his folds in part surveyed his
prey (seemng to feel with his tongue but Spread
ing no slime it) and deliberately prepared for
ls"ahowing, by commencing at the nose. 1t was
astonishing TO see nc enlargement of the Jaws and
neck OF the snake, the RABBIT was forced by sue
cessive but by no means hurried, efforts further and
further within his jaws-the upper law and necl
hrmly advancing whilst the lower Jaw distended ms
an elastic bag, had power to enclose the entire
| head, shoulders, body and limbs of the full grown
Rabbit. AS as the last foot of the hind leg
disappeared, the whole RABBIT was quickly squeezed
down to the centre of the Snakes BODY To the
casual observers, the act might seem to be one of
painful effort; but there is doubt as with other
animals this important operation must be one of
picasure; yet the jaws of the Anaconda if they
were not fatigued, required relaxation or adjustment
oy occasionally opening and shutting and wagging
ms soft forked tongue, if he were licking them
after his luxurious meal-a meal accomplished
without the aid of a butcher cook, and nought
emoarrasscd by tooth. claw or hair The full form
OF the Anaconda, beautifully painted with CAV spots
was now displayed in graceful winding lines, as he
sought in another part of his cage position of
rePose, and showing less disposition to be handled
thar. he usually permits. In five days he was pre-
pared for another meal the bulk occasioned by the
Rabbit having disappeared, being assmilated with
the Anaconda by most extraordinary and power
full operation of digestion. l.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
Ten Davs Later from Enplnnd

1en lays Later from England
The Charleston Patriot of Monday, furnishes
Liverpool accounts to the 18th ult received by tho
British ship Nimrod.
No event of Importance had occurred since our
last accounts.
The head quarters Of the Poles were at Prepa
I'd june and intelligence of great and sanguina-
ry battle was daily expected. The Poles as weh az
the Russians had received considerable reinforce
ments since the sanguinary battle previously
heard Of
Parliament assembled on the 14th Mr. Manners
Sutton, was reelected Speaker, without opposi.
tien--on the 2lst, His Majesty was to deliver
his speech from the Throne. The Tories were
expected to commence a systematic opposition
against reform
The offer of the crown of Belgium had been ac
cepted by Prince Leopold with the conditions i'm.
posed by the Allied Cabinets The Belgians seemed
disinclined to receive him on these terms
1t appears that Don Miguel has not vet made
any concession TO France, and that the French
squadron continues to cruize off Lisbon, and cap-
ture every vessel under the Portuguese flag.
France is in a state Of considerable anxiety. In
the South, the Carlists strong; and NJ Cassimir
ferrler, is said not to be without his apprehensons
Paris continues nightly to be the theatre of DO
pular connections
Ireland continued in state of much inquietude,
and famine appeared to be spreading.
Mdrkets-Liverpool, June 1S.-Sales of cotton
this week 1-Sd lower
June l5.-Our Corn Market is in a very dull
state, and prices of all descriptions of grain ara
lower we quote superfne sweet Flour in bond,
25s 25s cd, and duty paid 33s a 36s per bb
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
COMMUNICATED

departed this life on the 9th of July, at the re-
sidence OF her son-in-law, Mr.. Lew s Berkely in
the county of Hanover Mrs susanna DARRAcorr
III the nth year of her age, leaving children and
grandchildren to bemoan u separation from the
klndest and tenderest of parents.-This AGED ladv
was Tor many years member of the Episcopal
Church, and gave the strongest evidences which
humanity could afford, that her heart was governed
and directed by the Spirit of God Without ex
pressing n wish to recover, she complied with ali
the directions of her observation-disclosures her
relations to bear this last sad separation with orti
tuoe and resgnation-and when her strength of
body was exhausted supported herself bv the sin gle
her last moments unclouded by the pains of long
illness, and the terrors of approaching death; if
lndeed, the Insatlate monster can cast terror on
Inc soul OF one whose hopes and affections loosed
from earth, are fastened on the skies. Yes while
totterlng on the pivot which divides time from
eternity, she remained calm and tranquil and wait
ed, without murmur, or an anxious emotion the
wave that waited her to the eternal world there to
rest III the bosom of her God! To the poor she
was kind and generous.
She had a tear for pity, and hand
Open as day for melting charity!
The rich were also loved, and in their Affections
shared her deepest sympathies; while the whole
tenor OF her life proved the purity her character
and evInced that her heart
The dwelling-place of all
The heavenly virtues-charty and truth
Humanity and holiness and love.
The author of this notice disapproves of obitua
ry notices in general, and especially those compo
sed OF false panegyTic and extravagant euopv: and
reels assured that he has nothing extenuated while
with an aching heart he offers this last tribute of
respect to the memory of her whom ne loved while
living, and whose virtues will ever remain fresh in
his recollection.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

rioe late whiea liis I~ic., ..pi.i@4a al iudsnt.y
between sorereign and despOtic power has led, and
continues to lead some of the Statists of this
happy but disputatious Union. 1t seizcs upon
tho brain Of heated politician, sometimes in one
State, sometimes in another, and it's natural off
spring is the doctrine of lificaton;-that is the
sovereign power of any State of the confedera-
cy to nullify any act of tho whole twenty four
States, which the sovereign State shall please to
consider &C unconstitutional; sustained
by rcasonors too respectable to be treated with de-
rison, and, apart from that consideration too alb
surd to be encountered with serious argument. E.
ven under our present Federal Constitution, it has
been directly asserted, imprudontly countenan-
ced, at one time in Virginia and Kentucky, at an
other in Massachusetts, and Connecticut, now in
the tomperatesc climate OF Pcnnsylvania, and again
i'll the warmer regions oe the south. Fortunate has
it been for country, that the paroxysns of this
| fever have hitherto proved not extensively conta-
gious! But admonished by one of the pro-
ioundest philosophers of modern ages, not to mca-
sure tho danger of discontents in the body poll
tic by this-whother they DO just UNJUST nor
yot by this, whether the gricf whcrcupon they rise
be great small-nether to be secure, because
they have been often or long, without ensuing pc
ril. Not every fume vapor turns indeed to a
storm, but from rapors and civilizations impercep-
tby gathered, the tempest of desolation does come
| at last.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
For THE WING
DEATH OF JAMES MONROE.

At 4 meeting of the citizens of Charlottesville
and its vicinity, at their Court House, 18th July
1881 for the purpose of testifying their respect
for the memory of their departed fellow Citizen,
James Monroe, late President of the United S;ates
DR.. Charles Everett was appointed Chairman, and
James w. Saunders, Secretary. The object of the
meeting having been explained from the Chair, tho
following resolution was adopted upon the motion
of E. X. Watson, Esq. who profaccd it with few
appropriate and elegant remarks.
Resolved, That Committee of eleven be ap-
pointed, and is instructed to submit to this meeting
preamble and resolutions expressive of its feel
ngs on the occasion which has called us together
and our sympathy in tho common loss which the
community has sustained.
Whcrcupon the Chairman appointed the follow
ing gentlemen as committee for the purpose: Col.
Nimrod Bramfam, John Winn Opie Norris Will
son M. Cary. John Il. Jones, DR.. w. F. Gooch, Dr.
Chas. Carter George Carr, Alexander Reeves, and
VIM. ID. Fitch Tho mover of the resolution (E
K. Watson) having declined acting the Chairman of
the Conimittee,was, upon motion, added thereto: &
the Committee having retired for a short time, re-
turned and offered the following preamble and res
olutions, as the result of their deliberations:
Whereas 1t is made known to the citizens of
Albemarle county, that James Monroe, the distin
guished benefactor of his country, departed this
lifo on the 4th inst. and we being impressed w it'll
deep sense OF tho great loss which the union and
the world at large, have sustained in the death of
the Statesman, Patriot and Phianthropist
And whereas, sense of what owe to the pre-
sent and future generations, and regard to our
ieSiihSss require Ut our hands a manifestation of
respect for the memory of one who was long a
citizen OF this county, and whose whole life has
been passed in increasing elevation to the advance.
ment OF human happiness and the establishment of
liberty on a sure and lasting foundation.
Inspired by these feelings, and impressed with
the regret which the occasion is well calculated
to produce, we, the citizens of this county do
resolve
LIST; That while we deeply dcplore the loss sus-
tanned by the country in the death of our distin-
guished Ex-President James Monroe, we vet can
not but recognise in his death, on the Anniversary
of our National independence, an event which
peculiarly identifies his revolutionary services,
with tho glory of that consecrated day, and his
name with that of his distinguished compatriots
Jefferson and Adams.
I'd That We will Grape for one month on
the lett arm, testimonial of our respect and
we recommend tho Same to all the citizens of our
county.
Sd. That will suspend all business for the
day. and we recommend the same to the C items of
and that the town bells be tolled at
suitable intervals during the day.
4th That the Secretary forward copy of the
proceedings of this meeting the nearest relatives
of the deceased.
CHARLES EVERETT, Chairman.
}. w. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

Nov l sn as&od - OF llain why Mr.. Barbour
did not crafty tho desire of his Lordship to have
this question judiciousiy adjusted?
In the first place, the above extra ct intnatos tho
unwillingness of tho British to make any change
in their system that would be in faror of this coun-
try;-and mono other was desirable to
Secondly, the dates are worth attention. This
conversation occurred in january, and in March,
two months afterwards, Mr.. Barbour was recalled
by President Jackson; but tho next December and
the following March, found the British Govern
ment turning deafcar to Mr.. M'Lano and his pro-
positions; it till he gave up to them all that
they desired, and entered into terms that were OH
his part moro capituaton, a surrender at dscrc-
ton, laying down of orr arms without stipula.
tlon Tor oven the honors of war-terms that Mr..
Barbour would have rel cctcd and that CONGRESS- had
Acknowledgement until then did tho British ministry
condescend to receive our submission.
his is my 'eSplanatIon;" but my much ostce M
fellow citizen (woud that could say friend might
deal moro fairly with his readers, well rs with
me, IT he werc 10 set forth in tho columns of the
Wv atchinan," the reasons which have given to
support my positions.
This he could do; without repeating; in all their
offensive strength, tho ccnsures which have pas
sed on tho conduct of Mr.. McI.ane
UT II he would even tell what he means by
the trade being ''foolishly thrown away by Mr. A.
MS" il culd be one step towards clo,r urS.,
standing of tho ma tier.
In an earlier number of his paper no did me
honor to ascribc my communications simple and
unIearned as they are, to tho pen of Mr.. Rush. tho
accomplished ex-Secretary of the Treasury. This
was total mistake; that gentleman is not party,
nor privy, to these criticisms.
He has also erred in supposing that blamed Nh
NJ Lame for pressing upon tho British ministry Al:
attention to the subject, and proving to them tina,
the mutual interests, of the two countries required
it."
The charge is not that he toe Industrious or
too logical; but that no adopted beseeohng, i'm
Ploring tone and style unusual and unbecoming in
such functionaries; that he mportuned the British
Minister with undignified solicitations, and that he
conducted his argument a British envoy hero
might do, vho should lectre tho protection
OF state rights, or the expediency of rechartering
the Bank.
Such are the charges which my esteemed critic
has mistaken for accusation of too much indus
try.
have few words also for the New York .E-
vcning Post;'' whose notice acknowledges; but |
must take another opportunity. x. Y.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

koLnAJ ,as.,, s.Ut- 80 -4i.OtIGAL 3,SIlinel, sho
task OF such notice rs they may deem his abuse de-
serves at their hands We quote his production as
proototthc asccndcncy Of that ''maign influence"
which is made 70 the ends OF ambitious un-
deserving priests and Proitlgatc politicians, who
assume voncration for female character, as tho
uicans of political prcferment VIII the Giobo in
form us whether it be truc, that Mr.. Maxcy, tho
aoio and upright Solicitor OF the Treasury, is to
lie renewed to make way for this knight of chval-
ry'
Could Offer stronger proof that tho "muligu
influenza" still exists, Than is given in the sermon
against srii speaking preached before The President
on Sunday last, by tho Rev. Mr.. Deg and the letter
Of this respectable G. 2, Porter, published in the
G'obe! Way was the sermon preached; and why
was tho letter writtcnl Was not tho object Of both
to court the favor of the President, to advance
their authors claims for oficcI And is noe the
fact that Office is sought and acquired by such
means, disgra, efl to the administration
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
From the United States' Telegraph.

The sagacious editor OF the Globe summon, all
his energies for mighty effort, when he asks
whether 'eithcr Of tho individuals [the three men,
bers OF the late Cabinet venture to that tho
President pretended to assert right 10 con
troll the private intercourse of society," We think
they do; at least so FAR concerns their own fam
lies; but like our nsighbor, Let What is
proof OF the contrary?
Mr. Berr;en saws, in his letter TO Mai Eaton
that The President dsclaiinod any disposition to
press such arequi,tion." What reauisition." He
tells US, IN the lettSr, s'the fact distinct
IL stated that they tAIcssrs. Ingham Branch,l and
myself, had successfully given large parties, to
which Mrs Eaton had not been invited. We were
then told, that such occasions, az least the
President would >rPcct in future, social inter.
course between our families"
This seems very like the thing in issue. But
lot us see how neghbor sustains himself by his
quotation from Mr.. Ingham's statement. He give.
considered the President as having entirely trareo
the demand made through Col. Johnson" What
demand? Mr.. Ingham tells us. in the samo sen
tencc, 'that my family must visit Mrs. Eaton as
thc condition of my remaining in Office" This is
direct to tho point. II is by emitting the preceding
part of Mr. Bcrrien's letter. and by mutilating the
sentence quoted from Mr.. Ingham's statement, and
by stcrnly mainta tanning that teaiuing demand, OF
declining TO press It, is the thing neuer har
ing made it. that this early and constant friend OF
the president ondcavors to defend the fallen nosi
ton IL which his Pricate counsellors have placed
him.
In al these and futile attempts to divert
the public attention from, and 20 distort the owl
dencc, who does not see the clearcst Intentions Of
bad cause.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

7 TIT 'Nf q 'NIU3fs| I elrgT0VH.
The Globe ofgcg'erday gives a long letter from
"ageHientaa Of h.gd Sta"diag IN Pcmlsyiraaao. IN.
ted July 30, 1881, replote with abuse Of u,e Amer
lean Sentinel, Mr.. Ingilam, and Dur Green" We
quote the following a specimen Of the whole.
"There some who might have corIDaisseratod
Duff's fallen situation, had inc not ,s.s,lcd de-
fenceless female. His ndiscre'ion p other rcspc.fs
might have been forgotten and overlooked: but his
unmanly onset against temaic, djssipatod the ht
tie compassion any one had in store for him Ev
cry voice is loud in his condemnation. lie cannot
now redeem his lost reputation"
The writer ofthis lettor, "ths gentleman of high
standing" is understood to be no other than q;
T. Porter, Marshal Of the Eastern District Of
Pennsylvania now an office knntr1F visit 10 this
city. We leave t. Mr.. Iughar and his friends in
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01
SAT- SaEloIt1g1. Springs,

k'1iS celebrated watering place, situated in the
- couniy"i Monroe, IN the upper country Of Vir-
gn'a, con''nugs under the management of lie original
proprleiors The character of the Salt Sulphur Water
has been so well established by the experience of
ny years, and us reputation manifested by public
paonsgc so extensively ddused, that the subscribers
heen ~ almost needless into an enumeration
81 US MEDICINAL virtues. Its ostensblc qualities sui
"h"r aud SOFIA, forming peUtral saline mixiure-su-
prfioT io any artificial preParatiJnat once pleasant
IS "'ink mud IN operation, aud permanently beneh-
al 10 he diseased |, has proved Itsef particularly eff
caci0us IN bilious aud psnonary complaints and in all
ca that require rs,edi esn diseases Of the
liver, dyspepsia, rneuuatis,ns and govt.
The circumstances Of Us having been resorled 10 for
many years past, by gentlemen Of great medical dis
,inction from States particularly from the south,
whose appreciation was marked by the repetition Of their
visits, furnishes 6a,,erng testimonial Of its valuable
medical qualities. So. . ~
Considerable improvements have been made since
The last year and the pPreors promise the ateo-
ton TO visitors that they have heretofore rendered IN
Their accommodations and fare they yield TO 10 publiS
establishment in Virginia 'fi''..'
they respectfully solicit the continuation Of public
patronage. ERSKINE e. CARUJHERS.
The ~ Orleans Argus aud Charleston Courier will nser
The above once week six times, and sendtcr account
70 z. g. G. frvpsymen, ~ ldn ST.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

IT. New YorK, July a.
r. ne hnSconda at Mr.. Peale's Museum, will be
led with living RABBIT this afternoon At for ,IoL
we have received from a correspondent the fol.
rowing description Of his Snakeshfp's last meal
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-08-01

HkRAWING of the Virginia wellsburg Lottery
H-p No. IL.
~, 81, 25, Sc, AZ, Is, 81, 6, 81,
~ No. 6, IL, 81, Capital prize of $500 sold
at Mickle's.
Drawing of the New York Lottery, Extra, No. 20
AZ, 4, so, &c, 80, So, 36, SO, IL. IS
H+NLOUR.-10O0 bbs. Flour, in store for SALE
n by LEWIS WEBB g. co.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-17

Delaware at 90. Severalcargoes Pennsylvania
Round Corn at 6S 69a cents; of Southern Corn
but little has been received, and prices towards
the close were shade better. One or two car
goes Of inferior Oats sold at So 81 cents; prime
parcels are worth 81 cts. Rye has sold at 20 cts.
on the Schuylkill. Current.
-eSe-
The Narkef.-Some parcels of.prime Susque-
hanna Wheat have been sold at 1S0cts. 1000 brls.
Western Flour of good brand at l2a. Whale
Oil has advanced cent or two, in consequence,
it is said, Of advices from the Brazil Banks, that
the ships there have had poor success in taking
whales. The market remains in general very
quiet, perhaps in consequence Of the races which
have attracted one portion Of the community. and
the religious anniversaries which have occupied
another.-N. T. Jour. Com. May IS.
May l4-No change
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-17
SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. IN. C.. ,

ARRIVED, May Is,
Ship William s. Henry, PARROT, New York;
ballast and Wine to G. Johnson & Co.
Brig Alexandria, Howes, Boston, plaster.
mackerel &c. to A. e. Cazenove, and butter to
]. Yeaton.
Steamboat Fredericksburg, B. J. jenkins,
Baltimore; freight and passengers for the District
SAILED,
Schr. Elizabeth, Baxter, Halifax.
Schr. Erie, Bartram, New York.
Brig sherer, Perry, from Georgetown, arrived
at Boston 18th inst
Schr Florida, Robinson, hence at Boston 18th
instant.
Schr. Columbia, Kirkland, cleared at New
York 70, this port 18th inst.
Schr H.; SEQ, Lay field, cleared at n. York for
this port 18th.
Sloop Neptune hence at Philadelphia 18th.
Sloop Johnson, Johnson, cleared at Phila. for
this port 18th inst.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-17
PHILADELPHIA MARKET-MAy Is

p, 4'OIT and NeaI.-The sales OF SuPerHue
flour during the week amount to $500 barrels,
I'OO Of which were Susquehanna. at IS so, the
remainder other Pennsylvania brands at 5 624;
,@lay we had no sales reported; most of the sus-
Saenanna on hand is not considered IN the mar
,sI 1t being limited at higher prices than quot
D. or held TOR further advices. About 1870 bis
Ave Flour sold today at IS IS, leaving very
,"e on hand, which is held at higher prlc,es',@
a Inc early part Of the week sales OF $50 hhds'
>'d at Sl5 IS, from 500 to 900 barrels sold du-
ing the week at 25. and 600 bis. at S Isl.
GraIn.-Small sales of Pennsylvania Wheat
'SI IS on the Schuylkill, and one lot on the