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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Education.-The Great work of popular instruc.
 ton progressing rapidly and successfully, not only n this country, but throughout almost the whole oi Europe. In France, at this moment liberal and extensive scheme is said to be in operation whereby the means of useful and improving reading will be afforded to the whole body of the working popu arion of France; placing public library to each o the 40000 cOmmunes, (or parishes,) into which the Kingdom is divided This simple fact speaks vol. umes (we hope we not guilty of pun) in favor of those great principles, which we may believe sprung out of the Revolution of July last; and which may be considered furnishing the best of guaran tees for the hopes now cherished by the good and wise throughout the world. The London Examiner weekly paper edited by LEIGH HUNT, speaks in highly favorable terms of the American Annals of ofEducation,' imported from Boston, by London Bookseller, evincing 'candor and ability; and as being 'one of the best upon the subject the Editor has Charlcstox Courier.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Destruction of the Cahitol.-We gave, ill our last, a ICorrect account of this great and signal misfortune to the state! Not only is one of the finest edices in the States destroyed, with its furniture and decorations, but with it a valuable library, and the inyaluable and ir- refarable Statute of Washington, the work of CANovA's master hand! The building may be rebuilt, even with improvement; another library, as extensive and useful may be pur- chased; but the Statute is lost forever, for CANovA is dead! He who has had no equal in his art since the days of Phidias; or since the Venus de Medci and the Apollo Bevi- dere were chiseled by unknown hands, If the individual whose reckless and unpardona- ble carelessness occasioned this calamity had been desirous of emulatingthe Ephesian Eros fatus, and had purposely applied the torch, we would have respected him as much as we do.
 It is highly probable that this occurrence will cause the question of removing the seat of government to be agitated. But consider ing the amount of money which the state has invested at Raleigh, it is not probable that an effort of that nature, if made, would be suc- cessful. Presuming, therefore that the Cspi- tol will be rebuilt in it's late location we stren- uously advise that it be built of the beautiful mica slate rock of which the wings of the late building were in part constructed The
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
From the Washington Globe of June as.

THE CoNTRAsT.--Ihe Er- Secretaries, Clay and Eaton.-The friends of MT Clay are making great effort to produce a politi- cal excitement against the President, because the late Secretary of War demanded the usu- al satisfaction for an insult offered to him by the late Secretary of the Treasury. For their consideration, we publish the following parallel, exhibiting the couduct of MT Clay which they justified, and that of Major Ea- | ton which they now condemn: MT Clay challenged Senator for words spoken in debate.
 Major Eaton sent challenge to an adver- sary for an insult transmitted in writing, and, as it seemed, purposely given to provoke it. MT Clay was provoked by taunt, calling him 6lackleg.
 Major Eaton by wanton attack on the character of his wife.
 MT Clay was in the high office of premier when he became the challenger.
 Major Eaton had not only long before re- signed his office, but retired even from tenn porary employment in it, before he sent his challenge.
 MT Clay violated by his course, the free dom of debate, which is under the guarantee of the constitution.
 | Major Eaton rebuked licentous invasion of his domestic privacy, as private man, and an attack on his own honor and the repu- tation of his family.
 NIT Clay was retained in office by MT Ad- ans, and is now urged by the friends of both, claiming to compose the orderly, moral and religious portion of society, as the most pro- per person to fill the Presidency. Major Eaton is not retained in office, is not a candidate for oflice--and yet those assum- ing to represent the |" orderly, moral and rel- gious," would visit his sins on General Jack son, who, far from permitting the public officers to violate the good order of society, has promptly inquired into every offence of the sort committed by any of them, and has dismissed from office, those who have been engaged in the deeds which the examples of Messrs Adams and Clay countenanced, and which the friends of the latter would still fur ther recommend by advocating his elevation to the Presidency.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Lgfayete.-A Paris correspondent of the London Examiner remarks, If Gen. LAFAYETTE does not end in being President of some Republic, it will certainly be his own fault, and not that of his desti- ny" The phrase some Republic, struck us as being rather too vague, until we had got midway in the correspondence, when we perceived as we thought, that by "some Republic" the writer had alluson to France itsel-he great political stage upon which the Hero of three Revolutions has been destined to play no subordinate part however equivoca it may have appeared in the eyes of the world. That the French people are prepared for the transition from elective Monarchy to Repubcanism, the correspon- dent of the Examiner thinks undeniable. "The name," he says, lis all that alarms them; the thing would suit them well enough" We shall proba, ply be told that this would once have been para dox but the times give it proof'-it may be so and indeed, if it be true that coming events cast their shadowes before,' should incline to the be-
 lief that the late potents which may be said to have imparted their peculiar confguration to the pre- sent political elements of France, indicative of no lesss change than the one which it is anticipat ed is about to ensue in the condition of the French, as people.-Charleston Courier.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Seduction and Breach cf Pronise.-At the Circuit Court in Warren county, this week, Judge Cowan presiding, there were two trials which must have excited considerable nterest-one for seduction, and the other for breach of promise of marriage The, first was suit brought by MT Stiles against Tho Tilford, aged about fifty years. for the seduction of said Stiles daughter, aged about l7 yoars; tho latter suit was brought by the young Lady against said Tilford. In the first suit the jury brought in thousand dollars PIattsburg (N. Y.p Rep.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

Statue cf Washington.-It is believed says PhiIa- in existence at Rome. The Boston CemtineI adds "A caste of this statue stl exists in CAKoyAs sudv at Rome. CHAErRY's Washington in the State House at Boston, which cost $l0,0OO, is pronounc. ed by the editor of the CenineI superior to the one executed by CASovA. It is to be hoped that the task
 oftsking copy from the original, said to be at Rome
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

quarry of this, elegant building material lies only one mile from the Capitol square. Ii skilful persons were engaged for cutting and preparing this rock, and temporary raiizvau constructed from the quarry to the Capitol square, we cannot think that the cost would greatly exceed that of rebuilding with brick. Let MT Nichols be again engaged as the ar- chitect, and let the building be of stone, and we will add, with a fire proof roof, 'notwith- standing the mention of fit.-M c. Shectator.
 "PennSytvania Locomoter. ."-This is the name of steam engine upon which the Phila- delphia papers inform us that Lieut.. Col. LONG has succeeded in effecting some highly impor- tant improvements. The Engine weighs three tons, has the power of six horses and is de- scribed as being compact and occupying a comparatively small space. The boiler is capable of containing 50 gallons the fuel re- quired is one 6ushel of anthracite coal. with some'charcoal. "This fuel when ignited,' '' says Philadelphia paper, ''brought the wa ter to the boiling hoint in thirty ,/fUe min utes." This new Loeomoter, it is believed will be capable of receiving a pressure of steam to the amount of 60 rounds which will give velocity of at least .ffy miles per hour! MT. WETHERILL's plan of feeding the fire with 7vater! has been successfully applied by Col. LONG which will render the economy of water of more importance than that of coal, ill rail road motion.-Charle8ton Cour.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23

It is intimated in the Pendleton paper that Mir Calhoun would shorty give his sentiments in relation to NuHifcation which the Carolina Politicians still continue to uphold on the authority of the Virginia Resolutions, after Mir Madison, who drafted them, has expressly declared that no such meaning as is affixed to them nSouth Carolina ever dreamed of by those who first adopted them. We are inclined to hope MT Calhoun will put the nullifers at home in great quandary MT Crawford did in Geor- gia when he laid his heavy paw on their heads some time since. We hope there will be mystifying- that all shall be clear doctrines should be made, on which hang the destiny of this great and happy republic. If he is for Notification let him be as open as MT MDufie, place it on its true foundation, reoolnon, and not attempt to make constitutional remedy of it. It has struck not lite strange, that after Mir M'Duffe had secuted the Idea of its constitutional origin, any of the papers in Carolina should still attempt to deny that he placed it explicit
 y the foundation of revolution and say that it is his doctrine that mag De deduced from the Con- stitution-We like Mir M'Dufie's openness-let treason longor turk beneath the folds of the con- stitution-Mr M Dufie has stepped out into open day and maintains this doctrine its true revolutionary principle-let others be as candid or as fearless if you choose and the people who have to decide, can then understand them. But this thing of being in and out of the Union at the time made them stare-they did not, could not understand it. But they know what you mean by revolutionary dissolv- ing the Union; and they have made up their minds that subject-and ready to render the follow ing verdict" We have tried to calculate the value of the Union, but find it INcALcULABLE."-Aueust Courier.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-07-23
From the Spirit of the Are.

Messrs Robinson Sc HamptOn-The principle de- cided in the accompanying Opinion is one of much importance to the community generally, and will considerably affect the rules practice in our Courts. You would therefore, confer favor on many ofyour subscribers by publishing it. A. S.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-07-28


A Witness The present Editor Of the ".
York Evening Journal was one Of the sup
porters of the election Of General JACKSON.
lie subsequently spent soma weeks at the
Seat of Government, during the sitting of
Congress. He was behind the curtain, and
saw, we presume, the whole machinery Of
''the party ~ Ii is only from bis present course
that we know what effect this opportunity had
upon his mind. But il seems to have inspi
red him with sovereign disgust. He is re-
strained, probably, by the implied confidence
in which he gained much Of his information,
from communicating it TO the public. We
are glad. however, that he has felt him
self authorized to disclose so much az is con
tanned in the following:-.Nat. lit
Post Office Management From an article
in the National Intelligencer, we are encour
aged to hope that the inquiry ordered by the
Senate of the United States into the abuses
of the administration Of affairs in the Gene
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-07-28
THE GAZETTE.
THURSDAY, JULY %, 1851.

Mr.. Clay has become an assiduons practi-
cal farmer and grazier. He is constantly en-
gagged in experimenting two farms OF his ewn
near Lexington, and improving breeds of
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-07-28

Gale at Barbados "A tremendous blow
"oiI me north east commenced on the night
oil The 22d OF last month which hauled sudden
~ round on the morning of the o3d to the
SCUM east. Nany vessels in port dragged
ana were driven to sea. The brig Henrietta !.
OF this port, parted both chains. and was
driven of with the loss in deep water of both
shchors and nearly the whole of both cab
les. She beat back into port, however, with
no INJURY No vessels were lost. Several
were driven to SEA. Markets deplorable; that
,of bread stutis being completely gIutted
ever 1900 bbls. of -four arrived within a few
I Us IS not worth cost and eharges.-.Nstp
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-07-28

The President apologies 10 Mr.. rngha n
for calling him "Acting Secretary" BY sas.
ing that he wrote IN baste--and yet the Pre-
sident SO calls him in the body Of The note,
and repeats it in the supcrsciiption.l
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06
FOR THE ENQUIR Err.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE. YlRGINIA

This College is situated in the vicinity OF Lexington
IN the county OF Rockbridge. The salubrity of the ci-
mate, the c%heapness Of living, and the moral character
oil the surrounding population, give 10 the institution
some important advantages in respect TO local situation.
a new faculty have been organized who IRE prepared
10 receive students and TO carry them ihrogh a complete
course OF instruction in the languages and sci noes.
The common system of chasing students as Fresh.
men, Sophonores, Juniors and Semi RS, has been abo-
lislied, and the institution has been divided into four de.
partnents OF learning; the Classical, the Mathematical.
the Chemical, and the Ethical, each 10 be superintond-
ed by Its appropriate professors.
The studies in the Classical department are:
In Philadelphia Grammar. Corderv.
Fables, Selecte Votoribus rrofanis, Nepos, Justin
Caesar, Ovid, Sallust Virgil, Cicero's Select Oralions
Horace, Livy, Tacitus, Cicero de OHiciis and de Ora
tore Juvenal.
In GREEK -Wiuenhalps Grammar. CIR. Testament.
Greca Minora, Greek Reader, LuciaB's Dialogues. Xe.
nophon's C%yrOpedia and Memorabilia, Longinus, select
Oratioas OF Demosthenes, the Had, Select Tragedies
from Euripides and Sophocles
All the above named books to be read throughout.
before the student can obtain a degree.
Young Students in the preparatory part Of the course
are 10 be under the special superinteodence OF a teacher
distinct from the professor OF languages.
The studies OF the Mathematical department are A.
r%ithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonomeiry plane and
Spherical, Surveying, Principles OF Navigotion, Proiec-
tons, DAZZLING, Comic Sections. Fluxions. Natural Phi.
losophy' Astronomy; Principles Of Civil Engineering
Fertilization and Gunnery.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06

b move to the West. offers HE Will Lro~n 80
zee hai) In the lower part OF King William coup.
", TOT sale. 1t contains 400 acres of high land. and
claimed, with very little expense. 1h. h.pb Land ;se,naI
W any IN 'ni' section Of country. The inprs VI men,s
W cool. a Barn, ihiety-eisht by twsn,y feet, and
"5sr' qu1''er9' have teen built in the las, year. A
nleoces ana advantages OF this place, is deemed unne.
cesar asit !, presumsb'e, none win p%ureta,s beiore
s1"'"e, OF psE ny particular enquiries respecting the
same -Slonic his valuable E,Iats 40, be riva,sIy all
4h d = OF Auguit nsx', on that dsy, III
az, II no, The hr,t iard7y ,her. af,er,9 il w III be offer.
g u W 'e hishest bidder, on the pJemi-es At the same
pace and tune, will also be sold. all Of his bonssbn,d
and Ri cheD furniture, trming utensils, and s,ock Of
every desc ipiiOn For further particular, anpIv to
me- WILLIAM RUFFIN.
way " l2l-wtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06
LAW SI.OnI.

u w'h great plsa'ute. 90 learn, tha, Judge L.
max proposes, carly m the ia'i, to omen in ,his uI,ce q
Law School. We need not pcint out 10 cur ciiz ma the
dement's TO re'ul, 70 the town from such Az in.,i,u,ion-
" = u necessary TO dwell up n the emins N, q.,slih
cations OF he late Prf,pssar o.; Law in The Ucir .ri :,
OF virginia. Tor the saii-factOry drchAtgs OF III. dulles
winch he a'sumss. The acceptance e JuJg- T,cker;
o .e Curt oil hppssl', necessarily compeis him to ,
bandon his school in nc .s,.r. and h.n.n;.S =,
'rauRh' with the most important sdvsn'sg-s TO he
state al '''ge, we sincerely rejoice that Judge l. max
mroi'a'es 'he establl'hment OF a similar nsti,ution her.
ne prospectus oil the School will be bid he re IN
pubic in a short 'ims. In the interim, we beg the IA.
Vor oil cur + ii,oriai brethren to no ice the abnvr!
Eredericksh,Irr d.a.,a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06
OBITUARY

IL becomes our painful duty to record a most affective CALAMITY
nat mas iaUen upon the family Of one OF our townsmen, Mr..
iAau WILSON, winch is almost without a parallel in the annals
OF deaths doings. or seven Children which but a few DAYS ogo
spOtted IN all the lovehness of health and beauty, four o feeose
IN tho silent tomb. Tho disease of which they died was inGsn,-
nation OF the lungs, arising from cold contracted whilst the
chlNdem were i1 OF tho measels, and which resisted tho power Of
ne strongest medicines and the utmost skill Of tho physician.
u hfst victim was AMANDA JvAE, on the dh Instant. AGED A
months and Is days On tho 9th, SoFHRoNfA EMLy, followed
het infant sister, aged 8 years 9 months and 10 days. Tho spirit
Aud on Thursday last the funcsul Of LOUISA TfFPgr closed he
m9urnlul sceno. The latter was in Ter 18Th years ola sweet ami
amo dispose sition and engaging manners, and bid fair, had her ho
Deen spared, TO make a bright ornament Of society, When tbs
last ailiction smoto tho heart of the agonisod narent, Wo saw him
resort To tho Book Of Life for comfort and consolation, to calm
me pillows OF his boaving bosom. And We saw him put IL down
ag'h WIN something Ike cOmposufo In his couutenance, ready to-
otclaim with the pathaeh of Old, "Tho Lord gave and the Lord
'aketh away blessed be tho name Of the Lord"
lShenapdoaR Sentinel
DIED, On Saturday evening last. in N. York. of a soyete and
lingering illness GURDON =. MUMFoRD Esq. in Inc 6Bth year OF lIs
age-by this Bereavement, a widow, anda aumcrouse and i,,or-
and parent.
Al, an early ago Mr. Mumrord, was private secrersry Of Dr.
= rankin, and during the revolutionary war. resided At Paris, in
the ianily Of that celebrated man. twas TO Mr. Mumford, then
a youth, that Do. Franklin entrusted some Of the most important
and continental documents 0f his diplomatic correspondence.
lhfougnoul tho whole OF his mission 10 France and until death
closed the days OF usefulness of the great American Philosopher,
Mt Mnmiotd, enjoyed his esteem and undiminished regard.
Mr.. Mumtod was several times elected n member to Congress
Tor inc CITY OF New York, and ~ the Councils Of Tho nation, his
extensive knowledge Of commercial affairs gave him deserved IN.
hueacei while his caudOr and ufbanity won for him tho confidence
aud esteem Of his fellow citizens.
IN tho private circle Of friends, his worth was ever tbfouei, hs
long course OF days, highly appreciated AZ a husband, parent,
and incndt ho was beloved aud esteemed by all; ~ a citizen, HE
country.
The death Or Mr.. Mumiord, has diTused a general gloom overa
ofko ctrelo OF friends, and tho public generally, for tho loss Of 40
vP"ght and intelligent citizen My asadv.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06
Nav 6.

70 lie The Subscriber offers for sale abou, 1vs
~ thousand acres Of land, in the vacinity OF Amhers,
sanity situated on The Stage road, runrine North and
oouth, and wiihio ten miles OF James River, The coil
ls good resting on a strong clay foundation. and i, IA.
soI'ao,e 10 'he p oiusiion e all kinds of grain, hemp
and tobacco; the country is remuka5Iv beaj,bv al
-auounds 10 hne springs Of The best water. These land,
are well improved, with good Orchards, a valuable
mshu'aGtuiine MIL nd four good Dwelling Houses,
ard will admit of several divisions. and wji be diniJ,J
oa9'o sui, purchasers. / have also fer sale some wen
improved los in the town OF NJ W Glasgow, on one
mem - a large aud eommodIous Tavern with Gar.
ems nnd all necessary oui Houses.
these lands AMI lots will be sotd on ~ccommodatio
terms to suit purchasers-for further informa.ioo an,
ply 10 'he subscriber living in New Glasgow.
MAY 6 10,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06
May G

M KS WILLS, has personally seIected in New.
Iva reIk and Phi'aielphia, her Sorire sunny NJ
SiihLiNERf, computing = splendid aud fashionable
Sssor'msh'. Sac is wei prepared TO execute all orders
ex~rtl"n wil' be used TO give general sa,isfscdon. Hss
sock CONTESTS. IN pirt oi he following articles: Fan.
cy SIX and g'nz"i bots and b met WooeIaw p Orleans
ann sd VI faun 90 LegboiDs, DUngahlrs and omen
s'rew,' caps, iurbans AMI cspes; ;ibbons, n ,yers. curl
puf5 and braids. ""'
she VIII receive supplies of The mo.t (a,hjopable
Duns'ables every fortnight.
D'esseS and RidiUg Habits msde by the neyes, NAT.
iern', L'eh'rns biescbtd, dy d aud altered; aiso,
Dun tables repaired. ~ "'
MAY. g.. ,ot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-06

IA bW-1Okk Cheap, FhOfe,aIe, CTork Stool. mud
~ clothing WdTehOuSe, temOued. The subsc ,iber
ha4 removed t1 E,tabi~hnent from No. rs I2.
MAIDEN Lane to the spacious store, No. 1873. Pearl
; reei, over Me'srs. Hyde, Clsvel5nd & Co.. where
ne WIZ Keep coDslan ly enband a much nofe exlep-
siVe asso tnent Than formerly-Ths style, make, and
m,teriaIs OF the Clo1k- will be greatly improved, aod
WIZ ne sold at about The zane low prices as hose of
tht last sea'on.-HeI la also ou hand a large sssorf1
IN ut OF low priced Clothing. made in good siyIe, ex-
pres W Tor he ) u'hern and western Tfade-ha, will
De sold az about the u Ual prices, Of the most ipfs,iT
quiitty. Al'ot an assor'mant Of Stock, with many
OF g drsiiSbls artcles-Thoss who will take the
trouble to examine his S.o,k u Good, will probably
'a''siy Themselves, ibtt they cannot sls ct The came
amount from any Sto X in tn CRY, that viii bs a saf r
or more dtsr'ble pufch ise.-For sale by +. j Conant.
No l3S, Pearl $ feei, New-York.
ERMs-S X months Tor approved noes, PAYABLE "A
b'"ks ~ good standing in any Pari OF the counfry-S
mon lie iot Cry aeeep' anc -, or 8 per cent discount for
e"s'. I'm all cases where The tine IL ex,ended, inter.
tst will h. eharg-d, AZ tie rate o. 6 per cen, per ar
~num.--Any goods purchased AT tits + .tablishmen,,
iha, DO not nit the Market for which they were IL
tended, will be exchanged Tor o herr.
April 22 u7-wJ2wf
"A MILLER W~ANIED.-The sub-erber ~lhss
IN % engage a well qualified M Her 10 take charge
OF an eS'entive Mill, 10 the upper country Toe nan
wen suited Tor the siuslion. and possessing Industry
ard %sohrtety, > good situa ion il ofered.-Apply to Jesse
a. Stfatge, P lmyra Mls. Fiuvsnns, or 10
ANDREW sWEENy,
ApfH ~ isl Richmond,