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sDrnB Wltn II, the general WhdreW at len o'clock lthe forenoon. Hereupon, three hours more were granted to General Krukowiecki within which time he to to the marshal his final resolu- Etion. As this not given by o'clock, the
 marshal sent word, that he should give orders to att
 ktack. Half an hour more was requested for cOnsld1 feration, but this also elapsng without satisfactory
 answer being gven the marshal issued orders for the sattack It was terrible and very successful; hags Iof truce were sent but they brought only dilatoy Ranswers The attack, was, therefore, begun upon sthe second line entrenchments winch was carried Eat the point of the bayonet The enemy, who iD Sthe meantime, received endorsements, vigorously defended the gardens and the edges of the dtches Towards the Jerusalem barrier, and even made our stroops give way for moments but the ardour ofthe slatter revived they quickly scaled the walls of the 5city, which presented most formidable line of del Efence. The prodigies of vaor which had already distinguished the two days were renewed, and, at 9nine o'clock in the evening, the entrenchments the|
 gardens, ditches walls, every thing in short, n 7set in and the army required repose. Three lines sof entrenchments carried by storm, 5000 prisoners land nearly 100 pieces of cannon were the trophies |of these two memorable days. Nothing could n0wl !save the city and the enemys army. Both tlere-| gore mpOred the clemency of the emperor, and the| circumstance made it the marshas duty to restraint
 fhe vengeance of the soldiers which excited o| sthe utmost by such obstinate resistance. To-day Jour troops are in Warsaw. The Polish army and| lthe nation have submitted to their monarch the for Inner, in conformity with the emperors manifesto, isl !gone to Plokz there to await his orders In someI sdays we shall be able to give more detailed ac- scount of these important events The glorious suc- .cess which we have obtalned las been purchased by| lsevere losses The ield-marshal himself has re- eceved confusion on the left arm and the breast- IKrukowieckihas resigned bs power. Gen. Mala- \
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

On Saturday, the House of Dclepafe. m, +brorob
the business before 1t. The General Election Inv,
returned from the Senate with an amendment obon'
gng the time holding the elections for the nrcssnt
year. from August to June, being taken Nd Mr. eirb
moved to disagree to the Sena te's amendment TIo
motion gave rise to considerable discussion in which
m h Leigh Galaher, Marshall, Gibson, Clai.
oorne' Lewis and Davlsson engaged, when finally
the House disagreed by large majority (The SEN
ate VIII no doubt reoede, and thus fix upon August
as the month of eectons.)
The Senate made another amendment IN Tho EIoo
ton Law, striking out the section which irnnoeed n
penalty upon persons voting, knotoin themselves to
have no right to vote. Mr. Leigh moved to disaoree
10 THIS amendment also, and was supported bv
Messrs Marshall, Eppes, Wood of Albemarle
Brodnax and Bayly The motion was onnosed b,,,
messrs Knox, Green, DAVIDSON, SempIe, and Rives
OF Campbell, and reectsd-ayes 40 noes 20.
ne ne SENATE sent message that they had passed
the bills, Authorizing two separate elections in
augusta; 2 Concerning Tho Jesse, jr.; 8, Concern
ing ChaTlestown IN Jefferson; j, Authorizing lot,
terry to construct turnpike from Staunton to the
Augusta Springs.
On motion Of Mr. Crump, leave was given 70 brin,,
10 "i providing that county and corporation courfs
shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the snney;or
u l5w' for the trial of free persons charged
"ifu petit larceny.
MI Hart moved for leave to bring in hill n a,,-
morse and require the annual election of the Attor
hey tor the commonwealth for the county and corpo-
ration courte.-The leave was refused
ne Dill concerning the inspection of lumber with
up. 0' " ~
MI murdaUgh moved to amend the following
dngnuHent OF the Senates: Provided that the city
o. richmond shall be exempted from the provision Of
this bll-by extending the exemption to the county
Of Norfolk"
! bls motion was opposed by Mr. Maxwell, and re-
Mr. Murdaugh then moved the indefinite postpone
Inent of the bill and amendments-wb ich motion was
lost, ayes 40, noes 40
Nj Murdaugh then moved to lay the bill on the
taoic-which was opposed by Messrs Maxwell and
Shield, and lost.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
FOR SALE.

an the premises, at public auction, on the second
~ Wednesday, The 9th Of June next, my Pract of
LAND IN Loudoun county, Virginia. with the Fur
nure the Stock of Horses, Cattle Sheep, and Hogs
The tract consists of rather more than . 600 acres
10 advantageously situated in very healthy coun-
try, about "a miles from Washington and Alexan.
drIa and is of good quality; Little River passes
through the middle Off, on which there are about
$50 acres of excellent meadow land in different lots
most OF which is now in timothy. 1t NAV be divided
into three or four farms, to suit the purchasers In
the centre IS large and very comnodious 81 ick
Dwelling House. with all the other Buildings necessa-
ny for the accommodation of urge family and like
wise tor servants laborers, &C. several of which are
OF brick There Is also Grst and Saw Mill on
the tract. At the upper end, and adjoining the
turnpike leading to Alexandra and the CITY, there is
comfortable Frame Dwelling, with good barn and
some other accommodations At the lower end there
IS likewise house that may accommodate small
family. The stock of each class is numerous. the
sheep are generally of the Merno race credit of
one, two, and three years, payable in equal install
ments, with interest, will be given for the and and
one Tor the Stock amoie security being given for the
PnDctuai payment Those to whom am indebted
will be allowed credit for any property they NAV Dur.
chase, to the toll amount of the SUMS due and on
fair conditions.
Not being able, on account of my weak state of
health, to conduct the sale myself I have given full
power to my son in law, Samuel L Gouverneur and
my nephew, james Monroe, jun to perform this
service, for which | have vested the property in
them. In the event of sale, they have power to
make every other arrangement which circumstances
may require. JAMES MONROE
mar 30-c2aw Is
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
From the Baltimore American of anriI ,

Col JACOB SMALL, our late efficient MAYO r, hav-
ing sgnifed his intention to resign on the 3lst
March. the Electoral College convened yesterday
and elected Col WILLIAM STEWART 10 the Mayor
nlty for the remainder of the term The latter GEN
tleman having qualified according to law, entered
without delay upon the discharge of his official du-
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
From ,bs Lynohburs vireiaisn.

u The Georgetown rs. c. Tntelligencer, a true
blue Nulhyer, puts two or three posing queries to
the Richmond Enquirer This is rather nnchsrita
bic in the JacksOnan friends Of that print, seeing
how desperately the ''Od Lady" s puzzled by the
recent divisions in the Republican party. Her DO
sition on the fence is uneasy enough, as may be
seer b. the wry faces she makes without troubling
her with impairment questions In sheer compa s.
sion for the Enquirer shall relieve it ofthe neces-
city Of apwerDg the Georgetown editor, by doing it
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
TREE-HILL RACES.

YNhB first Spring Meeting will commence the
Il second Tuesday in May next, 10 of the month.
st day-Sweepstake-ml heats-eptrance 500
half forfeit
SUBSCRIBERS:
JNo. M1NGE, 7 JNo. NJ BORIS,
o. P. Hare, tbs BRANcH,
WIN. II M1NsE, q. MooDY
yNo. d. KERRY, 10 VIM F W1cKuAu,
J. NJ. SELDEN II A ARMsrRoNG,
WIN. WYNNE, 10 CH G.. GRAVES.
I'd day Propretor's purse-two mile heats-$3OO
Sd day-Jockey Club Purse--SI yOoO-four mile
heats
4th day ostslake-provided four or more sub
scrbers are obtained at $50 each to be added the
purse Of $3.50
From the number of horses expected at Tree
hi, 1t is probable during the week some interesting
races may be made and run.
J. VI. SELDEN, Proprietor.
". b. There is now open Sweepstake for years
$780, subscribers required-threc
already down-to close the LIST ofApr-[mile heats
mar lH-2aw9b J. M, s..
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
Jouu NJ. BRoME, Secretary.
From the s,aun,on spec,a,o, Of Arr;,1

u We congratulate orr fellow-citizens on the pas-
sage If the Rail road bill Although the privilege
OF extension beyond Stanton is denied u.s. we
doubt not that more just and liberal feelings and SEN
timents will prevail in future Legislature; land that
we will have the authority by the time we are pre-
pared to exercise it.
Books, for the subscription of stock will be open-
ed at the Court house in this place. on Monday the
25th instant-(sec advertisements of the Commis-
soners in another column. Let every citizen of the
Valley now do his duty.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05

Andrew Jackson' How many arc there, ready 20
applaud all he does-as ready to shout approyines
hurrohs when lie slabs the Constitution their
try, as when he expelled the invader from its soil,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05

ourselves: 'st What does the Enquirer think Of
Pennsylvania. after the resolutions recently passed by
her Legislature" Why, that she good old De-
mocratc state, If she votes for "A. Jackson"-aDd
rank hot-bed of tories and federalists if she does
not.--2d, "@f how much consequence is it to State
Rights Virginian. whether she votes for Mr. Clay
or not This is very simple question. Look at
the Veto-look ut the Treasury Bank--would III
Clay have written the first, suggested the LAST
1t Is true A jackson voted fo- bills before he Pres
ident similar to that which he negatved by his veto
and 1t equally true that he has since approved
bills of lhe description, and thus made them the
laws of the But IN charity, must attribute
TINS not TO any infrmity of purpose, but to his al
xions desire to secure his reelection that he may
complete his stupendous plan of Reform. and give
tue successorship to that accomplished Statesman,
Martin Van Buren.-3d, (which of the most
consequence, principles or men'" None but a scio
list IN politics could have asked such question.
PRINCIPLES are very good things to talk about-but
they arc very ungnportant when compared to the
| success Of A. Jackson. Let us go for men now
| we feel confident at least such will be tho course
OF V'ghla-she will rally around his sta ndard land
trust to Providence to bring her principles into fash
ION hereafter.-We hope the Erquirer will be con-
tent with these answers if it will not acknow Wedge
our pollteness in saving it some trouble.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05

A N APPRENTICE is wanted at the Whip of
IA flee. boy between ii and l6, of good charac-
ter. who can lead aud write, will alone be taken
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05
OHIO ROAD MEETING.

AZ meetIHg OF n ntUlOcr OF the citizens OF the
town OF Winchester, at the court house, on Thurs
day evening the Gath OF March, John w. Page Esq
was called to the chair, and John NJ. Bronze appoi.t-
ed secretary.
After few pertinent remarks by William L,
clarke, Esq IN explanation of the objects of the
meeting the following preamble and resolutions were
read and unanimously adopted:
whereas the construction of road from some point
on the Ohio river The town of Winchester g. thence
70 the Potomac river, has long been subject of deem
'nteresf to Western Virginia, and especially to the
citizens OF the town of Winchester; and whereas
the recent passage ofan act of the general assembly
autnor'z'ng and providing the means at the expense
OF the state for The construction of such road has
realized our walmest wishes is repe,e with the most
beneficial results in advancing he prosperity of Wes
tern Virginia and in allayng sectional jeaousies:
Under these Impressions, this m"e,iuq assembled
for the purpose of expressing their feelings town rds
thsir own representatives., and such other members
of the Legislature as have aided in bringing this i'm
Por'apt sub ect to favorable result
Therefore resolved, That the thanks of tbi, meet
ing he presented to the delegates from this COUNTY
and the senator from this district for their success
full exertons in procuring the passage of the afore
said bill.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meetinn are
also due To such other members of the general as
semhly IS by their votes. procured the PASSAGE of
the act aforesaid.
On motion of Lemuel Bent, Esq it was resolvsd
that the editors of the town of Winchester md of
the city Of Richmond, be requested to publish tho
proceedings ofths citing in their respective papers
JOHN w. PAGE, Chairman.
TorIn NJ Rpo7Jp
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-05

u The Characteristic letter Of the Hon. David
Crockett, may be seen in another column How
many are there, who, freemen in free country,
from their servie devotion to Jackson and ndiscrim
mating as seFvile, deserve have collar fastened
around their necks, labelled this s the property Of
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-29

Recommendations TIC Candidates themselves could
ndve teed upon them-they must hooked them
Possessing greater rhcacy-he efficacy degree sas
"'"mei the constitutional freedom and independence
curt !" performing this duty BY making appear tha &
oaf sentiment was against The appointment of the present
u'oent IN hchnond, or his deputy, because they did
% over !hs mountains was drubt expected produce
IOnsHa'ht upon the Court induce mall
appointment coniomably thereto The truth is no popular
has been fairly and declared upon the
SUBJECT ana there had been the Appess in the
OF any of its constitutional would not bo
un 70 ohey IT. have heard OF popular sentiment except
rom he confident assertions of the IN this business
"u' am 100 well acquainted with office bunting
men 20 see IN Tins any thing than attempt at ckery
90 iar Us could understand, the members
SeuciaE Including those FINN mount aims were
otey n"ieent as TO who the Court should their Clerk
PROVIDED ne was good They applied to for re-
commentators and gave them from mere nnus of eood
WIN and Kind feeling without any reflection upon the proprietY
in principle uf dong so ~ rr'
nave myself no interest This subject excsp, what every
man should eei that justice may he done-beRg by INV ,a
on compelled tn hear much talk about it, the view have
eh0eavoufed 10 exhibit occurred most obvious one
ana sincerely believing that the candidate, is
ed upoa principle that affects vitality constitutional
eeuon ann Independence of this Court myself con
strained 10 submit TO consideration my sentiments which
nope Will be treated with canduur
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-29
RICHMOND MARKETS

During the week there has been little or no Wheat
arriving and the transactions being trifinp correct
quotation cannot be gwen
There has been fair inquiry for Flour at IL hrt
as holders demanded higher rates The sales have nct
been extensive The English advices to Is, instnut
are considered more unfavourable for bread stuffs
The inspection of Tobacco during the eek has
been smoll-demand good, and sales at about former
rates.
The New York Journal of Commerce Of Monday
evening, says of the market-sThere has be. n very
little done this morning; not enough as vet 70 prove
any changes"
LoNDoN, March 81.
CITY, ONE o'cLocK.-The overwhelming nteiIi
gence from Paris of fall of about per cent II he
funds entirely defeated the Bulls of the Stock Ey
change; they were in such haste close their speu
irons for he rse that perfec' panic followed. TIE
closing price of Consols for Account last night YVES
778 (; the quotation is now 76a &
In addition to the warke news from Franc wa
have more alarming Intelligence from Belle ,ilTn- be
overthrow OF the Orange party al Brussels The
latter is more looked TO as likely iDvoe his country
IN war than any other event whatever. The SocIz
Marker is in consequence IN still mere alaris1
state and nothing appears to check the fall eEceo.
The state of the account, and the scarcity Of money
stock
Two ocLocK-it was rumoured IN the ciiy ti,at
Gen. Clausel has accepted the Command aT fhs
French army of the Alps with view 10 2 hostile
determination against Austria. aud has the mission
OF The junior CasimF de Perrier to London IS to re
quest oar meditation between Austria and France
THE MARKETS
LIVERPOOL, 3lsc M cn.
| Since our last Circular Of 23d inst and more par
ticuiaIiy in the last four days. have had 6rls;
revival IN the demand for Cotton and an Improvement
OF d per 10 in Prices Inferior qualities are most in
request and in them Inc advance Is quite at Id
'Phe new duty has yet aiken effect.
} The last weekly average of Wheat was 7Is3 per
Or making the aggregate 1852, that the duty still
remains at the loves; point and may be- SO for ano-
Their week-bu will probably in Two or ;hrne weeks
go TO 6ss per or for Wheat, and 4s for Blour, but
oytr.D olr
marke, continues very duh, and declining. Flour
meets heavy sales at 34s for inferior Virginia, up to
S6se for Philadelphia and New York, and Western
Canal is very dull at 37s per Id, duty paid.
Ano her letter says, the last Liverpool average of
Wheat is 65s2, VIII lie that of London is 76sI
LONDON, March t.-"Flour is Is to Is6 ner hi
lower and dull. Wheat 2s to IS per quarter lower "
Extract of letter, dated
LIVERPOOL 3lst March, 1881.
"4'he new duty ofs per ID or Cotton IS not vet
imposed; and as this measure, with many others
seems TO be made dependant upon the success of the
Reform Bill 1t is possible it may be CARED into
effect"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-29
FOREIGN.
the principle.

The details of the news by the London and Liver
pool Packets, much interesting than any
thing else claim the monopoly which we have allow
ed them.
These arrivals bring nothing decisive of peace or
war between France and Austria. of the fate of the
lie iorm bill in England, or as it respects Belgium,
Spain, or Italy. The news is nevertheless of much
interest.
From Poland, the Savannah intelligence we pub
llshed yesterday, to be fully confirmed Com
mencing operations in the depth of a winter of unu
sna severity, and miscalculating the energy of his
proposed victims, Diebitcsh with all his plumbers and
rcnown, has apparently been driven back, and from
the best accounts, in full retreat, pursued and
harrassed by the Polish forces and the peasantry
who armng in all directions. This is news the
more gratifying, as it also wholly unexpected
'Fhe most sanguine of the friends of the Poies-and
that gallant and unfortunate nation has friend in
every Americon-scarceIy dared to fatter himself
tat Poland unaded by France, would not be crush
ed in the first onset
Looking the demonstrations of Austria upon
Italy, the immense military preparations of France
the ardor and unanimity of the French People, the
necessity OF quoting domestic turbulence by foreign
employment, and he whole aspect and signs of the
times, it is nearly impossible to doubt that war will
be speedy and inevitable.
Is The OnueXed observations of Mr.. Mcdowell,
of Rockbridge upon the election ola Judge for that
judicial Circuit, have been accidentally DELAYED a
week.
MIR. McDowELL said, the appointment under discussion
is to be made for the Judicial Circuit of which resident
is hut right that should oGer in explanation
of the III relation which call of proproprie,y
induces to adopt have known Mr. Peyton for years
I KIM wei md
knowledge vouch for the which been made by
others his high professional repuaon his
capacity for legal investigations acute exast indus
trious and business character Of his understandings This
do, and do cheeruy; but whilst make this aesta
ton the professional merits Of MIR Peyon exists req
satisfactory in themselves but needless he dvused
which induce TO forego private qualifications which
shonJ feel in supporting Mr. Peyon, and the question
issue between him and Mr. Thompson, 10 the decision Of
others Unable for these reasons support MIR Peyton and
yet unwilling to prefer Mr. Thompson so unequal
competitor, do otherwise than TO render my vote
affect the election of neither
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-04-29
FoR TIE R1cnmnnn Mu,c

70 tie bonowra6is Judges Of The Court of appeals
The heing hand Issupposed You viii proceed
appoint Clerk the branch Of your that has lately
been established LewsbuTg permit the liberty of
presenting your consideration the following obvious eec
which have been suggested my mind by the course
of the candidates for the Office No the law
passed establishing the branch than they instantly appd
the Members OF the Legislature for for what
purpose would ask unless believed they would ut
ence couou ibis Court freedom aud udeDspdenee
choice, The candidates could been much
known tho menbers-bu, admitting Of them were I
any had ever been paid their respective
make proper Cgrk Of this Court and there had it is Der
ttly clear think the corld not have been
competent Judges upon such subject Their recommended
on therefore, considered upon the fsotn. ordinary ones
qualifications, &c be entitled any weight Ouch,
they entitled upPosng them 70 speak the popular
vsce' This question &c better answered by yourselves
II does indeed days If had abandoned
entirely vulgar the old Of advancing themselves in
life By industry and personal merit and had Up sltoget
or 10. and fashionable OF merely cougrg popular
favour bis they know w appointments 10 the
unde,rfyjua well the deserving But rrht tina
those who rnay themselves from them boyhcod Tor any par
tcuaf business e and found pre;ensions upon
qualification and PERSONAL WORTH should overlooked when
vacancies be filed which line and the
which Incude for such uaeri conferred ,pon
others protesting qualifications whatever business
merely because trCv recommended popgar favour
In Justice the members If the legislature think Il NAV b,
said however that they could reflected upc the ,u
Of these aVUcatioushad they done So thew vour
have the Improperly Of their interference IN this matter
and whbea the sanction they have given (unwarly hope
81 rgoceedlns t7Unfs6 IN rGJsl aad pol-s Co;ruc
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TO viii e9-s.

z Wish 10 employ Miller 20 take charge of a Man
4 ufacturug Mill, At Wakcrton, King & Queen
County, To ore who is capable liberal wages viii
be given--refcr % Lewis Webb s. co of Richmond.
BAYLOR TEN PIE.
WaTkor'on, April q, tg31-cgs
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or See 1st page, for Ship News, New
Advertisements, Auctions, Lotteries, &c.
e4- The Virginia State Lottery, will be
drawn at a O'Clock this afternoon, at tho
Eagle Hotel
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nEA THC

In this city, on Wednesday night, aft er lingering
illness, JoHN II. BLAMrKE, Esq, Apothecary and
DruggIs', late of Norfolk Mr.. BLAMIRE was
life
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AN OBSERVER.

Among The passengers in the CALEDONIA is the ven
era0ie Mr MAURY, for forty years and Consul
OF the United States at Liverpool.