Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-20

, the passing Of forged check was pafuohe"
out OF prison before my term had EXPIRED on
condition of leaving the state Tor three years
but was told BY the Warden, that ii lound IL ne
cessary to come to Boston at any time Oh ous''
ness, there would be no difficulty. Having the
means to engage in business, came 10 Dos.Ini
and while there. heard that the officers intended
to arrest me. f1ed-sot to Salem-applIed to
Leayitt for money to aid me IN my escape anu
oo, il. Under these circumstances, what could
dor did not dare to give Leayitt my real NAME
but did not mean to defraud him. Alter my
arrival az Waterville. sent word to lnend 10
obtain the money left in Boston, and send Lea
WITT 90 dolars-I have no doubt he received MS
nav, for never could get any answer from nun
| about il! l,eay,tt went to Maine in pursuit OF
me, but had no authority to take me. He after
wards obtained a warrant from the Governor OF
Maine and arrested mc.-I was thrown into pr-
son and waited there till sent tor to come up mere
for nv trial. When was pardoned out OF your
prison, determined to pursue an honest and IN
dustrious course of life, and have ever since adj
hered to it, and in no case have devIated from 1t
except in this one instance. | had not the least
intention of injuring Leavitt, or | should not
have taken means to return him the money
The conduct of Mr.. Leaviu has been harsh and
ungenerofs | can show that my habits have
been steady and industrious, and regret that l
had not an opportunity to make the statement
when Mr. Bontelle was present-he did not
know much of me, but think he would confirm
what + sav.''
The Judge then pronounced his sentence, re-
marking that it was the lowest degree OF punish
ment which the law would allow him to award,
viz: Two DAYS solitary confinement, and four
years hard labor in State prison.
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NORFOLK, May 18.
| Coauenfion.-We may take leave to announce
though without expecting TO give any niorma-
ton by the Observation-Disclosures Convention Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church is about to be
held in this piace--to commence its sessions, we
believe, in Christ Church, tomorrow morning at
IL o'clock We understand that IA unusual
number Of the clergy Of that denomination from
all parts of our state, and perhaps few from
some Of the adjoining states, with many ladies
ard gentlemen attending them, are expected to
| be here on the occasion. Some OF them have al
ready arrived, and more are looked for by the
steam boat from Richmond this evening-and
our town will probably be full to Overlooking for
some days. We need not say any thing, we are
sure, to bespeak the hospitable attentions of our
citizens to their friends and guests from abroad.
as we know they are ready of themselves to do
all that is proper and becoming in this way. But
we shall venture to express our hope that the
meeting of so many Of the clergy and laity to-
sether at this time-a time Of uncommon inter-
est all over the world-will not fail to produce
effects far more useful and even more agreeable,
than the exchange Of greetings and good Offices,
however Delightfully."- and such as may best
promote the interests Of society in our own bo-
rough. and throughout the State. The late meet
ing of the Presbytery amongst US we may hope,
| has prepared the way for the Convention, which
we shall trust will still more extensively diffuse
those happy influences, whose amiable fruits all
good christians of all denominations and all true
patriots and philanthropists will cordially rejoice
to see.-HeralH.
The annual Convention of the Protestant E pis-
copal Church. in the State of Pennsyl meets
at six this evening, IN st. James's Church. The
Episcopal charge will be delivered Tomorrow
morning by the venerable Bishop White; this be-
ing the last occasion. it is understood. on which
he proposes to perform that office. philadelphia
Inquirer.
The letter Of Mr. Branch, the ex-Secretary
of the Navy. which we offer to our readers, is of
more consequence than the foreign news. Pre-
sdent Jackson himself has borne full testimony
to the recttude and capacity of that gentleman,
who now honestly avows that he has been disap
pointed as to the Presidents "Disdom, tirn,ness
and justice" "Ihave had the 5eep anortifca-
tion''-savs Mr.. Branch--ssio see him grataaily
disnard;ns from his comseis and friendship his
old and long tried supporters, and hro'oing him.
SET into the arms Of persons ,chose coAhhear'ed
seLishness AID anjfces ~ere played Of upon him
for true and jahfm service"
The official post which Mr.. Branch held, and
the personal intercourse which he maintained with
Gen. Jackson, give irresistible authority to his
| statement. He represents the President as the
dupe of intrisuers, as the victim of "maign
| Influences" This was the natural result OF that
inaiequmeness for the high and arduous Office,
upon which we have so often dwelt, and of which
we had been assured from sources worthy of the
utmost confidence Indeed, the fact scarcely
needed any support by private information; it
was apparent in the proceedings and public do
cuments of the government, and deducible, q
priori, BY those who duly considered the nature
of General Jackson's previous career and habits.