Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1831-10-20
THE RUMoRED INsuRRECTIoN.

TIE RUMoRED INSURRECTIoN.
The Baltimore Gazette of the 10th
says: We have seen a letter from
most respectable gentleman who re-
sides in Easton. Talbot county, on the
Eastern shore Of this State, dated on
tho evening Of Friday last, the 9Th in.
slant. which explains the origin of the
alarming reports in circulation, of in
surrections and outrages by the blacks
on or near to the line between Della
ware and this State. We are satisfied
from that explanation, that the reports
are either wholly unfounded or greatly
exaggerated; aud that in fact no real
ground for any serious alarm exists on
that shore.
The Raleigh Register Of Thursday
says: We learn from authentic sources,
that the plot Of a meditated insurrec-
ton has been discovered amongst the
slaves engaged in the Gold Mines of
Rutherford and Burke. Several ar.
rests have taken place in consequence,
but no disturbances are now appre-
hended. There has been great excite.
ment in that quarter, and many exsg-
geratcd statements have got abroad as
to the extent Of the plot, the design,
and number Of the insurgents, &c. A
very serious plot has also been detect
ed in Richmond county. We learn
that there are about twenty negroes in
the Jail Of that county, and that mum
Der OF iron spears have been found,
manufactured for the purpose Of carry
ing their diabolical plans into opera.
ton. The report Of the Anson plot is,
we believe, without foundation.
The Frankfort Kentuckian states
that a rum0r has reached that place,
that the negroes have risen in Louisi-
both above and below New Orleans.
Curious B,rgiary.-The New York
Daily Advertiser. Of Friday, mentions
that the Office of DIR. Scudder, Ocuiist,
was entered on Tuesday night last.
and robbed Of case containing so or
40 artificial eyes, and also a case
containing about SO or $50 worth of
pure gold; the gold was in Jumps, each
OF about the size of a pea. used for
lining the artificial eyes. A case was
also stolen, containing box Of flint
enamel, worth about $40; the enamel
was In sticks. Also. some very va.
liable enamel for initiating blood YES
sells, contained in tin case. and worth
about 20 or $50. being covered by the
black oxyde Of gold. DIR. s. states
that the thief is welcome to the gold
it he will return the eyes and the ena.
mel; or if the thief should prefer, he
will put him in an eye gratis.
The Siamese Twins tarried two DAYS
at Exeter, IN. II. the last week, and
many OF the Inhabitants ''availed them
selves ofthe opportunity of visiting one
ot natures most extraordinary feats -
They appear To be 'spoilt children"
and use their own whims and freaks
a little too much; the consequence is,
that they are rather insolent. The
Exeter News Letter says: ave un
derstand that a gentleman, while visit
ing the twins, who was doubtless
prompted by due regard to the ad
,aDcement Of science, addressed them
several questions, TO all Of hich they
did not return satisfactory answers.
lie asked Chang what would be the
consequence ifhe thrusta pin into him:
VI his brother would feel il SC; 10
which Chang pertly replied, If you
stuck PIN into me the consequence
will be that my brother Eng will knock
you down."
Ironing. The Philadelphia Chron.
iele Of last Tuesday, says, "As was
anticipated, there was unusual attrac.
ton yesterday at the course Of the
Hunting Park Association. The first
trot was in harness, 2 miles and re.
peat, between Mr.. rs BAY horse
and MIR. BIS. black mare, which was
performed a. followS-Isth heat sm. 54s.
I'D heat, ON. both won By the mare.
THIS trOt was one Of the most interest
ing matches that has been performed
lor considerable length Of time, both
Tor heetness and equality Of speed,
they being nearly neck and neck al
The lst heat--the mare beating but by
a length or two 10 both heats.
The 2d match was against time-Mr.
D.'s horse Chancellor, 60 perform 3
miles "a = w. and IS 8. which he did
wiih ease ia 4, %.
The 5rd match was also against
time, 10 do ! : miles ia hsrDess, carry
ing the rules Of the course. la lbs.
IN one hour which was performed in 81
M. SOS. With apparent ease to the
horse.
We learn that Chief Justice Ma.