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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
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The MIssIoNARIEs.-Thc Court of Gwinnctt in
Georgia, having refused obedience to the mandate
OF the Supreme Court, conjecture is various as to
what will bc the next step towards procuring the
release of tho missionaries. Some think that n
habcas corpus will be awarded by Judge of tho
Supreme Court, others contend that the case must
await the meeting of that Court next winter
The latter opinion seems the most prevalent and
is probably the true one. Time will thus be given
for the excitement produced in Georgia to subsidc
and for the calm consideration of the subject In
acomplicated Government like ours, conflict of OPT
Mon and jurisdiction necessarily and frequent
ly occur. Ifviolcnce is to be rcsortcd to- or threat
ened i'll every case which may occur we shall
seldom or never be free from alarms of the Union
being in danger Is it really so worthless, that it
can thus be endangered? We must have vastly
overratcd its benefits and the good sense of the
people of these United States, if such be the fact,
The difference between the u. S. Court and C:cor
ga is temporary in its nature, and must pass away
IN brief space of tine--it can produce no such
consequences as are apprchendcd. If division
come, it will be from other causes, deep seated and
long cherished.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

FROM VERA CRUz.-A letter of the 26th ult. re-
eelved IN New Orleans, states that General st.
Anna, at the head of party of his troops, made a
sally from that city on the evening of The Odd
passed the bcsicging army which was cncampcd
within twelve miles of the city, proceeded twelve
miles further on, and captured $50 troops destined
to join the bcscging army, with 80, 900 dollars, and
bO mules loaded with stores and ammunition. lie
returned to the city in thirty-six hours from the
time he left it, with the loss of only ono man killed
Report says, this enterprise leaves the bcsicging
army destitute of stores and money. Business at
Il stand the stores shut, and most of the mcr-
chants had left the city
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
From the Globe of Yestcrday,
BENZ. +. BUTLER, Esq.

We learn that the treaty concluded last week
with the Creek Indians, by the Secretary of War,
was yesterday unanimously ratified by the Senate
This is an unusual occurrence, and is, we hope the
harbngcr of more correct state of feeling on the
subject the Indians.
With the exception of the few Chcrokccs in
Georgia, there is nothing now in Indian rcla-
tions to give trouble to the Government, or uneasi-
ness TO those who sincerely wish the happiness of
this race. And the time cannot be far off, when
the Georgia Indians will perceive, that their only
chance of prosperity is in entire removal. We
do not despair of an amicable arrangement with
them in the course of the season.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

In looking at the list of Yeas and Nays in 1916
on the question of incorporating the United States
Bank, we find among the latter, those of CuR1sro.
PIER GORE, RUFUS KING, DANIEL WEBSTER JONI
SERGEANT, of Pennsylvania, JOHN M'LEAN, of
Ono. TIMOTHY PICKERING, &C.; and among the
Yeas, JOHN G. CALHOUN, Wilson LUMpKIv the
present Governor of Georgia, JONI FoRsyrn, one
of the present Senators of Georgia, r. III. WILDE,
one of the present Representatives of Georgia and
in short, the entire delegation of Georgia in both
Houses, with exception, and the entire decga-
ton of South Carolina with two exceptions
AS general remark, the South was more in favor
of the Bank than either the North or West As
another general remark the Old Federalists were
opposed to the Bank. AS third general remark,
those were opposed to the Bank who arc now in
its favor and Uicc rcrSd.-JOur. Com.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
FROM CHILL.
Erract Of a letter doted


VALPARAISO, CHLr, 29th Dec. 1881
"An event Of some moment occurred the other
day at Juan FcrnaHdcz, so famed in story. For
few years past, it has been station to which Ina C
been transported the CHILEAN convctS-Cc whom,
il is supposed there about 300 on the leland.
a garrison is kept up there by the government,
composed Of 80 or 100 soldiers. The convicts, in
imitation of their JcAers took it into their heads
to make revolution, the particulars of which
w' be found in the paper take the liberty to en-
close, to which beg leave to refer you;'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

Progress Of CiUiIieation-Thc New York Post
informs us, on the authority of friend, Just re-
turned from COnstantinopc, that civilization is
making rapid progress among the Ottoman nation.
The Turks of the present day, not the Turks
OF the last century. They kind, courteous,
land mild in their manners; and the bigotry of Is
amsm no longer exhibits itself in rude cpithcts
applied to those of another faith The term
christian dog" is out of fashion. The razor has
been introduced, and though the old men still re-
tain and cherish the venerable ncumbrancc of their
boards, the younger Turks have shaved away all
but pair of mustachos on the upper lip retain
ing not even so much the far0rite, worn by
some of the exquisites in this country On all
public occasions, at parades and spectaclcs of all
kinds, the women make their appearance in greet
numbers, wearing, however, the oriental veil
which covers only the chin, the upper edge of the
forehead and small part of each side of the face.
The late introduction of press and the establish.
ment of newspaper, form important era in
the history of Turkish civilization. Should the
progress of improvement continue as it has begun,
we may yet see the Ottoman Empire outstripping
Their Russian neighbours in every thing which
makes cultivated nation, if, indeed, they do not
already eutstrip them.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
IdrbOrOUgh and Roanoke Rail P01d

An adjourned meeting of citizens of Norfolk
was held at the Exchange on Saturday evening.
when the Report of the Committee appointed at a
former meeting to collect information relative to
the construction Of rail road from Tarborou oh,
N. Z. to some point on the Roanoke, was sub
mittcd, read, and adopted. We shall publish the
Report, with the several accompanying letters in
relation to the subject, from gentlemen in Tar
borough, in our neXt.-Thc BOOKS for the subscrip-
ton OF stock were then opened, and rcspccta-
bic number of shares subscribed by the gentlemen
prescnt.-N0r(oH HcrdLd.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
DEaES'ElC.
From The Nc,O Orlcaus Emporium Marcl %.

From the NciC OricdHs Emporihm, March %
We were, on yesterday, informed that on Tues
day last, bear was taken to the Mcnagric now
exhibiting in this city, and let down INTO the cage
OF an African Lion twenty-iour years OF are with
the belief that it would Immediately be torn TO
plcccs.-Aany people assembled under the awning
which encompasses the exhibition, To witness the
scene, but all We're disappointed and struck with
establishment, for although the bear, so soon ~ he
reached the bottom of the care. placed himself in
a fighting position, and once ortwicc Gcw at the
hon with the apparent intention to commence the
battle, the lion did not attempt to iu;urc it, h .i.
the contrary, after some time had elapsed, placed
ms paw on the bears head if to express his pity
Tor It's helpless situation and Cyiuccd every dispo-
sition to cultivate friendship.
Having read and heard muc; of Tic lions noble
ness OF disposition, and understanding that the
bear was still in the cage, prompted by curiosity
we VISITED the Alcnagrlc this morning, and actually
saw them together. The manager Of the lion tells
us, that since the bear has been put into the care
no person has dared to approach il, and that the
Ion had not slept for tire" hours. but continues
constantly awake to guard his weaker COMPANION
from danger. The lion, says the manager suffers
the bear to eat Of whatever is thrown into the
until 1t has enough but will scarcely touch food
himself.
During the time remained, the Lion cncc or
twice walked 20 the end of the cage opposite TO
that at which the Bear was lying, and some person
motioncd his hand towards the Bear, but so soon as
the Lion saw it, he sprang to the Bear and kept
his head resting over il for some time-He has SO
fatigucd himself with watching that as soon as he
lies down he falls asleep, but awakcs again at the
first noise that is made, and springs to the OBJ
ject of his
This seems to us astonishing indeed and will no
doubt attract the notice of naturalists.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
OFFICIAL,
NAVY DEPiRTHENT.

NIVT UIPHRTWENT.
Official information has been received at the Ma
Wy Department of the return to Monte Vdco, from
the Falkland Islands, of the Sloop of War LExING-
TON, having secured on board most of the persons
recently engaged there in the outrages on the A.
merican property and American citizens; having
rctaken the captured and plundcrcd vessels which
remained at Berkeley Sound, and furnished relief
to such of our seamon as were illegally detained,
or had been inhumanly left to perish the neigh
boring Islands.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
From the BaLtimorc Patriot.

We copy the following aost frjghifuL article
from the Charleston Is. G. } Multiplying Mercury
OF the 10Th March, which is intended no doubt
to make the whole Union tromblc! Here tits:
MARk!-Nonday March 10, 1882.
The Senate of the u States by a vote of % to
49, fire myority adopted Mr.. Clay's proposition
to remodel and aggravate the Tariff ARE WE
READY TOCSrN
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

A correspondent Of an old number Of the Turf
Register, states that the first Sine hc ever saw Cen
NAsHNGroN was at the Jockey Cab at Aloxun-
drIa, about the year 1870. He was solicited TO
serve as one Of Che Judges; accepted and rcfcd as
such. He entered fine horse Of his, called Nog-
uoiia for of the days, but was not succcsslul-
THos. JEFFEGsoN also, at the same meeting, enter
cd fine young horse, called the Rom Coit, which
won.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
We have been favored with the following extract

We have been favored with the following extract
of letter, dated
T.: y. SNIP IiaccRnes, PcRsacolu, Nqrch It'll.
we have Just anchored oil the Navy Yard, TO re-
ceivc and convey MIR. Harrison as Consul to jana
ica' IN compliance with the orders of the Sccreta-
ty oil inc Navy. We shall sail this evening, if
lhe WIND Is favourable. Our cruise will be short
one, probably six weeks. There is nothinn new
IN the West Indies, save expected revolution in
Mexico. The Grampus has been despatched th
ther TO investigate the cause of our merchant
scho9ncrS Dcng fired into. The French brig of
war fauhe arrived this morning from Vera Cruz,
and reports that the country is in great commotion
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

The question Of authorisug the Common Conn
Gil fredericksburg to subscribe to the Stock of the
Rappahannock Navigation Company, pursuant to
the late act Of the General Assembly, was submit
ed to the voters of the Corporation of Frcdcr-
icksburg, Saturday last and carried in the AFR
mativc-by the following vote:
For the subscription 1903
Against it 30
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

AT meeting Of the Stockholders Of the Lees
burg and Smokers Gap Turnpike Company, held
IN Leosburg, on Monday, the 26lh ult Presley
Cordcl' Esq. was elected President, and John Jan
mcy' James MIhany, William Piggott, Thomas
Bukby, and Richard III. Henderson, Esqrs were
elected Directors for the ensninr rcar
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
Majority in favor

fTc and loss IF Litc-We learn, says the Wind
sor Republican, from Picrmont, IN. H. that the
dwelling house ofJames Kent, Esq. was consumed
0y hre on Wednesday night last. The only particu.
Jars we gather, and these ofthc most
ing nature, are, that three daughters of Mr.. Kent
persisted IN he fumes!
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

Yesterday, came tho election of member
for the county of Hcnrico, in the next Legislature
OF Virginia. The candidates wcre-John G. Will
liams, John NJ. Bolts and Robert A. MAYO At
the close of tic noll, the vote stood thus:
For John c. Williams 3Oo
ppm NJ. Bolts, GIG
Robert A. Mayo. JO5
1t VIII be rccollcctcd that Mr. Williams was
elected member from this county to the last Lee
gislature, and that his seat was contested on the
ground of his inclgbility to represent the coun
ty, in consequence of his residence in the city,
from the vote he received yesterday it might be
supposed that the people of the County were op
posed to the decision of the House. in the absence
OF some facts connected with the election: there
were many it is true on both sides of that question:
who were anxious to see it tried again, as it had
been decided each way, by different Legislatures
But the support he received from the County VIC
feel justified in saying, owing chiefly to causes
totally unconncctcd with that question; which
were well understood ut the polls-it was an occur
renee that took place at Il barbecue on Saturday
which we do not feel authorised to mention here,
and which operated favorably to the election of Mr.
Williams, and to the prejudice of the contcstinq
candidate, who was not present. and had no con-
Germ with it. These facts are mentioned simply
with view of removing any impression that the
question ofresidence made the test; though
even in that case, there being two candidates from
the county, and one from the city, and the CITY
candidate receiving nearly all the city votes, would
leave large majority of county votes against the
city candidate
1t is deemed the moro important, to lay these
facts before the people, it is understood that a
design is entertained to get up memorial to the
Legislature on this subject, and many might be in
duced to sign it, under the belief that majority
were in favor of it.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

On Sunday morning, the 18th uIl the fine LARGE
dwelling house Of Mr.. Mahlon Waters, situated on
the Smokers Gap road, about seven miles west of
LceSburg, was entirely destroyed by fire.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

A younger son of Lucien Bonaparte has come TO
this country, on visit to his uncle Count dc Sur.
villiers. Rumour has metamorphoscd him into the
Dixie of RcichStadt
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
From the Ne,c Orleans Mercantile Idpcrtiser Of
March %
FRAUD IN TOBACCO.

FRAUD IN TOBACCO.
The following extract of Il letter has been hand
ed TO us for publication by one of the principal to-
bacco shippers in this City; and, in our opinion it
could not come at better season; IL will 90 fur TO
satisfy our Legislature of the necessity OF amend
ing the existing laws regulating the inspection of
tobacco 1.-THE honesty of the planter cannot teach
him better To study the interest of the nation than
by dciraudng the European purchaser who comes
III good faith INTO our market, think il the duty
oil The Legislature to establish such code Of laws AZ
viii at all events guarantee the market generally
from being destroyed toy such-li fraudulent pracfI
ccs. Some four years AGO, the tobacco itself bad
grown into GiSrcputc III European ports IN cousc-
qucncc OF neglect on the part of the inspectors Now
that tins evil Is rcmcded, another dIsgracclul
To us is praised upon our customers. II we need
European trade, III Gods name let us deal fairly by
those who from that part of the globe come 10 deal
with us honorabIy; let protect the purchaser and
not uphold any SYSTEM of fraud that may be pr,c-
Used by individuals TO the GiSparagcnrcnt Of The
whole. We sincerely hope the Legislature will no.,
adjourn without taking this subject into its serious
considerations and pass such laws as will remedy
the causes OF evil now in existence. The tobacco
trade of this city is of considerable Importance and
too much cannot be done to protect it, and to cb.
tain for it that reputation abroad which, wien fair
~ and honoIa5ly traded in, il deserves
Extract from letter, dated,
"BREMEN, Dist January, 1892
We have 10 repeat our complaints in regard to
the heavy tobacco hogshcads, and the old dana.
gcs-thc evil gets w"rS" and worse; out of IL
hogshcads which we sold Il few das ago, we
found 3 hlds. The wood of which weighed over
two hundred lor IS Bremen weight over 22D
lbs American weight each; and amongst them
were many, which did not weigh one Thousand
pounds gross. By ono OF the first opportunities
wc shall send you the wood OF some Of these hogs
heads, which We think you would do well TO Expose
to the public view as sample Of the rogucry prac-
tised in the pracking OF tob0cco We calculate
that the loss on our 35i hhds tobacco per fclicima,
accustomed by the heavy wood viii be at least from
20 TO $4,000 lbs and besides from TO $500 lbs 10y
old damages. The shipment. which might have
given us moderate profit, will now prove los
ing concern.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

Flour Inspected in the Town Of Alexandria FOR
the quarter ending 3Ist March, 1882. Viz.
50Oi2 bblS.
1890 half ppls.
BESIDES 81 bb.s corn meal.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06
TIRGINI1 ELECTIONS.

SPOTSYLVANTA-l Dolcgatc-Thc Election
for Delegate took place Monday. The follow
ing is the state Of the Poll
fredericksburg. CT HoOsc, nj 3 p. H.
G. J.. STEVENSON 100 III
r. u. POWELL, 105 81
Mrs. Andrews not heard from.
80 =, ., - ~ $1,000 49, 'ysz--' - 81
8 Drawing Of the Maryland State Lottery
81 No. /.
50 . 10 81 81 I5 10 , 81.
Whole ticket No. , 10 81, prize OF $1,000, sold
and paid at sight usual, by BIGGER
q 'llOCOLATE.-90 half boxes Rhodes No.
-. }, for sale by OTIS, DUNLOP * co.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

~ Having given place to the charge against
MIR. Van Buren,, of treachcry to his early friend
Judge Van Ness, in which reference was made to
Judge Spencer, we, in justice to Mr.. V. b., pub
lish the following letter of Judge Spencer, con.
tradicting the allegation:
ALBANY, March %, 1882
Dear Sir:-Your letter of yesterday is before
me- and fully recognize your right as the friend
OF Mr.. Van Buren, in his absence from the country
TO make the inquiry of me you have made The
charge against him, in the articles to which Won
have called my attention, is very serious one i'm
Pcachmg his good faith and integrity | therefore
hold myself bound, as man of honor, and lover
OF truth and justice, to give full and explicit an
swcr.
Mr. Van Buren, never did betray or disclose to
me, directly or indirectly, the fact that the late
Judge VIM. =. Van Ness was the author or writer
of the pamphlet the signature of Aristidcs
Any suggestion that he violated, in the least dc
gree, the confidence of Judge Van Ness as to the
authorship of that most libcllous publications as
far as my knowledge extends, is entirely unfounded
This Identical charge made about the year
lS2O, III one OF the newspapers of that day. and
whilst Judge Van Ness was living then thought
as now think, that it due to truth and Just
ice, that should contradict it. The late Mr.. Cart
or, who then edited a paper in this city, fur
nishcd with declaration drawn uP by me, fully
denying the verify of the charge, which he pub
lished. had hoped that an accusation so unjust
would never have been revived; and trust it would
not have been, had the recollection of this latter
transaction been preserved.
You have my permission to make such use of
this communication you shall Judge proper.
Very respectfully,
Y our obdt serv't,
A. SPENCER.
BENZ. +. Butler Esq
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-06

- y g & y E5EaE,
o. Printed at 1an Waig Office. in the best man.
u"r, with various uc~ and splendid figures Of
Horses.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-10-01

though unhappily the contest in Portuga! between
the Princes OF the house Of Bragasza still cont.
nues, look with confidence, through the init
mate union which subsists between me and nv
Allies to the preservation of general peace.
"GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
81 thank you for the supplies which you have
granted to me, and it is great satisfaction to me
to find, notwithstanding large deductions from
the revenue occasioned by the repeal of some
taxes which pressed most heavily on my people,
that you have been enabled; by the exercise of
well considered economy in all the departments
Of the State to provide for the service Of the year,
without any addition to the public burthens.
1" My Lonps AND GENrLgMEH,
81 recommend to you during the recess the
most careful attention to the preservation of the
public peace, and to the maintenance OF the au.
thority OF the law in your respective countless
trust that the advantages enjoyed by all nv
subjects, under our free Constitution will be du.
ly appre ciated and cherished, that relief from
any real causes of complaint. will be sought on
ly through legitimate channels; that all irregular
and illegal proceedings will be discountenanced
and resisted; and that the establishment of inter-
nal tranquility and order will prove that the
measures which have sane toned will not be
fruitless in promoting the security Of the State
LIVERPOOL, August 24th.-Com Exchange
Our supplies from Ireland are again small, and
up to the last night have had nothing in coast
ways since Tuesday, except few Beans and
Peas. From abroad the import includes l,497
quarters Wheat from Canada, $50 10 from Stet-
tin, and 300 bags Flour from Calcutta With
occasional showers IN the course Of the week,
and intervals of fine weather alternately, accom-.
panied by brisk drying winds, the harvest has
not suffered any serious interruption, and large
proportion Of the Wheat crop in this neighbour
hood has been secured, mostly in fair condition.
The Corn trade in consequence was extremely
heavy between Tuesday and to-day, and the de-
cline in Ma,ket-aue on Monday aided to increase
the laugor which prevailed, but without produc-
ing that reverse in prices. which might have been
expected. To day our market was very thinly
attended, and our local ,nilers being exceeding.
ly inactive, the demand for Wheat was limited
chiefly to the wants of few country buyers; and
although ine qualities, from the small supply at
hand. were held at nearly the rates of Tuesday.
all other descriptions were nominally Cd 10 Sd
per bushel cheaper. Flour upon more difficult
sale was rather lower.