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Southern planter., 1832-05-19
Yet left in Heaven as small drip Of pity
AZ wren's eye, feared Gods, par, oft"
HISTORY OF A MAID SERVANT.
WRo .w'Dired after being puJiicly crcenied

WH0 sNDtpeu eJter Oetng puDficty crccHted.
About seventeen years ago, young and beaut-
4ul country girl, was aired as a servant, by gentle
man Of Paris, whose character as is TOO of)en Tho
case in great cities, was tainted with more than
ordinary depmviy He was smitien with her
charms; and every attempt 10 induce her ato over
step the modesty Of nature," was rejected with All
'the perseverance, Of virtue. What generous mind
would have regarded with the highest esteem. serv.
ed only TO irTiiate her master; who finding his 90.
lductive arts Intellectual, formed the most Sbomina-
bic plan Of revenge that could enter INTO the bn.
man mind. lie secretly conveyed several Of his
own goods into the trunk of this unfortunate orl
They were marked with his name. He next OK.
Claims that he was robbed. He sends for com
MISERY, and makes his deposition in form. The
trunk being opened, the goods were found which he
had thus sworn 10 have lost
The poor servant was imprisoned Her tears
were here only deience and all her answers 10 the
judicial interrogatories were "Indeed. indeed am
innocent" Wecannottoo much censure the Grim.
anal Jurisprudence Of France, when we reaec, that
The judges never once considered the abandoned
character OF the accuser, and that they stretched
thelaw TO It's utmost rigor.
The innocent maid was condemned 10 be bano.
ed. But this being the first attempt of the bans.
man, who was the son Of the common executionsr
De performed his duty very indharently. sur.
geon having purchased the corpse, it was carried to
DIS house, tic was desirous to perform the opera-
uons the same evenings but the moment he applied
osseciing knife, he perceived some remainino
"aImhi tue sharp instrument fell from his hands,
ana ne instantly placed her in his bed whom he was
Just gong to dissect.
D's enoeaYoS TO recover her were not flutess.
Southern planter., 1832-05-19

Bishop WV. f. MATHEWS will preach in thi.
town, atthe Baptist Church, on the 6pi Sunday in
June.
Southern planter., 1832-05-19

The Rev. Mr. BERrRoN will preach tomorrow
morning a. II o'clock, in the Episcopal Church
in Woodwe.
Southern planter., 1832-05-19

We are authorized to announce tho Hon. HAR-
RY CAGE, as a candidate for Representative to
Congress, at tho next August election.
Southern planter., 1832-05-19
WOODVILLE:
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 10, mas
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

FoR PREaDENr-- ANDREW JACKSON
FoR VIcE- PRESIDENT PIILfP p BARBOUR
Southern planter., 1832-05-19


The cholera has made its appearance in Paris
Joel Cameron, Esq. gentleman residing in the
vicinity Ofvicksburg, was inhumanly murdered a
few days ago Some Of his slaves and free ne
gro named Bird have been charged with the crime
and arrested.
A jury ofinquest was held ovor the body of Mr.
Sampson T. Caudle, found dead on Thursday even.
ing last Verdict "ded by tho visitation ofCiod -
The list ofseveral absconding debtors handed US
for publication, we would prefer printing in hand
bill form.
The communications received from Leila this
week, will be inserted with pleasure.
Southern planter., 1832-05-19

We are authorized to announce Erancis Rivers
Richardson, as candidate for a seat in tho House
Of Representatives in the State Legislature, at the
ensuing election.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

FROM INDIA. BY the ship Parachute, we
have Calcutta papers to the 18th August The
Cholera was raging at Benares, and carrying
off hundreds of the native population. A letter
from a gentleman just returned from the Red
Sea, says, AT Mecca and the Hadiee country,
$4,000 souls were carried off by the Cholera, in
about one month. The violent rains have pro-
duced great damage in Arabia. Half of Suez
is washed away. The locusts covered the wa
ter for miles and miles; So that it was literally
the Red Sea."-N York four. of Commsrce.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

ANTI-MAsoNRY. The MoFristown Pal
ladium has taken the true ground. That
paper has been one of the earliest and most
uniform Anti Masonic papers in the United
States, but always decided in its opposition
to the present administration and as me
only hope of defeating the reelection Of
Gen. Jackson lies in the advancement Of
Henry Clay, the editor has laid aside his
preferences for DIR. Writ and come out de-
cidedly in his last paper in favor OF Mr..
Clay. Hear what he says on the subject:
"We have omitted our usual summary OF
intelligence. in order to conclude the ad-
dress of the friends Of the tariH, and to
make room for the proceedings OF the Bal
timore Convention. Many of the suhstan-
tial supporters of this press will, no DOUBT
be disappointed in the decision Of the Con-
vention-inGulging the hope, that the oPpo-
siuon 70 the present two-penny ana impe,
Gle administI atien weuld be concentrated
on the distinguished individual who receIy-
ed the nomination Of the Anti -Masons some
months since. But it is determined ether
wise, and the political influence OF this
State will 60 for CLAY-rHE CoNsTiTU-
TIoN-TKE AMERICAN system" AND
THE sUFhEMAt1. " THE LAWS wi ioa
"Old Hickory" and the consequent contin-
uance Of the abuses Of his administration.
Notwithstanding our aversion to the princi-
pies Of Speealative Frsemasonry, we never
can consent 10 pursue course that may
have a tendency TO augment the influence
ofthe aiminutive aristocracy Of a "petti-
coat government" We have, therefore,
after mature elaboration, and candidly
weighing the honest scruples and ohjec-
tions OF the friends Of Mr.. Writ, concluded
hereafter to sail under the broad banner of
HCLAY AND TIE CONSTITUTION"
Itis stated in the Lowell Journal that horse
who had run away with sleigh last week met
another sleigh, IN winch were two ladies': ono
of the latter in her fright, leaped our. and fell
into the sleigh drawn Wy 'hs frightened horse,
and was retrscing her. journey rapidly. when
fbe horse was luckily stopped witAosi injury 10
any ne.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04
From H.: Miuemburg Germany Cores
pendent.

The struggle which is now taking place
in France and England against The aristo-
cracy is very similar to that carried on 300
years ago against the hierarchy. Both
originated in the abuses into which these
institutions had degenera.ed, and in the
sprend Of intellect and civilization, Whereby
those abuses were discovered and recogniz-
ed. They are the result of time, which no
human power is able to prevent. Just as
vain as were in the sixteenth century the
laundering threats Of the Vatican, and the
armies Of the Holy League, will lie found
the selfish obs;inacy Of the Ultra Tories in
England and the ostentatious learning of
the Doctrinaires in France, in opposing
political Reform. The present struggle,
unlike that Of the sixteenth century, is not
fought on the immense and dimly lighted
GROUND Of religious opinions, but (if consid-
cred in its true Light in the limited sphere
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

sHrzp. Il appears from the returns made
a. ,he Valuation Comnittee, thst there afe
AGO. 6s2 sheep in Massachusei. ;, and that each
Sonn,v owns Of them as follows Berkshire,
% S1 ,25s. Hampshire. 54.7l4; Franklin, 1928 /;
Wnrc.s,er. 4i.IOO; Hsmpden, "a 1923; Bristol,
Barnstsble. ia, 1888; Mfddlesex. 10.777; Essex
600: Nantucket, 6l24; Norfolk, 3639; SUFFOLK
5aO-Psstsn Transcript
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

le OF debate has arisen, which NAV, per-
chance, occupy an hour day for some time
TO come. refer to the great question of
the distribution of the Public Lands.
Mr.. Blair of Tennessee, on Friday last,
offered resolution directing the commit
tee on public lands to inquire into the expe-
diency Of dividing the proceeds of the land
sales, after the payment of the public debt,
among the several States, according to Rep
resentation, for Internal Improvements. On
motion Of Mr.. Sewer of Arkansas, the word
population was substituted for representation
and the words and territories were ordered,
after the word States. Mr.. Hunt of Yer
mont then moved further to amend the res
olutlon, BY adding after Internal Improve
ments, the words sand education," which
amendment, he hoped the mover would
adopt. Mr.. Blair, en- Friday, was unwilling
10 accede to Mr.. Hunts amendment; but
to-day consented to accept it-whereupen,
Mr.. Duncan moved to amend the resolution
MS modified, by striking out I'LL after the
word resolved, and directing the inquiry in
to the expediency ofgiving one third Of the
proceeds of the sales to the States in which
the lands are situated, for the purposes of
education, and the other two thirds for the
purposes of internal improvements ip places
mentioned in his resolution, viz: in the new
States an the uatley ofthe Mississippi.
This amendment was opposed by Mr.. Car
son of North Carolina. and Gen. Mercer of
| Virginia, upon the ground that, by the terms
of the grants of these lands Ivy the Suites
which coded them to the United States,
they were TO he received for the common
benefit Of all the States. They were ac-
CURED by the blood and treasure of AL the
States; and they had been pledged for the
payment of the National Debt, which it be-
longed TO all the States and citizens thereof
to pay.
MIR. Van Buren's nomination continues
the subject of increasing speculation. The
prevailing opinion seems to he, that HIS
vaultng ambition has at length o'erleaped
ITSELF and that for once justice is likely TO
he done him. If so, he will have leave TO
return, and go again in search of SHE lost
rights of the States" The General keeps
his favorite's portrait hung in his audience
chamber, and takes occasion frequently to
| refer his visitors to the picture, the original
of which he compliments to the skies.
.Nei0 York Commercial advertiser.
A Washington correspondent ofthe New
York Journal OF Commerce, under date Of
the 18th Dec. says" The failure Of the
Baltimore Convention to second the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Writ for the Presidency, sur
prises no body here sit was never dream
ed Of that the National Republicans would
| consent to play second fiddle in that
grand chorus that is coming on. have but
little respect for Freemasonry. regard
its ceremonial little aprons and mallets,
about rs important as the qnadrangular or
triangular construction Of cob house. And
it is for this very reason that an excitement
TO tear il down cannot furnish a subs,raium
sufficiently firm to sustain the footsteps of IA
man who is walking for the Presidential
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

The Ulster, N. Y, Plebeian states, that dur.
ing the late severe snow Storm many Of tho
inhabitants Of Kingston, witnessed vivid end
repeated flashes of light apparently not many
fee, from the earth. So brilliant were some of
ltese corrnscaiions, that in rome instances tho
hand was appli 10 the eyes for a few seconds,
to enable them to recover from their momeuta-
~ bhssness
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

it as such. The consequence will therefore
be, that by the continuance of the present
duties, not only upon tea, but upon coffee,
spices, wines, &C., when the debt shall ac-
tually have been paid, in 1892 the duties
that will already then have accrued. TO be
payable the year following, will still embar-
rass the government with surplus rev.
enue OF 3OQ00,C00, of which they will not
know how to dispose. In every point of
view, therefore, the longer continuance of
the Tea Duty is wholly unnecessary. This
tact was conclusively shown the other day
by Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Webster, whose de-
sire is, at any and all times, to afford the
people as great relief from taxation. as the
public exigencies will allow -hayinp in
view always the protection of the great pri-
mary interests of the nation.
Even as it relates to the extinguisb&nent
Of the public debt, the stand taken by Mr..
Clay, in the Senate, is the inst and pro2er
one. He, and his colleagues of the Nation
al Republican party, wish to see the debt
paid as soon as it can he done, consistently
with the interests olthe people themselves.
But when the debt is so light as mt to be
felt by the nation, it is of less moment
whether its extinction be deferred a year or
TWO lonScr, SO 'lal tHe people ale, IN tle
mean time, relieved from what is burden,
felt too, by every class. Nor would those
gentlemen, Mr.. Clay very distinctly aeclar-
ed the other day, in their anxiety to pay
every shilling of the debt by certain time,
dispose of property 1.-THE Uuited States Bank
Stock yielding sure and certain interest
of seven per cent. per annum, for the pur-
pose of reducing three per celit. stock.
This process, which is now proposed by the
Executive, would be very like paying ones
debts at forty shillngs on the pound, or
rather like sacrificing property at half its
value. for the sake Of paying debt before
it is due, while the individuals ordinary
means of revenue would enable him to pay
it without sacrifice, even before it came to
maturity.-.M y Commercial .4duertiser.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

ALABAMA. The Legislature Of tie State O
Alabama assembled at Tuscaloosa, the seat o.
Government of the State, on the 2lst ultimo
James Jackson was chosen President of th,
Senate without opposition, and William Penn
was in like manner chosen Speaker of the
House of Represe natives.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

FERocITY OF WOLF. A she wolf OF
uncommon size, which frola its excessive
fury is supposed to have been mad, has
within the last two days bitten nearly 30
persons in the neighborhood Of Mouchurd
and Villers Farley. This morning she fas-
tened on the neck ofthe horse of Mr.. Annel,
the postmaster of the latter town, as he was
returning home from Mouchard; he beat
her off with heavy loaded whip and con-
tinued his route. but seeing the cnraged
animal attack foot passenger he rushed
to his assistance, and turning the fury OF
the beast on himself, was so horribly mutt
lated that his face was torn to pieces and
his life is despaired of. Another man tried
to rescue the sufferers, but was obliged to
make precipitate escape at length a
young man aged q, perfectly unarmad,
seized the wolf tightly round the body as
she sprung open mouthed upon him. A
child who was at hand thrust his wooden
shoe into the extended jaws of the animal,
and a man killed her with Ratchet in the
arms of her captor. On opening the car
cass, The eyelid and part of the cheek of
a human face was found in the stomach to-
gether with little maize.-French paper.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

THE NATIONAL DEBT. When Wash
ington came into Office, the National Debt
of the United States was $75,l70,000. II
was increased during his administration to
SSl $4,000 and augmented by the elder
Adams to $8200O,000. Mr.. Jefferson IN
creased it to S65,353 900, and subsequently
reduced it to S53.l56,OO0. Duiing Mi.
Madison's dynastyit was increased to Sl23,-
100000 and again reduced 10 S1l5,S00.
900. Mr.. Monroe came into office, and the
debt was gradually reduced to $685. GOO;
his successor, Mr.. Adams. left it at S5S, 1862,
600. Under the present administration it
has been brought down to $32, O65,O00.
1t is obvious, from the above statement,
that General Jackson deserves no credit
for having paid off any portion of the debt.
He has followed The course marked out by
his predecessors, for the last fourteen wears,
and the unparalleled prosperity of the coun-
try has enabled him to accomplish more
during the last three yenrs, than the most
sansuine fnancier could have anticipated.
The path has been so smooth, that a child
might have followed it. The President
could not unless wilfully, have accomplish
ed less than he has done.
Rao5o,, Yyroo scr.nt
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04
WAsHINGrnN. Dec 9.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. %.
Yesterday the Senate sat for considerable
time with closed doors, and the household
troops OF the palace, together with the rank
and file, have been thrown into panic bv
one OF the executive decisions of the Presi-
dents Constitutional advisers. Sometime
during the last session Of Congress, the Sem
ate, in its executive capacity passed de-
caratory resolution, against the practice of
appointing the citizens OF one State, to Off
ces located in another State. This resou-
ton, although not communicated to the pub
lie, was of course made known to the Presi-
dent. There was a MIN in this city--ofthe
household corps, brought from Tennessee
who was rewarded with place in the Post
Office Department. His name was Gwin.
In process of time, he aspired TO higher
and more lucrative office. He resigned his
station in the Post Office, and wrote letter
TO Major Barry, full of fine sayings, and
praising the order and geod conduct of the
Department. OF course Major Barry could
do no less than write complimentary letter
back to Mr.. Gwin, wherein he was praised
as the hest Of Clerks, and the most thorough
going of Jackson men. Under these cir
cumstances, how could the warm and kind
ly heart Of the "Greatest and Best" refuse
MIR. Gwin another and better office He
could not the thing was impossible and
regardless of the resolution Of the Senate,
Mr.. Gwin of Tennessee, was appointed to
fat Office in one Of the States farther West.
The Senate, however, were little disposed
to brook this disregard of their opinion, and
yesterday requited the incivilIty by reject
ing Mr'Gwin's appointment by majority
of two to one; and Immediately thereupon,
they removed the injunction of secrecy upon
the former resolution to which have re-
ferred. This prompt aud independent ac-
ton of the Senate, gives no satisfaction to
those who think the world was made for
Cesar, and that the word of Cesar should
now, as of old, stand against the world.
.Neis York Commercial .AdrerfiSer.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-01-04

SovrH CARoLIsA GoLD. Capt. Benz Halle
o this town, owns mine upon Lynch's Creek
which no doabt is one of the richest "a the
Southern States. He has already taken from it
about ten thousand dollars, and the ingots which
we have al looked to day amount TO some.
thing more than five thousand-the produce Of
only two mouths Capt. Halle only works
upon the surface, and that, too. upon small
scale Two masses which appear evidently TO
have been deposited while in state OF fusion;
were among the specimens exhibited to US, and
are of the value of about fifty dollars;
nv ~ Camden Journal.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

| before described fitting Law-Proessor. IiC
will find he course of reading to have been judi
| ciously chosen; principles to have been impaired
with that happy arrangement, without which the
law is science; and their acquisitions to have
been impressed upon their minds by frequent ant
close examinations. If the inquisitor Till doubt
let him without previous notice. attend of the
Lectures the elementary parts of the law--for
instance, ofthose embracing the subject of Ma.
dson's Report or the constitutionaty of the Tariff,
or Off he be cnamored of pure law on contingent
estatcs-which (f he be candid) will make him say
with mc) away with cavls about this mans want
ing ability"
And, supposing that an older Lawyer, with equal
original sfdmiaa mentis. would have made a better
ProfcssOr-where might the Visitors have found
'the man for their money" of abilities adequate To
this trust7 Mr.. Writ and MIR. Barbour had refused,
Mr.. Lomax had resigned; Mr.. Leigh had far more
lucrative practice than Mr.. b., and therefore (bc-
SIDES other stronger rcasons) was tar less likely TO
accept; and MIR. Tucker, in additioI to a Judge
ship better paid than that which tempted Mr.. Lo-
max away, had Law School cortsrr"is 10 ms
large estate and at his nome, profitable as he
could expect at the Univcrsty-to say nothing of
his having in prospect immediate promotion to
the Supreme Court of Virginia. We should have
sued III vain to any of these: for my part, would
prefer now preferred then-the young man.
who Will be constantly improving for 30 years, to
any of them who too old to learn this vo-
cation.
Enough of this. 1t is uncongenial to my mood,
to have been obliged thus boldly compliment any
man who is likely to the praise; but he will
yer know whence it comes. p.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MEETING

AT meeting of the Committee, at the Court
House, on Court day, for promoting the rr-ccct-
ion Of Andrew Jackson as President OF the Uni
ted States and the election of a suitable statesman
as Vice President
VIM. X. Johnson was appointed Chairman and
Parkc Poindextcr Secretary.
Whereupon the following resolutions were pro-
posed by Archibald Thweati, and unanimously
adopted:
/. That the administration of Andrew Jackson
receives it merits, the sincere appreciation of
great majority of his feow-citzcns of this county
who earnestly desire his reelection to the Office of
President.
=. That the rejection of the nomination of Mr..
Van Buren, Minister to Great Brit Ain, " as dis
honorable 10 majority of the Senate, and vastly
detrimental TO the interests of the people of the
u. States.
3. That Secretary of State, Mr. Van Buren,
performed his public duties, with fidelity, splendid
ability snd pure patriotism
4. That the duties of the Presidential office
may, under certain circumstances, dcvolvc the
Vice President: we, the people, ought To elect
to the latter Office, statesman distinguished by
the requisite virtues, talents, qualifications, and
uniform adherancc to sound republican principles
D. That to promote harmony, union, successful
energy, and decision amongst the great Republican
Party of the United States, we rccornne nd
10 fellow citizens Of this county, that
the delegates OF their choice to the Baltimore
Convention, may be sent uninstructcd ard LETT tC
act and vote accord ne to the dictates Of their best
judgment, and sound secretion for the good of oul
country.
| 6. That William II. Johnson and James Elam
are hereby recommended as our delegates to serve
in the Baltimore Convention, i'll conformity TO the
| fifth resolution.
| ReSoired That these resolutions be published in
the Richmond and Petersburg papers, and signed
| by the President and Secretary.
| . WILLIAM X. JOHNSON, President
PARKE PoINDExTER, SeC'ry.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
WILLIAMSBURG, April l1th, 1882.
fLc EI;ynr. nj ~, ItvIs,

Mcssrs. Editors: On yesterday, our city was sud-
denly alarmed with the cry of firc,-and with min
gled emotions of submity and terror we beIcld our
venerable Capitol, (thc witness of the eloqucnce of
the celebrated Patrick Henry, and the no less dis
hnguishcd Richard III. Lce,)-involvcd in flames
The difficulty Of procuring means for extnguishng
the flames great, that before ctfectual assist
ancc could be afforded, the Capitol was wholly con-
suncd To the credit of several of our citizens
every possible effort made for the preservation
of this venerable buildimg-bu all III vain This
was during the session of Superior Court
and the Jury had just retired to their room for de-
Liberation, when the alarm was given. 1t was with
nuch difficulty, that the records of the court
could be preserved. No cxertion was spared towards
the preservation of this revcrcd building,-and to
his credit it devolves me to state, that one of
our coloured population, exposed himself to
the fury of the fire, to preserve the Capitol. We
happy also, state that one of the students OF
William and Mary College, was very active on tho
occasion.