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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
PUBLIC MEETING IN GLOUCESTER.

At numerous meeting of the inhabitants of the
county of Gloucester, (indced it may be said OF all
the people, being Election day. convened ut their
Court House, Monday, the ID day of Apri
1892: Col. William Jones was called upon to pre-
side, and Thomas :. Dabney appointed to act Sc
crctary, when the following Preamble and Resolu-
tions were almost unanimously adopted.
Whereas, amongst the privileges and advantages
secured 10 us by the wisdom and valor of anccs-
tors, those of meeting together and expressing
freely our wishes and opinions in relation to public
measures; and the undisturbed possession OF o.;
property, of which cannot be deprived even for
public purposes without our consent, or adequate
compensation:
Therefore, Resolred, That in the opinion of this
meeting, the removal ofthe free persons of color
from this Commonwealth Is of the utmost impor-
tance, and our Representative in the General As
scmbly and the Senators from this District are par
ticularly instructed to their cXcrtons to procure
the passage of law for that purpose c0mpusory if
tie consent ot Gt class NJ peDpe cGRno be Ojiancd.
ReSoiUed, the opinion of this meeting, That
the discussion in the last Legislature Mr.. Goods
Resolution and MIR. Randolpls Substitute, by the
advocates of the latter, wanton and nschicvous
in the extreme, inasmuch all rejecting Intelligent
persons lin the Eastern and Middle divisions of the
State AT least, and the other two divisions have no.
thing to fear on that subject, and do not feel the
evil must agree, that ii slaves cmanci-
patcd, they ought and must be removed from
are now free, or who may hereafter be voluntarily
cmaEcipated should first be removed, before there
can exist even prctcXt for Legislative action for
removing the slaves and which will probably be the
work of half a century, with all the the
State will be disposed To apply 70 the subject.
ReSOLUed, That the proceedings of this meeting
be published in the Richmond Enquirer and Consti-
tutional Wing.
w. JONES, Chairman
Tnos. 5. DAD>EY, Secretary.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

REINFORCEMENT n Ia mode-Whcn the Appro
priation Bill was before the Senate on Wednesday
Mr.. Smith of Maryland, Chairman of the Commit.
tee of Finance, and organ of the Executive wish
touching money matters, thus reported in the Ma
tional Inteigenccr.
Mr. SMITH then moved to add at the end OF
the bill clause to enable the Secretary of State
the Secretary of the Treasury the Secretary oil
War, and the Secretary of the Navy, to have the
papers in their departments arranged and ndcxcd,
So, 800 to each department.
Mr.. CLAY objected to this amendment as
a most extraordinary and useless appropriation OF
money. He stated that it had never within his
knowledge, taken five minutes to find any docu-
mcnt, unless it was, perhaps, an old revolutionary
paper. 1t is business which properly appertains
to the Clerks in the office; and here is appropri-
tion of s 900 asked for, to do what the present
Clerks were bound TO do.
Mr.. SMITH sent to the Secrctarys table n let
ter from Mr.. f.. Livingston to Mr. VerPlanck, OF
the House of Representatives, stating the necessity
of appropriation of twice the amount named III
the amendment.
Mr.. FOOT remarked, that sentence in the let
ter read, disclosed the true cause Of the con
fusion which prevailed in the Departments. 1t was
entirely attributable to the removals after the Pres
iden came into Office Persons of capacity and OK
pcricnce turned out, and others put in theil
| places who knew not where to look to find neces
| sarv papers. The removals in the State Depart
mcnt had been numerous; and nc instanccd, as a
consequence that gentleman had been detained
here three weeks before the clerks could find where
! his account was stated
| Mr.. CLAY made some further observations or
| the subject. IL was extraordinary proceeding a
this late period of the session, at the moment wheT
we are told of the necessity of passing the arPro
priation bill through with expedition, because th'
clerks are suffering, and the Secretary of the Sc
nate has been obliged to arise money on his owl
credit, to here for this appropriation on th'
ground that the Secretaries cannot 90 on with th
public business without this additional aid. Tb'
law had determined the number Of Clerks in the De
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
WH.rIAMsnuRc, Va. April Is, 1882.

HcNETS. ShIcldS d -1ShONTN,
DEAR SIRs--rhc old capitol, that ancient forum
of Virginia cloqucnce, is in ruins. Yesterday
whilst the Superior Court sitting in it, and tho
Bar engaged in the discussion of Il law question
about ii o'clock, the alarm of fire was given; IL
spot of several inches only bll ling on the
roof; it spread rapidly and in few minutes dcficd
resistance, with the limited means of,hc city to fur
nlSh water. The Judge and Bar, the Officers of
the Court and citizens gcncrallv were now active
III removing the records, all OF " hich am happy
to say were saved, though not without some inter
mixture by the bursting ofasome of the bundles
The fire, was no doubt accidental emanaiing from
a spark from the chimney. When the cry of fire
was given, hung jury was confined in their room;
without waiting for the Sheriff they burst the door
and fled. Whether this be a contempt of Court, or
not, my legal learning does enable me TO deter
mire--BeGcon.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

fFo" tic n. Y. Commercial Advertiser Of 7'uesiav.
Local EIEcTIoNs.-Thc town and VILLAGE Elect
ions III this country have furnished some unwel-
come results 10 the leaders of the party now in pow
cr The people beginning to perceive the inu-
t'lity of dividing upon minor questions at the time
when the highest and dca- st interest of the coun
of the Supreme Court and Constitution, all local
and subordinate interest, and parties, arc of very
little consequence. so lave thought the people of
Columbia County, of Schenectady County and OF
several other places i'll their recent town and cor
poratlon Elections. In those places Anti Masons
and National Republicans holding principles ia
common, save upon single point, have united; and
the consequence has been the entire routing OF the
drilled cohort of the National and State Admins
tratlons. We announced the gratifying result of
the Election of Hudson, the other day. We lave
another letter from thence, giving the returns of
the County, which of an equally gratifying ma
turc. Old Columbia, which was ovcrrrn by the
Jackson fever, is herself again. The Regency did
all they could to it. Scnator Ed,nonds was
detached home from Albany, and laborcd whole
fortnight to 'hc spoils" for another year. but
he returned to the Senate Chamber Wednesday,
covered with defeat; and his friends talked of get
ting up another "ndignaton meeting" on the occa-
SION The City Election of Schenectady by a SINH
lar union, terminated in manner equally suspicious
We are more particular in noticing these facts be-
cause we regard them harbingcrs of still more
important triunphs of principle, to be achieved by
liberal and magnanlmous union of the real friends
OF the Constitution, i'll opposition to the corruption
and mlsrulc prevailing at Albany and Washington.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
COMMUNICATIONS.
For TIE WING.
THE PROFESSOR OF Law AT THE UNI



The repeated introduction of this gentleman's
name into the newspapers recently, connected too
sometimes, with unkind anmadvcrsions, must an.
noy him; and would perhaps wound, did not penu
inc and modest worth, like the most useful of me.
tails, give strength and brightness from every blow
inflicted on it. The young people who have been
spirtedly fitting at him and each other in the CO.
uinns of the Wing, doubtless knew not, or reflect
ed not, how delicate mind snrinks from such VIC
aton; how it CRATES upon the feelings of peaceful
citizen, to be dragged wantony upon the public
stage, and (as the father of the University says
ptaced upon the gridjrOn Of the public press. In the
newspapers, in dcbcrative assemblies, it ought
to be rule, never to mention proper needless
ly. 1t cngcndcrs Chafcd feelings, and angry person
aIitcs; and destroys half the benefit that would re-
suit from courteous and dspassonatc quest OF
truth.
Two Champions, borrowing the lofty names of
LoNGGNUs and ARISTOTLE, have couched their little
weapons against the Law Professor, with hurt
less impotence, rendered amusing (ratlcr than of.
ensve,) by its ludcrous contrast with their names
Ii is If pigmy, with his straw, were to case
himself in the armour of Richard Cuur NE Linn,
and mingle in the strife of heroes. Leaving Longi.
nus to the oblivion which three weeks has naturally
shed over his cphemcrll existence, let us dsport
ourselves awhile with his lustrious conpocr.
Is AristotLe really Student of the University,
or of the adjacent grammar school-and in one of
its lowest forms? Whichever he be, his instructors
ought to keep the peace between him and PrsCian,
whose head he gricvously battcrs. Or, las he
perhaps knows not who Prsci1n isl let them, in
plain English, mend his grammar; for his names
sake if not for PrIscian's. He talks of ''young
men who have collected RI. c. assembled at public
schools; says, the pieces to which Inc replies as
abundant with error, as they arc in sarcasm;" and
asks-''Does it follow thu because this is true
Tint the Visitors IYisitcrs could not have made d
better appointment" He violates the 2nd rule oil
Syntax by saying "The talent, ability, and distinct
ion, which the Law Chair demanded, is known to
us ALL" and in saying 1--WE hattcred ourselves that
our University ,rouid hare bodsted of Leigh OF
! Tucker"-hc, like the sinners against Cironolo
gy in Hudibras,
"Makes former times shake hands with latter.
| And that which before, come after;
contravcning the 18th rule of Murray. In tho fol
lowing sentence, nc shouid, for may surprises
us by a curious multiplication Of that's; and, by
disregarding the relation Of the pronoun to its an
! tccedcnt, makes his antagonist speak Of himself
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

being charged with breach of confidence FREQ
~ admit that did write to you some months after
your appointment as Secretary, expressing desire
To change my situations; and as was unwilling TO
place MY name before the Executive left the mat
,er WITH you to act your own sense Of duty to-
lne pnbiic and justice to- me might dictate But
Slr, your memory should have reminded YOU and
your candor should have stated the fact. that
afterwards thanked you for your offer of Il vii
iingncss to serve me, bit dcclined all further an
W'c"t'oa This, too, was long before you ceased
TO bc Secretary. and us l had believed YOU sim
cerc IN your proposed tender of ssrvscc the mat
ter had passed from my mind; and little eypected
to have had 1t revived by you through the CO.
lnmns OF newspaper. not your f,iend
Tor the sake of Office, have my feelings under
gone any charge towards you in consequences Of
your loss of t--but from the miserable con-
plants yon have made about it, and the open no
l'trcai regeneration You have manifested in your
active zeal against those whom you suspected to
nave been instrumental in deprivinu yop Off -
L do aa. r,ia % bitterness of your feel
ings, or court the honor of newspaper controver-
~ with you, shall here close correspondence
from which expect neither instruction or improve
ment.
have the honor to he, &c.
II. VI. SAUNDERS.
Hon. JolIS I}p
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

u The inflated tone of Notification is properly
lampooncd by Mr.. Walsh. The language of the
easts, would lead the world suppose that all pub
lie virtue, courage, patriotism and eloquence alb.
Juring the rest of America, had sought and found
exclusive abode in South Carolina. Kentucky had
formerly the honor of being styled the Gascony OF
America; but South Carolina has established pro-
eminent claims to the distinction. Good Nullify-
ors-fyou will dissolve the Union and set up for
yoursclvcs-do ii in a modest way.
The use of the word chipalry among the Multi
tiers of South Carolina has become really udcrous.
Not very long since, it too often and pre-
posterousy employed in Virginia, but it is now near
ly engrossed by the more dsatfected State. Co
vernon Hamilton, like "bravc Troiius," is the
'prince Of chivary:" when he rises to speak multi
hcaton at public dinner, he does it chivalrously;
every man who spouts threat hicups u toast,
might be supposed, from the editorial report, to
be another Tancred Bayard. At every feast,
each nuliher seems to say, alter Hector in Trous
and Cressida-"I am today i the vein of chval-
ry." He mcnaces all the North, East and West;
lie dcfies the whole world to mortal combat; he
outdoes any Captain Bobadil that ever staggered
on or off the stage. As for oratory too-that is rs
common chivalry cotton. Patrick Henry is
surpassed by thousands. Dcmosthenes or Cicero
would be small object of comparison"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
CITE Constitutional I11btg,
Friday Er"mins, .EprU 13.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
From the american Sentinel.


"The recent absurd movements in Columbia
County seem to excite but little notice among the
democrats of the interior. Such measure as get
ting up Il second jackson Electoral Ticket in or
der to support Mr. Van Buren, for the Vice Prcsi.
dency, too grossly ridiclous to meet the appro
baton of the clear headed and practical sagacty
of our country democracy.
eff such political phrensy should take posses
sion of any considerable portion of the supporters
OF the reelection of Gen. Jrckson, the consequent
ces are as obvious they will be inevitible. Eve
ry public journal in the State which processes to
support General Jackson, except the Inquirer, Dan.
vile IntelligcnceY, and American Republican, have
raised the banner of Jackson, Wilkins and Wolfe.
This attitude, assumed under the sanction of con-
vention representing the entire democracy of the
Estates summoned, organized and conducted accord
ang to the strctest usages of the party, ciH be
-Reri6ty maintained"
George Kremcr and the Philadelphia Inquirer are
acknowledged to have possible chance of sedu-
cling Pennsylvania, from her candidate, Mr..
Wilkins; or, under prctence of keeping the Repub.
Hcan Party united, commit her to the trap of the
Baltimore Convention. For once, Pennsylvania
seems to have determined to conform her conduct
to her principles, and having taken her stand her
history proves the infexbility with which she will
maintain it..
Many people think, that however disposed Mr..
Van Burcn's friends at the Baltimore Convention
(and none but his followers will be there) NAV be
to nominate him as Vice President, that he himself
will shrink from post which will expose him to
daily political gibbetng. Calhoun, retired from
the Vice Presidency, will be instantly returned to
the Senate, Off Gov. Hamilton shall not first have
declared South Carolina independently Clay, Taze-
well, Webster, Pondcxter. Let us imagine Van
elected Vice President, and perched in the Chair {.
Mercy on us-what drubbings, and skinnngs,
would bcfal the Little Magician In the language
of the grass country, his hide would be on the
fence sin no time!" Mr.. Van Buren, we take it is
no martyr in temperate will not voluntarily court
implement. He will dodge this affair of the Vice
Presidency, if permitted. 1t must be 'nolens DO
lens" business with him, the most military Lieut.
Webb desired, his friends will be disappointed in
their wishes.
Recommendations Randolph of Roanoke,
dscoursing of late political affairs, touched, in
his pointed way, upon various prominent persona
gcs, chiefly of the Republican Party. Jackson
to have fallen below the standard of his ex-
pectation. "He great things-but il was
sometimes, to effect important ends, necessary to
use men whom did not approve" Evan Burcn
had been called an intriguer-and so he was-but
Clay would give him High Low Jack and the Game.
And as for Eaton, Sir" said Mr.. Randolph-"he-
stinks." (The last word with horrible emphasis,
and comfortable gyration of the nasal organ.)
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

% A Van Buren, writer in the Enquirer of this
day Zone of the People, says, "Hence the little
party of Clay and Calhoun, for they uni
ted, made bold push to obtain the nomination of
Mr. Barbour"
If the author of this declara ten was present in
Richmond and of sufficient capacity to observe
things correctly, he must know that the fact is
msrepresented If he WASH OF present, he should
take better to inform himself, before he un-
dertakos the task of public instruction.
There were some six seven Clay men in the
Caucus, and of these, think Mr.. Cabell of Mel
son, alone voted to nominate Mr.. Barbour. Certainly
a majority of the number voted the other way
BY what evidence docs One of the People judge?-
Probably he thinks it may benefit Mr.. v. b. to re-
present the Clay and Calhoun parties have gu
ed, 1--WE beg pardon, formed a "CoalitionD against
him; and possessed of this bright idea, fires away
without any regard to the facts of the case.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

Partmenfs yet this number had been ncrcus sing for
S" years; and now unwilling to ask for new
Clerks, the Departments ask for gross sum of mo-
my. lie requested that the yeas and nays might
be taken on this question.
ne cas- and Nays were then ordered.
VT MaKCf then suggested to the Chairman
OF the Committee on Finance to withdraw his
amendment.
Mr. FORSYTH asked to hear Mr.. Verplanck's
Mr. SMITH said he could not find it among the
documents sent to him, and then withdrew his
amendment
len thousand dollars-for WHAT To arrange
ana index the public archives, which if the
departments do their duty, are arranged and in
de1ed as they are used! The profligacy of the do.
mand is uncqualled.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17

M. Chabcrt, ''the Fire Kings" Lectures and H.
Illustrations on Chemistry, Pyrotechnics, sc. drew
on Thursday evening, one of the largest and most
respectable audiences to the Theatre that gra-
ced 1t in its most pamy days. We were not pre-
sent, but understand from others who were,
that he really performs all he promises in his bills
that he has acquired from his knowledge of Chemist
ry, Antldotes to Fire and the most deadly Poisons
that astonish the learned Chemists of our day
as much as the science of Europeans did tic Abort
gincs on the discovery of this Contnct.-A Frank
lin might have been content with the fame of gi-
wing light to tho world "Eripuit julmen Gallo,
sceptrumque Tyrannis," is an immortal mcmento of
his genius, that he would have appreciated inf
nitely higher than the wealth of Cresus. But
IT Chabert chooses to make money by his
science, we have right to complain He
voluntarily communicates to his auditors much
useful Chemical knowledge. He has promised to
give the world the benefit Of all he has acquired "A,
a future day. The inventors of tho Steam Boat Cot
ton Gin, Compass, &c. died poor, except in fame
Chabert prudently chooses to follow the No. rule
and avoid their fate. Perhaps he is right-anC
the fee is small that it will no doubt be cheer
fully paid, by those who are DESTROYS of acquiring
Chemical knowledge or gratifying curiosity.-The
age we live III is too enlightened attribute to SUI
pernatual causes what information does not
enable us to comprehend. There is a natural cause
for every effect-and the enquiring mind seeks to
discover it. What Superstition in the darker ages
would have pronounced Witchcraft, men of the
present day, can appreciate knowledge or chare-
tanism-and can distinguish between the impostor
| and the man of science-such as NJ. Chabert.
friend at our elbow suggests that though NJ
Chabert would have undoubtedly been condemn
ed to be burned as Wizard under the blue laws
| of Connecticut there would have been so much
difficulty in carrying the sentence into execution
that the Judge would have had to resort to Con
tempt Of Court against him.
| Our friend also suggests, that NJ. Chaberts An
tidote to Fire, may have the effect on Ger.
tain Learned Profession that the death of the King
of France had on the British Military Officers
throw them out of employment-But this is toe
grave subject for to meddle with.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
Saturday Eces,t,,g. .gi,ru IL.

u The Telegraph says that there t,co Tho
mas Ritches in Richmond! One who has u great
horror of the Tariffs ready to go to for free
Trade-is, par excellence the disciple of Thomas
Jefferson, the undoubtcd author of Notification,
The other, who entertains great horror of Jcfcr-
sons doctrine of State veto, and is the active sup
porter of Van Buren,, who passed the "Bl of Abo-
limitations" of 1897 Duff's mistake is natural
There should be two Simon Pures to answer de-
scriptions so opposite. Yet there is certainly but
one Tho. Richie here. John Randolph's observa-
tion will explain the mystery to Gen. Green.
Tommy has fought valiantly on both sides of eve
ry question"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-04-17
The following the particulars of the recent
murder of Lieut. Foster


murder Of Lieut.. Foster:
"GREEN BAY, Feb. 9th
al have just returned from the performance Of a
melancholy duty-,iIut of following TO the crave
the last earthly remains of Lieutenant Amos r.
Foster OF the 9TH Infantry lie murdered by
private OF his Company, on the morning of Tues
day last. The particulars of this unhappy affair." I
will briefly communicate TO YOU
"Immediatcy after guard mounting on Tuesday
morning, Lieut. Foster sent Corporal to bring to
hls quarters soldier by the of Doyle, who was
reported as being absent without leave on the night
previous, and of coming into the garrison after re-
vclc, III state of IntOXication Mr.. +. rcprimand-
cd the soldier foT his conduct, who made use of in
soicnt and unbccoming language in reply which III
duced the Lieutenant to take him by the shoulder
and shake him-at the time calling to- the Cor
poral and ordering him to take the offender 10 tho
guard house The soldier Immediately turned to
20 out, saying, as he wcnt,-'O yes lieutenant
I'll go to the guard house." lie ran down stairs,
and across the parade ground to the guard house,
where he seized a muskct, and Immediately made
for Alr. f.s quarters.
'The Corporal, who had not followed him closely.
and was unarincd met him, and cndcavored to ARE,
his course; but Doyle made pass at him with his;
b1yonct, threw him off, and up to Mr. F's room
which Is on the second floor. Before the Corporal
could ovcrtakc him, or any alarm was given Dovl,
had entered the and shot Nr. +. through linz,
heart. The ball passed through the right arm, above
the elbow, through the body, and the left elbow,
winch Is shattered horribly. lie must, from the up-
Pedrancc ofthc wound, have raised the piece TO the,
eye, and taken deliberate aim.
"tostcr must have been standing near the fire
place, with his face to the fire, when the assassin
entered, and the muzzlc Of the gun could not have
been more than four FIVE fcai from his body. AZ
ter he had received the wound, he walked into his
bedroom, with the hand Of his unbrckcn arm on
the wound ofhis right sidc-turnrd quickly TO 70
out-and fll as he passed through the door, and in
stanly expired.
"Licutcnant Foster WIS native believe of
New Hampshire. IL had the reputation Of bcjner
vgant, active and useful officer; and his private
character was not known 10 have blamisl NlI
and amlabc in his department and disposition; ex
cecdnglv kind and lenicnt to the men under his
command he would he the list one. we might sun
Posr, TO be selected for the Lloody decd of the as
sIssin.'