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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
We copy the following extract Of letter from
the New York Courier & Enquirer.

We copy the following extract OF letter from
the New York Courier & Enquirer.
CrxcINNATI, August 5, 1882.
ssThe distress for money here at present is
greater than can we'll be imagined, and the Branch
Bank, from necessity IN prospect OF winding up.
curtailing. We have onlv one other Bank IN the
place, and its capital but 100000. Money can
be lent upon mortgage on good city property at
from 10 to 5 per CT when the security is unques-
tionable, and worth at least one hundred per cent
more than the amount loaned. The Brokers get
readily per cent per day! The certainty that
the Bank must wind up its concerns, has render
ed our prospects, and indeed the prospects Of the
entire western country, gloomy in the extreme
God only knows what will become of those who
have extended their business on the presumed
stability Of oar currency
A letter from Fort Gratiot, published in the
v. Y. Courier, giving an accounted the mortal
~ ard desertion at that place among the troops,
says:
: The propriety of retiring from the encamp-
ment was literally canvassed BY the men, and
none left but through apprehension OF the disease
The conflict in some cases between di,incil-
nation to desert, and their views OF selfpreserva
ton, was trying to che soldier; and particularly
10 the old one, whose whole interests IN service,
and who could scarcely live without 1t. Their
guing off seems to have been entirely apart from
desertion, and was intended as temporary ao'
sence which they thought the necessity OF their
situation required, and the circumstances would
at least pallate if not warrant. Many have since
returned. aud the Secretary of War has author.
lied that all who voluntarily return be received
for duty"
Lasrary The poet Moore is to become
sort of joint editor with the poet Campbell OF
the Metropolitan, and the first article in the July
number of that periodical, an Eastern Tale IN
prose and verse, is from his pen Lady Blessing
ton, who knew Lord Bryon liz Italy, is about to
give record of her conversations with the poet
to Bulwer and the New Monthly.
Mortality among or Official agents IN South
Amsrica. -Prevost and Cooley died in Peru;
Graham, Wright, aud Tudor, IN Rio de Janeiro;
Rodney. Dana. Forbes, and Rogers, in Buenos
Ayres; Miller in Monfevideo, and Shannon. and
another previously, IN Guatemala One British
Charge died on the route. like Wright and Shan
non, and two Consuls General were assassinated
COopsr's NeU Norei 1T affords US pleasure |
10 announce that Messrs. Carev & Lea will short. |
" publish 1.-The Baron of Hartenbury or the |
Heidenmaner, a Legend of the Rhine Our
novelist has selected new and promising ground
for his great and versatile powers. He has been !
on the ground; and we may expect something Of
deep interest, after the long stagnation in the I
market Of Romance. In few days. we shall
publish chapter by way Of specimen.
4 r n
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
PHILADELPHIA MARKET-Aus.

Flour and MeaL-The receipts OF Superhne
Flour continue limited, and further advance
noted since our report of the Sd instant of full
IL! cents per barrel. The sales for export since
the Sd instant have been about 1000 barrels at
Sc 25 for July inspections, and 3 S7a for fresh
c,ou2d from old wheat. Some sales OF Flour
from NV wheat have been made at SO SO. but
principally TO bakers Rye Flour is duli at for
mer quotations No sales OF Corn Mea. IN OAR,
rels reported, held at s sc; -eout ooo hhds' SOLD
at SIS, which is an advance on TONER Sa'es'
Grcm. But little Grain at market. o"u'''
ern Wheat has met ready sale al = 80, anu o';s
or two lots brought something hi.he. In Corn
we have no change from our las quotation; to.
das these prices were more readily obtained.--
Southern Rye has been sold at 7a cents, and
Oats at 81 cents, afloat.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
SHIP NEWS.
P08T OF aLEXaNDRLa, CD. c.

AUG. l6-Passed up to Washington, Steam.
boat Potomac, Hubball, from Richmond and Old
Point.
SAILED,
Ship Constellation, Sampson, Amsterdam.
British brig Caravan, Doane, Halifax.
Brig Leander, Gill. from Georgetown. Cowes.
Schr. LeoniJas, Dearborn, Barbados.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Rarouche and HARNESS..
For Halifax.

For Halifax.
sR The schooner MARX, Captain Crowell, will
MyiSt.ke freight to the above port. Apply to
j Il w II. IRWIN.
Who have for sale on board said vessel. iO2 Tons
Plaster aug Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17
Notice.

aug 10 -dIwSeot1osep
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-08-17

S1l,O5O,000
And loss to stockholders other than
government 1000, 900
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13

on the state of the Union. The consideration Of
MIR. Claytons resolution for the appointment OF u
Committee to investigate the affairs OF the Bank
was resumed, and further amendment was pro-
posed by Mr. Burgess, for the appointment of a
committee to examine into tho charges and report
upon the facts thereon, by the Cd Monday in A rl
MIR. Barstow moved the reconsideration of the
vote of tho preceding day, on the proposition of
Mr.. Root TO appoint the committee by ballot and
tho reconsideration was ordered, by a vote OF 9S
TO %. Tho amendments of Mr.. Wayne and Mr.
Burgess ordered 10 DO printed; and tho hour
expiring, the subject was deferred till to-day. Tho
remainder of the sitting devoted TO the discus
sion of the bill to compensate Mrs. Decatur and
others, which was finally reported by tho Commit
tee to the House without amendment. Mr. Dick
son moved to strike out the cnacting clause but
tho motion was negativcd, ayes 20, noes 62. Mr.
Davis of Massachusetts,, renewed his amendment
TO grant $4,000 to Mrs. Decatur, and the residue
of the $4,000 10 the heirs of the commanding
officer of the squadron, and the officers and crew
of the kctch Intrepid; and upon this the ayes and
noes We're taken, and the motion was rejected,
ayes 10, noes l02. Mr.. Pcarcc also renewed his
amendment to grant $40, 600 TO Mrs. Decatur, and
$4,000 TO the heirs of Commo doro Decatur; but
it was rejected, ayes 80, noes %. The bill was
ultimately rejected on a division by yeas and nays,
by vote of ayes rs, %. The House then
at half past o'clock, adjourned.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
New York, March &


Mysterious Disappedrance.-A Mr.. Thomas Nc
Lean, an English gentleman, who arrived in this
city about two months ago from Bristol, en- board
the James Chopper has disappeared from his no.
tel under circumstances which have occasioncd
considerable alarm among his acqusintances
from the time Of his arrival he has resided at the
East River Mansion House OF the corner of Wa
man OF very temperate, regular habits, and quiet
unobtruslve manners. On former visit to this
country, he had resided at the same house, and
II Is understood that tho object of his last arrival
was the purchase of some landed property on Long
Island. On Tuesday morning he left the house as
II Tor an ordinary walk, not taking with him any
portion of his baggage, nor giving any intimation
tnat he should DO absent unusual time; since
then however he has not been seen nor heard of
by any person of tho house, nor by any Of his
friends residing in the city.-Tho most assiduous
enquiries have been directed to every probable
source OF information, without the least success.
lie is middle aged man, unmarried, and possessed
OF an independent property.-Cour. .g Eng.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13

Gdmbling.-Most of our readers have heard OF
the officer who, having lost all his money at play
received money from friend, on condition that
he would never afterwards touch card or a dice;
but few weeks after, he was found in an clubhouse
drnio'ng strauss with brother gambler for hun
drods SIS pounds.
The most harmless species of gambling which
we have ever Witnessed, we believe to be peculiar
to the blacks in Cuba Many of these Stout
hearty, good hundred fellows, daily collect about
the quay in Havana, waiting for employment; and
gambl ling for scgars, for they inveterate smok
ers, forms their most favorite amusement Two
parties challenge each other, and each laws down
figure resembling triangle; they then withdraw
few PAGES, and eagerly watch their respective piles
The owner of the pilo which the first fly alights
is entitled to the whole.
The parties are generally surrounded by crowd
OF spectators of sable complexion, who arc busily
engaged i'll betting. When the materials are ar
ranged, they silently gaze in breathless suspense,
until the unconscious insect alights when Triumph
ant shouts of laughter from the successful party
rcnd the air.
Cheating is occasionally practised in this, as
well as in other games, which are supposed to de-
pend on chance. One of the parties will some
times tip the end of segar with sugar or moasses;
the fly, whose ofactories are remarkably delicate,
pcrceivos 1T in moment, and rests on the pile
which contains the sacchariue matter.-Erefer
NeiCS Letter.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
CONGRESSIONAL ANALYSIS.
l. Il

In the Senate, yesterday, the Vice President
communicated a letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting, in compliance with a reso.
luton of tho Senate, statement of the affairs of
the United States Bank, for the months of Janua.
ry and February, 1882. Several petitions and me-
MORALS were presented, among which was one by
Mr.. Webster from the citizens Of Somerset, Mas
sachusotts, praying for the abolition of slavery
within the District Of Columbia, After passing
number Of bills from the House, the Senate took
up the Apportonment Bill, and Mcssrs Holmcs
SIlsbcc, White, and Sprague successfully debated
Mr.. Forsyth's resolution to amend Mr.. Wcbstcr's
amendment No question was taken, when the
Senate adjourned over TO Monday next.
In the House ofRoprcsontativcs, Mr. VcrpIanck.
from tho Committee on the Library, reported a bill
making an appropriation for tho publication Of
certain diplomatic correspondence, which was read
twice, and committed TO q Committee Of tho Whole
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
From the New York American.

w u 'LhDiEJS OOSlll Iol " w AL
1t is said that retired beau is about Publishing
Il treatise under this title, divided into ten heads
as follow: tI.ct him be Morganised, and his work
suppressed by burnng)
Because the delcacy thereof is not un-qucstion-
able.
Because many men who waltz declare that they
should not be willing to their wives or sisters
do so.
Because ladies who waltz, often ask ,-"Do you
think there is any harm in waltzing?'
Because, after few turns the lady waltzing
breathes hard, her face and neck are flushed and
her handkerchief crosses her forchcad-a which
is sadly unbccomng.
because the expose made in Waiting is like that
of the French opera dancers.
Because the like propinquity many other cause
would be held outrageous; and though this is call
cd 'waltzing,' ga rose by any other name," &c.
Because it dulls that quick sense of shrinking
delicacy, without which women cannot be charm
ing.
Because the relative attitude OF the parties gives
to tine optical ''angle of incidence" UNIV onted IL
cense.
Because the loveliest woman in town (s*.** r
******"*) does not waltz and all who would DO
deemed lovely should aim to be like her.
Because it is not half SO graceful as
CorIILIoN.
We have heard an experienced beau say of
waltzing, and it may be added, as another head,
"becauSe 1t is not polite."-[ED n. Y. AN.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
DR. CARRINGTON has removed to the
~ tenement adjoining Mrs. Adams Boarding
House and opposite TO The Post Office.
mar I2-3t

V1RGlNA1t rules holden in the clerks office Of the
circuit superior court of law and chancery for Hem
co county, the 9Th dey of March, 1892 Moces Crow,
vWng executor Of John Crow deceased, auj other plain
ihi., against Amlstead Jones. and other defendants
lhcdeiendan above named not having entered his APP
pedance and gwen security according the act Of assem-
bly, and the rules Of this court and ii appearing by salts
factory evidence that he inhabtant OF this
couny II is ordered, That the said defendant do appear
before the Judge Of said court, the capitol, IN the
city Of Richmond on the tenth day Of the next May teru
TO be holden or trial Of civil causes, and answer the
bill Of tho plaintiffs; aud that copy Of this order tie
Tor hwuh inserted IN newspaper published in the
city Of Richmond, for months SUCCESSFULLY and post
ed atthe front door OF the capitol III the SAID city.
Fl copy. Tesc. J. ROBINSON, {. {
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
been called TO assist at his Councils and had leit
London for that purpose.

been called to assist at his Councils, and had len
London for that purpose.
IhvERrooL, Jan. 81.
Our Cotton market last week has been rather
dull, the sales amounting only TO ,iS0 bags [of
which COO American and 400 Bengal have been
on speculation and in some instances America N
descriptions have been sold a shade lower.
Corn Erchange.-At tho reduction noted last
Tuesday, holders of Wheat have evnccd much
frmncss, and, notwithstanding tho quantity left
over, prices of that day have been fully sustained
The sales during the week have been consdcra
bic. several parcels have been taken on specu-
la,ion. Some parcels of Canadian and cid foreign
Wheat have also changed hands.-Fiour met u
good demand at fully the quotations Of Tuosday.-
The transactions in bonded Grain, &c. consists of
n small cargo of Odessa Wheat, of fair quality, at
6s to 5000 barrels partially sour Flour at 22s
There are few sellers of bonded Flour
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
2seedDeayoegD gGaSsSW
.rs0sssimy EremiIsS, s2k0t.ch I2.
Intelligence from the Country.

The Winchester Virginian says he has seen
but a solitary Jackson man who approved the O.
lection of Van Buren,, and that in the neighboring
populous county of Shenandoah, there was, it
dersfood, the most entire unapmty in his favor.
1t adds "that it cannot believe there is one real
friend OF the Administration in any part of the
State, who does approve the rejection" We arc
inclined to think if tho Virginian better in
formed of the state public feeling in southern
and middle Virginia. that it would speedily retract
tins opinion, as if APPRECIATION Of Van Buren, be-
made the test of friendship to the Administration,
the latter is unquestonably in n minority in this
State We speak of the present time. There may
be change, as there arc great efforts making to
produce onc-a change which if ominous in many
respects, would carry along with it at least ono
agreeable circumstance, to w.t. tho certainty that it
would be evidence of relaxation of hostility to tho
Tariff, for no man will pretend, that Virginia can
at the same moment prefer Tariff to an Anti-Ta-
riff Vice President IVAN Buren, to Barbour) and DC
so inveterately and pugnaciousy, opposed to tho
Tariff itself
The Virginian further says
1.-THE Wing may have permitted itself to be de-
ceived in measure by the false show of
strength of the Calhounites in the Legislature
These are generally young men, who were tIckled
with Mr. Calhoun's attentions to them during his
visit to Richmond last winter and who were daz-
zed by his beautiful theory of nuli cation. Their
opinions of Mr.. Calhoun, and those OF thor
constituents, may be, and in some instances
we know are, widely different"
The young men in question who were so stick
led" must answer for themselves. If rumor bo
true, the Editor of the Virgnian was himself
''tickled" by Van Buren, on certain occasion, and
perhaps he understands how potent the attentions
of great man are to 'tickle" the young and un-
suspecting. But badcnage apart These repre-.
sensations of popular opinion very little to DO
depended upon. For example-one individual has
probably informed tho Virginian that tho County
of Shenandoah is unanimous for Van Burcn. Yet
how can one, two three, or any number of indiv-
duals, know any such fact even if it exist7 Wo
should not be surprzed, if there were many honest
yeomen in Shenandoah, and every other county,
who heard the name of Van Buren,, for no
never Stout" at New Orleans, nor came before
them for any favor. We repeat the opinion that
the people, the real people, nothing all for
Van Buton, and if they at last to entertain
kindly Simplify for his hard luck in the Senate, or
to cherish any thoughts of elevatug him to favor,
they Gust be first excited and stimulated by parti
Fans, 7 y
Other Counties in the Valley, seem to entertain
very different feelings from Frederick and Shonan
doah, and if they be unanimous for him, their
weight will be more than counterbalanccd. Note
what follows.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13


James Buchanan II Is
Martin Van Buren, 3 3
a motion was made to adjourn to Tomorrow
morning, which produced much confusion and
debate. While this motion pending. some
dozens were the floor, offering notions-I
i novel movo-and order! order! or
der! was called from every quarter. The motion
to adjourn was finally lost, and the Convention
proceeded to the third ballot On the Sd ballot, the
vote stood
For Dallas 81
wilkins SIS
buchanan II
Van Buren,
Gardner Furnss, delegate from L1ncasfcr Co
who wore a Quaker coat and broad brimmed hat
in the Convention, voted for the RIGHT HoporabLo
James Buchanan.
On each ballot, the votes given fer Van Ruren
produced loud laughter, and particularly that bv
his nomnator, Mr.. Krcmcr. " -
motion was made to adjourn to half mast
o'clock tomorrow morning. Some confusion and
discussion ensuod and many "movesn and calls TO
order wcro made. Upon the vote being takon, Il
was decided in tho affirmative, and so tho Con,
vcntlon adjourned.
Tuesddy, March 6.
On the question "sball this Convention proceed
10 inc nomination of a candidate for the Vice Pre-.
siuehoy" afeSoutlon was offered that it agree TO
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
HESESEH BBNEN.

OF this Springs Importation.
n IRISH and German I.inens, of all qualities
ID in whole and half pieces, warranted oil flax
are offered by piece, half piece or single
yard, at very low prices, at
r. II. JENKINS
mar 10 Fancy Dry Goods and Linen Store
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
WESTERLY H.v.V.,
RICHMOND, VA.

9CEaA The subscriber takes this opportU~
ffsHsSssSEEA nifty of rendering to his friends his
lssssE4ss3 grateful thanks for the very liberal
&EEszsxs4. support he has met with since taking
the old stand so long kept by Claiborne Thomas,
now leased by the subscriber for eight years. Il
continuance of the Western Traders in stock
and of the former customers of this stand gener-
ally, is particularly solicited as every endeavor
Will be made to give entire satisfaction.
In addition to the establishment being newly
furnished, and The lois being substantially en-
closed for the accommodation of every kind Of
stock, two first rate drivers and a break wagon
are at the command Of his Western friends
which will be foucd desirable to those having
horses never before broke.
w. II. PLUMB.
N Il. Any aid that can be rendered, in my
power, to assist my old friends, and all others
calling at my old stand to dispose Of their stock
will be cheerfully rendered. | also invite all my
friends and others, to give my friend Plumb
call. CLAIBORNE l.. THOMAS.
ma. 12-Claw4C*
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
THE HARRISBURG CoNyENTIoN

We copy the Presidential proceedings of this
body, rather as entertaining than ructive.-
Hopes appear to be INDUCED by the Globe and
some other organs ofMe Republican party that
Judge wilkins will Decline, or that Pennsylvania
VIII finally determine not TO separate from the Re-
publican party. Such an expectation is incompati-
BILE with the known fhfloxibility of that State.--
Mr. wilkins will neither decline, nor if he did,
would Pennsylvania support Van Buren,. Kremer
and his nomination were laughed at. They who
build upon his declaration, ''that Pennsylvania
will vote for Van Buren, sure as there is sun
in the Heavens" will change their faith upon read
ing what follows:
3 O'Clock r. NJ
Ross wilkins offered resolution respecting re-
presentation, that produced considerable debate,
and gave rise to variety of amendments and mo-
difcations-but was finally withdrawn. Proceeded
to the nomination ola candidate for President
Ross Wilkins nominated Andrew Jackson. On
the vote being taken, it stood for Gen. Jackson,
Andrew jackson, the President, Old Hickory, &c.
and declared unanimous for Andrew Jackson
Mr. Penrose moved that Committee of ono
from each Congressional District be appointed to
take into consideration the propriety Of sending
delegates to the Baltimore Convention for tho
purpose of nominating u candi date for the Vice
Presidency.
ms gave rise to lengthy debate and much
confusion. AT times, several gentlemen were on
the floor at once. The argument against the re-
solution was, that this question should not DO act
cd upon until after the nomination was made, and
the resolution was finally so modified as to pro-
coed at onco to the nomination of IA candidate for
the Vice Presidency. Messrs George NJ. Dallas,
William wilkins, and James Buchanan, were no.
minated. Mr.. Kremcr nominated Martin Van Blu
rem, loud laugbter)
Mr.. ChamPneys read letter from Mr.. Bucban-,
an, declining nomination for the Vice Pre- sidon>
cy.
On the first and second ballots the vote stood as,
follows:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-03-13
Extract of Letter to the Editors.

LEXINGTON, ROCKBRIpGE.
] would just add that Jacksonism is dying in
Rockbridge; and as for Van Buren,. do not think
nc cam OBTAIN twenty votes IN the county, the Rich
mond Enquirer arguing to the contrary notwith-
standing. X. NJ. Johnston seems to be the fayo-
rite Of the Rockbrdge Jacksonians.