davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

CnANcEs.-That friends in other states NAV
have some idea Of the changes against Jackson in
Pennsylvania, VIC ask them TO look at the follow
ing:
EGtract from n letter TO the Editor nj the IofcHi
gencer, datcd Spring Groye Forge, Lancasfey
County, Bugust 20, 1892.
"Ihis county, that in 1923, gavo Jackson ma
Jorlty of nearly 100 votes, will, at tho coming
election, give majority of ut icost $500, to his
opponent"
This is but ono county ont Of ifty-two in this
commonwealth and may he taken as fair spcci.
men OF tho whole State. Da1Phin county will give
as large majority the county of Lancaster
according to the number of inhabitants and So will
the adjoining county, Lobanen.-Pean Int.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

hundred pounds for each, for $4,000 aside, each
race half forfeit. The to be run the
washington Course in Charleston, on the Monday
ana tuesday week preceding the first day of the
annual races at that place. Southern Patriot.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

The city of Oporto where Don Pedro has csta-
hshcd his head quarters for the present, is, next TO
Lisbon, the most important, well as the largest
sea port in Portugal. 1t is miles from The mouth
of the Douro and IA n. T.. of Lisbon. 1t contains
between 5000 and 5000 houses, and above 30 009 in
habitants.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

MEN OCh .-GxlrdCt Of a letter from Ia
Tented and distinguished gentleman in Kentucky
dated.
LEXINGTON, (ky.) Goth Aug. 1892
The article which appeared in the National In
teliIgencer lew days since in relation to cleo.
tons, was prophetic. We have elected the Clay
Lieut.. Governor by handsome majority, and two
thirds (say 81 to 33) of the House of Representa-
tvcs, and have a majority of or 4 in the Senate
and yet the Jackson men have succeeded in elect
ing their candidate for Governor by scrcr0I huBdrcd
votes, out of SO,0OO-our candidate for Governor
Is a talented and most estimabc gentleman, hut be.
longs to the Presbyterian Church, and his opponents
circulated thousand and one stories against him.
calculated to excite prejudice and produce effect
unfavorablc 10 his prctensons. For instance
that he was against the Sunday mails, and tcOuLd
cause them 10 be stopped throughout the State as
sum as he tc0S elected G0UcrHor. We shall immc
dlately prepare for the full campaign, and all the
"ErtrH Globes" that Kendall 81 Go. can circulate
although sent to "ercry Deghbourhood" will not de-
feat us, for Ciny will run higher than any ono of
his friends has done under any circum-
stances"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

Sporting Informofion.-A challenge has been
offered by James p. Richardson, Esq. TO run Bor-
tram, Jun and Little Venus against Andrew and
BonRets O'Bluc, four mile heats, carrying
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31
From tic Baltimore Repybljcan.

IuE NorE or New HoRK.-We are authorized
10 offer bet Of 800 that Andrew Jackson will
receive the vote OF New York for President, and
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31
An INTERROGATION ODE
TO TIIOHA las RITCuUIE ESQ

y ] HUNNO KIIUIfIF, fsSQ,
Edfor IF lie Rch,H0nd Engujrcr;
witt Notes Critical, Illustrative, and Explanatory.
Pooa Tom! Doth no pity thrc7 Oh shame!
WHY re is Compassion gone tot Where Humanity
That n On unmovd can listen to thy claim.
Crm lying Wow the freaks of thy insanity!
Do h, IL! one give thee any thing7 ! will,
iIy "most sweet cousin;"
Jm bare Thy shoulders Tom: there's now stand still
Aod will give you, Tong rood round dozen.
!.
re Richie! Was it you, or was il not,
That told tho people that Andrew was a stultus2
~ at his election was foolish plot,
Got up with an intention TO insult us
II.
oh Thomas it you, am afraid,
' Who limited, that although the man could fight
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

KENTUCKY.-Extract of a letter from a Ia
Tented and distinguished gentleman in Kentucky,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-08-31

From the Philadelphia american Daily AdUsri
ser, Of August 81.
The City Loan Of 100000 was taken on Fri
day. at premium Of 49, per cent; and the total
mount offered to be loanoJ, eTceeIed S650,000
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-16

resolution rccommouded--the saving Of tiue-ant
greater convenience. AS TO the first, he had no hone
attaining il by such measure The Constitution yyss A.
ended and the number of the members the House re-
uuced, IN order to shorten the sessions But 1t had not
Pou9ced that effect, would il be done until the
people should undertake il As TO convenience the month
Oh december was far the convenient The business
9 legislature ought TO be Done in two months, but il
couiu MOI De so under present circumstances. lie had
observed that ever since the pay OF members was
co. INC sessions had occupied about three months IL the
Psy was now as formerly, three dollars per day, instead
oil Jour- more work would be done in less time as men-
oes would be anxious to get home their ordinary pur
suits '' ~
The question being then put on the motion TO ,os,on
was decided ia the affirmative, by tho following vote
:ayes:-Messrs. Grnalds Persinger, Garland Camp-
oei oil Bedford Pate Good OF b. Anderson Wilson of
boetour Campbell of Brooke, Gholson She'll Patteson
Oh d. 5ong Spur!ocS Rives, Daniel Halyburton, Pat
'eson oil T., Pencton, Brodnax Jones' Richie Sepben
SON. Stllman Haoof Franklin Moods of F,ankl;n Brvre
OF fredericS, Smith of Frederick Sniow,i Bryce r of
~ Halle OF o., Sims. Carskadsn, Roanc, Mullen Mayo
Sravely, Berry, Summers, Harwood Dabnev Allcn'
Lawson, Knox, Billngsy, Henry, Preston Byrne Chan
der Leigh, Fisher Robertson, Witcher swanson Gill
land Miller, linn, Dupuy, Land Hart Moore nj, Dow
ell, Cline, Bare. Carson. Powell NToncmre Ci,,esn;o
M'Culloch, Keller, Morris, Crockett King, Brown. and
Rutherfoori-75. "
NJ Sue Brooke, Dcknson, Richardson Broa,ius Wilson
C Ball, Chiffon, Marshall, Helms God of Frederick
Gaiaher Carter of l.. and r. Hays NTIlhaney CorJeiI
caldwell; Pondexter, Street, Hudgns Goodc of M
nawer, Webb Harvey, Fzhugb Parrioit, Davis Adams,
Hargrave, MCoy and Newton---i6
ne engrosed bill forming county out of parts of
inc counties oil w asiingon and Wyhe, was read third
time. Mr. Keller moved to fiji the blsk for The name Of
he county, with the word Holston." Mr. Crockett NOV
ca mat 1t be filled with the word "Snvt which motion
Mr.. I. supported with remarks Mr. Keller ex-
pressed his Willingness, if il were the pleasure of The
io'se, that the latter motion should prevail, The ques-
on being put the motion of Mr. Keller rejected aud
that oil Mr. Crockett agreed to.-Ayes %, Noes 10.
nc biii was further amended, and having been cx-
planned by Messrs. Crockett and Keller passed-Aycs So
Noes 10. F N'O ~
On motion OF Mr.. Gallaher, the bill changing the mode
oil sale OF the articles manufactured in the Pencniiarv
was taken up andiaving been read, Mr. Caldwell offered
substitute TO the bill and the bill and substitute were
on motion OF Mr.. Gallaher, committed
The bill to establish camp of instruction In each Bril-
gade in this Commonwealth read second time and
orderec TO be cngrossed, by vote of so 10 ST.
On motion of Mr.. Spurlock, the House adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-16

.Hessrs Editors:-ln looking the Enquirer this
morning. perceive that am not reported voting nj
all, on Mr. Cobbs motion 20 the decision Of tho
committee, the subject Of the petition of the exccu-
tor widow, and cgatccs Of Thos. Fzlfugh, decd &c
voted for sustaining the amendment proposed by Mr..
Cobb which you will please notice in your next paper.
Respectfully, &c.
Feb. Itth, 1892. JAS. G. JORDAN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-16

OMISSION IN MONDAYS PRocEEDINGs.-The en-
crossed bill TO authorize the citizens of Jefferson and Lou
doun TO raise money byocry for sunry purposes read
a third time and passed.
Mr.. GaIlaher reported from committee the subject
bill 10 amend act Of 1919 concerning Charcstown in
the county of Jefferson
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

or It shall be preserved and transmitted to
posterity, as the most precious Of all earthly
possessions. Next TO that, in importance,
is our Union, indissolubly connected with il,
also derived from the fathers of our country.
But what we want is d practical, efficient,
and powerful Union-one that shall impair
TALLY enforce the laws towards all whether
individuals or communities, who are Justly
subject to their authority Union which,
II IT shall ever be deemed necessary TO chide
one member of the Confederacy. for rash
and incorporate expressions, threatening. its
disturbance, will snatch violated laws and
treaties from beneath the feet of another
member, and deliver Free Citizens of the
United States from unjust and ignominious
imprisonment
Gentlemen, it belongs TO you, and the
young men OF your age, TO decide whether
these great blessings of Liberty and Union
shall be defended and preserved. The re-
sponsibility which attaches to you is i'm
mense. III is not our own country alone that
VIII be affected by the result of the great
experiment of self-government which will
be shortly committed exclusively to your
hands. The eyes of all civilized nations
are intensely gazing upon us ; and il NAV be
truly asserted that the fate of Liberty.
throughout the World mainly depends upon
the maintenance of American Liberty.
May you, gentlemen, be deeply penetrated
with the magnitude Of the sacred trust con-
hded TO you. May you transfuse into the
oosoms OF your contemporaries the enthusi-
aSn winch burns IN your own! And may
the career, on which you are all just entering,
be long, and happy, and illustrious
During a short recess, MIR. CLAY was
introduced 10 each member of the Conyen-
ton, individually, and then retired from the
Hall.
Mr.. Faulkner, of Virginia, acted as
chairman IN the reception of Mr.. Clay.
The president now took the Chair. and
The Convention resumed business.
Mr.. n. b. BLUNT, of n. Y. from the
committee appointed to draft an Address to
The Dung Men of the United States. re-
ported the Address which had been prepared
by the Committee which was read by him.
and received with much applause.
MT Mason, OF Pennsylvania, then sub
United resoutionto the following effect:
That the report of the Committee be accent
ed the address adopted the Committee
discharged and the Address referred TO the
Committee on Printing, for publication.
This resolution was seconded by Mr..
QUITS, of New Hampshire, who together
win MT aoPPIN, of Rhode Island, Mr..
DUER, OF Delaware, Mr. CARTER, of Ma
rryland, Mr. SYLVESTER, of New York.
Mr.. BROWN and MIR. FEssENDEN, Of
Maine, Mr.. STRONG, of Pennsylvania, Mr..
LINCOLN, Of Massachusetts, MIR. LAYTON,
OF delaware, Mr.. KINNIcuT, of Massachu-
SETS and MIR. MAYEH, of Maryland, sever
ally, addressed the Convention.
he resolution was then unanimously a.
greed TO.
The Convention took recess till 4 o'clock
The Convention re- assembled at 4 o'cIocl[
and sat till 6, wher another recess was IA,
ken till the hour of seven, at which time if
again met
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
him to the support of the Young Men of the

him to the support of the Young Men of the
United States.
This resolution was supported in an
imated and eloquent speeches by mr..
Graham Of New York, mr.. Faulkner of
Virginia g. mr.. Bradford of MARYLAND. I
RssolUed, That, having the highest sense
OF the moral worth, integrity and uncompro-
missing patriotism of JOHN SERGEANT
Of Pennsylvania, this Convention do most
heartily concur in his nomination as Can
didate for the Office of Vice President of the
United States at the coming election, and
earnestly recommend him TO the support of
the Young Men of the United States
This resolution was supported by
messrs. Creed ofOhio. Anderson of XIV.
Piatt of Ohio, and Clarkson of Penn.
Resolved, That Committee, to consist of
one Delegate from each State and Territory
represented in this Convention, be appointed
by the President, 10 draft an Address to the
Young Men of the United States setting
forth the objects and views of this Conven
ton.
RESOLVED, That Committee, 10 be COM
priced OF one individual from each State re-
presented in this Convention, and from the
District of Columbia, to be selected by their
respective delegations, and recommended
to the Chair, be appointed 10 draft resolutions
upon such subjects as shall be deemed pro-
per to be acted upon by this Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
@se9s-

The last Woodstock Sentinel contains
upwards Of two columns OF remarks on
several recent instances of rapacity and op-
preston by shavers and Gland sharks" az
they are called, wherein all the decencies of
life and feelingsof humanity were grossly vi
olated, which occurred in that place. One
ofthe cases mentioned, for its novelty. bru-
tality, and wanton cruelty, deserves partic
ular notice. In that one, the editor of the
Sentinel was himself the sufferer. Just as
the funeral of his wife was about to leave
bis house, an individual accompanied by an
officer with distress warrant, went TO the
house to seize his household property. The
officer demonstrated with the merciless cred
itor, told him the next day, nay the next
year, would do as well as that most solemn
and distressing moment. But no, the cred
itor commanded him to proceed, and imme-
diately after the funeral moved off, deed
was done, which under the circumstances,
we doubt not would damn to infamy the
wretch who could be guilty oft, among a.
ny people less savage than the Goths and
Vandaly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

The Convention closed its proceed
ings on Saturday, very appropriately, by
visit to Mount Vernon.
The oratorical talent desplayed in
the Convention is highly praised by
the National Intelligencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

The Lynchburg Yirginian, states that
Charles NJ. Jones, who shot Edwin Sayre,
and had been bound in the sum Of $1,000 to
answer the charge Of homicide, at the spring
term Of the Bedford Superior Court, failed
to appear. Messrs. Chapman johnson, and
b. W. Leigh, we're on their way to court
to defend him, but on learning at Lynchburg
that Jones had gone, returned homo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
GANaA

There's Villainy neutrality-suspicious.
editions of the New Testament have
been published, and are now circulating
through the country. The public should
be on their guard. We know not what
is the penalty established by law for
thus wilfully perverting the language of
the scriptures, but the penalty should be
exemplary-for we can hardly conceive
ola greater destituton OF moral principle,
than is evinced by the wretch who dares
thus to Proiane the Holy text book of
religion and morality.
Exeter News Letter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
Exeter News Letter.
DESTRUCTION OF GUYANA.

DESTRUCTION OF GUAYAMA.
We learn, says the Baltimore Ameri-
can, from Mr.. Joseph Sterett, arrived at
this port from Ponce, Porto Rico, that
the Town of Guayama, in that island,
was entirely consumed by fire about the
llth of April. The light was distinctly
seen at Ponce. Letters detailing the e.
vent were received at the latter place,
which stated that the warehouses on
the beach were uninjured. The brig
Pedlar had sailed from Ponce with a
cargo Of lumber for the relief of the suf-
ferers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

much severity, on the political con-
duct of Mr.. Van Buren,. He denied
that he wasa favorite son of New York
She acknowledged no man to be such,
who would lick the dust from the foot OF
monarch's throne. The speeches OF
Mr.. LEWIS and Mr.. FLAeG were also
very pointed and each Of the speakers
were loudly cheered.
The question being finally put on the
adoption of the resolution, it was unani-
mously agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. FLAoo, of South
Carolina, it was
Resolred, That the thanks ofthe Con
vention be presented to Messrs. GALES
81 SEAToN, for their politeness in fur
nishing to the members of the Conven-
ton extra numbers of the National In
telligencer, and in the presentation of
pamphlets.
The Convention then took q recess
till four o'clock p. NJ.
The Convention re-assembled at 4
o'clock, p. Nj.
JED1AH JEwETT, another Delegate
from the State of Maine, attended the
Convention this afternoon.
A letter from the Rev. Mr. GuRLEY,
Secretary of the American Colonization
Society, transmitting three hundred cop
les ofthe fifteenth Annual Report of the
Society, was read and referred to the
Committee on Resolutions.
The following gentlemen compose the
Committee to draft an Address to the
Young Men the United States
From Maine-R. II. Vose,
Vermont-John NJ. Pomerov,
New Hampshire-H. Cuts,
Observation-Disclosures. Lincoln.
Rhode Island-W. w. Hoppen.
Connecticut-A. n. Skinner.
New York-N. B. Blunt,
New Jersey. p. B. Maxwell
Pennsylvania. F. Denny,
Delaware-Cha1les Marin
Maryland-Albert Constable,
Virginia-Alex'r. H. H. Stuart,
South Carolinia-H. c. Flagg,
Louisiana-S. Brown,
Ohio-H. E. Spencer,
Kentucky-Rd. Pindell,
District of Columbia-Z. C. Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

An Italian experimentalist, during the
prosecution Of his electro -magnetical re-
searches, lately extracted spark, similar
TO That OF electricity, from the common mag
net Thus, 1t IS supposed, the identity
between electricity and magnetism is COM
Pietely established. The Cavalere Nobili,
the author of this discovery, is already
known by his delicate galvanometer, and
by his secret mode Of imparting to steel
plates by peculiar modification Of gaIyanic
agency, intensely iridescent colors Of great
symmetry and beauty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

Lord Wellington is said to have written a
letter embodying his objections to the Re
form Bill. II is my deliberate opinion,
says the noble Lord, that if this Bill passes,
The crotCH tDiH not remain on the head of the
King for sir months -" A pretty bold
prophecy The letter was read TO the King,
who retained the original, but returned a
copy.--Rich. Comp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

Judge Breckenridge has published a &C.
cond letter in the Washington Tslsgranb.
our columns are 81 occupied that we have
only room this rhorning for the following
paragraph, referring to General Jackson.
then at the Soutb.-U s. Gazette
shall never forget the evening when,
IN presence Of Mr.. Henry Wilson and some
olner gentlemen, he took up New York
Newspaper, in which ne was mentioned asa
PROBABLE candidate for the office Of President
o. the United States After reading Il. be
threw it down in anger 4" DO they think"
said no, that | am such id fool AZ to
think myself fit for the President of the u
nted States No Sir; know what I am 81
for; can command body ofmen in a rough
way, but am not fit to be President" We
were silent, but all gave him credit, as at
forwards found, for this proof Of good sense
lie had resolved to retire from public life,
and pass the remainder Of his days in peace
and quiet on his farm Well had il been ior
hun II this good resolution had been carried
INTO effect, & that be had never fallen in with
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
The following paragraph is from the Win
chester Republican Of last Saturday:

The following paragraph is from the Win
chester Republican of last Saturday:
Shocking ccurrence.-Last evening a
bout o'clock, Capt. Eleazor Barrow, of
this county, who had been confined in the
Jail of this place nearly two years for debt
of $40, cut his throat with a razor, and died
in about 10 minutes, leaving behind him a
large family So much for the benefits of
that system which subjects the body ofthe
poor and unfortunate man to the mercy of
the creditor. He would have had better
chance ofPaying his debts ifleft at liberty.
The mention ofsuch circumstance, with
out some explanation, is calculated 10 give
but poor idea to strangers of the philan-
thropy of our laws inregard to honest debtors.
If the person above mentioned had no
property in his possession or expectancy
to surrender, there was no hindrancc in
the way of his taking the usual insolvent
oath, and thus releasing himself from con-
fnement. We understand, moreover, that
he had property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

ton to chasiise him, but not al that time
Accidentally meeting him, Herd says he
could not refrain from letting him know his
intention Things have come 10 pretty
pass truly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

81. CaGirSrille, Ohio, April 2S.-By a
recent arrangement of the Post Office de-
Partment, the great western mail will run
through from Washington City and Balti-
more, to Cincinnati. in four DAYS!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18
SPECTATOR.
STAUNTON:::FRIDA Y:::MAY IS.

The following notice of the proceedings
oil the friends of Henry Clay, in this county,
is taken by the Richmond Enquirer:
~, First impulse ofthe ball of'' Clauism.-
The Staunton Spectator contains the pro-
ceedlngs of meeting of the citizens of Au-
gusta, friendly 10 the election of Henry CLAW
Con the 3Oth ult) After a suitable tirade
against the administration of Andrew Jack
son, they adopted resolutions lst, cordially
approving the nomination of Henry Claw,
Oh kentucky, as President, and John Ser
geant, OF Pennsylvania, as Vice President of
me Onlted States, having full confidence in
their talents, integrity and patriotism, and
.hal we VIII use all fair and honorable means
10 promote their election - I'd, appointing
committee of correspondence (ofSS mem7
oers) 10 confer with the friends of Henry
Clay throughout the State, on the means
best calculated to effect our object :" and Sd,
approving of"the rejection of Martin Van
buren, as Minister to England, by the Sen
a'e OIL The w. States, believing it TO be mea-
sure not less called for by the interests than
'he honor OF the country. They do not tell
us whether they propose TO run ticket of
lheir own. That circumstance will depend
upon The calculation of chances. They will
IN all human probability seek TO form a Goa
ltlon with those, whose course is best caIcu
lated TO defeat an election of Vice President
by the People and 20 throw it into the SEN
ate.-A letter from Norfolk expresses q
confident opinion, that the disconnected Cal
hounltes expect still TO carry the day &c by
Coalition between themselves and the
Clayites."
We can tell the editors, for their satis-
faction, that the friends of Henry Clay, in
this county do propose TO run a ticket of
their own" AS to the disposition to calcu-
tate chances insinuated against the meeting
by the editors, we do not see how they can
justify it in the face of the following resolu
ton, embodied in the proceedings of that
meeting, and which they quote;
Resolved, That we cordially approve the
nomination OF HENRY CLAY of Kentucky, !
as President, and JOHN SERGEANT, Of
pennsylvania, as Vice President Of the u
nlted States, having full confidence in their
talents, integrity and patriotism, and that we
Will use all fair and honorable means 10 pro-
mote their election.
The calculation ofchances,' indeed the
very business and study of those editors
themselyes-their peculiar fort-theirl letters
patent to influence and consequence! How
we'll do their own habits qualify them to sus-
pect!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-05-18

Ihos. ID. Arnold has been threatened with
assault, at Washington, by man named
Major Herd, for abusing as Herd SAYS, his
friend Houston, in debate. Arnold has pub
lished card stating the conversation, &c. on
their meeting on Pennsylvania avanue to
which Herd has replied alleging his inteu-