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Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS

Fridays Globe, holds the following languu 60 in
reply to tho dirge from the Enquirer at the Prcsi
dents signing the Million Improvement Bill. The
Globe need not feel unhappy at Mr.. Ritchie's dis
appreciation of that act of the President! He will
hear no more of it. All memory of the transaction
will be drowned in the Bank Veto,
"NATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS.
1--WE are sorry to see that the Editor Of the Rich
mond Enquirer does not consider the great nation
nj channels OF commerce in the bosom Of our coun-
try proper objects of national expenditure. Why
may not our inland toaters claim the care of Gov
eminent with as much proprcty the Daters of the
ocean itsey? Do not the Mississippi and the Ohio,
and all tho streams which steamboat navigation
have opened up to foreign and domestic commerce.
pour their tributes into the Treasury? And why
should millions be spent on lighthouses on break
waters, on tho Notifications on the bays and inets
OF The ocean, and every thing connected with our
interior commerce and navigation be overlooked g.
neglected! DO not the Rivers belong to the whole
American people? And if so, why should govern
ment consider it of less importance to remove
a sawyer from the Mississippi, than a danger
GUS JOCK from harbour? Is it not equal
~ important to protect the, commerce which
hoats IN steamboats,, that which is watt
eo by sails? We do not consider that il
makes the least difference in regard TO tho
constitutional power of the General Govern.
ment, over tie great national channels of commerce
In the country, whether the water over which it's
jurisdiction and supervision is extended be salt or
fresh"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
THE TARIFF

Most heartily do we fclicatc our readers that the
bill y reduce the Duties Impotrs has finally
passed both Houses. in form differing very little
from that in which it first passed the House of
Representatives. This measure alone will redeem
Congress from the roproach of much wasted time
IT is emphaticaily, whatever may bu said of il by
those who have opposed it. Bill of Compromise
LOON at the vote IN the Senate on Thursday night
on the question of indefinite postponement Those
who voted against the postponcment be it observed
were against the rejection of the bill and the vote
stood as SO to 10! Great and meritorious, and pa
triotic' have been the concessions alleged suffer
ing In one part OF the country, by their brethren
IN another May their extent be properly apprec-
uted!-Nat. Int.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

The Board Of Health considered il pro,or to
state, that the reported at Bellevue are con-
fined exclusively TO the persons within that estab
iishment, two and half miles from tho City Hall:
and that no patients whatever sent from the
city to that place. G.. MORTON, Scc'ry.
Ngw YoRK, July 49,
The CHOLERA PANIC is munifcstly decreasing; or
perhaps, to speak more accurately, is exhausted by
the flight Of all whom it could affect.
Every day, and all the inquiries We make, add to
our conviction, that for temperate cleanly and un
aPPrehensive persons, the danger is not, and has
not at any time been in this city equal to that
toWhch the prevalence of the fatal scarlet fever last
WINTER and autumn, exposed ALL
lne report for the last "a hours announces 90
new cases and ~ deaths in private houses-30 new
cases ana u death in the HospitaIs-there were
also 80 new cases and IL deaths at Bellevue.
Totals OF all the Hospitals, including Bellevue
up TO this day 2o6 cases, lis deaths, SO cured
we are authorised by the Medical COMMITTEES 10
say that thus lar the disease has been confined with
but one or two exceptions to persons Of diqsointe
or incorporate habits. Since the commencement
of the disease ID Prostitutes have been ATTACHED ~
ono house in Laurens street. near Canal ali of
whom, but 3, dead.--AdUoeate
A case Of Cholera has occurred at Nso,. All
which terminated fataly.--Also three cases al
Brooklyn.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

MI, mr. Clay rctorted-and charged Col. Benton
WIN having said something to him Mr.. Clayl
ABOUT y ms BIS dispute with Gen. Jackson, which
a. hsd denied in the course of the debatc--snd
that he lB. could not look him re / i'm the face and
deny it,. "
,,, I"r' benton said it false. false, Sc &c.
Inc whole scene is said to have been one of great
excitement and violence, &C.
FINALLY, upon taking the question on the pas
sage of the Bank Bill, it was decided in the nc.
ga.ve' yeas 22 nays 10, there not being two.thirds
VotIng IN the affirmative 90
congress was expected to get through almost
an !heir business on Saturday highland to close
their long and protracted session very early this
morning.-Compiler
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

LUsus NATURB.--The MilIedgeville Journe states,
that one OF ITS editors lately in possession of
citizen Of neighbouring county live snake
about thirteen inches long, and of the size Of mans
finger, having two heads Each head and neck is
about two inches long from their point of scPara-
ton IL is active and thrifty, having grown several
inches since 1T was caught some months ago in the
Mic.a-su-kec lake. II commonly runs out both
tongues at the same time, but the motions of the
heads seem not TO be generally dependent on each
other When food is given to one the other will
sometimes endeavor TO snath it away.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

from the National Lfeli,gencer of This Morning.
congress closes to-day of the longest and
one OF the most important sessions which has
ever been held since the adoption of the Consti-
luton. For all legislative purposes the session
terminated, g indeed Oh Saturday evcning--the two
houses meeting this morning only to receive from
the President official information of his approval
OF bills. A great many bills which had been pre-
viousiy mat9red. passed through their several
stages on Friday and Saturday, and some, to
which there was opposition, but not time for dis.
cuss'on' were laid over. Among these last, we
were sorry to sec the bill for the remission OF tu-
TIES IN certain cases, under the Tariff act of 1928;
put the House was too thin, and too impatient for
aooate' to go into discussion which threatened
to ensuc, and it put aside
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

800 EssG W. AEsse

e SECONDED from this city. on the morning
"a OF the 29th ult a NEGRO MAN. (s!avc'e
named AARON, who calls himself AARON LIGnTrooT
nave reason to believe that his destination is New
ork, by the way of Norfolk. II arnrnhor,,Jal
out OF TIC State of Virginia, and secured in in;I
so that recover hin, Will give 3lO0 If taken
within the State, and secured in like manner. 7
VIII pay reward OF S2O.-AAnoNi is a Inulatto, of
geneel appearance, 25 years old (but looks older)
. feet . to lO3 inches high, spare and well made.
nigh forehead, incnng to badness, oval face, ro.
guiar features, speaks slowly and dcliberaielv-his
dress When last seem was grey short coat blue
Panaioons, boots, black hat, with Grape around il
usually wears a watch, with guard chain. AApoy
is no doubt in possession Of free pass, or taken
letters addressed 10 some person ir Norfolk ,y;tb
the view to effect safe passage. wa"
w. MOsBY, Jr..
~ Executor Of NJ. H. Mosby
Richmond, Va. Inlv 9 1870 "I'
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

Ex-Presdent Madison was invited 70 unife in
the celebration of our late National Anniversary by
his fellow citizens at Orange Court house. He was
unable TO attend, in consequences of tho svery fee
BILE state to which he had been reduced by tedious
indisposltion." He avaied himself, however, of
the opportunity to offer sentiment, which ITO use
his own language "accords with tho sensibility
expressed by the committee to the painful aspect
given to our national confaderacy, by conflicting
opinions on important questions among its Nom.
bers." The toast as follows:
"May tho political dscords in our country so
grateful to the enemies he speedily brought to n
conclusion that will inspire fresh confidence in
"the friends of our free institutions"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

We observe, in the General Order issued by
General Scott to the North Western Army now
marching against the Indians on our frontiers the
following
1.-The General Commanding owes an apology to
The brave men whom will be his pride to conduct
to battle, when he positively prohibits under the
highest pen alties ofthe law, as he does all muta-
ting and scalPng of prisoners, the bodies of the
enemy, who may be killed in action But, as few
inconsiderate or worthless individuals might, if not
army, these barbarian practices are denounced in
advance"
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
"Fame is there to say who bleods,
And honor's eve is on daring deeds ".
From the Alexandria p6en;y.

CONGRESS.-Tho Senate on Thursday night.
receded from all their amendments to the Tariff
Bill, and the Bill therefore PASSED as it came
from the House.
On Friday, in the Senate, the final vote was ia
ken upon the Bank Dill--the Senate was not full
The vote stood, for the Bank, %; against 1T. 49,
We understand that Mr.. Clay replied to Mr.
Benton's tremendous retrbutive phillippicy of
the day before, and hayed tho senator from Mis-
souri, alive. debate of angry and personal
nature ensued, which will doubtless DO reported
We refrain at present from reporting in an imper.
toct manner any Of it.
The House was principally occupied with bills
OF private nature.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17


A L a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chan.
fA- Gerry, held for Albemarle County the 2lst of
October 1881, James Tompkins and Sarah his wife.
late Sarah Minor, Plcintiffs; against Alexander
Garrett, Executor of Dabney Minor deceased AL
bert G. Quarles and Mary his wife, late Mary Mi
nor, f. W. Reinhart and Catharine his wife, late
Catherine Minor, William Minor by John Minor
his Guardian, Mildred Minor by John H. Eustace
her Guardian, and Lucy Jane Minor bv Martha /.
Minor her Guardian, Defendants-IN CmANcERy
This cause came on this day to be heard on tho
Dill answers, and exhibits, and on argument of
counsel whereupon it is adjudged, ordered and
decreed by the court, that the defenGent Alexander
Garrett, Executor of Dabney Minor DECEASED do
proceed to advertise the property both real and
personal, mentioned in the bill, answers &c be-
longing to the estate of Dabney Minor deceascd
| and undisposed Of in such newspapers as he nav
deem best calculated to give public notice thereof.
and to sell the same at public sale for the hest
prlce that can be procured for the same--scng
the lands of said estate, ut such time as no NAV
oeem best, between now and the first day of Sen
TEMPER next, either In entire tracts, smaller par
GELS as be best for the interest of said lepatees
On credl. of one, two, and three years, taking
from the purchasers, bonds with approved secui
w. and o-ed of trust the lands ,cxcept thu.
western or Indiana lands) to secure the payme nj
OF the purchase money,-that the negroes and
either personal property be sold, as possible
either altogether for credit partly Tor cash and
partly on credit, as may be deemed by said Garrett
most conducive to the interest of said estate-nnd
should the whole, any part of said personal pro
Perty he sold on credit the same not TO exceed
twelve months, taking bonds with unexceptionabc
security from tho purchasers-and that the said
Alexander Garrett, do make particular and special
report to this court of his actngs and dongs touch
ing the same, preparatory TO Il decree The CARTS
Brook lands will be sold subject to the rent of the
ensuing year, 1882 Testc,
june ll-ctds ALEX'R GARRETT, c. c..
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
Land for Sale.

Il SY virtue Of Decree Of the County Court Of
n - New Kent, in Cbqucory, the Subscribers will
expose to sale tho premises, on wednesday TIE
9Th day Of August next if fair. if not, the Sa.
turday thereafter, the Tract of Land of which the
late John Smith decd, seized containing about
275 acres. This Land les in the ne,ghbourhood
of the Windsor Shades in New Kont County,
about } miles from the Chlckahoniny River, and
is we'll tinbored with pine and oaks The i'm.
proycmens consist Of a comfortable DWELLING
House. all necessary oIt Houges and a good Or
chard. credit Of two years will he allowed the
rchaser, who is required to entcr into bonds
with good security, and 10 execute Deed of 1rusi
on the Land to secure the balance of the parchase
money after deducting the COSTS Of suit and sale
which must be paid in cash Mr.. James A. Smith
residing at Windsor Shades, will shew the premises
toany one DESTROYS Of pprchusing.
JOHN u. McGIIL,
JAS. STAMPER 'O'"h'sione's~
tT--.y3t~
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

In the British House of Commons on the 31st
May, Lord Polmerston in reply to question from
Sir X Vivyan, respecting the expedition to Portu-
gal, stated that his Majesty's Ministers were de-
termined to preserve strict neutrality between the
princes of tho House Of Braganza SO long as other
powers also preserved it; but, if other powers did
not preserve neutrality, his Maicsty's Government
would feel themselves called upon to take such
steps as they considered most fitting to maintain
the interests and dignity of tic cnnnirvn
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
From the National Union.

TIE EAST ROOM.-A passing notice from
MIR. CLAY the other day so transported Mr.. Senator
Benton, that he has filled nearly six columns of YES
terday's Globe with his ackno dgments. This
indomitable egotist has shown during the present
session OF Congress, degree of moral courage
winch almost rescues him from the contempt that
seems to be his destiny His resolutions are not
passed, his speeches are not listened to nor read
and yet he persists, nothing dauntcd, in moving
resolutions, speaking and printing,
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
NAV YORK MARkEr. Juln 10.

FIour.-Abhough it apprehondcd that The
panic arising from the prevalence of alarming
disease amongst us, would have the effect to sus.
pend business, yet up to this time, an increased
animation prevails in the market for Western
Flour, principally for the Eastern market. The
demand has taken off the supplies at full prices
and even small advance on former quotations
good brands sold freely at s55 TO Stand
Ohio, Of which about 900 barrels are received, at
500 to 5.Sl3; Southern continues very dull; com
mon brands have given way full l2I cents per bar
rel; Petersburg is offered at $751; superior brands for
CITY demand are at former quotations; Georgetown
bs TO Il for Philadelphia 81 is required.
tFrGtn.-Business very mi'ed, scarcely worthy
OF remarka small parcel Western sold at 9s. 6d.;s
parcel of superior Southern Corn sold at 81 cts;
Jersey and Northern 20 cents; Rye dull at 80 ccnts.
NO change in Corn Meal
$I'lS4--thcro being IS. to the Dollar in New
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

05 Reports of proceedings of Clay Meetings
Tor the Staunton Convention, in Mason, jefferson
Frederick, Hampshire, Pendleton, and other places,
havo been received; but as that Convention met to-
day, we presume the room be more profitably
occupied. There never was q greater supply of
interesting political news.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

AS an cfectual remedy for the cholera infantum,
or what is generally termed "the summer complaint
OF infants" II taken IN season, are authorised
by our own observation of its efficacy to recon-
mend the I've from hickory ashes. No liquid should
be given the little patient without having portion
of the I've in it. The taste is not bad, and the re-
lief is immedatc.-NorfoLk Herald
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

"a OTICE.-Tho Committee for the buldinr of
"a the Norfolk House, have made choice Of IL
plan and are prepared to enter into contracts for
materials and building. The Dimensions are as
follows, viz: The from, 76 feet basement of
u feet; three and a half storios hiyh from tho
basement. Two wings; tho principal one running
back l43 feet, the other 80 fco,, The building to
contain 81 besides rooms in the ba
in front, calculated for Offices. The first story,
and the columss ofthe porco, granite; The resi-
due of the building Of brick.
No proposal will be received after the 10Th of
July; and none accepted except it be stated within
what time the performances OF the contract can be
commenced. The completion of the building will
be limited TO the shortest period, which will admit
oi ats execution in the best style. Communications
to he addressed to Wan. French, Esq
je 90 COMMITTEE.
~ The Richmond Whig, Baltimore American
ana the National Intcligencer, will publish tho
ABOVE till forbid, and forward their bills 10 this of.
ice for coileciion.-NO Norfolk Herald
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DIED,

OF monday evening last, the 9th instant, i'm the
sun year OF her age, after u very protractcd i'll.
.oss' winch she bore with camuess and rcspna.
'ion, aenotmg mind entirely at peace, Mrs. Mar.
c c "llsoS BANKS wife of Mr.. Wilson Banks
Oh TINS city, and daughter of the late Col Thos
Martin, of Baltimore. She has lef, two children
daughter and soif, to the care of an affccuonate
father
From the Staunton Spectator Of Jaiyl3.
DIED.
oh wednesday morning last, Of tedious illness.
our very venerable and highly respected fellow
ARCHIBALD STUART, Esq. aged as
D"t lew individuals arc now TO he found in V;r
ginia' not one probably West of the mountains.
me incidents OF whose life are more connected
VIII '"e history of our country's glory In the
r'y part oh ms lire he was u volunteer soldier i'm
VIC war winch evenuated in American indie.
lie afterwards filled various response
pe CIVIL stations; and was n member of IN, STATE
Convention for adopting the Federal Consti,u,;on,
anu 10 ,ne present generation he was well known
Court. - INV 'iaA
me wisdom, the firmncss, and diguifed dcmea
"ou. wiich he reflected in the discharge of his
''1i uuues, procured for him the veneration and
os'eehi o! all who knew him. AS u warm and
e'eauy 'riehd-an atiectondte and tender husband
anu anu parent, he was surpassed by none-Those who
h"e" nun best will longest cherish the recollect
Ion OF his virtues.
oh sunday the 9Th inst, at his residence near
Dreenviile, ROBERT TATE, in the SOth year of his
age' ne was native of Augusta County and
an G1ceiient citizen. lie served Il tour of duty in
tue Revolutionary War in the company command
Cd by his brother, Capt. James Tate, who fell at
the battle OF Guidford. He was for many wears
an Eider, ana an ornament of the Presbyterian
church OF Bethel. Those who knew him best
who witnessed his daily walk felt const raincd 10
say as he passed ''Behold an Israclite indeed, in
is
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17
OR.R.S'GE SgDEpHNenS

n NHE subscribers having taken possession of
- TINS property, have adopted this method of
informing the public, that every preparation for
the receplon and accommodation, of visitors has
oeen made No expence abofh been omit
ted to render every thing both comfortable and con.
venent. j. L. g. j. p COIENAT
iy9
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

EEY virtue of two Deeds of Trust executed bv
HO Joseph b. Glenn, to the Subscriber for pur
poses therein specified, one bearitq data tLo 5StL
day Of December, 1899, the other bearing date on
the 3Oth day of September, $780, both of which
SAID Deeds are of record in Goochland comniv
the said Joseph B. Glenn, in The nnncr nnd of
Goochiand county, OH the Three Chopt Road. on
The 10Th day of July 1882, if fair if not, the next
lar day thereafter Sundays excepted; one Tract Of
Ira on which the said Glenn row rcs;I o
Negro Girl, all said Gicnn's stock Of Horses,
Cows, Sheep, and Hogs, Household and Kitcboo
fuTniuro, Plantation Tools and Utensils, and eli
as will be sufficient 10 satisfy Tho s,,r,s IS -,
called for by the said two Deeds o. Trust --s;,c1
u'Io VIII only be conveyed as is vested in Tie snb
Scriber BY the said two Deeds of Trust
GARRETT NJ. QUARLES,
jun 10 c1Ot Ta,s
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

u5 Benton is represented to have told Mr.. Clay
in tho Bank Veto Debate, that there was no suspi
c'on hanging over his (Benton's) veracty. Most
true. The East Room letter terminated all doubts.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

General Wendall, one of the Soldiers of the Re-
volution, was struck by apoplexy in Albany Sun
day last, whilst engaged in hearing divine service
He died next day.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-07-17

AMR. RICHARD IL. WALKER, late sheriff of,
I'VE MeckleGburg aud administrator with the will
annexed of Margaret Clark Messrs. Ny,n CLARK, Ed.
ward Clark james Clark, Michael Clark John Gull
reath and Mary his wife, Eliza Wilson, Sally VIII
son, Frank Wilson. Nancy Wilson, Peggy vii.
son, Samuel Wilson, Lemucl Wilson, children of
Nancy Wilson, and Eii1aue.a Johnson, Obadiah
Overly, administrator of his deceased wife Tabtla
formerly Tabiiha Wilson, and james Wilson,
Take ice, that on the sixteenth, seventeenth
anu eighteenth days of August next unless soon.
er completed, AZ the tavern house % James Viii
hanson, in the county Of Mecklenburg, and state
OF virginia, shall proceed to take the dopositions
OF several witnesses 10 be read evidence on tho
ttinl OF suit IN chonccry now depending and un.
oetsfmlhe0 IN the circuit superior court Of law
ana ehancery for the county of Mecklcnhurg, in
wmich YOU the said Richard H. Walker, late she.
rM oil Mecklenburg and administrator wish the
WI annexed of Margaret Clark, is plaintiff and
William Amis executor of Archibald Clark and
You the other named parties, are defendant and
on the thirteenth, fourteenth and fisteeph DAYS of
September next, ut the same place, unless sooner
completed, shall take the dispositions of several
witnesses To be read evidence in The same suit
between the same parties and depending in tho
same court at which times aud place you may at.
tend If you think proper. Yours, &c.
WIN. AMlS, Executor o.
July l4-law4wcs Archih Id Clark.