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3 . JJJjjj^TL ‘^|V. y J |ta m.mi»r> mu'll mlvutice ten dullnt# to the termination withoui ib« fcrn^f part.-
bepinning
t-r is ciititli
'torttMeitvcrinff,
to pull the
in Ills dominions (I do not menu nietu
phnrictilly,) the numerous little stone co-
jirtivis stuck up m the hollow of the Oc-
moidmi ut extraordinary distances, to mark
the flight of ttie imperial arrow, still at
test the strength of Ins arm. The lower
part of his frame is not so good ; like
nearly all the grent Turks 1 have seen,
there is a defect mid ungratefulness in
his legs, derived from tlie lurkish mode
of continually sitting with those members
crossed under the body—n mode that must
oiieck the circulation of the blood mid
tend to distortion. Besides, the youthful
life of Mahmoud was passed in the inac
tive imprisonment of the Seraglio, in the
jnost sedenturv manner, among time worn
women and slaves shut up trom all tnanly
exercise. • He wore no cloves, nnd his
boots were not of leather but of black vel-
fet, every time I saw him in bis military
QOSlume; the form, however, was Euro-
peau, and they were worn under the trow-
?ers, like our Wellington’s.
Mulunonil appears to the best advan
tage on horseback. Except on going to
the mosque on Fridays, or in any other
grand ceremonies prescribed by religion,
when every thing is strictly oriental, he
rides on a Frank military saddle, &- in our
style. In this recent study he has cer
tainly made great progruss; his seat is
good ; lie sits firm and erect, and might
rcailv pass muster among u regiment o!
our fine horse guards, and that with cre
dit. The difference of this from the Turk
ish style of equitation is so immense, as
to offer no trifling difficulty to one accus
tomed to the latter, with huge saddles
like cradles, and short mid almost
members each advance ten dollais
treasurer at the beginning ot llio season,
mid every member is entitled to invite «-
ny strangers as guests on paying into the
general fund one dollar for each ; while
the caterers of the day, consisting of two
members in rotation, preside and have
the privilege of bringing each a guest (ei
ther citizen or non-resident) at free cost.
On the day l wns present, dinner was rea
dy at half-pnst three o’clock, and consist
ed of excellent meats and fish, well pre
pared mid well served, with the vegetables
of the season. Your veritable gourmand
never fails to regale himself on his favor
ite barbacue—which is u fine tut pig, cal
led “shout,” cooked on the coals, and
highly seusoued with cynne—-a desert
of melons and fruit follows, and punch,
porter, mid toddy, are the table liquors
but witli the fruits, comes on the favorite
beverage of the Virginians, n^nt julep in
place of wine. I never witnessed more
festivity and good humour than prevails at
this club. By tlic constitution the sub
ject of politics is forbidden, and each man
strives to make the time pleasant to his
companions. The members think they
can offer no higher compliment to n distin
guished stranger than to introduce him to
the club, and all feel it a duty to contribut
to his entertainment. It was refreshing to
see such a man as Chief Justice Marshall,
laving aside the reserve ot his dignified
station, mid contending witli the youne
men at the game of quoits, with all the
emulation of a youth.
Many anecdotes are told of occurrences
at these meetings. Such is the partiulity
for the Chief Justice, that it is said iliai
7.aus. Wc look forward with curiosity
to the next accounts from the East ;
but we have every guarantee in the vigi
lance and energy of our Ministers, com
bined with the strength of our resources,
tlmt however the war may terminate for
Turkey, England uud Europe have noth
ing tolenr.
moveable stirrups, that stuck up the knees the greatest anxiety is felt lor Ins success
Inclose contract with the groin. Indeed, so; in the game by the by-stunders ; mid on
considerable is this difficulty that hut few oue occasion the old Scotch gentleman
of the regular imperial guards could yet j w.is called on to decide between bis quoit
keep a steady sent with their long stirrups, i and that of another member, who, after
winch they were often heard to curse as j seemingly careful measurement, anuoimc-
iin invention of the devil to break men’s
pecks. Huhinond was indisputably the
best horseman a la Europeene in bis ar
my ; »nd this acquirement, together with
another proficiency be was fast arriving nt,
viz. that of commanding and muntenver-
ing i squadron of horse—formed then his
pri In and his glory. His instructor, in
both was Signor Cidosso, an Italian officer,
now a great favorite, of whom I shall
speak more pari icnlarly in a succeeding
chapter. Muhinood’s constitution lias al
ways been good ; it triumphed over the
Enervating destructive influences to which
it wadwnbjected during his captivity ill the
•origin; and the sudden transition from
oriental luxury and ease, from the habi
tual life of a Sultan to the life of a
gort of Frederick the Great, has rather
improved lus general health thau other
wise.
Jfrom the American Turf Register and Sporting
Maj'atinc.
TIIG RICHMOND “BARBACUE (or
Quoit) CLUB.”
During a recent visit to Richmond, in
Virginia, I was invited to a “ Barbacue
Club,” held under the shade of some fine
oaks, nenr “ Buchanan’s Spring,” about
• mile distant from ttie town. I there
met with about thirty of the respectable in
habitants of Richmond, with a few guests.
The day was a fine one, and the free and
yocnd intercourse of the members, ren
dered it peculiarly pleasant.
This Club is probably the most ancient
one of the sort in the U. States, having
existed upwards of forty years. It origi
nated in u meeting, every other Sturday
from the first of May until the month of
October, of stomp of the Scotch merchants
who were early settlers in that town—
they agreed each to take out some cold
(reals for their repast, and to provide u
du. quantity of drinkables, and enjoy re
lax uion in that way after the labors of tin
Week. They occasionally invited some
Others of the inhabitants, who finding the
time passed pleasantly, proposed in the
your 1788 to form a regular club, consist
uig of thirty members, under a written
constitution, limiting their expenses each
day uy:» sort of sumptuary law which pro
hibited the use of wine and porter.
The Virginians you know, have always
been great limitarians as to constitutional
matters. Whenever a member died or
resigned (but there have been very few re
signations,) his place was filled hy ballot
ing for a new one, who could not be elect
od without the concurrence of two-thirds of
the club. It is said for many years no va
cancy occurred, and a sort of supersti
tious sentiment wns prevalent, that to be
come a member of the club, was to ensure
longevity. The Arch Destroyer, howev
er, at length appeared in all his strength,
and made such havoc, that only one of
■|he original members (the venerable Chief
Justice of the United States;) is now sur
viving.
The club consists of judges, lawyers,
doctors and merchants, uud the Governor
of the Commonwealth has u general invi
tation when he enters into office. What
gave additional interest to this body, some
years ago, was the constant attendance
(as honorary members,) of two venerable
ciyrgvmen—one of the Episcopal, and
the other of the Presbyterian church, who
joined in the innocent pastime of the day.
They were pious & exemplary men, who
discerned no sin in harmless gaiety.—
Quoits and backgammon are the only
games indulged in,, and one of the cler
gymen was for many years “cock of the
wink” in throwing the discut. They are
gone to their account, and have left
chasm that hns not been filled.
Some years ago un amendment wns
made to the constitution, which admits
the use of porter. Great opposition was
made to this innovation; and the destruc
tion of the club was predicted as the con
sequence. Tim oppositionists, however,
soon became as great consumers of malt
And hops as their associates, and now they
oduttiog #f wine
cd: “ Mister Mareshall Inis it a leattle,”
when it was visible to all that the contra
ry was file fact, A French gentleman
(Baron Quenet) wns nt one time a guest,
when the Governor, the Chief Justice, and
several of the .bulges of llio High Court
of Appeals, were engaged with others,
with coals off, in a well contested gnme.—
He asked, “ if it was possible that the dig-
nitnries of the land could thus intermix
with private citizens;” and when assured
of the fact, he observed with true Gallican
enthusiasm, that “ lie had nevor before
seen the real beauty of republicanism.”
roUTSJCr-T.
New-York, Oct.
The ship Robert Edwards, Capt. Sher-
bone, which arrived last evening from
London, left Dartmouth on the 29th ult.
We are informed by a passenger, L. Pur
dy, Esq. that he saw in the Reading-room
at Dartmouth, a bulletin issued from the
London Royal Exchange, dated 26th,
which stated that the Russians iiad en
tered Constantinople. The news was
generally believed at Dartmouth, and is
rendered highly probable from the positi
on of the Russian army at the date of the
last accounts. The same intelligence, as
appears from a Havre letter of Aug. 26th,
was received tit Paris on the 25th. Wc
are of opinion, therefore, that it mnv be
r.:lied ou with a good degree of confidence.
If so, it seldom falls to the lot of a pub
lie journalist .hi record a more important
event. Constantinople was captured by
the Turks on the 29: h of May, 1453, and
lias ever since been the capital of the Ot
toman Empire, and the seat of oppressi
on hi the Ea>t. Its population iseslimat
ed at 6 or 700,000 souls, and its situation
ou the Bosphorus gives it a. perfect com
mand of the commerce of the Black Sea
But we need not enlarge—it is enough if
Constantinople has fallen ; .« the linn
ner of the Cross, which for alov -t four
centuries it has trumpled in tilt dust, is
waving again in triumph upon its walls
The Bo-noil papers to yesterday an
nounce the arrival at me port of the brig
Goliah, Capt. D ivies, from Havre, whence
she sailed oil tiie 26th of Aug. The Cap
tain states, that just before his departure
intelligence was received that the Russi
ans had possession of Constantinople.
The London Traveller of the 25th An
gust, has the following remarks:
It is more tliun probable that the fate
of Constantinople is by this time determine
ed ; and notwithstanding all that wc have
heard from time to time about the enor
moils power of Russia, mid the danger ol
disturbing the equilibrium of Europe, it
is quite evident, from the cohiporative ill
difference with which the population of
this country await tho event, that they feel
no disposition to panic, after all the predic
tions.
Just so we thought it would be. But
can any thing prove more decisively the
confidence which is felt in tho present ad
ministration l If they had been weak or
wavering—if there was any reason tosus
pect them of want of prudence of fore
sight, 'what outcries should we now hear
amongst the discontented on the approach
of the Russian army at the gates of Con
stantiuoplc!
But if the people have confidence in the
Ministers,so have the Ministers shown
confidence in the resources of the country
which can at any time call upon Russia to
fulfil her engagements, in an attitude not
only of persuasion, but command. That
Russia will fulfil her promises is probable
if for no other reason than this, that it is
her interest to fulfil them. She knows
with what jealousy the Cabinets, not of
England and of France alone, but of al
most every Continental power, must re
gard her progress at the present moment
It is by good faith alone that she can
maintain herself against such a coalition
as could soon be formed against her.
Great praise is, therefore, due to the
steadiness of the men, who, suspected of
being too favorable 'o military ndven-
tures, withstood every tuosptafioy to vttr*
Nkw-Orleans, Sept. 19.
FROM MEXICO.
By tho ling William, which arrived this
morning from Vera Cruz, where she left
on the 2d mat. wo have received the fol
lowing interesting news:
Scat of War.—’On tho 19th inst. I ar
rived ut my head-quarters in this village
where I hoard that tho enemy was march
ing against Altumira with new forces.—
Notwithstanding the scarcity of iny troops I
resolved to go and surprise tliuir head quar
ters nt Tampico do Tumiuilipas, where
they had left n garrison, 600 men stron
Tims, on the night of tho 20th, paying no
attention to the Slpnnish armed boats lav
ing there, I crossed the river with 400 men
of the line, and n few civicos (militia,) who
at tho distance of a gun shot fired a few
gnus am! thus prevented the best calcula
ted surprise.
But at that moment no other means were
left but to march forward, and nt two in the
morning we entered the city amidst a hea
vy firing directed against us. The enemy
was successively dislodged from all the po
sitions they occupied, and were obliged to
lake refuge in two fortified points protected
bv an armed boat lying in the river, ’llio
firing lusted until two in the afternoon, at
which hour the enemy hoisted a white flag,
and manifested a desire to capitulate and
lay down their arms.
We were about to conclude the capitula
tion, when Gen. Barrndas appeared with
the whole of the Spanish army, and not
withstanding the superiority of his forces,
lie under-hand manifested tho desire that
l should retreat to my liend-quartes, from
whence wc would be able to commence
negneiatious.
My situation at this time was critical,
and 1 got out of it gloriously, conceding
as a favour what necessity imperiously o-
bliged me to do, and taking advantage of
that conjuncture, I came out of the ci
ty, drums beating and colours flying, pas
sing through the Spaniards.
If Gen. La Garza, had Imrrassed the
enemy during this retrograding march,
the 23d of AugiiBt might have been the
last day of existence of the pretended van
guard of the Spanish army. But it has
not been so, and I could only do what I
did.
The loss of the enemy was eighty-two
killed and wounded ; ami ours fifty-four
wounded and seventeen killed.
The advantage! which are the result of
this glorious v ictory are incalculable. The
enemy have learned what is the Mexican
valour ; they have lost forever Altamira,
and we have reduced them to the only
point which they now occupy and from
which they can get out only by surrender-
ms themselves.
God anil Liberty—Head-Quarters at
Pueblo-Viejo of Tampico, August 24th,
1829.
Antonio Lotez de Santa-Anna.
ttpcct to sec good fruit produced from
their labors. The State lias it amply in
her power to place the establishment up
on a permanently advantageous ground—
und wc trust that so far from extending a
gothic hand to pull down what hns been
constructed, a cheerful exertion will be us
ed to strengthen and consolidate the ris
ing edifice. It would argue but poorly of
the civilization of Georgia, if after hav
ing just dedicated a temple to humanity,
a prejudiced and barbarous spirt were to
doom its desecration and re-produce in its
stend the gloomy den of bloodshed uiul
cruelty. '
We know that expcnsivcncss is ono of
the objections seized upon with most uvi-
dity—and we cannot tell what tacts the
balance sheet of the present year may ex
lifitAi TRV. SAtTlUOMt (UZETinrt
5Vhe Laforrean method of instruction.—
Our renders will recollect that, in the be
ginning of the present year, wo published
from a French paper an account of a most
important discovery by M. Do Lttlbrre,
by means of which the rending nml pro
nunciation of languages urc taught in the
space of from nine to forty hours. From
tho following paragraph which is copied
from a Fans paper, it will be perceived
that his theory is about to be rendered
practically useful.
We understand that M. Laforre’s system
of ednention, called statilegie, for teucliing
to read in n few hours, has received the
sniictinn of n Commission, appointed hy
the Minister of Public Instruction to ex
amine it, and the Royal Council of the
Zi)€
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17,1829.
Tin; election returns uru not complete, l,ut
nougli of tbe counties have been henril from to t
certain that
iarge majority,
cancy in Congress. Tbe political complexion
the ensuing Legislature will not essentially differ ft
is thought from tho last.
. iuo wwu'iaivo .,«v.s m niu 1HHI1 ly
that Mr. Gilmer is elected Governor by 8
ajority, and Col. Lumurto fill Mr. G’svs.
hibit—it is however certain that in some University, and a circulur lifts in const
parts of the Union, Penitentiaries prop-1 quence been addressed to the Rectors of
erly conducted, have been made sources lull the Academies in the Kingdom, pre-
of profit; n newspaper paragraph now be- J scribing its introduction into the elementa-
Tho National Assembly of Greece was
to have met on the 12th July, at Argos, in
the Gulfof NapnliUi Romania. The ma
jor purl of the Deputies Imvo already pro
ceeded thither. The President of Greece
and all tho members of the Government
are likowise there. M. Capo d’Istria Inis
taken a trip to Egina, to touch some mo
ney, which he sends to the army in Rome-
lia. The President is a man of great ta
lent, ami endowed with astonishing per
spicuity und taet. The celebrated Canaris
is here. He is the most simple and n*>-
ilest man that can he imagined ; he has
no conceit of his merit, and is a little em
Imrrassed at the encomiums uddressed to
him.
Discussions of the highest importance
will take place nt Argos. The grand in
terestsof Greece will be discussed, and its
fate will be decided. ‘ The Greeks, it is
said, will not accept the foreign Sovereign
who is intended to he thrust ou them
und it is pretended that Count Capo d’Is
triawiii be elected President for life.
Colombia and Peru.—The Bogota Ga
ceta de Colombia of the 13th August, re
ceived nt Philadelphia, contains the terms
of a general armistice, or rather prelimi
nnry convention of pence, concluded at
Bolivar’s Jiemi quarters, in Bnljo, on the
15th July, between President Bolivar and
the commander in chief of the Peruviai
army. The duration of the armistice was
fixed at seventy days ; nil hostilities by
sea of laud were to he suspended; und
negociation for a definitive treaty was to
be immediately instituted.
fore us, shews that the State Prison at
Weatliersfield in Connecticut, produced
after paying expenses, a clear income ol
$3000 to the State. We hope the instance
and the lesson it inculcates will not be lost
on the Legislature of Georgia.
[Augusta Constitutionalist.
Extract of a letter from Princeton, N. J.
“ The Commencement was well atten
ded and highly satisfactory ; nothing oc
curring to mar tho pleasures ol the day.
A large number of persons from a distance
were prevented from attending by the hea
vy fall of rain on the day preceding. Tho
concourse of spectators, however, was
large notwithstanding.
“ Wc have had a splendid treat in the
eloquent and highly interesting address of
the Attorney General Berrien. It it said
to have been exceeded hy none of the
preceding ones on the sumo occasion.—
Ilis remarks were peculiarly adapted to
the occasion, and were admirably calcula
ted to instruct his junior brothers of the
two Societies, in the chequered paths of
life. The whole address was interspersed
hy occasional (lights of eloquence scarce
ly ever exceeded. His closing remarks
were in the highest tone of feeling—in
which lie alluded, with pride, to “ his own,
his native state.”—N. Y. State Gazette.
Dr. Mitchell the Celebrated Naturalist
in a letter concerning the Siamese Boys,
hns given it ns his opinion, that their se-
purntion will inevitably lend to disease
und dentil, lie says : “ 'There can be no
doubt, hut that if these hoys were sepa
rated by tile knife, and this band cut a
cross at any part, a large opening would
he made into the belly of each, that would
expose them to enormous hernial profusi
ons, &. inflammations that would certainly
prove futnl. Wc have tindecstood the mo
ther to have noted a very curious fact,
worthy the attention of accoucheurs, that
when they were born, tho head of one
wns covered or encased by the lower ex-
treineties of the other, und thus they
made the easiest possible entrance into the
world; They are so perfectly satisfied
with their condition, that nothing renders
them so uuhnppy as thp fear of a separa
tion hy any surgical operation; the ve
ry mention of it causes immediate weep
iug. Indeed there is no good reason for
this uneasiness; for as stated above, ac
cording to our judgment, there would
be the most extreme hazard in any such
attempt, and even nfter cut nsunder, they
would experience much diminution of en
joyment.
We annex below a list of the officers of the
Georgia University, Irani the establishment of the
iiintitutioii up to this time, by which it will he spen,
diet not one half were Presbyterians nt the time
of their election. So much" for an exclusively
Presbyterian College
President—Meigs,
Educated a Congregati-
• onalist.
Brown, Presbyterian,
Finley, do,
Waddel, do.
Church, . do.
Professors—Ur. J kson, No religions SPeb
Wm. Green, do.
Jumps Cumale, do.
James Tinsley, do.
G. W. McGehee, do.
James Jackson, None at his election,
educated nn Epis-
. copalian.
Methodist
Prcshyteriair*.
ry schools.
It cannot, we suppose, be long before
the applicability of this discovery to gene
rid instruction will be tested hy actual und
extensive experiment; and in the event of
its success, we hope to witness its early in
troduction in our schools.
Daring Robbery and Singular Detection.
Captain T. Goddard, of the ship Ame
rica, just arrived from Liverpool, wns rob
bed oti Friday, of $ 189, while the tassel
was working up to the dock. The money
was contained in a small wallet and con
sisted of a hundred dollar note and four
twenties, of the U. S. Bank. Captain G.
did not ascertain the loss until Saturday
morning, when, recollecting that the stew
ard, John G. Smith, a colored man, wns
in the cabin while he was dressing on
Friday, he Sent for n police officer, and
had him thoroughly searched ; but no mo
ney was found, nor was there any evi
dence to warrant a commitment. In about
an hour after, the steward went to the Mu
rine Court, uud on his complaint a war
rant was issued against the Captain for nn
alleged assault and battery; Not being
able to give security for the costs of suit,
be was required to deposit ten -dollars ii
the hand of the Clerk for that purpose,
before the warrant could he served. He
said he had not so much money, hut he
would go out and borrow it. IJe called a
coach from the stand, and told the driver
to curry him round hy the Custom House
into the lower part of Cedar street. Af-
t.*r stopping a few minutes in Cedar street,
the coachman drove to Bush’s Lottery Ci
lice in Broadway, where the Steward gave
him a twenty dollar bill of the U. S. Bnnk,
to take in and get it changed. He thei
returned to the Marine Court, and made
the required deposit with the Clerk, win
forthwith despatched an officer to servi
the warrant upon Cuptaiu Goddard.—
When, however, the officer culled, the
Captain was relating to a gentleman oi
the wharf the circumstance which induced
him to suspect Ins steward; which Mr
Seely, the officer, overhearing, he immedi
ately said that he saw the fellow had about
$20 in the court room, und that if they
could find the hack driver with whom he
rode, they might discover where he went
«> get the money. They found the driver,
who carried them to Bush’s Lottery Office,
where the twenty dollar bill was shown to
Captain Goddard, and immediately recog
nised hy him as the bill which be huqi must
particularly described in the Police Office.
The follow was again arrested and search
ed, hut nothing found. lie was commit
ted to Bridewell; nfter which, Captain
Goddard, accompanied by the officer and
the coachman, proceeded to the house in
Cedar street; where, by threats and in
timidation, they prevailed upon the wo
man of the house to give up the rest of tin-
money, amounting to $ 160.
4 [JV. ¥. four, of Com.
f ‘ Stephin Olin,
<• A. Clmrcli.
11 J. it. Golding,
“ Joseph Wallis,
<• . G. Olds,
“ J. P. Waddel,
Tutors—William Jones,
“ Addin Lewis,
>• J.l>. WaddeT,
“ C. Davis,
“ Webster,
“ Kilpatrick,
*'< B. B. Hopkins,
•• E. 8. (lopping,
“ J. C. Pntterson,
“ Alvin (.athrop,
Total—5 Presidents,
Vi Professors,
10 .Tutorit,
do.
decoder.
CongregHtionalisL
Presbyterian.
No religious sect:
do.
do.
do.
Preshyteriaif
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
4 Presbyterian'S.
3 do.
6 do.
[ Athenian.
SXJSSttKYXC.
There will be no doubt, as is usual, u
violent effort during the next sesion of the
Legislature to destroy the Penitentiary—
and when we remember how nearly that
object has been accomplished heretofore,
we cannot look without anxiety to the re
sult. It is not for us nt this time of day,
to present an argument in favor of the
Institution: but this much may he said—
if it have not succeeded to the expectation
und wishes of the public, the fault is not
in the principle which lies at its foundation
hilt in (he manner in which tin* super
structure has been reared. To expect
reformation in abandoned individuals
crowed together within narrow limits and
with nil the facilities of intercourse—is
vain. Whenever tbe building shall be so
arranged that solitary imprisonment can
exert its snlutary influence while a system
of moral instruction is adopted and en
forced—then and not until then—may the
jjInluDthropic advocates of a Peuttoutiary
COTTON BAGGING.
A writer in tho Charleston Mercury
suggests to the cotton planters thepropri
ety of having their own refuse cotton
manufactured into bagging. He says,
“ The cotton crop in the U. States hag
been estimated at about 900,000 bags,—
Supposing each bag would require 4 lbs
for bagging, (lie aggregate would he 3,-
GOO,000 lbs. or 12,000 bales annually.’—
It is certainly worth while to use their own
staple to this extent, in preference to the
* protected’ hemp of the western States.”
Wc cannot churlishly refuse to answer
tbe question so strongly urged upon us by
the Pendleton Messenger, what has be
come of the Edgefield Ghost ! although
we have little information to snlisfy the
longings of curiosity. Tho matter has
ceased to excite great iuterest here, and we
do not remember to Imve heard any thing
about it for the last four or five weeks. At
our last information, the mysterious voice
continued to lie heard occasionally, yet
much more rarely than formerly. The
deception, if there be one, has not as yet
been penetrgted.— Bdge/icl4 OoroKnian
Apprehension of Wade.—The Boston
Patriot states that John Wade, who re
cently absconded with $ 5100, belonging
to the Suffolk Bank in that city, was ar
rested on the25th ultimo, uud brought be
fore the Police Court on a charge of lar
ceny, to which he pleaded guilty. He
was committed to prison, where he awaits
his trial at the October term of the Muuici
Dal Court. He is a young mun about 25,
«fe appeared to he a novice in crime. The
circumstances that led to his apprehen
sion, says the Patriot, were as follows: On
the 24th, n coasting schooner, Captain
John Jewett, of Pittston, Me. arrived nt
Boston, and n passenger on board, who
passed by the name of King, after shift
ing his dress, Innded. After the vessel had
hauled in, he came on board in the even
ing for his trunk, a new travelling one. In
the mean time, Capt. Jewett, had seen the
advertisement of the Bank, and became
suspicious of his passenger. He asked
him if he was aware of the robbery ami
advertisement; to which Wade replied
“ he had heard of it.” Capt. J. then said
'* I suspect you are the man: what will you
give if I let you gnl” Wade replied, “ I
will give you $50.” “ Will you not give
me$1000l” asked the captain. To which
Wade replied he would.—“ 1 shull not
take money in that way,” said the captain,
and carried him immediately to the jail,
with the trunk. All the money, excepting
about $ 100, was recovered; the principal
part of which was found in the trunk.
The Virginia Convention, elected for the pur*
pose of revising the Constitution ol (hat State,
assembled at the Capitol in Richmond on the
inst. The deep interest manifested on this occa*
sion, is thus described hy ttie Enquirer: “The
Gallery, the Lobby, and a part of the Hall were
crowded witharuious Spectators.—The spectacle
of so iniiny distinguished men convened together
for so solemn und important a purpose, produc-
cd a sensation which battles description. When
James Madison rose to nominate his friend; when
upon the election of James Monroe to the Chair
lie was escorted to it by Mr. Madison find by
.Marshall; and when Jutnes Monroe delivered his
feeling and impressive Address, the scene was
peculiarly touching. There was many a wet eyt
n the Hall."
“The attendance of the members of the Conven
tion was very general, the entire number of dqle-
gales being present with the exception of six p er .
sons, detained hy indisposition.
At n little after twelve o'clock Mr. Madison row
and addressed the Convention. He staled the
propriety of organizing, the body by the appoint,
incut of a President; (hat lie therefore nominated
James Monroe as qualified to fill the Chair; anil
one whose character and long public services ren
dered it unnecessary for him to suy more than n re .
sent him respectfully to the notice of the House
No other candidate Imingput in nomination the
question was put on the nomination of Mr. Mon,
roe ; and he was elected nem. eon.
Messrs. Madison and Marshall having conducted
hint to the chair, lie addressed the Convention
nearly in the following terms:
Having served my country from very early life,
in all its highest trusts and most difficult emer*
geucie3, from the most important of which trusts
I have lately retired. I cannot otherwise than feet
w ith great sensibility, this proof of the high can-
faience of this very enlightened and respectahl*.
Assembly.—It was my earnest hope and desire
thut a very distinguished citizen and friend, uh»
has preceded me in several of these high trusts
and who had u just claim to that precei
have taken this station, and 1 deeply
considerations which huve induced him to
■Tiie proofs of his very important service!,,
and the purity of liis life, will go down to our la
test prosterity; and bis example, aided by that uf
others,whom.I need not mention, will give*
strong prop to our free system of government.
I regret my appointment from another consider
ration; a tear that I shall not he able to disch'uge.
tiie duties of the trust, with advantage to my
Country. I have nover before held such a stati
on, and am ignorant of the rules of the House.—-
I Imve also been afflicted of late, with infirmity,
which still exists to a degree, to form a serious ot
slacle.—Being placed, however, here, I tviilexetf
my best faculties, physical nnd mental, such m
they are, at every hazard, to discharge its duties to
the satisfaction of this Assembly, & of my Country,
This assembly is called for the most important
object. It is to amend our Constitution, and
thereby give a new support to our system of freo
republican government; our Constitution was tho
first that was formed in tiie Union, and it has been
in operation since:—VVe had at that period, the
examples only of the ancient republics More us
—we have now the experience of more thau hall
a century of this, our own Constitution, and of
those of nil our sister States. If it has defects, as-
I think it lias, experience will have pointed them
out, and the ability and integrity ot this enlighten
ed body, will recommend such alterations as It
deems proper to our constituents, in whoqi its
power of adopting or rejecting them is exlcusivrly
vested.
All other republicsliavd failed. Those cf Ron*
and Greece exist only in history. Iii the territo
ries which they ruled, we see the ruins of ancient
buildings only—the governments have perished,
and the inhabitants exhibit a state of decripiluils
and wretchedness, which is frightful to tliosa who
visit them.
On the subject of order, nnd the method of f,r*>
reeding, I need not s;iy any thing to this assembly.
The importance of tne call, und the manner of
election, give ample assurance that no danger n«i)
be apprehended on that subject. Our fellow-citi
zens, in the elections they have made, have looked
to tiie great cause ut issue, and selected those hIiou
they thought most competent to its duties. They
havo not devoted themselves to individuals, but
have regarded principle, and sought to secure ift
In this I see strong ground to confide in the stabili
ty and success of our system. It inspires me with
equal confidence that the result of your labouK
will correspond with their most sanguiue hopes.' 1
Mr. George IV. Mnnftird, late Clerk of the Houie
of Delegates, was, on tile second balloting, elected
Clerk to the Convention.
October 8.
The Convention adjourned yesterday at aveiy
early hour. Indeed, it was hut a short time in sr*
sion—us ithnd no business jn maturity to require It
;o remain together—nnd it was desirable to give
thq Committee of Twenty Four, the earliest op-
portunity of entering upon its duties. They
nre appointed to enquire und report wlmt motlioa
will lie most expedient in bringing before Ihe
House, the amendments to the Constitution whiett
may be proposed; and they consist of one DtW
gale from each Senatorial District.
FILBERTS.
Theso nuts, which are trended in large
quantities in the United States, grow as
well in our climate as the common hazzle
nuts, and produce very abundantly.—
Such being the case, it is hoped, ere long,
sufficient will be produced from our own
soils, to supercede the necessity of impor
tation, ns plantations of this tree would
amply remunerate the possessor; or if
planted as a hedge, would be found to he
very productive. A single hush of the
Spanish filbert in Mr. Prince’s garden,
produces half a bushel annually.
[Prince’* tesimlogua,
Dr. Phineas Bradley, second Aw-islantAbrolb
i>r to Mr. Abraham Bradley, late Deputy I'-*'
General, hus also been removed from his otBcf-
The Telegraph, in remarking on the subject
“ As to tiie dismissal of Dr Bradley, we believe
that his most bitter opponents will not hesitate t*
. ay that the Postmaster General would have been
wanting in res|>ect to himself if he had longer of
layed to meet Mr. Bradley’s own expectation*
Dr. Bradley’s abusive letter left him no otter iff
tentative.’’
Tbe Washington News lias ascribed to the W
corner nn article taken from another paper oft®
place, which speaks of one of tbe candidates W
Governor and some of his relatives in term! it
we should not think of using-, and which there! 0
we do not chuse to have imputed to us- h”
News will do us the justice to correct Da tm
and give the credit of the article where it 11
as we are unwilling to fiither it.
It gives us pleasure to announce the «rr ,r "?
Commodore David Pouter in this City,
landed nt Chester, on the Delaware, from
Cruz, on Saturday last, and is said to be the
er of despatches to this Government.—A®-
By a notice from the Treasury ,neDar<m! n, \^
appears that a redemption of $3,04iJ,o4S ( _
six per cent slock of March 1815, is to ta» ”
on the 1st of January next.
Revenue.—We understued the dutie* •Jj,.
the custom house in this city for the q*f* rte ,yij 0 as
on the 30th of June, amounted to tow “V„
three hundred thousand dollars—and t»
mount secured in the month of July, eice*
million of dollar!.—-V. F. Mer. Ads.
FOR THE RECORDER.
Mettrt. Edilort .-—Having in a Pr«®" n fn,K
ber shewn, as I trust, safisfactorily to vj
al and intelligent, that tlm charges brougo
the Trustees of the University by_theM^ ^
scribblers are false, and drawn my P . bWi
their characters, I shall now procee . , ,
shtllnowproceeu-^
tho same, or an equal degree^ j an d
same, or an equal oegrey ~ .
those preferred against Dr. V
Church. , .n^-ioUc esp' 1
I might say, that the almost ?P** l */» d ,, e
on of the former, a few weeksbacLwo ^
ply nfsisat to pot 7