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RICHMOND, VIRGINfA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2d, IS30
VOL. XXVII...NO. 5S.
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■el over the are of FtFTKKN year*.—Nona but thoao possessing
the above qualtlicatione need apply.
Rappahannock academy.—The Public j
•re respectfully inlorned, lti.it this Iualitution
trill b* opened again, ou the 15th ol January next, un
der the immediate *uprrinfendence ol the present TVa'h
er*. Tho course of luatruction will nitbrace the En
glish, Latin and Greek Language*, Geography, with
the uib el Ma; • and Globe*, Arithmetic, Algebra, Ge
ometry, plane and spherical Trigonometry, and the
Theory and Practice of Surveying The French, Span
lab and Italian Languages will nlm be (might, should
the number ot scholar* be sufficient to justify the
employ incut of a competent. Teacher. Thankful for
the liberal patronage extended to the Institution
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public- Whilst the unwearied exertions which the
undersigned have heretofore manifested, io tho dis
charge of their arduous duies, may be received as
seme pledge of their future conduct, they (rust, that
tha improvement* which experience will enable them
te make, both in tha mode of teaching pursued, and (be
judicious organization of the Institution, will enlarge
thejrphere ol i'a usefulness. As a suitable situation lor
tbs instruction ol youth, lew places it is believed, coin- t
bine more adventages lhau thi*. Among these, its well
selected library, salubrious air, commodious building*,
and facilities ol communication with different parts of the
country, merit especial uotic*, Terms for boarding
and Tuition, including washing, mending, Sm §110,
each Boarder lirding I i* o.vu bed, bidding, towel* and
candle*. Parents and Guardians, wLhing to place Ibalr
children at this Institution, are requested to maka time
ly applications to Charles A. Lewis, Jr.
Address, Rappahannock Academy. Caroline County,
Ta, CHARLES A LEWlS.Jr.
SAM U EL B. O tV EN WILSON.
UTA young gentleman, now a student of the above
Institution, ol unexceptionable character and amiable
manners, who ia well qualified to teach the Elemen
tary Branches of Ma(lieiuatick«, together with die
English and Latin Languages, Geography with die use
ol the Map) and Globes, and the Theory aud Practice
of Surveying, wishes io obtain employment as Teacher
in a private family. — Letters addrc**ed to either ol the
Teachers, at the Rappahannock Academy, will meet
with prompt attenuon. Nov. IB.- 5(>—2iw2w—wtl
Ml<>. W 11.1 la now-opening a Millinery an.I
Mant‘i«-Making Establishment, on (lie Main
Street, oppssite Messrs. Bin foul & Brooks,— where »v- |
ery description of work in the above branche-i, will tie
executed in the beet manner, and most approved eiyl*.
Dresses, (Misses, Ruling H tbits, Cloaks, 8tc., made to
ordar on tbe shortest notice.
Site personally -elected in New York anJ P/iiladel- i
phia, a most splendid arsorlmtnt r.f Millinery and Fan
cy Goods, consisting iu part ot the following articl-- :— |
Elegaut iViuter Mats and Bonnets, Turbans, Caps, 1
Capes, Feathers, Flower.;, Ribbons, II sir Curie, Putts
and Braids.
Also a large supply of Leghorn* and Dunstable Straw
Bonnets. She will receive additional supplies every
fortnight from the Northern Cities.
Legho na Bleached, Dyed, ami altered, in the most
fashionable manner. Nov 19. 50—tf
* NOTICE.
THE undersigned, in behalf of themselves, and j
of many other inhabitants of the Counties o j
Chesterfield, Amelia, Nottoway, Dinwiddie, &c.,dw|
hereby give notice, to nil whom it may roucern, that a
Petition will be presented to ihn next General Assent- j
bly ot Virginia, a-king the pas-age of an Act, author
izing a road to be opened from Cousin’s Road, in Ame
lia County, beginning about one mile below Anderson’s
Tavern, crossing the Appomattox River, about one arid
a half miles above Robe rieon’e old Mill S-.it, at Wil
liam Puryear’.s lower corner, o i the said River, and
falling into the Pi tersbu g Road, near Moody’s Tavern,
in Chesteiiield. JOHN P. BOLLING,
Till) F. WILSON.
4KMSTEAD COLEMAN,
OBERT COUSINS,
WM. GREGORY,
Nov. 19. 56—If THO T. GILES
KY vinue ol a deed ol trus', ex-cuted to the Mlii
scriber by James C. M’Reynolds ami John M’
Reyrtolds, hearing date the third ot November, 1830,
and of record in the Clerk’s office ol the county id
Campbell, (or sundry purposes 'herein mendmed, the
undersigned willpror-eil to sell on Tuesday, tho 1-lth
day of December, 1830. by way of public auction, to
tho highest bidder, ihe following property, to wn: one
moiety ol ihe tract of lirdot which John M’Keynold
died seized, and on which James C. M’Reynold* now
retiJes, containing 581 acre-; also, another tract ad
joining therein, called Deprissl’s tract, mn'aining 80
acres; also another tract adjoining to the lirs'-mention
ed tract, called the Long Diive tract, rotita<iiii'g 210 a
cres; also forty odd slaves, conei-tiog of inen, women
and children; hogs, sheep, horses, cattle, waggon, the
crop of tobacco of the presvnt year, lions hold and
kitchen furniture, farming utensils, Mark smith's tools
still, shot-gun and the remaining slock of g >ods ol J. &
J M’Reynold*. The sale will he had at tho house
where James C. M’Reyno’ds now resides, iu ihe roun
ly of Campbell, about 20 miles southeast ol Lynchburg,
and will continue from day to day until comph ted. The
land will be sold on a rie lit of one, two ail I three years
equal annual Instalments, the purchaser giving bond
wuti gold personal security, or bond with a deed of
trust on the land, to secure the punc’ual pay incut th-re- -
ot. It is tin lor-Oood that tho** interested in Ihn other
moiety of the (ra t ol 58 I acres will j on in (Its sale -
and conveyance ol the whole tract, 't he personal pro- !
p-r'y inctudirg the negroes, will he sold on a credit I
until Ihe 1st ol A>igu«t next, the purchaser giving bond
with goo-l security. The undersigned are, howcv»r,
authorized by tho deed to sell pr vately an ! lor cash il
they think proper. The laud is said I) lie a good to* arco
plantation, and will he shewn by Mr. JaiuetC M’Rey
nolds to any person wishing to purchase. Tho slaves
are principally young negroes and very likely, and said
to ba of s good character —Acting as trustees, the un
dersigned will ccnvry only rnch ti'le to the purchasers
of the above properly, as r< vsa'ed in them, though the
title, so (zr at they have ever understood, i* good.
JOHN B DABNEY,
Nov 16 55 —'il* ROBERTS M’REYNOLDS
NE UNDIVIDED EIGHTH PART OP THE
COLUMBIAN MILLS FOR SALE - Pursuant
to a decree ot the Superior Court ol Ch«ueery for tho
Richmond district, yoaotifieed on the 12 h day id A
pril, 1830, In the ram of Moare vs. Bell—I shall pro
ceed on Tuesday tho 7th day of December, 1930, at
12 o’clock, on th* premisss, iu the Citv ot Richmond, to
iffer f- r sale, at public auction, to tho highest bidder, on
a credit of six, twelve and eighteen months on* undi
vided eighth part of the Columbian Mills, with the ap
purtenances conveyed by John Cranberry and wile, io
William and Phil'p lliaatl, by d-ert bearing date the
22d day of August, 1809, being the interest ot John
IMI therein—Bonds with approved security required,
■ml 'he lilie retained until 'he purchase money be all
paid. J GUKKRANT, m * c c n n
Nov. 5. 52—td* nr one nf hit Deputies
HK(M)I) l>1 A Kbs r t >K SALfc. — t;be.«lnul mar**, Ml
|>*l to Ouhanna, wan gol l»y '!'<■ -• f.»!<ar; iluu H >»
alba, by Sjir* t»«1 Kag’e, out cl Alexandria, a maro im
ported by Col Hooinea tf the B>wling (In-eti. Alaxan
iliia w** Inert, by Mr. Kirtil, and got by Alexander,
her dam by Woodpecker, O. I). by PhlcRon; out ol
Lord Rgrrmnnl’r Highflyer mare.
Ancrla*ia H M waa got by l orn Ton*h, dim by
Amorinir; R. D by Boxer, which wa« brert by Ko.
Pi|ii,Erq. ol Ihoartufck.—H-e Turf R-«*l«lef Vol. 2ml,
No. 3rd, page 152. Addreaa Richard Hill, near Frail*
ericabute, or the Huba -riber, near preen Monl, P. O.
LEWIS 111l,L.
K.na William. N»». 29 Ml
rf^aYI.OK WANTED a aomTTaylor Can bn.*
J|. a Aral rate eliiialiob,at DrMonavillc, Amelia, by
immediate application, a* (her* ia not ore in 16 nr 2'>
tnilea ol ihe place. Not. 0. S3—tf
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Washington, l:itl» Nov. ISdO.
To the Editor of the American Daily Advertiser.
Si h:—Your paper, containing an account of the pro
ceedings ol The Penn Society, at the recent celebration
in your city, has been received. As I ain not a subscri
ber to ** The American Daily Advertiser," I ain, o(
course, indebted to your courtesy, for this opportunity ol
inspecting its columns, and with the feeling prompted by
the perusal of their contents, 1 make haste to oiler you
my acknowledgments.
With your permission, sir, I will avail mvself of this
occasion, the only one which the circumstances have
lett open to me, to oiler, through the medium of your
paper, some observations on one of the incidents of (hat
celebration. If 1 have been correctly informed, a faith
ful representation of this occurrence might have relieved
me from the necessity of doing so.
The toast, which, in conformity to the request of the
Society, I had the honour to transmit to their Committee,
has furnished an occasion for an elaborate address, by
the gentleman to whom the office of announcing it was
conlided. That tq^st allirmed, simply—
I hat, the freemen of Pennsylvania, successors of
William Penn, were tho legitimate Loids Pioprietary, of
his woodland domain.
That, before the advance of civilization, the red man
of the forest, had retired from the graves of Iris an
cestors.
i hat, it was net the dictate of humanity to dsplorc
this result.
I lie two first of tlicso propositions, wore little more
than historical facts. The third was a reflection, which
it seemed to me, they were naturally calculated to ex
cite; one which could not possibly be oflcnsivo to the
sensitiveness of any one.
Looking, sir, to Pennsylvania, as she was, when tho
war-cry ot the wandering savage eciioed through her I
forests—to Pennsylvania, as she is, the peaceful abodo
ol a free and happy people—justly esteemed among her
sisters of the confederacy, for the freedom and the purl
ty of her civil and religious institutions—lor her elevated
morality—her rapid advancement in literaluro and
science—in agriculture, commerce and all the useful '
arts—as well as those which adorn and embellish the
home of civilized man—abounding too, in those hallow- !
ed institutions, which are destined to minister to the !
necessities of the helpless, and to alleviate the suflerings
of the afflicted, I thought it might be safely ntlirmed, ^
that it was not the dictate of humanity to deplore this
result. From its necessary connection with the preced
ing part ol the sentence, however, this affirmation was
obviously confined to Pennsylvania alone. It seamed
to me, that it was properly so confined, because the
toast, in which it was embodied, was addressed exclu
sively to a society of the citizens of that Stale, assem
bled to do honor to the memory of its founder.
It was true, that from the positions asserted in it, one
niight deduce as a general proposition, the preference,
in (he eye of humanity, ot civilization to savageism—,
but it was equally true, that those who sought, in the
practical application of this principle, to sustain them
selves, by invoking the authority, and the example of
Pennsylvania, must conform to the conduct which that
example inculcated. If Pennsylvania had happily at
tained this result, by a careful adherence to all tho du
ties which justice and humanity enjoined, it would bo
vain to appeal to her example,as a sanction for a course
of proceeding, in which those duties wuro violated. It
would be time enough, however, to “demur,” not, in
deed, “to the analogy," but to tho claim itself, for the
want of it when such a claim was preferred.
My purpose is to show very briefly, that no such
ri4im was preierreu in tins case, either in helialt ot
the general government or of Georgia—and that all
other considerations apart, the toast did not afford any
reasonable apology, for the elaborate address, of which
it was made to furnish the occasion.
It was rendered subservient to the purpose, to which
it was applied, by ascribing to its author, a motive for
offering the harmless and unpretending sentiment which
it expresses, which is wholly unfounded in fact, and ex
isted only in the imagination of the gentleman by whom
it was ‘•hypothetically” suggested. Although it would
certainty excite, my surprise, I confess it would gratify j
me, to be convinced, that this misconception was real. !
Looking, however, to the characteristic courtesy of your
citizens, I should even then find myself unable to ac
count for such a proceeding towards an individual who
was absent, and, therefore, defenceless —for the expres- I
sion of an opinion, which n concessit, was not liable to
censure, in the absence of the motive, which was only
conjecturallv imputed to it—to one, whose sentiments
had been called for, not obtruded on that festive occasion. 1
I do not mean to urge the discourtesy oi the proceed- i
ing. That would present considerations of a different
character. Strictly speaking, mere courtesy is volunta
ry—to he given or withheld, at the option of the indi
vidual who bestows, or refuses if. There arc some situ
ations, indeed, in the present advancer) state of society, I
in which, by the common consent of (hecivili/.ed world,1
certain acts of courtesy are classed among rights, not
entirely of imperfect obligation. Hut it is not my pur
pose to prefer such a claim on this occasion. It suffices
for me, to affirm that to misrepresent the* motives of an
absent individual — hypothetically to impute to him mo
tives, by which be has not been actuated—and assuming
the truth of this hypothesis, 'to arraign, through him,
the conduct of those with whom he is politically asso
ciated, and that of the people of the state of which he
is a citizen, is not simple discourtesy, but manifest
wrong—not merely deficient benevolence, but positive
injustice.
If the opinion expressed could have been justly deem
ed offensive to the society, or to any of its members,!
this would have furnished a reason for withholding its
annunciation. If (lie terms in which it was expressed,
were susceptible of a two-fold interpretation, of which
one was exceptionable and the other not so ; if the mo
tive which prompted it, might have been improper, or
otherwise, every consideration of justice and propriety,
demanded in each case, the adoption of the latter con
clusion. In no event, could the toast of an absent indi
vidual, committed to the Society, under the protection of
the courtesy, which invited it, by the gratuitous impu
tation to him. ol a motive, which its terms did not indi- 1
cate, be justly made the object of unfriendly common- j
tary—still less, the theme of vehement crimination— *
and least of all, by him who had accepted the office of
announcing it at tho festive board.
The reasons alleged in justification of this proceeding
deserve a moment’s consideration. As I collect them
from the remarks before me, they are two-fold. It is ]
intimated that the act of offering this sentiment to the
society, was an appeal to tho decision of that frespeeta
hie association, on the principle which it involved. I
confess myself not deeply versed, sir, In the common or j
customary law, which regulates proceedings inter pn- j
ruin, and yet I ain not so Ignorant ot it, as to be misled j
by this suggestion. When honoured by an invitation to |
furnish a toast for this occasion, I am perfectly sure f !
did not err in supposing that it was my own opinions,
not those of another, which I was invited to express— I
and seeing the general terms of that invitation, that !
was quite corrert in believing there were no articles of
political faith with which those sentiments were required i
to square. I could not suppose that the Society intended 1
to sit in ju 'gment on the virions opinions which its invi- !
tations would elicit. In the simplicity of my heart Ij
did believe (list (bis sentiment would goto tbe public for
what it was worth, self-sustained and unaided even by
its author, but least of all, invoking for it, tbe high sanr- j
tion of those, le whom it was addressed. If it had not |
assumed an interrogative form, and most unhappily con- !
I eluded with n question—a question, too, for the <trei
sion of those, ri'ho were there present, this might, per
haps, have been its lot. It was this unfortunate inter
rogatory which subjected it to the torture. Will any
man venture to assert (hat he believes this?
i nuuiu urai erivnv wnn any suggestion, whtrn re
reived, (if if did receive) fhe attention rf the respee
tatdr p<*r»on« who were convened on that occasion; and
in this spirit would venture to assscrt with confidence,
j that the individual, by whom that suggestion was made,
I mu»t have been alone the error of which he was
the victim, if the record* of the evening, had not c»«u
ally afforded, as I suppose, one other evidence of a simi
lar misfortune, ft cannot he, however, that thie nils
conception wa« general, Tt at festive hoard wee *ur.
rounded hy thoee, who could not have been misled by
the interrogative form in which the aentiment wae pro
posed; hy thoee who would recognize in this form of
stating the proposition, a legitimate figure of speech,
whirh far from proposing an it.rjuiry tor the decision of
others, served merely to eapres* with more life end
spirit, and with greater earnestness aul intensity, the
r onviction of its eit’bnr. Nay, the verv commentary
before me, which profeaa*# to have originated in this
mis-concoplion, itself abounds with instaocse of the use
of (his particular figure, for the same pnrpoee.to which
it is applied In the toaef. The fact of having proposed
a political question to the consideration of I ho Penn So
ciety, will no longer, therefore, I trust.be iinput-d to
tnj on this ground.
1 address in y sell fora moment, to the retniinicg sug
gestion wliieh was otferei] in justification of this proceed
tt'K. and make the following extract Irom the frmaik.
b»f-re me: “If thin inquiry he directed to the condition
of l*enn-yIvania ah ne.it is luecepliMe of a ready an*
twrr. ll it reek iu the conduct and example ol Wil
ham Penn, a sanction for proceeding*, which are con*
teinplated elsewhere, ive, who aie here present, are o
bhged to demur to the analogy. Taking up the ques
tion, hypothetically in this latter sense, and apologis
ing, &C. 1 propose (ogive it a moment’s consideration."
Itisihu* conceded, that 'lie w hole foundation of this
harangue, wa* an ht/fio(he»it ol the • pe.ker’a own cre
ation, that it wa« by attaining this hypothe-U to be true;
by ascribing to the autlior ol the toast, an o* j-rt which
Could only he conjecturally imputed to him, lli.it it wa«
made to furni-h an occasion for those cen*iires, ol which
it was the theme. / “demur,” -ir, t > this gratuitous
ioiputation of motives. I deny the right of any man
to go beyond ills plain ami obvious import of the linns,
in which my sentiments are cxpretsed, to seek, iu the
wanderings of his own imagination, for an i. rprei-.
tion, or a motive, which may furnish an apology for ilr
clamstion. The sugcc iio", that this toa-f was efT-red
with a view to appeal to "Pennsylvanian-,” in relation
to a course of policy pursued by lire tiruersl Govern
incut, or thst ol Georgia, I atfirni to lie more thin gn
tuitous. It cannot ha that sny man can ingenuously
impute to another the folly ol carrying such an appeal
to such a tribunal—a po'i ical inquiry, ptes-nted Tor
judgment al the festive hoard—a question of (lie riglits
of Georgia, addressed exclusively lo citizens of Penn
sylvania— the policy of the ailmin;stration, submitted to
thr decision of those, who, for aught I know, were for
the most part distinguished as its political opponents.
No, sir, I lear it is impossible to believe that such so o
pinion could have been really entertained. I fear wo J
cannot re 1st the coodusim, tbit the ocra«iou was
availed ol, to denounce certain political measures, and
would have been equally used, whatever had been the
form of the *< ntiiusut which it censured.
It is uot my purpose to discuss 'lio«e measures, on
(his ocra-iou. The task is not difficult to vindicate
those right*, and that policy, as the loriner are a«s»rted
by Georgia, end the lattsr is pursued by the Genera!
Government, on nny, and on every occasion, where
they are arraigned, when the opportunity of defence is
afford d; but it unavoidably absent from the discussion,
I would not voluntarily select that forum, In which he
who presented my appeal, would super.dd to this office,
the additional functions of accuser and judge.
Speaking, horvever, as a citizen of Georgia, I will say,
lii.it that<State, faithlul in the performance of her du
ties to the Union, ami confining her-elf lo the exercise
ol her constitutional riglits, makes no appeal, invokes
no assistance, and can submit to no abridgment of iliosr
rights. For the vindica'ion of its course, the appeal of
the administration is to the people of the Slates, whom
it represents. It has been learleeily made, iu Hie con
fidence that they are alike secure from delusion, and
inpbj able of injustice. And for myself, I add, with
period respect for the association whose festivities
wore thus interrupted, not by any act which can he
legitimately imputed to ms, nnd that howover reluc
lain to he drawn before the public, I will neither sub
init (o the misrepresentation of my own motives, nor I
consent lo furnish a theme tor tho cen«tira of thoie wtith '
whom l am politically associated, nor fir the vitupera
lion of that people lo whom 1 am hound by ties, which
separation has not weakened, and which time cannot ini •
pair. I am, very respectfully.
Sir, your ob’t serv’t,
JN. MACPHEKSON BERRIEN.
DUTY O.Y SUGJili.
A petition for a continuance of the duties on sugar
has been got up in Mississippi, but it appears to meet
»rlth little turret. "Nine-t-utbs of the state,” »»y«>
the Natchez Gazelle, ” would discouutouance such a
petition, r.n I so far from obtaining (he sanction of the
legislr.ture, that body will in all probability pars a ren
littioii instructing our senators and representative* to
use (heir best exertions lo have the tariff modified, and
(he dull/ on sugar repealed. The duly on sugar must
stand or fall with the tariffl We will not debate the
point ot advantage or disadvantage a* regards this par
ticular duty; we strip the question of all superfluities
and place it wher* it really belongs—on the broad ba-is
of (he tariff. It is a question between (Ire advocates of
free, trade and the advocates of the restrictive policy.—
A« such it must be decided; as «uch it mint stand or
fall. Is Mississippi a tariff state? Then she will sun
part this duty on sugar. I* she opposed to this oppres
sive system? Then she will urge or repeal the ilu'y.”
The Pearl River Advocate aflirms that in the south
western counties of Mhaissippi, where sugar is gener
ally cultivated, the people are universally opposed to
thi* duty.
Aside from the general merit* of the question, th“ ta
riff on sugars, as we apprehend, must be revised and
modified on anothor ground, and this will necessity
l-t in the question ol a general reduction. A* the law
r.ow stand*, our sugar-refiners are protected by » duty
of 12 cents a pound on imported loaf sugars. Our eas
lern neighbors, as we are informed upon good authori
ty, have hit upon an ingenious expedient to avoi I pay
ing this duty. Powdered sugar is charged wi'li hut
four cents duty; the best British refined sugar is there
fore reduced lo powder, when it becomes entitled to
admission upon the sa(ne term* as the clayed sugars of
Havana, that is upon paying four cents a pound. A
considerable qumtity of refined sugar ha«, as we are
informed, been admitted in Ibis manner at Boston, hut a
second cargo lias been seized, and the question reaper*
ing the construction of the law will probably he set
tl'd by a legal tribunal, unless the claim of the United
States should be withdrawn. The linpo'lation of sugar
in this manner, though it invades the intention of the
Isw, yet is strictly in conformity with Its l-tter, arid we
do nol see how it esn be prevented without a new en
acinent. The interest* of our stigar-r.-fining estah
li-li iienls are very seriously interested in this question.
While cn this suhj ct we would observe that all par
ties here are beginning to ho of nninion that reductions
ought be made in the present tariff. We are even in
formed 'hat several of our I irge manufacturers are be
ginning to stir the subject of taking otf r.r diminishing
(be duty on cosrm wools. We are not aware of any
precise obj-eii-m to this reduction, but a* it is principal
ly for the benefit of the woollen manufacturers, f>r
whose advantage so many laws have been passed of
la’e year*, ave think it should be coupled with some
concession on Muir part in favor of die consumers. It
the duty on coarse wools and coarse yarns ceuld be re
duced together, we have no doubt that it would prove a
highly beneficial measure both to the merchant and the
con. mu nitv at large. It wtll leave undisturbed f h*
trade in roarao yarns now carried on, ivhilo it will in
create the importstioo of rouse wools.
[JY. Y. E Post.
American Colonization Society.— A meeting was
recently held at Brooklyn, for the purpose of forming a
society auxiliary to the American roloni/.»t|on So’ieiy
The Hireling was addressed by Mr. Finley, ag-nt of
(ho Society, who described (be origin, progress, an I
future pro«ppc(* of the Institution, in a manner that
excited much interrat.—A writer in the Christian In
teUigencrr,\n noticing this Address, makes the follow
ing remark*, which ive gladly transfer to our columns,
with the hope ot aiding in the circulation of the lihrril
sentiments he expresses, and placing before our read- 1
er«some facts on the subject of slavery in (he Sjuthern
*Jate^ not gem rally known:
ii <1 wnurrn «»' phi »*rf ifnimrjri'm in ;)err*»v#i
•n lhaf occasion, tliat the address o' Mr. F. was through
out distinguished by a spirit of great moderation and
judicious reflections on (he general subject of nlnrcry
— hut while he prurlrayed in glowing and foTible Ian- '
gttage the numerous evil* inherent in the ryitrtn. and i
descanted on ite demoralizing and pernicious effect* on i
the political, moral, religion* eonilition of every com
munity on whib it In* shed it* M'gh'ing influence— i
he very prop-rty pointed out the train ot incalculable
evil* which would nere*<arily remit, not only fo the 1
waiter* but al«o to the * lave*, by the adoption of any !
tdan which had for it* object, the abolition of dome*- ;
tic slavery aa it exist* in our southern states, without 1
first providing a location anti (he mean* of future sup
port for those who may thereby heroine emancipated.
— (Jradnally, Imt effectually to arconiplish this great
ohjert, and in a way not liable t» the dangerous mi*
chiefs of uremafurn and mistaken projects, Is the great
and li allowed purpose of the Culoni tat inn Society.
•'While on this branch of the subject Mr. F. availed
himself of the opportunity afforded him, to advert to the
original introduction ot slavery Into the st.ree- (at that
time colonies,) of Virginia and fJeorgia, and tfi ■ srtis
fsetortly proved by (arts and argument* drawn from
authentic document*—that so tar from the early colo
n,Jts ot that section of our country, h jug (airly charge
*ble will the tHence of 01 igma ing slavery th-ro,
■hat it wa* iuipo-cd up< u them t.y the arbiUry itl> of the
ps’ent st»te, in df«(ii(e oi their unantnous and reiterated
r mot) trance*. Eleven lim** did (lie rolonial Ahhmii*
b'y of Georgia pass Jicts *o prohilvt the import *t|nu ot
*lav.« iuto hat colony, but a* often, did the British
k ng rxetcira the prerogative ot Ida veto to annul amt
ttier* by Mr teat the provision* ot those Jlcts—and when
the philanthropic and patriot Oglethorpe, then Gover
u >r ol the col 'tiy, a II per*ev. red in endr avoriug to ob
tain a removal of that pcrmriott* system and crying
evil fn.m hi* people, hi* persevering elf «rl* in the cause
or humanity and his z-al for the best interests ol hi*
government, wa* vi-ited upon him by the chastisement
of removal Irom office.
‘ N or ill.I the introduction ol the system find greater
lavor amt tig die early settler* ol Virginia. Her u»o»t i
di-tinguidied patriot* and statesmen foresaw the evil |
atul deprecated tlie consequences, which, (a* neces'a'i j
ly as effect* tlow tmiu tlieir legitimate cause*) would i
inevitably fol'ow in the hatolul train ol slavery. Ami j
it i* a (act, lliat the system ol slavery imposed by the j
government of Great H.ituit), ai^l tlio repeated refusal .
ol her innntrrh, to remove the evil, or abate the uui
*ance—formed a prominent item in the list of injuries
enumerated in one ol the drafts of lh» Declaration of|
Independence, Hence it appears, the txistetice ol
-lavery and it* concomitant evils among our brethren,
ol ihe south—has been entailed upon them hy the act*
of a government, which at the time, they had not the
power to redst, and that they are entitled to the sym
pathy and kindly leeling* of tlieir tellnw citizen* in other
more favored seclions'of our country, which are ex
empted Irom the evil* and dangersol slavery—ina-mucli (
a* tlieir situation is iu a great mc-asure the result ol
tbe cupidity ami crimes ol others rather tliau their
n ii ne b*-k«<i wtiy Mien <Jo no! tho*e states anil all
others wh*te the system exists, nnltu uml at once riil
tli“msrIve» o| the evil, by the enactment ol law* pro
viding for the immediate ami entire abolition of slav<
ry among them ? To tli s etit|itiry the answer i* obvi
oils—“.h- rein* ily ivoiil I he wane than the di»ea«e —
lie manifest wrong which such a iii**a-uie wotthl be to
the matins, would only lie etpia'lfd by the misery and
wretchedness which it would re tainly entail on the
ereat body of nearly two million' of slaves in tho*s
States.—There are certain evil* existing in the body
politic—'ike some of time which oill.ct our physical
constitution, which canrot be suddenly ami violently
eradicated, without imminent danger ol producing con
vulsive anarchy in the one or immediate dissolution in
the oilier.”
“Of the truth and correctness of this position—the
members of the Colonization Society generally, and the
enlightened citizens tvho more especially direct it*
operations, are duly sensible, and govern ihem-alvr*
accordingly. Their object is, with the means afforded
hem by the liberality of the humane ami patriotic poi
lionof their fellow-citizens, to etlect the greatest po«s|.
bio amount of good lor the objects of their bounty_
with as little admixture of evil a* the duties they have
to perform will admit. In these, their generous and
disinterested efT rf* in behalf the much injured children
of Africa—they have, in addi'i m to the smiles of an ap
proving conscience, and tho bles-ing of Heaven upon
their endeavors, the satirise ion cl knowing that their
labour of love is accompanied with the best wish* sand I
are susttined by the bounty of ihe wisa and good among 1
all classes of the community.''
THE TWENTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
The elcc ion* tor member* t« the next Cone'esj
have now taken pDc»,in 'he States ol Maine, Mas
sachusetts, Vermont. Nrw-Ynrk, Penn*vlv«nis, Dela
wirr, Olii», South Carolina, G.*orgi«, Mis>i<eippi and
Lou aiana.
In these Slab a the member* of the present Oongrrs*
are classed according to thejr pi|i*ir«, thu *: For Gen. I
lark«on 72, viz :—1 in Maine, IS in New York, 24 in ;
Pennsylvania, 8 in Ohio, 9 in South Carolina, 7 in
Georgia, 1 in Louisiana, and 1 in Mississippi. For Mr.
Clay 41, viz: —2 in Maine, 13 in M nstachusetls. I in
\ erinont, 12 in N«w York, 1 in Delaware. 6 in O do, !
2 in Louisiana —Ami .Mason* 5, viz :—1 iu Vermont, 1 1
in Pennsylvania, 3 in New Yo k.
In the next Congre<*. the same districts are t* us
represented: For Gen. Jack-on 70, viz : — 5 in Ver
mont, 23 in New York, 1!) in Penn *yi vsnia, ♦> in Ohio,
9 in South Carolina,.7 in Georgia, I in Mississippi.
bur Mr. Clay 32, viz : — 1 in Mains, 3 in Vsrrront,
11 in Masearhufetts, 1 in Pennsylvania, 4 in New
York, l in Delaware. 8 in Otto, and 3 in Louisiana.
Anti-mason* — 7 in N*w York, 6 in Pennsylvania—13.
I here ere two vacancies in Vermont; one in M *inc,
and two in Massachusette. The Maine vacancy avail
| probably he fil'cd by a friend of Gen. J jck*on—that
candidate having bean a head at the last trial,—both
vacancies in Massachusetts, and one in Vermont, will
probably he filled for Mr. Clay; and the other Vermont
seat by an anti-ma-on—making three addition*. Th*»
vote in the n< x- Congre*., will be, 71 for Jack on ; 35
for Clay—and II antl-ma«ons.
Mr. Clay bar I ist eight votes.
Tli** an'i-mason ■ have gained nine votes.
Tlm« it eeem* that the political humbug of anti ma
»onarv liaa worked diff*ren»|y from the an'icipatinns of
Mr. Cliy’t friend'. We hive put down Mr. Adam*
the ex-president in lie above calcula'ion, a* a Clayhe
lie i*. however, equallv an anti-mason, haring also
been the Candidate of that party.
In a contest purely between (Jen. Jackson and Mr.
Clay, tha votes would be arranged differently. It is be.
lieved that three of the Pennsylvania anti-rn teon*—to
wit : Denny, Allison, and McKecntn, prefer Jackson to
Clay. (Jiving all the rest to Mr Clay, and the vote
will stand—74 fir Jackson, 46 for Clay.
It is however probable that the anti-masonic party
will have a Candidate of their own. The failure of
the N. V. coalition, has shown them to he stronger than
Mr. Clay in that St tie,—and as they have repeatedly
denounced him,'he inference is Irresistible,that theoppo
sition must abandon him, and unite on some other man. i
not a rn *s >n, or consent to diem ember their little strength
in a hop le-s effort to run two candidates. It muter*
us very little which they do.
Commercial Legislation of the next session of Con
gress.—\mm\ g the questions which will enrage the
two houses ol Congr-s-i at the approiching seas! >n, will
probably be that of reducing (he duties on imported su
gar A preparatory tr>'t*'ir« was last winter adopted
by the House of Itopresenfatives. The Secretary o'
th* Treasury was directed to furnish the House with *
stjterrcntof the quantity of sngrr annually imported!
in'o the cotin'rr, the quantity made at horft", the ordi- j
nary cost ol production itt this country.ths prices abroad, 1
the amount of domestic consumption, and such other
information relating to tha sul jsct as might ha in his
power to supply. An effort will be made to subject the
question to a thorough discussion and enquiry; and the
•n'erest of so large a portion of the Union being mani
festly in lavour of a reduction, we entertain strong hope*
that It will be eff-^ed. m
I tie duties on rpiecs, p-pper, nutmeg*, ftc. are rerv
high in proportion to their cost, and the reduction of
'hese is an object of imparlance, not only to the numc.
roti* consumers, hut also to the national revenue, from
the facility with which 'hese article* are smuggled in'o
the country. IheSorretaryof the Treasury has alrea
dy alluded 'o these dti’iss as capatil • of being diminish
ed with advantage, ami from the numerous frauds on
the revenue of which they are the orcas on, we should
'hink it not improbable th.it the measure might (arm
the subject of a special recommendation !r<im that quar- |
ter. at tb- beginning of the present session. Tha re- i
duefiott, if mule, should he, and doubtless will be, sueli
aa to leave the illicit trade now carried on, wi'hout pro
fit nr object.
Silk*, alao, are an article on which a reduction of do
ties Its* formerly b*en recornrnend-d. They have al
tno-t ceased to h« an article of luxury, >n I now form a
part of common wear, tile- fabrics of woollen and cotton
the Value of imported silk* for the year before last ex
ceeded seven millions sod a hallof dollars, end deduct
ing the amount re-exported, the annual domeatje con
sumption has been eatimated, if we recollect a-rigV,
at about five millions, one third of which is composed
of Indian silks. It i< probable that some reduction will
be made in the duties at the next session ol Congress
A mollification of the duties on this article, altogether
unconnected with the question of e general reduction,
i* the equalization of the duties on silks from beyond
the Cape of flood Hope, and those from Franc* and Ita
ly Indian silks are subject to a duty of 80 per cent
ail valorem, while the Kuropean silk* pay but 20. In
calculating the duties on Indian silk* an addition ol
20 per cent is mude to the invoice price, while in the
ea*o of Koropean silk* 10 percent only is added —
Th* effect of thi* is to increase the duties on the lot I
mer to 86 percent, while the later pay but 22 prr
ccn'. Thin subject, we have underatoo.l, will also be
presented to Coagreat by tho«e Intereeted in the trade.
. " 0 un.l-r.'o il, that a plan (or modifying
the tariff on wmti, without e senhally r«i*i»K the ra'e
of ilii'ief, ba« bren apoken of, ami may po*»iblv »>* laid
beloro Cooi>rrs>. Several kind* ot imported Wine*, a<
ih» rate* ol impost aro now filed, nr* »uppo«ed not to
pay .liitie* in proportion to ifieir value, but to be las. il
either above or below it, ami are thus euspee'ed ol bail
i«>tc toevaaiona of the revenue. tVe ate not acquaint
ed witli the detail* of die plan, and, th»refore, can (ay
nothing of its merit* or probability of .ucce.c II the
object be not v.-ry Important, we eliould think the pre
*ent rates had better not bo diifut brd, aa all chatgea of
tbe kind orctsion a temporary inconvenience at Irani.—
t\ hatever may be done, however, we may take it u(on
ouraelve* to ntlirm. iliat no general increase ol the tariff
will take place at flii« eenien, either upon wine* or Buy
other important article of iinpott.
«ao»nwrja-Tjwie»
f,v. V. K Pont.
__iDOMEajsiU'ite*
M KETIJYXi AT TAM UAJVY UALL.
CELEBRATION of the FRENCH REVOLUTION.
\ okk, Nov. 13 —At * meeting of the Com*
rnlttee of Arr mgetnenta of the Mechanic* mid Winking
Mon of llii* city, and oilier citlx-ns, lil<l at Tammany
Mall, on Fiidav evening, November 12, to celebrate
tbe event* of the Revolution in France, Col. James
Monro», late President of the United States, was called
to the Chair, and Albert Gallatin, Walter Hnwne, and
Tliomaa Hrrttell, E*quire«, w-re appointed Vice Pres
idents. Daniel Jackson, ol the First Ward, and M. M.
N «»h, were appointed Secretaries. The President, on
taking the Chair, made come very appropriate remark*
on til* Importance of the event, and the early recullee
tion of the Revulutionnrv war, a* connected with La
fayette. Th* following Preamble and Resolution* were
thenotr red, end unanimously ad >ptod:
" li-reai, t)i« let* Revolution in Frgnca, by the bra
vtry,juni 'e, anil moiaritba which characterised It, i*
worthy of being celebrated by the freeman ol thia
country, a* a signal triumph of an eulightened people,
who have merited the enjoyment ot liberty tiv their
gallant rmistanco of tyranny anti oppression :—There
Resolvciit Th.it tho 25'h of Novenib*r, beinp tfie
anniverrary of tbe evacuation of this city |n 1783, h
luted ttpon to commemora'e the glorious r-suH* of the
b rench Revolution, anti that a procession of the work
ing-men, artiz.m*. mechanic*, charitable and literary
societies, and oilier citizen*, bt recommended on that
Resolved, That a Coinmilt 1e he appointed to confer
with, and n«k the co-operation of our uniform ct-rp*, in
the celebration of tbi* glorious event.
Resolved, That the Major General* of Infintry be
requested to invite the officer* tit their respective com
mands to join in the cefehration of the day.
Reso’ved, That the honorable the Mayor an! Com
monalty of the city of New York ha invitud to parti
cipate in the festivities ot the day tinier *tirh ar
rangement* a* that honorable bodv shall deem pro,i»r.
Resolved, That tho native* of 1'rsnre ha invited to
unite in the celkhration of the day, and that the tri co
lored dig be displayed on that day from all the public
Resolved, That the Firem*n, wi h lit ir badges and
hannor*. tie invited to join the procession.
Resolved, That the Studant* n( Columbia College,
with the I’n a: lent and Pinfe*#or*, together with tiie
Si holers of the Public Schools, be rr queried to join in
the pr'icesrioti
Resolved, I hat a Committee ot *ev*n prr*on* be ap
poin'ed to receive del*ga'e* from the different mechan
ic and charitable societies, disposed to participate in the
celebration, and th»t societies, under tfmir resp-ctive
ollicsrs, will assemble on that day, at place* to b« ap
pointed for that purpose.
Resolved, i hat a Comrnilre of seven persona be an
pointed to prepare an Address to the French people,
expressive of the feelings of tho people ot New Fork,’
on their recent and glorious triumphs
Resolved, I hat a Committee of seven p*r;ons he ao
pointe I to select an Orator on the occasion.
Resolved, That a Committee of seven persons he ap
pointed to chcoio a Grand Marshal of the Day.
Resolved. That a Committeo ot «»ven per-on* he ap
pointed to make the necessary arrangement for the
Students ot the Ctllsge and Scholars of ihs Public
Schools.
Resolved, That a Committee of fifty p-r*on* he up
poiuted a* a General Executive Committee of Arrange
m*nt#, who shall lie authorz.-d to take mea*ures I j
the accoiumolation and order ol the different Sicieti*
— Dr tiie accommodation ol pub ic (unciiooarie*_•
ii\ lie time and place ol (he Oration, and to do sue
other acts as may be calculated to carry into eriert ih
foregoing resolution*, and that they publish the ord.
of the day in die < I: f f • -1 e nr papers.
Resolved, That these proceedings be signed by th
President, Vic* Pr-aid iifs, ari l Secretaries, and put
Hshed. JAMES MONROE. President
a i,bert Gallatin,
WALTER KOWNE. £ Vice President
I nos HERTTELL,
Daniel Jackson,
M. M. Noah, Secretaries,
^ lihJYCIl ll E V OL UTl O.V—thl Celebration.
I lie Of letir.ilion of the French Revolution, bid* fair
,0 bo one of tbe greatest display* got up in this city f >r
many years. A gen-ral movement baa already com
menced mnong lbs people—and a short (line will carry
ii lo ih» topmost flood of enthusiasm.
It sp ini* f oin a generous and a manly feeling—a
feeling of sympa'hy for the revival o( Liberty in
franco, hriiigM about, in a yre.it measure, by (bn
t)'tones*, moder ation, and amor patriie ol our own,
our devoted La Fayette. The position of lliat ven
erable patriot, amidst the great movement in Europe,
innst be supported by the moral ieeling* cf bis Irlends
in this country. Already in England—in France — in
(Jerimny, the proud Ari«tocracy—-die feudal tyrants
ol a thousand years, are beginning lo take ground »
gainst the principles of the French Involution. Toe
Aristocracy in England have already directed the pa
pers and presses under their control, lo vilily and de
preciate the apo« I > of liberty in two hemispheres—but
whit will that avail f Will it lessen his iisefolnr** in
France, or fie high estima’ion in which he is held by
the American People ?
We are plaased to see the general movement which
ha«hei>n produced among all claesee ol eur citizens, in
relation to this celebration, and we augur lioin it not
only an unrivalled display on the 25:h inst , kui much
good lo the future welfare of the people. Every hmg
that lias a tendency lo call lorih onr veneration lor libe
ral principles, should be sndulou-ly cultivated.
\\ e p-rreive that the Type-Founders, the Typogra
phieal Society, the Painters, the (Sliders and Carvers,
the Hookbinde rs, the Ship Rudders, Caulkers and liig
g-ra, the UphoMerers, Laa.hsr D-eirsn, and the
Chairmakerr, have already commenced ibe work el
preparation. All rla.«'s wnl follow, and ws need not
say wha' will be the result. The petty jealousledfcud '
groans of the grumblers, have besn drowned in the
general cry of exultation
iVourier A" Enf/uirrr, of .Vott. 17.
nirj.ro coloyei. Mura t.
TatLAHAHKc. JYoo 291 fi,—Tin* fit* events In
France have rendered it necessary for onr s-lcnirad
lellow-citiv.en, Col Achilla Vfurat to leave Ibis society
to which he Ins endeared hims.ll by his hospi'a ity
anti republican manners. Dcalreus of expr*..|(ig their
rdssm lor him and lit a amiable and accomplished lady
SS well as (be deep interest they In.I in the triumph
which the French people hive won for liberty *„.| th»
rights of man over usurped and arbitrary power, our
citizen* have made arrangements tor a hall which will
be given this evening at the Planters’ M del. The de
coraiions and irinpirenciea will ho suitilil* to the «c
ca-ioo, a-nl wilt have r ference to the two event* most
auspicious to hbeity, the American and tat- Fr-nch
Revolu'ion. [EtoHdian
I he Inilowinr is the note ol Invitation addressed to
Col. Murat by th* forntnitt#* of armA no'o
was also addressed lo Mrs. Mura*,who was then on a vial
in (his city, to which an appropiiate reply was given.
Tallahassee, October 231, |ff:)0.
Hrah Sm:—A number ol your Irieuds, citizens of
I'alUbassee and the adjscent country, having under
stood that you I-stem! shortly to visit the place ol your
nativity, and that the period of your reft! n is Indr ft- ;
nite— being desirous <>f evincing their esteem tor your
piivate worth, arol the purity ef your prlncipl s; and
(rom h jnst appreciation of tbe unaffected hospitality you
have so widely <li*penced, during your residence among
tbsm—have directed us to request that you will m«>H I
them at a public RALL, to be given In the Cpj of T.l
1.1 a *ee, at any time that may *u t your convvuiet.ce,
previous to your departure.
C wuled »•* ruunt tie this manifest* loo of regard, t»y
the regret, tho pro-pert ul the leeling* your ab-«nr«
among us ilium iospirt; wi h you we can rejoice in tho
glorii.us e- e ts th.t have en'r-inchtxeij the taire«» por
• ion ol Europe.— and ivbieh will permit you attain to
greet your early trends and ronnexioti*, and to offer up
before the d ineetic altars of your native land, orisou*
*ur its prosperity and liapptiiesr, wl'hout exciting Itu
I i t ol a j alone and same i aiy government.
In roiainon with the | cop!* ol the Ui i'ed States, we
d-prer<te the rrin< i,.le ot (or* i*;ii iuteiferet ce with
the in'erual relation- ol any runtrry.
We have ever believed, that tho government created
by tho will of (he people, whatever he its form, i» tho
best—and holding sacred the privilege ot Ireciuen—
fearlessly to express their opinions—we will ever cheer
w ith our sympathies, the approach of freedom in every
nation. Such we believe, from long acquaintance w ith
your feelings and principles, to be your sentiments; anti
whether your luture life be passed with us, or else
where, we arc confident it will he devoted to the in
crease of the sum of individual and general happiness.
Accept, dear Sir, reuewed assurances of esteem anti
Gentlemen:—Nothing con'd be more pleasant to my
feelings than the occasion offered me l»y your polite in
vitation to meet my friends at a HALL, previous to my
departure tor Europe. The ties which exist between
us are of a nature net (e he easily broken.
This, Gentlemen, is the land of my adoption. I have
been among the first pioneers ol the Middle District of
Florida. I have seen its many improvements raised up,
as by magic, in the bosom ot the wilderness. 1 have
seen the members composing a delightful society, ar
rive one by one from their distant homos—and it woul l
i he impossible for me, in whatever situation I may b«
placed, to lorget the strong feelings which all this lias
J excited.
To Col. Acuille Muk.it,
t, Lipona.
Lii'oni, Oct. 20th, 1830.
» fieri I first c.nuo Co the Uniteil States, my object was
' to live under i government whose Uwi were in accord
ance w ith my political principles—this 1 very soon found
! t'> he the case, beyond my most sanguine expectations.
! Hut what I was not prepared for, I found among you a
! most pleasant and enlightened state of society—I ve
ry soon found friends, r.s dearly beloved, as any I ever
had—arid lastly, contracted those lies, in which, our
fair countrywomen are so apt to enslave us. Until a
’ few days past, I had not tire most distant notion that I
j would ever leave your neighbourhood, hut events as
glorious as unexpected, in my native land, compel
mo to go there, to attend to some private business—my
present intention is to he hack among my friends, in
1 It-** than a year—I cannot, however, disguise from my
self, that while abroad, such events may take place, as
would render it, lor me, an impetuous duty, to quit for
a number of years, my quiet and snug place of retire
ment, and launch again on the busy waters of the world.
I tie sta'e ot K'rrop • in far*, is *ti"h, that it becomes
a duly, no: only fir every Frenchman, but for t very
msinher ot the great republican pirty of the wotld, of
that party, which since the American K-vo!uti n in r t
psrtiru'arly, h»< been contending againri every kmd of
oppression, frankly anti sincerely, to re'ly round an i
support the present gov-rnment ol France, without
pertniftin; auy small diff-rcncs of opinion, or family
feelings, to create kbv dim don, of which the common
fiisniv wituld proti'.—These gentlemen are the princi
ples which you know I prof/ss, anil which I see with
unfeigned delish* that you approve of.
I do not know that I wdi he ctll-d to act up to them,
but if that be the case, 1 lupe not to deceive your
kind expectations.
Any day you miy select', will suit my convenience.
Permit me gentlemen, to express through your com
mittee, to my fallow ci’iz-*n*, my gratitude lor these
lively mark* of their sympathies, anil please accept for
yourselves my best respects, and wisher for yinie happi
Your servant and fri%nd,
ACMILI.F. MURAT,
R. K. Call, T. Brown, T. R. Bsttou. I). B. Macomb,
C. Aus in, R l,*wis, M. \V. Braden, .1. K Campbell,
W. B Nuinll, E. Lickermm, Committee.
I he decision cl Judg* Rindall in die ra*e of Forbes*
&. C i will he puhlidie t as soon a« we ran obtain a copy.
Its great length precludes the possibility of inserting it
in our columns; we shall th-retire be under the neces
sity of publishing it in pamphlet form. As was expect
ed, it displays great labour anil research, am) places the
principles, on which til * case depended, in a clear and
comprehensive view. A deci*i n in ’Ins ca«e, either
for or against the petitioners, ws« daily becoming more
necessary to the prosperity of ibis section of Florida; and
whatever may have been said with regard to Colon-1
" bite’s agency in proem mg the passage ol ths • tw pro
viding h r it* settlement, his most inveterate enemies
must now acknowledge that this was ona of his most
praise- worthy arts.
In the progress of the trial, the people have aeon that
it was conducted on strictly leg d principles; that the
p-lttioners were allowed to claim no new rights tinder
this law, not withstanding all that was said to the
contrary during the la*t election. The objects for
merly urged against the employment of Col. White ns
: counsel, ceas-il entirely when the nature of the law for
! f|’* adjudication of dn case is understood. The provi
sion* were of a general nature, like tho-e lor the atljqdi
I cation of similar cases in Missouri, and not intended as
I formerly rep erented, to apply to a particular case.
, Why then should we deny any individuals the benefit of
such talents as th-y c-n procure, when they seek jus
tice in our court* ? We see no rea*on, especially, when
we consider th*t the United St-ter have the means of
employing legal talents, «qual to those of Col. White;
for we presume it is nit the intention ol Col. White’s
enemies to pay him the compliment implied by a con
Whatever may be the issue of this rase, it* prompt
decision i* important to tha »et lera on the purchase,
j Should ihe decision of thiscouit he sustain-d t>y the »n
1 oreme court, Congress will, no doubt, grant a prr-smp
tion right to ill settlers on the laud previous to the time
of the final mljuilifJliin of the case. Hut if Ihe reverse
should happen, the injury that will occur to the settlers
will only be increased hy d-d.iy [/ft.
EXECUTION.
Kai.kiuh. Nov. II —On Friday U*f, the awful *en
t*rce «»f death was carried into execution on KlijaU
ly. Kvnbroutik and negro Cnrey, the former convicted
ol murder, and ihe latter ol burglary The largest con*
course of p-nple ever seen in this my.were assemhlerl
trom this and ihe adjoining counties, to witness the
dre ullul scene. A greater number had arrived even
helore sun-rise thin usually appear at our courts; and
he fora H o’clock, Fayetteviiln * reel was thret ged with
gigs, caits and and the people continued te
com- In gang* from every quarter, until Ihe middle of
the day. I he City f/ua-ds were called out to guard
the prisoners to the gallows; and it is hut sheer justice
to say that much piai*e is due (# ihe rnmp.my lor the
promptitude wi h which they obeyed the summons—
having appeared under arms alt-r a nodes of only a
hum lorty minutes. They marched to the jail at 13
o’clock, lor the purpose ol receiving the prisoners,
whither the crowd It.d «l>o gathered, waiting, with
readers anxiety, to see the two wretched being* who
were, in the brief space of on* or two hours, to cxpiai*
their crirnr • hy ail iguoniinlous death. Hero sa hour’s
delay wasoccas lofted hy a freak ol Kimbrough, sue of
the prioner who htu hart iradoed the door of hit a
partm*nt, hy placing his bedstead against it. He, how
ever, finally yielded in prr*na«|na, sod removed llis
obstruction Af'er the d»or wi* opened, •e-tning to be
suddenly overcome hy the terii'de emotions which his
c mdition was calculated to produce, he presented, for
a f-w moment*, to the view of tho*e who entered his
dungeon, a most shirking picture of human misery. \
desire to h« secure (cun disturb me*, wlil - hs sought
to refre.li himself w|fhsl*ep, was the reason hr gave
fur fastening the do nr. The prisoners, attended hy the
ofli ers ot justice Mid ministers ol ihe ts-spel, I,ft if,n
jail a little after I o’clock, under the escort ol ihe mili
tary. followed hy a promiscuous multitude, variously *«.
'ima'ed at from four to six thousand person'_old and
young, male and female, white and coloured. Whl'o
,i; ibo way to ox»rution, Kimbrough’s face was death
ly ,ia'e. and his step languid Cnrey manifested less
agitation, and movrd with more elasticity On their ar>
rivals! Ihs fatal spot, thr Hsv. Mr. Hhixt. at the r*.
i)it«s| ofths fithunsn, d'hvereita vary snergetld and
pathetic address, well adapted to tha occasion, whtrh
he closed with «n appropriate pn*\er. In 11 « eonrse
hi his remarks, h« stated that he had been requested
by both the ptIvor era to declare to fhs world that ih»y