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Johnston, to extend a clam across First Broad River, in Rutherford. To alter the time of holding the court ot probate for the county of Rutherford INTELLIGENCE. He comes, the herald of a noisy world, News from all nations lumbViu' at his back. LATEST FROM K.T,LA'D. N'KW-YOUK, ni:c. 11. The packet ship James Monroe, Capt. Rogers, arrived at an carlv hour this mor ning from Liverpool. J - ibis arrival the editors of the Commercial Advertiser have received London p ipers to the 3d of iSovcmber, Lloyd's Lists to the 2d, and Liverpool of the 5th, all inclusive. The papers arc quite barren of intelli gence, except. ;be usual quantity of re ports, of all srrA and descriptions, rela tive to thc'tjarrfTcl between the Turks and Greeks. The London papers of the 2d of No vember are chiefly filled with extracts from the American papers, which had been received in that city up to the I 1th of October. Among these extracts, is the protest of Callava, at length. Speaking of the latest news from Span ish America, via the United States, the Courier at length frankly acknowledges, that " Spain must soon relinquish the fee ble grasp by which she yet retains her American possessions." Three new tragedies are announced as having been received from the pen of Lord Byron. The hero of the first is said to be Foscari, son of tho Doge of that name, who was unjustly banished by the Venitian Senate, after having been cruelly tortured, for a crime of which he appears to have been entirely innocent. The sec ond tragedy is entitled Cain ; of the third, the name has not transpired. Disturbances in the counties of Mayo and Waterford, in Ireland, continue ; sev eral arrests and imprisonments have ta ken place ; and the magistrates have pro hibited the sale of powder even by those who have licenses. The rioters are said by some to be distressed farmers, w ho are compelled to pay a greater amount in mo ney for rent, than the whole produce of their farms will bring. Some very extraordinary documents relative to the latter days of the reign of King Charles II. have lately been found among the records in the Heralds College. Within a fortnight nine churches were robbed in the north of Ireland, in all ca ses of the same articles the communion cloth and cushions. A hundred pounds have been offered for the detection of the robbers. France is augmenting her army with extraordinary promptitude, and to the full extent of her peace establishment. The avowed object is to complete the strong cordon extending aloni the boundaries of Spain, from the Atlantic to the Mediter ranean, to keep out the fever. The king of England was expected at Paris on the Sth of November. Spanish dates are to the middle of Oc tober. The parochial elections are every where conducted wi'h good order, and those elected arc friendly to the new or der cf tilings. Lord Holland has given a public dinner to Sir Robert Wilson. As to the affairs of the Greek revolu tion, we have no new light presented to us; and clouds and darkness still rest up on the designs of Russia. One day wc are told that all is tranquil at Constantinople and Smyrna, and the next we hear that the streets afford daily scenes of outrage and murder. A letter from Constantinople states, that massacres there continue, but in another manner. Greeks from Moldavia, Wallachia, and the villages round Constantinople, peace able men, against whom no reproach can be made, and in general laborers, are brought thither accused by the Turks of conspiracy, and dragged by executioners through all the quarters of the city. A new Firman is said to have been is sued by the grand seignior, in which he openly charges " Perfidious Russia" with beinrr the author of all the troubles in Greece and Moldavia. To her money and her secret intrigues he attributes all the insurrections which have taken place against his power, and he calls upon all faithful mussulmen to be day and night on their guard and in arms, that their perfi dious enemy may not surprize them. He states that his eyes have been opened by the demand of Russia, that the Greeks should be made independent, and he ex presses himself, ready to " support a war, however long and sanguinary it may be," rather than accede to the concessions re quired. By some it is said that no such document has been issued ; and other ac counts say that the grand seignior was in duced by 'the British minister to recall it soon after it was issued. Accounts from the Morca state that the prince Vpsilanti has invited all the "cnerais of the Peloponnessus to a sort of congress, which was to open on the 1st of September. Accounts from Vienna, dated October Uth, announce that it had been learnt jut then, that the Russian ambassador has made a communication to our cabinet of ii the highest importance, and whicii is sup tA iw --icJto 1 he manner in which Russia has received the insurgents, i 'woi vi i yj ub j w f especially prince Suzzo formerly Hosno dar oi Moldavia, is understood to have displeased the divan, especially as Austria was far from acting with the same indul gence. According to some accounts the milita ry forces of the Greeks amount to 20,000 men, of whom there can be scarcely 10,- uuo well armed. The generals calculate the total of their troops at 80,000. Further accounts received at Corfu (18th Sept.) state that the Turks were completely routed in a combat with Chousrid Pacha, five leagues from Janina, where they lost more than a thousand men. As the winter approaches the Vurkiih army daily diminishes. Ali-Pa- cha supports the Greek army with his treasure. These accounts, if to be de pended upon, show the efforts of the Greeks to be by no means so hopeless as they have been represented to b. An article has appeared, which bears the character of an official contradiction of the report, that Russia had declined the mediation of the allied courts in the affairs of Turkey. The article expressly states, tfiat the' business with Turkey has )ccn conducted by Russia, in concert with the leading European states. A most melancholy account is given in the Liverpool papers, of an explosion of hydrogen gas, in a mine at Carvillc col liery, near New-Cc-.stle-upon-Tyne. Fifty- . . . mx pcison were in tne mine at tne time, fifty of whom were killed. Forty of the sufferers were under 30 years of age. Tb'FSDAV, J.LY. 8, 182:2. The Legislature of this State adjour ned on Monday, the 31st ultimo. A list of all the public acts, and such of the private, as possess a local interest in any part of this section of the state, will be found in another page of this paper. The honest debtor's law, it will be seen, is repealed, and the old law again put in force, with this important addition, viz. compelling the creditor to pay the prison expenses of his debtor for the first twenty days. Before, wc believe, a debtor might starve in jail, unless relieved by charity ; as the law contained no provisions for his support, in case of inability to support himself; and wc have heard of at least one instance, under the old law, of an un fortunate debtor lying in jail three days without receiving a morsel of food. As to the expediency of repealing the above law in toto, without giving it a further trial, there arc some doubts ; besides, the example will have no very beneficial ten dency. orth-CaroIina has been cited, from one end of the Union to the other, as the first state which, conformably to the increased light of the age, has abol ished imprisonment for debt, and explo ded from her civil code this relic of bar barism ; and her example has been warmly urged upon others. But she has made the experiment, and failed : she will now be cited as a conclusive argument in favor of the old way. One short year has con vinced her, that however barbarous it may be, it is not too much so for the present age, civilized as it is ! Till: STATUE OF n'ASIIfYGTOJ Reached Raleigh on the 24th ultimo, without meeting with any accident, we understand, except having the thumb of one hand broken off j which, however, has been cemented on again so nicely as to render the fraciure imperceptible. The following account of the proceedings at Raleigh on the reception of the statue, is copied from the Register: A committee, consisting of Messrs. Moore, Stanly, T. S. Smith, Fisher, Graves, Bryan, Williamson, Person, Seawell, and Vanhook, was appointed by the Legislature to make arrange ments for the reception of the Statue, who agreed to the following regula tions, viz : 1. That a procession be formed on the ground where the Statue is halted, at 3 o'clock. 2. That the Artillery be drawn in front of the Capitol, and fire 24 rounds; the firing to com mence at the first movement of the procession. 3. That the Adjutant General be the Marshal of the Day, to give all orders, and to take charge of the whole detail of business. OHDEH OF PROCESSION- 1. A hand cf Music. 2. Military. 3. Citizens. 4. Clerks and Assistants. 5. Heads of Departments. 6. Jiuhrcs. 7. Members of the Assembly. 8. Speakers of both House. 0. The Governor of the State. 10.-The Revolutionary Officers, of whom Col. Polk is designated to carry the Flag of the United States. 11. Statue, with the State Architect. The procession having reached the State-House Square, Col. Wm. Polk, (agreeably to appointment,) delivered, in a very impressive manner, to the large assembly collected on the occa sion, the following excellent and appro priate Address : Felloiv Citizens : An enlightened Legislature, faithful to the emotions of a grateful People, has procured the Statue of our beloved Washington, formed by the highest skill of an artist whom all agree in calling the Midiael Angeh of the age. . Rome, once the citadel of the earth, the terror of kincrs, now. fallen, now defaced, still nourishes for the arts those talents by which patriotism and republican virtue are honored and re corded in the new world. Thus it is that Providence, in its wise and mys terious dispensations, makes even de generate nations the instruments ot preserving that holy reverence for the right of humanity which must ulti mately issue in the establishment of the liberties of the world. The coun try of Phocion and Leonidas may again be free ; and some future Phidias, catching inspiration from the,. sublime ruins around him, make the rmirble tell to posterity the heroic actions of his cotemporaries. America may justly glory in her Washington, the founder of her lib erty, the friend of man. History and tradition are explored in vain for a parallel to his character. In other il lustrious men, each possessed some shining quality that was the foundation of his fame : in Washington all the virtues were united force of body, vigor of mind, ardent patriotism, cour age and conduct in war. In the annals of modern greatness he stands alone ; and the noblest names of antiquity lose their lustre in his presence. Born the benefactor of mankind, he united all the qualities necessary to an illustrious career. Nature made him great he made himself virtuous. Called by his country to the defence of her liberties, he triumphantly vindicated the rights of man; and laid, in the principles of freedom, the foundation of a great Republic. Twice invested with the supreme magistracy by the unanimous voice of a free people, he surpassed in the cabinet the glories of the field, and voluntarily resigning the sceptre of the sword, retired to the private shades of life. A spectacle so new and so sublime, was contemplated with the profoundest admiration ; and the name of Wash ington, adding new lustre to humanity, resounded to the remotest regions' of the earth. Magnanimous in youth, glorious through life, great in death : his highest ambition the happiness of mankind : his noblest victorv the con quest of himself ; bequeathing to pos terity the inheritance of his fame, and building his monument in the hearts cf his countrymen : he lived the ornament of the 18th century ; he died regretted by a mourning world. The record of such virtues should be transmitted to posterity by every means the Muse of History, of Paint ing, and of Sculpture, can employ ; and who is not proud of his country, when he sees her thus munificently consecra ting the memory of the first of Patriots ? It is gratifying to know that the task was a favorite one to the artist : he had an exalted admiration of the character of Washington ; and has accordingly lavished on the work some of the rich est treasures of his genius. But Co nova is an enlightened friend of lib erty, and worthy to be the sculptor of its author. May we not, then, fellow citizens, indulge the hope, that this beautiful specimen of the arts, besides its moral effects in holding up to the im itation of our youth the great qualities it commemorates, will also refine their taste and awaken their latent energies of genius ; that while it inculcates the virtues that render life useful to our country, it may diffuse a relish for the arts that embellish society, and call forth a display of the varied powers of man's ingenuity. We are likewise indebted to the Regis ter for the following information respect ing the statue : This beautiful specimen of the sculp tural art received its first lines and its last finish from Conova Prince of Is chia. 'I his celebrated man has been compared to Praxitiles and Phidias ; and this Statue and Pedestal are said, by connoisseurs in the fine arts, to be finished with a boldness of outline and a delicacy of taste, which rank them with the choicest specimens of anti quity. The likeness is good, nor could it well be otherwise, for it was copied from a bust in Gesso, taken from life by the celebrated Cerracci, when in this country. The figures on the four sides of the Pedestal are the production of Tranta 7i5vc, the favorite pupil of Conova, and are in Bassl Rclievi. They are formed and grouped with the most exquisite taste, and commemorate the four great est events, civil and military, in the life of the illustrious man they are intended to celebrate, viz : 1. The surrender of Cornwallis; 2. The resignation of Gen. Washington at the close of the war; 3. Represents the Hero, like Cincinnatus, holding- the Plough, on his return to private life ; and, 4. In the act of accepting the Presidency of the United States. The Statue and Pedestal are of the whitest and purest marble. The Gen. is represented in a sitting posture, with a stylus in his hand, writing his Fare well Address. The only objection we have to this statue, is to the style of its dress ; and we have as yet seen no arguments adduced, which could render it less forcible. Co nova might object to any other dress ; and the reasons, to him, were, wc acknowl edge, conclusive : but we were not to be governed by his convenience, and for an American, receive the statue of an ancient Roman. We have conversed with sev eral entlemen who have seen the statue at Ralci&h, and they all unite in condem ning the dress, which, they say, resembles very much that of an American Indian ; and such, we believe, will be the general sentiment, if wc except a few, who think more of the classic recollections which are associated with it, than of the propri ety of the thing. Sculpture is history, and should therefore be faithful in its de scriptions, and true to its purpose. Has it been -so in this case ? Wc say not. But complaints are now useless; and we can only express our regret for that which is irremediable. The statue does honor to the liberality and patriotism of the state, and to the genius of Conova ; it is an or nament to the State-House : but is noth ing more. RICHMOND, VA. DEC. 13. The case of the Commonwealth of Virginia against John Preston, the late Treasurer, and his securities for the year 1819, which had occupied the General Court sixteen days, was de termined on Tuesday evening in favor of the Commonwealth. The following is the verdict of the Jury : " We of the Jury find for the plaintiff against the defendant John Preston on the writ of in quiry, and against the other defendants on the issues joined ; and assess the plaintiff's damages to 3S7,587 38 cents, being the principal sum due, with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum, from the 31st da of January, 1820, till paid." Besides the above sum, there was a further deficiency of more than fifty one thousand dollars in the Treasurer's account, for which the securities of 1819 are not held liable: for this sum, the Commonwealth must look to IV Jr. Preston himself. It will be recollected that Mr. Pres ton conveyed all of his property to trustees, for the purpose of indemnify ing the Commonwealth and his secu rities. Near S24,000 have already been paid into the Treasury by the trustees ; and, as the property yet un sold is valued at near S200.000, it is believed that neither the Common wealth nor Mr. Preston's securities will finally lose much, if any thing. BALTIMORE, DEC 12. Atrocious SSIurdcr. A very old French gentleman, nearly seventy years of age, called Claude Jollie, who kept a variety store for many years in Charles, near Pratt street, was inhumanly murdered on Monday night last, by some person or persons unknown. His mangled corpse was found yesterday morning, about 1 1 oclock, and the murder must have been committed about the time he was prepar ing for bed, as his cravat was found in his bat. He was found lying on his face his skull was dreadfully fractured, partic ularly by a blow on the right side cf his head, which sunk the bones deep into the brains. His back appeared to be much bruised, as if it had been jumped upon. All his drawers, boxes, and trunks, were rifled, and it is supposed he had a consid erable quantity of specie by him. At the time he was discovered the lire was yet burning, and no doubt the murderer or murderers must have remained a consid erable time in the house. They left be hind them a hat and a large knife. The old gentleman lived entirely by himself. It is information which may be useful to many, as saving them needless trouble, that the Bank of the United States does not hold itself responsible upon any of its notes which shall be voluntarily cut into parts, except on the production of all the parts. Halves of notes, therefore, are of no value, unless the corresponding halves be produced. This determination seems necessary to guard against frauds, however harsh its operation may be in some par ticular cases. Yut. IntcH. DIED, At Washington City, on Thursday, the 13th ultimo, the Hon. William A. Trimble, a Sena tor of the United States from the state cf Qkicj aged 35 rears. 1 YETTEIIL L PItlCKS C L'il RK. "l ro,uu: Tni WEr.KLV.l .MEiiciiABizE. r-!fi'y T-j vat?.!. 1). C. J J). C. 1 ( Uacon ----- lb. o Beef, mess ... 3 5 fresh - - - 4 5 Beeswax - 3) 33 II rand v, Coq-. - - fal. 2 50 Peach - - 60 65 Apple - 4 5 50 Butter - - - - - lb. 2 j 25 CoiFee 34 Corn hush. I 6'j 70 Cotton, Upland - - 100 lb. ;'l5 jlS ITour, superfine - hbl. '6 j (5 50 fine - - . 5 Flax seed - - - - bush. 1 10 1 20 Gin, Holland - - - gal. 1 1 23 Northern - - 60 70 Hog's lard ... lb. i) 10 Iron, Swedish - - 100 lb. 5 50 6 English - 5 6 Lead lb. 9 10 Molasses ... - gal. 35 40 Oats ----- bush. 35 40 Pork ----- 100 lb. 4 50 5 Potatoes, Irish - - bush. none Hum, Jamaica, 4th proof g-al. 1 50 1 75 W. Island, 4th do 85 1 20 do. 3d do. 35 90 New-England 45 50 Kice 100 lb. 4 5 Salt, Turks-Island - bush. S5 90 Liverpool ground J Steel, German - - lb. 15 20 blistered - - 12 M Sugur, Muscovado - 100 lb. '10 12 Loaf - - - - lb. 19 20 Tea, Young Hyson - 1 12 1 25 j Hyson - - - 1 20" 1 4Q Imperial - 1 75 2 Gunpowder - 1 50 1 75 Tobacco, leaf - - 100 lb. 3 70 4 75 manufacture JI lb. j 10 12 Tallow j 16 Wheat ... - bush. I 1 15 1 20 Whiskey - gal. j 50 THE subscriber wishes to employ, immedi ately, three or four sober and industrious Journeymen Tailors, to whom liberal w ages and constant emplov will be given. WILLIAM DICKSON. Salisbury, January 1, 1S22. G 83 MORE, JVttir GGOJ1S. THE subscriber is now opening, at his St. ?i in Salisbury, a large and choice select'":'. oC Dry Goods and Groceries Just received from Charleston, Philad el ;.!: .r.d New-York; which will be sold at fair .-.r;. ,-s, and all kinds of country produce rcc;ji.u iu exchange. His customers and the pubbn are respectfully invited to call, examine, and fudjye for themselves. J. MURPHY. December, 1S21. 3mt91 TO SURVEYORS, Or Teachers of the Art of Surveying-. The subscriber proposes publishing a small book under the following title : on AUI1 HMETICAL TRIGONOMETRY ; Containing rules for solving all cases which may occur in practical Surveying, by common A i ithmetic ; to which will be added Tables of Latitude and Departure. MOORE, Surveyor. Salisbury, vV. C. 82rld The terms of subscription will be Si for a single copy, payable on receiving the work; but any one becoming responsible for six copies, shall receive a seventh gratis. Persons wishing1 to subscribe, may signify the same in a note, di rected to the Post-Ofhce in Salisbury, and the book w ill be sent to any Post-Office they may require. N. R. The rule proposed has never yet ap peared in any system of surveying with which the publisher has made himself acquainted, and is calculated to find the difference of latitude; and departure without tables or instruments. State oC XorUi-CaYoVma, ROWAN COUNTY. C10UIIT cf Pleas and Quarter Sessions, No J vember sessions, 1821 : Martin Itendleman ts. Samuel Trott Original attachment, levied, It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is not an inhabitant of this State, it is therefore Ordered, that publication be made for six weeks successively, in the Western Carolinian, printed in Salisbury, that the defen dant annear at our next Court of Pleas and . . llliiu .mjii j-) ill i cuiau.ll lie -vl, k.nv-11 uiiu tuviC to plead, or juHment will be entered according to the plaintiff's demand. 6vtS8 JNO. GILES, Clerk. o F the various kinds commonly in use, for sale at the OiUce of the Cahouaiax
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