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Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

lost her wits, an is aye out o ane fit into
anither sin syne."
The pig happened to lie all night among
the corn where the men were pulling this
tIes and about day-break set forward on
;ts Journey for the Brae. One Gabriel
carton. mounted on a long tailed grey
colt with a load of white fish IN pair OF
creels swung over the beast, encountered
tho MIC which went right among the horses
feet and gave a snort. The colt being as
much frightened as Gabriel, wheeled a
bont and scampered off snoring, with his
tail on his rigging, at full gallop. Gabri-
81 cut the sings and drOpt the creelS,
tho colt soon dismounted his rider, and
0o;rq,Iil,e the wind, with his tail up, never
Stoned till he came to BarnkTk point,
where he took the SOlway Firth and land
Cd of Bowness, on the Cumberland side.
As to Gabriel. by the time he got hmselt
gathered up, the pig was within sight, he
took 10 his heels, as the colt was quite
zone. and reached Cumlongan wood IN
fine 70 hide himself, where he stald all
that dav and night, and next morning got
home almost exhausted He told dread
ful story! The fright caused him to I'M
agine the pig as big as a calf having long
horns. eyes like trenchers, and back like
a henge-hoy. He lost his fish, the colt
was got back, but never did any more
good. but as to Gabriel, he soon after fell
into a consumption and departed this life
about a year after.
About this time also a vessel came to
Glencaple quay, a little below Dumtnes,
that had some swine on board, most likely
for the ships use; one of them having got
out of the vessel in the night, was seen on
the farm of Newman's next morning. The
alarm was spread, and a number Of people
collected. The animal got many different
names, and at last it was concluded to be
a brock. Some got ptchforks, some clubs,
and others old swords, and hot pursuit
ensued. the chase lasted a considerable
time, owing to the pursuers losing heart
when near their prev and retreatlng; Robs
Geordy, having rather little more courage
than the rest, ran, "neck or nothing" for
chilly upon the animal, and run 1t through
with ptchfork, for which he got the name
of "stOm hearted Geordy" all his life after.
There is an old man, nearly hundred
years of age, still in the neighborhood
where this happened, who declares that he
remembers the Gudeman of the Brae's pig,
and the circumstances mentioned; and he
says it was the first swine ever seen in
that country.
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tics. A short, DIV cough and declining
strength seemed TO be first indications of a
CONSUMPTION, and the poor woman strug-
cling with her secret grief, seemed, to all
her friends. 10 be gwen up TO the destroyer.
the doctor looked dubious, and advised
tb1f her husband should be sent for immedi-
atolv. she consented and a servant was
eouDoed for the Journey, and waiting for
the STAGE. She drew out the packet of her
dear husbands letters and required to this,
ne she had often done before, with a kind
.ora0oDizinc satisfacton-her sister acct
deDtaIly looked over her shoulder, and OBJ
sered.-.I wonder how many persons
there are In one of these messes p"
4Nhat messcsl" asked the distressed wife.
..Whv, that one your husband has Joined,
should think it would be very pleasant"
The poor woman could not endure the
ocean of 10Y that burst upon her heart. She
laughed observation-disclosures
cried-laughed again-and seemed IN a
worse condition than ever-the stage come
the servant entered for his letters-when
she seemed to be a little composed, and
ordered him to replace his trunks and go
about his business; all hands demonstrated.
bat she was resolute-still she would not
have prevailed, had she not explained the
mis-readihg of the word messes, into miss
cs and declared, that all her sickness was
occasioned by the anxiety and grief 1t
caused.
She recovered rapidly, but the member
of Congress viii not soon forget, that one
carelessly made letter, nearly caused his
viies death.
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Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

Dean Srf and the farmers rife
The celebrated Dean Swift had been so
highly pleased with the conversation and
department of farmers wife, near Dub
lin. that he invited himself to dine at her
house. and sent her notice of the time
The trial was rather too hard for her 9ru-
dence. Elated with the idea of entertain
inc a guest whose company was courted
bv the first nobility of the realm. she dres-
sed herself as fine as her fingers could
make her. and IN this rich attire received
the Dean with stately ceremony. He in
his turn made his profound obeisance,
and then instantly inquired for the farmers
wife. Il am she pray sir, don't you
know me!7 "Youl no madam, | wont
be ricked. the farmers wife that am
come to see is a plain woman, but you
look like q duchess"
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I'm one of the S01veniers for this year,
there rs am account ofeu0rs Iu writing and
accidents there.r0m accruug, sufficient TO
make one careful of the manner mn winch
the pen is used, except 1t is useful TO get
into scr3pcs. and draw down by our own
act moro njIcule and misfortune, than old
father Fate would otherwise see ht to be-
STOW: for tits rs true as seven elghts OF the
nonsense vc hearuuered by wise men, that
nearly an the real evils men have TO con-
tend with in this lite are attributable, FIRST
or last. to- their own ignorance or ldleness.
a selectmau of '0w t0lrn' lost bus re-
election. I'm times of high excitement byan
unoaccountablec arelessuesso teXpression,
IN "a note TO one of his colleagues; as fol-
Iows-sDeacon s. W. Esqr. Pyeb BIN fore
DAVIS maxim rats s. slngin on um.' Auwmch
when rrcperIv translated means, that the
said worthy father and director of tho town
affairs had been engaged four days, DO max
ing ont rates .of taxation and signing
them. but somehow or other the contents
oftbe erudite selectman's note, crept GUT
edv from ear to ear among his 'constcta-
rniSv as one of our less erudltc legislators
calls them. tan the townsmen decreed That
he was too ignorant TO remain one OF their
fathers any longer Opposition manifest
ed itself in town meeting; and questions
were oroaounded. of what use the manu-
featured and signed rats had been 20 the
towul and, also, what amount OF pay had
been required lor the labourl The result
of the affair was. that the unfortunate man
was elected on accomtof the insignificant
note, and died of chagrin IN year or two
after
A much worse accident had like TO have
beflIlen "a member fthc mostaugust body
SIN the Union. who wrote to his dearly be-
loved. lonely and far distant spouse, soon
after his arrival at Washington, ,hltRe had
sIoloed himselfto one ofthe mostagreea-
be misses In the city The dcsolate
woman was appalled,. Wickedas she had
heard the Representatives On Congress
were. She would not have believed, that hei
"bosoms Lord could have been seduceo
So the commission of such q base trcacher
Gus crime. She read cried, re-read. gron-
ed, doubted, ndread again-the worst o.
twas notthe actual offence, but the shame
less ayowai of be- without note or comment
Itwas mentioned as common affair, of mo
consequence to her or any body else; 81
have Joined myselfto zone ofthe most agree
able misses I'M this city," Oh be was an
abominabIe wretch.
The session wore away and frequent let
tors came in a light happy style, but mo
more mention was made ofthe miss, though
this ANXIOUS wife searched in vain for nm
explanation of the horrid mystery. She
imagined her fnthless husband revelhng u
all the delight of lawless love. and then She
tore her ham and cursed him-then she
would SID pale and wretched by her infant.
cradle, and talk toit blythe witching moon
light, of her fathers miamy-and then he
brain would wander This agony-for i
was agony, because she was a fond wife
proved upon her health-iealousy like
secret poison, crept through her veins. am,
slight ioyer, gave way to confirmed bec
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

Thero is doris ud melancholy hol-
~ ben nor-Ufhut sadness n ihC mml can owen
There is demon OF mysterious poWcr
That wraps thc soll Id h.s enchanting spe-t
When fortune lorus, and d-rA.nHs ProsPest
Whon peace and Joy have rms their Pa'..n.
Then boaghty worms. more bIcst with wea-t.
DO glover
And bid thc sinking soul o. long farewell
A gloomy charm. our spirits ho.dmtHrl+
Then every glenn OF heavenly -l' '0-'
When pleasure cup F., more bitter ir tlai GAM
Andltl itsc.ican scarcely be eudu d'
sTs then We LONG 90 hear Dcaths welcome calls
Ur,.gh t0 Boz m mother earth mmu %
No-s-k r. lc ~cu.uur a1-ior-ot by I.
And corer'd o Fer with dark oblivion paul.
But there's a povor that cheers that spell OF
gloom, ,.,-
Lest man. to escape lbs horrors should oe du'
To seek uucsld refuge boz ,he tomb,
p hmo,ey yo tht binds 90 earth '5 r'e''
Hone bids us look beyond our morta. doom
& bdemorprospcctt 90 the soul BE- sly ni
a lar.er chime, where Do immortal o-'l.-
The spirit bl.hes BOB bliss lll Ic-.lls q ,lllN
Jess ucWu. ~AlOl-'
....sS6e'--
BY BISHOP HtBER.
Beneath our feet and Ger our head.
D., equal warning gNenf
Beneath us Ee ,he countless dead,
Above gs s tle heaven!
Their names are craven on the stone.
Their bones are m -ne Gays
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07
POTTER'S
NO preparation lra7 borne such celebri-


NTo preparation has borne such celebri-
,y, as an Alternative; and It's innocent quail
ties, have been acknowledged by the expe-
nence of thousands Ia using the Cathollcon a
restriction in diet is not required nor does It in
,euupt the patient pursuing the ordinary avoca-
tons Of business.
In KINGS EVIL or sCROFULA, EECRosIs or DIS
EAsED BONES, MERCURAL DISEASES, RHEUMA-
TIsM, LIVER COMPLAINTS, ULCERS, WHITE SWELL
LISGs, SYPHILIS IN its secondary stage, ~ ICES
TON, &c DC. the CatholIcon has been most
conspicuously useful; II also has been scryicablo
TO debiitated and nervous affected persons
The discovery of preparation adapted to that
class of diseases, for which this is recommended
is one of the most desirable boons that can be
afforded to the unfortunate; and the proprietor
trusts, that tie cndeavors of the benevolent and
humane VIII be exeued in difusing the merits
of his invaluable remedy TO the ears Of those
who are groaning under affection.
The numerous testimonials already shown 10
the public in favour of this remedy and Its hav-
ING been used in the PHILADELPmA PENTESr1A-
RY for these two yearc past in diseases which
resisted the regular modes of practice, form high
and important proof of us Just merits and claims
CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.
The wonderful reputation and demand for tins
medicine has induced frauds; to secure the public
against them, in future there VIII be a small label
covering the cork of each bottle beautifully exc
cuted by the go0mctric iQtkc, with the words
GENUINE w. w. POTTER" thereon: as
the cork cannot be drawn without defacing this
label, the medicine can be known TO be genuine
when it is not torn or otherwise injured.
Price S3 pei Bottle, or $50 per dozen:
1YPnnted directions are on the Bottles.
Communications from any part of the world,
post paid and orders tor medicine will be pune
tually attended to. w. w. POTTER
No 10, south Ninth-st. between Chestnut and
Market, opposite the University Of Peunsylya-
MIA
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

CASE.-Pm. Middleton, aged about 35ym.
for the last 8 years, had seven large sLoron
ULcEks on his body and limbs lie vase
journey from Georgia 70 the eastward, m1
been subject 10 the treatment Of many pl]
ans between Savannah and this city, bot %
ease sui progressed in spite Of all Their OF.
consequent emaciation ensucd from de loag
severe pains which he experienced, and ihe
discharged freely a thick offensive matter
insuppouable, which prevented him from pro-
ing further than this city be gave up All ana
tons Of ever reaching home again, and bo
assume a deadly aspect, Notwithstanding
excolloni medical advice was rondorod.
weeks after bis arrival, he came under The n
Of Dir. Potter, and Immediately commenced
the CathOliCOn; m about two weeks there
material change in the appearance Of tlc p
and the circulating pains, which Iauscd
from the commencement Of the disease, wcsf
TALLY removed, and his general health and sf
improved daily. In eight weeks more b !,
perfectly restored 70 health b. the use of d Z
iholicon; the ulcers were healed, ihe violent
entirely forsook hun: he pursued bis joumg
fcring no Inconvenience whatever
A number Of respectable individual go Z
quaintod with the above facts, 10 whom 81.
may be had by applying 70 w. ~ PCIILh
Philadelphia October 18th. lsg7.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

September 2sth. 80,
Dear Sir:-Impressed by an ardent dos
contribute to the alienation of such as MAJ.
grooming under disease, | am impelled 10 en-
YOU with the following co-eificient proofs os !.
value of your celebrated Catholicon
Mrs G.. was, for twelve months afflicted n,
LIVER COMPLAINT; she discharged large o,,..
ties of blood, BY which she became much er,,.
ated. and entirely confined TO her bcd.-Sbs
ceived the advice of two eminent Physic.
but. their endeavOrs 10 arrest lis progress N.
defanced; finally, one of them declared her
rqJle. and that She could not live ILL next NOM.
Z procured some Of your Vegetable Catlog.
ma gave il 10 her Its operation was m,
charm in q few weeks she was pcrfcUk c,.
of a disease which It appears, she could not n
survived, but, by the timely use Of your mcd.er.
About nine or ten months after the abovr m.
vas pcrformed. through some cvcuion M. r
n,nured n blood vessel; from the loss Of E,S
and appetite, she was again reduced so low. it-
the attending physician deemed consular
would be necessary, which, accordingly WIS b.s
and. they were Of opinion, she could survive
a fw hours longer. | Immediately sdmini,,s,l
the Catholicon, (bcaring IN observation, ",hr
lonq as there is hte, hope remains, } TO the a,,
ishment of all. who had come as II were 70 v.
ness her death, the second dose which was t,k.
about haitian hour after the first, eiiecualy s,o1r
the bleeding of he vessel; and in q few day,
was. for the second time, miraculously curtl
Another instance Of the peculiar meri;sof \
medicine also witnessed, viz. the case Of M.
William. The rErrER made It's appearance
completely covered his body, and behind bis r,.
the pustues behind bis ears discarged Wa,
hurnour. thai excouated the parts which It pa :
over and formed into ulcers; he was greatly a,
ciated-reducedt 10 mere skin and bone-had sc,
less nights-restless days, IN fact the tomen. +
the disease were Indescrlbabie The most b,
proved remedies were employed from the Con-
mencement. and strictly followed, bur, wiiI
alternating his miseries Again successful
administered the Catholicon, he was reston
and remains in perfect health TO this day.
From the wonderful effects OF your medicn, /.
the three foregoing cases, It most certainly dCso7s
the attention of the afflicted. Those who ban
been relieved by Its USE as well ms every meuls
of society, should aid in the diffusion Of so c..
a discovery. ann very respectfully yons
l. J.C
No IL Pnmo street
To Mr.. y. ". Potter, Philadelphia.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-07

For these twenty-sH years past I hlrs
labOuring with a vIOLEsT COUCH. sPiuit
BLOOD, &C. and a general debility, prclal.ei z.
my system, but, more particularly 10 ny ''.
l became 20 helpless from the cmaciaiIoa =
life was only a burden 10 me:-had ~
nights in consequence Of the pain and 80
cough-no appetite diat would enable me y .
sufficient nourishmem to support my iiana y
reduced % such an extremity that the sA4
corrugated, and seemed to Be fast 90 ny
IN fact / expected for no other relief tiiin. -.
/ commenced Pouers Cafbolcon, and By "
| had taken the third bottle was Penel-
ieycd Of the hanassing and distressing c ss..,i 3
Ny age is 60 years. HEITR Nil
Pine street, between Snih and Seflii'
PhiladeIhia, Oct. Ilth, ls27
For sale ty
CLEMENS 3, RAY
MeroE 70. Ie2s.-l2
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Gloucester Point, County of Gloucester n
September 80 lc-

Gloucester Point County of Gloucester 7
September 80 l,.,
llr. William ". Pohr;-
SIR: In conformity with your desire, cn
YOU here the statement of my case. Forum
than % wears past, have experienced pains q. a
most excruciaimg order proceeding from BBr
MArIsM: the greater part of this time / was cs
fined to my bed, with my limbs very muchconl ,
ed. and swollen, aud so painful, ! could no. poe.
my hand on the lower extremtics-and IN Zoe, >
severe that my shrieks were heard IN eycVpln
the house had violent pains IN my side has
aches, loss of appetite, &c.-Laudnum, vhe
was taken in very large doses, occasoncd b.
little sleep, and did not tend 10 sOothc the pant
the slightest degree. Induced by the urgent a
repeated request of my friends and family, lh
paired to the Sea Shore at Egg-Harbour n
continued 10 immerse myself IN salt water 90
length Of time, without any sautWy effect Ais
returned Gas previous,) ] had application
various remedies, but every thing proved Of ?
service TO me. Having spent much money
labour IN my endeayOurs 10 obtain relief ircm D.
miserable situation / was placed In and my
ymced age, (being in my Goth year, / relqurl.
all hopes. and was determined to let the disc
take us COURSE put III q lcW Ntch7 mtt4i AhN-
OF tho wonderful effects your medicine Proiio
on my daughter, whose case l make moutic
IN this: / used the CATHouCoY 70 the exc
Of three bottles; and / feel happy TO say lam o..
Of that painful visitor, 10 whom have becl
martyr Cor SO long, and for this unexpected chN.
from life Of misery to one Of comfort, do 3
pule TO the remarkable qualities of your med,co
Il has been eight months since / took the lei Z
the Catholicon, and not having had an atiac
| believe il 10 be perfect cure.