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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICTI.ATO.ND.
ARRIVED


Schr Ian,ivy. Thorp, DAYS from New York
WIN sundrles to Davenport Allen 81 CO. C. NJ Mitch
ell, Ctis, Dunlop 81 CO. Peyton, Baldwin Ives &.
CO. w d ID Kyle & CO, J Il Triplctt, l. Webb g. CO.
NJ Valentine, Perkins & Harris Shepperson. Rat
cfe d Cannon, Raymond g. Brothers. WORKMAN g..
mcGruder X Smith, ii Watkins Rogers g. Hsr
rson. I'll Nash, a Sweeny, III McNcmara B Hi
lard, } Abbott & Go, M FIollns, ] A MYERS. J O
Lay, : Putrey, Il a Rust, r John-ton 81 Son. ] n
Gordon, NJ Myers. MckIldor. ID Weller Hubbard
Gardner. Hall g. Moore, A Taylor NJ Branch y
~ r. james d. CO, III Jenkins Grannis. Son q
Brothers, ) IL X Andrew, ID Mcdonald. Wadsworth
q Williams w Clarke, A Mitchell, ] A Myers. S
Clarke and O, hers
Schr Chariot, Smith, from New York with bal
last.
Schr Plutarch, Shorter. from Baltimore. with sun
dres to TrIplett, Wins on, ID Burr, p Par
sons and others.
Sloop Philadelphia, Wells, from Bridgeton, n. J..
ballast.
SAILED,
Schr Planter Baldwin, for New York tobacco and
-four.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Crd Schr Hornet. Gould.
for Richmond
BALTIMORE. Nov. Gard Schr Minerva.
Misl"r from Richmond.
NORFOLK, Nov. 5.--Arrived in Hampton Roads.
Brg Pocahontas, Smith from Liverpool left 18th
of Octob.r
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Valuable Lands for oale

y y pursuance Of n Deed az Trust dated tic 7fb
January 1893, end recorded in the county court
of Amherst. executed by David : Garland and Jaur
II his wife to Daniel Hirginhothsm and Jane,
Lyons, Jr, trustees IN trust TO secure the payment
OF three NoUsGud and Cighy c.ght d0if1rs and nine
" ceHis, with interest thereon, from the 10th OF
January 1928. To Benjamin w. LEIGH and Robert
Stanor to satisfy the said debt and The expenses OF
The irust.-wiLL UE SOLD, at public auction 10 the
highest bidder. tor cash. at tho front door If tbo
Eagle Hotel va the CITY OF Richmond On FRIDAY the
10Th day of December most. the following lands IN
the said Decd Of Trust mentioned and conveyed and
more particularly described, VIZ:
One tract or parcel Of land lying and being IN the
county OF Amherst, the north side and ADJOINING
Guhaoe River and on both sides OF llIgguhothams
Creek. and containing one thousand and three acres
10y iueics AND hounds n thc said Deed Of Trust do.
scribcd) made uu az the lands purchased Of rfcnry
Holloway and William Lee.
Ono other tract or parcel OF land containing sixty
acres, adjoining The before mentioned tract oud 5rin
the same land which was sold under decree nf Am
hcrst county court of September term 1905 pro
nourcCd u the case of David ). Garland adm'or a,
Benjamin Philips, decd, and guardian of GEORGE y.
LnhIp' an infant SOM ny lIam Philips decd. com
poln8nt agaInst Mary Philips WIDOW and rcGcf oi
William Philips, decd and others. defendants. and
being Tie same land which was conveyed by GABRIEL
Penn to Nilli0m Philips. decd, by deed dated the
ist May i7j5 aud duly recorded jn Che county court
cl Amherst.
.'' 'o ','i ''',I on N1rcCi 90 Jan. ad dining The
as, h'oioed tract, containing four bundled ncrc Dow
mrtc' lnd bounds n The said Deed OF Vuf l,-r,be,n
Wd Bong the same lan6 thar was granted to Nayon
iegnbotham aud devised by jacob Tyroc The elder
.o bs two sons William and Jacob
roc sale VIII hc made by tho subscriber. under the
spccai power IN Vac Deed Of Trust expressed aud
contained 20 the trustees or ctler OF them 90 make
iae SALE and only such title as s vested by tie ss,J
tced n sac irusiccs, is TO be sold and conveyed --
Nod Inc sale wall commence hctwccn he hours ~
land o'clock of the day OF sale above appointed
oct @G-l9t d y c. JAMES LYONS, Junior.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10

1NCW MUSIC. Ut nan IrlCe.
A 'HlMME dos Marsellos, with English words
- o. do not chidr my lingering stay
FaIthlcss Isabel. sung by Mr.. Robinson
The little blind Boy, composed By John Barnett
why mast thou taught inc 10 love thee, sung By Miss
Ryrnc
Fast from the Lake, composed bv II r. Bisbo,
My Bark shall trainple the seas no more
strike for i'yrol liberty, sung by Madame Vestris
My honny Charles, sung ny Mrs Knight
Savourneene Deelish do do
When from Ellen parted
Flow on shining river, arranged by Sir ]. Stevenson
Ship o Hoy sung by Miss l. Gillinqham
Sofa
Maid of Athens, by Lord Byron
Q Pescntor dell onda Venetian canzopet
Bonnie Breast Knot Quadrllles containing ..Hey. :be
bonnie breas, knots" "Cambells arc coming ''
"Stilly night, "Here's health to them that 5
ava" THE boatie rows"
iis the last rose of summer
Forresier's Daughter, By w. Bal
Wake lady, wake
Kathleen o. Moore sung by Miss Gillingham
Where the Bee sucks, sung by Mrs. Austin
Hes just like all the men
Scotch Harper, by Chas Fest
The Savoyard girl
Isabel to her lover
Oh breath no moro that simple al.
Hark, It's the signal gun, by Jos. Watson. L. S. N.
Let us go n moving, sung by Miss Love
in,iunming bird, sung by Mrs. Knight
he secret. do do
Lady the silver moon shines bright, reply to rise
gentle moon
Farewell, sung by Miss Clara Fisher
Canary bird waltz
Bonnie Hea;hern call
Wit thou wander DER the hills
saw thee weep. by Lord Byron
The Moorish maid
Round my own pretty rose
Der The green sea
The bonnie bark
As it fell upon day, sung by Mrs. Holman and M
Pearman
All what delight the Soldier knows
The Butterfly was gentleman, sung by Madame
Feron
Sweet Bird that shnns the noise of folly, sung by
Miss T. Dillingham;
O. Dolce concento
Bagehto, sung by Sgnorina Garcia with silk like
ness For sale at the Book, Stationery and Fan
cy store OF II. d. SANNAY.
nov 10
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ROBERT JOHNSTON Is SON

a RE now receiving an extensive and reDersl a.
IA sortment Of Hardware, Cutlery. q which
they will sell for cash or on the usual credit, A.
mongst which are--anvils vices bellows hammers.
screw plates flies and rasps mill, pit, cross cut and
hand saws; bench and moulding planes ch,ssrls
gougcs, braces and bits, squares, drawing knives
augcrs, hatcheis axes, &c locks and lacIes of ali
kinds, hinges, bolts, wood screws nails. brads chi
and wrought tacks, sprgs, &c. brass and glass com.
mode knobs, paw, socket and ball caslors cloal.
ana curtain pms, curtain bands, green cord end as.
sciS bed Joints copper and iron icakoitcs tea and
coffee pots. coffee mills, bell metal Kettles and NOR
lars stew pans, waters, copper and iron chofinr
dishes, table and tea spoons candesicks. lamps.
snuiiers fiat irons stcclyards, plate baskets foot
men &C NC pocket. pen and sportsmen's knives
IVORY handle knives and forks bulaoe and buck horn
DO ~ sctts, bone and wood handles do. in dozens
curriers' cutting &hay knives, shears and scissors m
zors lanccts &c. SC. stoves. Castings steel trace
well and halter chains, spades and shoveIs rtvinr
pans, screen wirc, cotton cards surveyors comn,ss
cs ana instruments, Thermometers, looking classrs
Baltimore window glass OF all Sizes. and a pcnoral
assortment OF polished and plated saddlery bride
rcins. &c. &c. oct III ct,,r,c
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Nrw- YoRK, Nov.
THE MARX EFT

Ashcs are heavy and buyers offer less, say for pot S
S''5o There is n fair business doing on the Corn
exchange, Mt steady prices for flour, and some i'm
Provement IN wheat, of which here have been sevc-
raj fales this morning to The millcrs of western at
iE4 cents; southern has sold at 100 n 4 cents and
one prime parcel NJ 100 cents; of the are 20 600
bushels on an order from London Sale, of northern
corn 623 cents and southern 81 cents rye G5 cents
Hops have risen little.
There have been larger supplies of linseed oil and
the pr'ce TO-DAY is 81 20 cents. The nominal price
q beef ~ prime 81; mess 1918, country inspection
Sugars continue to be in active demand There have
been several sales OF raisns auction at prices as
low as any this scason.-.Jour Conn
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w ASHINGTON HOTEL.
IICENI gwD, yTY r4ywTa a.


III otoscriocr having leased this OH ami wei
known establishment. for term of wears tukes
ths opportunity to announce To- his friends and The
bubble generally, and particularly to the former visit
eFs OF the house, that /, w,l be opened for he &C.
COMMUNICATION oil company. on the first of October -
Il IS now undergoing thorough repair and Wi. be
htted up in plain brit neat style with beds bedlipr
ana otAer necessary furniture. oil new and al the
best kind lis servants arc attentive cxpeTienc-
ed and his Bar-krcpcrs polite and accommodates
Ills Bar shall at al times be supplied with the hes,
liquors and wines aid his Table wth the most choice
dehcacics of the season which the city and country
can atiord and he fatters himself that be unrcmit
ting attention TO his business he VIII rive entire
satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with their con-
pany.
The w WASHINGTON HOTEL il situated IL tho
most pleasant part Of the city, immediately Opposite
the capitol, and contiguous to al! The Public Offices
and but short distance from the Theatre he Banks
the BASIN. the Warehouses. and the offices Of tho
principal MIiers OF tie city; and at the same time
sufficiently far removed TO afford gentlemen Quiet
retreat when they wish TO retire from the hustle and
NOISE OF the streets. Such are the local advantaoos
OF TINS house, that may venture 10 affirm that zen
ueiEen visiting Richmond either for business or for
pleasure. will find 1t one Of the most pleasant stua
tons IN the city.
In addition 10 what transient Gust 3nl he MAJ, he
favored with. the subscriber will be able 10 accom-
modate ti7enty.fre or thirty ROIRDERS. bv the
week month. or year, The most reasonable terms
sept Io-ts ROBERT MACON
GOochi1nd Cart House
o. The Petersburg ol Dominion Lynchburg Vir-imian
TSVHe AcVocaie Political Arena, aud SJdupon SPEC
a'of va! publish the above week for one month AND
forward iher accounts 20 the Wing O6i-e.
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New IoRk. Nov. q

New York, Nov q.
Sno'c Storm We learn from n gentleman who ar
rived TINS morning from Montreal. that on Wednes
day night, considerable snow Sell IN the ncghborhood
OF Lake Champaign. On Thursday morning in pass
ING from Whitehall TO Troy, he observed that the
nils were covered with snow.--Com .4dp
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BY OTIS DUNLOP & co.
Stock of Groceries.

tth N@-partnership heretofore existing between
the subscribers, is by mutual consent d,ssoIvcd
nH ; 10 eXPede tn" closing of their business thew
WI. on w WEDNESDAY,. the 10th instant, =, IN
o clock, at their store. on Shockoe-HiI na. a. ~
rev 1arAet sell at Auction all their stock in trade
consisting OF well selected assortment of C;roccro-
crockery. stand-caskS &c. &c. '''''s'
Sale by OTis, DuNLop & Co huc,s
GEORGE WILLIAMSON
Per Jtn.es Richie,
nov 9-'St GEORGE RITCHIE.
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FRUIT TREES.
HenricO Counfu .Nirrslrl,

Henrico County .Nursery.
n HAVE for sale ut INV Nursery +, oood .oIioo,;or
OF q afted and Budded Frla. Trees. CONSISTING OF
Apple. Pear Peach, Plum, Cherry, Aprcut. Mega
rinc Almond, &c. of the choicest Kinds. Uavinr
MAIDEN my business select only those that have been
found to succeed best in this climate CofaIocuos
may be had gratis the Bookstore of Peter Co;fom
where any orders that may be left Will be punctuaIjv
attended To. -JOSEPB II NToN
Grove. Oct 99-eoGt
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~, M !, Wednesday, the Sd instant. by
Elder Charles Talley. Mr.. MiLEs G. Fussr,t, ~
Miss ELIZA A. BURror, all OF the county Of New
Kent " Nv"
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Copartnershlp
'HNlE Subscribers hov;pr,

Copartnershlp
'ENHE Subscribers having entered into
partnership, trading under Il :. firm OF Nov,land
u Smith, Drapers and Taors, opposite the Bell Ia
vcrn take this method Of informing their friends and
the puvhc ~ general, that they have on hand large
and general assortment of Goods consis.in, Of al
Black Brown Olive and Mcdlcy Color'd Cloths and
CaSsineres, together with assortment of vestino
winch they Ill make up in the most ia bonabe s,ve
ana on the lowest terms. Those furnishing their
omh cot"' can nave 1t made mp in the most fashion,
aOIt manner ROWLAND q SAilTH.
A. D. constant supply kept of Fancy Articles,
OF the latest fashions, such a. cravats stocks pockct
hnndkerchlefs. gloves. susrenders oct 2i-nnqt
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INSTRUCTION ON Tu!J

INSTRUCTION ON TIE
flano-torte, Violin, Flute and Clarionet.
M r. WIN HARTMAN respectfully informs The
PuoIic' 'dat he continues 10 give instruction on
tie Piano Fore ~ formerly and would b. bnnp,, 10
receive few more scholars to comoe.c his school
Having devoted considerable time to the study of
The principles of Music, and visited the North for the
purpose o. selecting the most approved works, he
ccIs cohnuent IN assuring his pT-rons, that he will
be enabled to do justice to those placed under his in
struction. "
:, Application to be made at the Bookstores Of
Mcssrs' Collins u Co. X. d Sanxay, aud n, his
residence near the Swan Tavern
n. B.-Piano- Forte's tuned At the sbo-tos, notice
nov $50 #
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THRUSH SALE

y virtue OF deed OF trust. from Chlles Terrell
Z anu Cordoba his wife, to TN. subscriber for tb
purposes therein mentioned, there will be offered for
safe ar public suction 10 the highest bidder of tho
I5oat door OF the Eagle Tavern, IN the CIV of Rich
o'clock, A. NJ, lot. or parcel of ,rounJ IN rho
mediate vicinity Of The said city whereon is roob
o'cH house &C. recently repaired at an expense ri
several hundred dollars, beng as in the said deed Do
.cIloe" one lot ofland containing ono acre and ad
Jphhg we property u r. e.. Worthnm i'm tic citv
oi hichmond. with The improvements thereon. ro,.,
valued and insured in the Mutual Insurance Socict,.
one th "saud dollars The terms Of the deed arc co
o9' 'he party Interested. is willing to aow credit
est and well secured. The tenant viii .bo,y ,b,
premises to any ore DESTROYS Of inspecting them
nov ed ids " ''7'0'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10
FASHIONABLE
Wig and Curl Manufacture

On llM Street. three doors bciotc lie L.. s. gg,k,
WV, KEY NOIDS. the Proprietor Of this Estab.
" Ishmcnt' respectfully informs the Ladies' and
Gentlemen that he has recently returned from, Moo,
oTN ana Philadelphia, with select assor,ncn, ~
h'f-"orN oil thc mast approved ard latest fashion,.
not TO he surpassed ioT ucanc.s and worimsusLin-
ting OF braics Of assor cd sizes and colours;
prh and riuglctt curs. frzc d.. tIo Ill a,,i ,s
puit new invented fashion
Gentlemen wigs, sca'ps, toupcrs and scratches
made TO ~ ti' hco1 with such exquisite ncntnes. gs
20 he undsiinsusha5ct from natural hair. NJ tho same
''1g ""o'uln@ 'he most perfect ease To- tho wcarcr
liair-cu,tiog and shaving done IN A., 49,, -
manner yet discovered. Razors, SC nut in FRET rate
O'''' o.t 9n-sofCs
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10
Dancing Academy

At TANBARK-HALi.
q UGUSTE TATlN Will open an Institution for
"a Dancing IN the above establishment on We'd
ncsday, the 2oth inst. in which he VIII 'euch his
Pupils the most fashionable Dances now prac,ised IN
the Northern Cities, that have iqishy come ant from
Paris. Terms, so per quarter. ard instruction
three times a week.
D'ys of Tuition Mondays WEDNESDAYS and Fri
days. From TO = VI. Tor young ladies. an! from :
to 10 III The evening, for young gentlemen.
Anguatc latin wall also attend any boarding.
school or private family at suitable hours.
There IS now class of young gentlemen bcipr
made up FOR evening tuition, in which few vacan,
CIeS exist.
oct IG--t!
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10
Nl.NHGERS' OFFICE.

.NlNHGERS' OFFYCE.
's7HE following are the drawn. numbers in the
Union Canal Lottery Glass 20:
35, GO, IS, 2, so, GO, III, So, 81. Is.
., 81, GO, prize Of $1,000 sold at this Office.
nov 10 YATES & MCINTYRE, Managers
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g sscGeoeg @asgS.
Auction This Day.

Inc subscriber Ia close consienments. will soil n,
auction This Day, a, 10 O'Clock at hrs WA H..
general and extensive assortment. of Grorer,eS
consisting OF sugar cohoe, teas, wines. liquols &C.
HDDiYi0N.8L NOW LANDINc,
20 hhds n o. sugar
10 do ST. Croix do
10 DO Porto Rico do
90 brs do do
80 bags coffee
20 casks cheese
40 do French wine
20 do Malaga do
10 hhds Baltimore wiiskey
10 tierces lamp oil
NV ~ NJ. MYERS
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d. 4. G. Co. Auc's.

Valuable Real Property.
40 eh"o'e "a It" close he late concern of William
son - h"cAe we"Ii, on Monday, the 22diDst.
: i AZ public auction, the Lous. and Iot nm S,I",
mn lately occupied by as Grocery Store F.,
rs beng long established business sand with =
ZOO run OF custom, aud lis proximity to the New
~. - !. may DC considered one amongst The very
Oe' situations IN the city. for Retail Grocery Store
also an uH'mFroycd half acre Lot. IN puvsls nd
Wi'ion' no. -. near the residence If Mr., Ahne-
AooInson.-Ihe sale viii take place of 4 rci,ck On
me ptenlSes beginning with the property near the
Nc" Marke'' GEORGE WILLIAMSON.
per James Richie.
GEORGE RICHIE
nov 9-cOIO'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10

cnses musins and cambrics
bales cotton diaper
do brown "a shrtings
do Scotch oznaburgs
do German do
do rose Blankets
DO red ia nels
cases checks ; 4 and IL
bales porter shcetings
case thread, assorted colors
80. do Irish damask from o. to 10.
bales sail due.
do twillcd sachi.r
Terms Al sale. o. D. 6, % .,,o,.
nov q W. -Aue-S'
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DRY GOODS Ar AUCTION.

On THURSDAY next. the mn inst =, N
ciocR' VIII be sold at our Auction Rooms. ocner,
assortment Of sea,onable Dry Goods, umong eL'ci
arcsii'tin"fs and cassnets superline and middl;nn
IONS ana cnssi'ner's white, red. and green aannel
oeats"'n csa'lng habit cloths, bombazetts and hon
9az,nes' ratinef' Irish linens, cahcoes. brown Hoi
iah'' rose point, and duiiel blankets bcscbeJ ND
Drown sheetngs and shiriings six yelvcf bIoani
wors'ed nose-aIso an invoice Of thread lace. Iaco
caps hdkis. and wells and Merino sliawIs 'a|'
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10

An Eligible Lot for Sale.
Ia On MONDAY the 18Th OF November
Is:::Ei inst AZ i2o'clock On the premises, viii
tiA.ss-e sell at public Auction the House and Lot
<skS<easAa' the Intersection OF L and 3rd sfreats
belonging to the estate Of William Robertson. dec
,l..'c"ed are a good garden, stable and carriago
house WIN wei Of the finest water II IS one #
he most elevated and healthy situations IN the citr
AND III desirable Ecichbourhood '''
Ie'ns-An approved slxy-day negotiable potc
l"' orc ,m'd OF the purchase money, and bond at
: months bearing interest from lie dars for the ba.
ance the Whole to be secured by Deed of T,ms, o.,
the property. ''' oi
Sale TO be conducted by THoNAs TAYIoR ESQ.
nov 49,
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BTGGER'S PRIZE OFTICE

Drawn Numbers Of tho Union Canal T.ottorv
Glass No. ~. ''''' ''o'c'!
33 &C Is 80 GO 81 AZ 81 n.
Grand Consolidated Lottery.
Drawing will be received To Nnpu:,U-
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Tickets So, Halves 80, Quarters o.
a. For prizes and prompt pay, call at p. CHUBB'S
10
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HKENCh WINE.-7O quarter ras.s f;rcrci, NJ,
I', an c%ccHcn' and cheap orilclc--for sale hy
"'' '-'' ClIAS. PALMER
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MANAGERS OFFICE.

u brand Consolidated Lottery draws Tomorrow
and The drawing received al o'clock.
SCHEME.
prize of $4,000 prize of $4,000
I do of 800 do of $50
) do of 1000 do of 500
Tickets Sj-flaIvcs 5O--Qurtcrs 1 %.
- u virginia State Lottery, for the benei, Of the
petersburg Mechanic Association Glass No l. IN he
dawn III Petersburg day after tomorrow.
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cts 50 Halves Q so, Quarters %.
Virginia State Lottery.

T'ck"s 50, halves 80 Quarters I q5-nt tho
ever ? We 7clllng, and prompt pa, Office Of
nov " THOS. D. BIGGER.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-10

w uOIc.l iCEc. s -, Halves 30. Quarters %
u Tickets for sale n tins Office
YATES q MCINTYRE.
NV ~ Managers
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-02-11
"READ. IF you WOULD KNOW
"KsowLEpoE is POWER. n

"The high value of mental cultivation is
another weighty motive for giving attendance
to reading. What is it that mainly dstin-
guishes man from brute? Knowledge
What makes the vast difference there is be-
tween savage and civilized nations? Knowl-
edge What forms the principal difference
between men. as they appear in the same
society," knowledge. What raised Franklin
from the humble station of printer's boy to
the FIRST honors of his country? knowledge.
What took Sherman from his shoemaker's
bench, gave him seat in Congress, and
there made his voice to be heard among the
wlsest and best Of his compeers? Knowledge.
What raised Simpson from the weaver's
loom to place among the first OF mathema-
tciansp and Herschel. from being poor
fifer's boy in the army, to a station among
the FIRST OF astronomers? Knowledge. Knowl-
edge is power II is the philosophers stone;
the true alchymy that turns every thing il
touches into gold. tits the sceptre that gives
us our dominion over nature; the key that up.
locks the store house of creation, and opens
tn use the treasures Of the universe.
"And suppose you that her last victory has
been won--the utmost limits of her dominion
reached? Nay, my friends, she has but com
menced her march. Her most splendid tn
| umphs are yet future. What new honors shs
has 10 bestow on her followers--into wha
new fields Of conquest and of glory she vii
lead them, no one can tel dsg voice 4
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1830-02-11
MILITARY HORRORS.

Though the following extract refers to an
event OF no very recent date, vet there is
something so characteristic in its military
bluntness and simplicity, and so impressive
in its powerful and unaffected description Of
the horrors of war, that our readers will, we
dare say, not think their time wasted in peru
sing it:
Ertract Of a letter from an officer in the 18th
Leaaccrs to his brother in lac.
"Camp near Bhurtpore, Feb. Z.
s'The Jauts profess to neither give nor re-
ceive quarter, and the most horrible sight |
ever saw was the following day to the storm.
went round the walls and found five or six
thousand of the garrison lying dead;-the ar
tlery- men under their guns which they new
er thought of quitting, and the Sepoys strew-
ed IN every direction, so as to make it Diff
cult to pass without treading on body A
soldiers blood by this time is as cool as yours,
Jack, and you may judge of my feelings by
your own, when tell you that at each gate
way there were five or six thousand carcasses
lying one upon another, IN all the attitudes
OF death You can imagine human being to
exhibit on such an occasion; and as in sadder.
death the countenance retains the expression
Of the last moment Of the feeling, yeu might
read defiance, fear. resignation, and fury, in
the same assemblage Of bodies. The ex
preston of agony and pain is beyond descrip-
ton. These gallant soldiers wore dress
made like an Englishman's warm winter pei
issee Of two pieces Of dyed calico, and stuff.
ed with raw cotton, and quilted, which gar
ment was intended to serve the double pur
poses Of warmth and of armour; as a SWORD
would not cut through. In consequence
when our people came in close contact witt
them at those gateways, where the enemy
could retreat no further, their dress caugh
| fire, and as hundreds fell one upon another
many were burnt, both of the wounded a0s