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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Valuable City Property for Sale.

Valuable City Property for Sale.
- The undersigned are authorised by the
1:::: Proprietor. to dispose Of ut private sale
liSii that valuable Tenement on Shockoe Hill
8iately occupied by Col William Laurtei
aHg situated Mt the corner Of @. end 4,h streets
The terms VIII be liberal Apply to
LANCASTER. DENNY g. Co
, The above described property, will be sold TO
ne highest bidder. on Thursday the 5h May next,
NJ half past o'clock, P. NJ, on the premises
icrms made known at tue time of sale
up 22-lds
NoilCE.-By virtue OF a deed OF trust executed 20 ile
subscriber by Nelson Cary, dated 10Th Dec ia1n and
ierored IN the Clerks Office Of Henrco and ,6ed ~
ue o'" al auction, Friday, 29h nst the Springfield PITS
III enno, several valuable slaves, than eleven in
n'noe ana quantity Of household kitchen furniture
oh saturday, 3Oih insi at the Coal Mines Tavern IN (hes-
e,e'o an undivided thnd Of OF land in Chesterfield
ohg the lands oil Fraucis Hancocks estate of Hsga,on
oil honas DepPs estate, and Of David Stanford and
r's containing abnu, l6O acres, fourth of slave
named on Monday End May next, on the prem
we uneSpied rIn at the said Cary pieces OF land
on me ehmtnd Deh leased him by James Heath
a'u tooe,t G~ainey, nr IN years, a3d Feb 1929
anu 'e other leased to him Jacob Lyon r 10 years from
llth March, 1923.
The terms WILDE cash 10, all CT $50 or less, End
ean OF SIX months fr larger sums Bonds with good secur
WIZ &c reied OF the purchasers The IS believed to
ne piecy Good, but the subscriber trustee ONLY
warrant such title as is vested In hin,
The above sales will posi,,scy be made q, ,bc
days. 9, Rnppu'S
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Porto Rico Coffee.

DRIME green, in terces and bags. just received
J. for sale by CHAS. PALMER
up 25 st If
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
LAND SCRIP.

LhIND SCHEIP.
VuNHE subscriber will give The highest price for
"A Sct'p Issued for Land Warrants under the Act
Ct The 3O'h Of MAY 1880. lie NAV be fnnnd n, 49,
office Fl ID F. Niche Esq opposite The Merchants
Coffee House, Main st.
ap l9-tf CHARLES STANRCpv
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Sale SasIph,s,. NDrings.

yhlS celebrated watering place. situated ~ the county Of
Monroe, in the upper country OF Virginia, continues
Under the management of its original propIcor The char
acer o. the Salt Sulphur Wafer has beeu established
by the experience OF many years, aud reputation as
manifested by public patronage, extensively dtused that
the subscribers deem almost needless TO enter INTO an
enumeration OF iis medicinal virtues Its os,enshlc
are sulphur and soda forming neutral saline mixtuIe-su
inr'o To any artificial prepaatira, once pleasant as
drink mud IN its operation and permanently beneficial
diseased IL has proved itself particularly ecacous in bilious
aud pulmonary complaints and all require catlar-
tic remedies in diseases of the liver dyspepsia rheumatism
and govt.
The Circumstance Of u having been re.ored for many
years past, by gentlemen Of geat medical distinction,
various States particularly FUN the SOUTH whose appreciation
marked by the repetition visits furnishes fat
rering testimonial Of its valuable medica qualities
Considerable improvements have been made last
year. and the popeors promise the visitors
that they have heretofore rendered In ions
and fare, they yield public establishment IN Virginia
They respectfully solicit the continuation Of pu bic pat
Ipnage ERSKINE g. g,HlTHERS
The Orleans Argus and Charleston Courier will insert the
above once week. SIX and send their &
for payment. apI9-Iaw6tc
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Additional Proof of the Value Of
SHEPHERDS OINTMENT,

NJ r. JOHN II. EUSTACE-Dear Sir: 1t gives
" me pleasure TO add my testimony to the won
de- fn operation of your truly invaluable shepherd
ointment" and 10 advise you of cure upon myself
'hat almost would seem TO battle belief.
For thirty years have been threatened with what
Is called white swelling in of my legs; about
SIX years past 'hc limb was afflicted with violent
acute rheumatic affection, and broke out from the
knee TO the ANGLE in deep and painful sores: ap-
Piled hundreds Of remedies, simple and compound,
ADVISED by people, whose experience had given them
celebrity in such matters; but received no subsan-
tla benefit then resorted to the practice of medi-
cal men, but found little no benefit Finding that
must port with my limb my life, | began to pre-
pare my mind to submit to the knife. As n last
resort TO heal the limb | was advised 10 try your
Shepherds Ointment In August, | purchased n
small jug, and have continued the application accor-
ding to the directions, until perfect cure is made
my leg is as free of pain and disease as ever was
and can safely pronounce that the Ointment
alone produced the astonishing result. ] COM
mnnicae this, that all who may be sufferers
from like causes, may in like manner be certainly
and speedily relieved. ] have used it Also in u num-
Der of cases OF fresh wounds my family with sngu-
lar efficacy. Very respectfully your ob't scrv't
BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, Scn'r.
Stafford County, Va. 10th Dec. 1890.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Elegant Portable Des

Elegant Portable Desks.
- ]. SMITH has lately opened, supply of Portable
~. Desks Of Mahogany and Rose Wood, with and with
drawers all OF materials some OF them super
extra. apps
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

Henrico County, Dec 90 1880.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26
Ian NJ. IItish-

DEAR SIR beg leave to- inform yo,i iha hlyr baan
hf these suvc months afflicted with sch violent pans
my hips. thighs ard lrs and swelling Of the joints tIn
could not ,.i Jay rDI nsh nothing that was applied gave
re until n"Irhhuur Of mine innrmc me- uf The India
Extract havns prtinrm.d many CUES ! snt Tor bog.
which wonderful fclci Hud ny two boxes and
No. am well as ever WIS ~ my hlc.
NOrt Oh't'iCr' scf" mt. J. WELSH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

New Books and other Stock.
TENhE American Common Place Book Of Poetry
IL The last days of Heber
further supply OF the psic editions Of the Greek aud Lat
in classics
French editions of Moere, Racine, Pablo Virginia. &c
With many other works, jus received by the Exit
APP Is r. l. SMITH
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

HONEY.-l4 tisrces Cuba Honey, very clea
IL and transparent, for s1le by
ap 23-4t CHAS PALMER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

T OST yesterday, part of a WATCH SEAL,
- plain white CornelIan, set IN gold. The apder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving it Mt Wr YIN.
Mt, chells store. up 23--3t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

II INSEED OIL, &c.--Just received, 6 bbls In.
IL seed oil, do spirits turpentine, for sale by
ap % II. e.. McNEMARA.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

fre- .T- UfiJqw EuF Tair'D aHd Giasicr. No. II
NnpN Ir'h N'rfft. th.iIdt5h'I. 1ggusf - lS,6.
DEAR SIR Nrut y"0r nrl h1lF ngr was dread
iug effected With NHfumIt.in What MY pfyscifr term
81 RhrUr1r- G.ui ny vtfss -, gfCai thii world
F frrH.4''N t'f TO- you % i,srrr''un fhry s.s
t.''- krrcu ~ no 1terras unicf Rhcuuaisn, tItn
ir 'r--.,. ld n.T rot s'c' p. d1F si'.
vtrn 'rrt th p1.JjHpis ~ via Extract, aocurdnv %
Tr tu-., IT, 81 ''yty 'rsr.eT .c-'ss nct gkiur icy
IT,! &fir' wye. .rI iuy pyn; Fi.'wly ldl mr, -
g'.b'. ani .nrrI"f e. :ri a''t u Fr neis CIV t.r
81 WV EJ'IF
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

NViRGlNlA:-At rules holden in the cicrk's ofsce
~ OF the superior court of chancery for the Rich,
mond district, the 10th day of March. 1851: James
& '''S
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-26

ap 6
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Ncw York COur. d. Eng. Of Saturday.
MONSIEUR CHAUBERT--rnE FIRE KING

from the Ne,o York Cour. d Eng. of SATURDAY..
MONSIEUR CHAUBERT--rHE FIRE KING.
Who has not heard of the Fire Kinr?-the sval.
lower OF PoIsonsl The cpicure in arsenic and phos
Phorus! The tippler in boiling Florence oil7 The
celebrated Monsieur Chaubert who uses melted
lead TO wash his hands? and warns himself in an
oven along side q beef seak7 Who has astonishcd
all England, has arrived in this city, and is exhibit
ing his experiments in Clinton Hall TIc is certan-
ly the eighth wonder of tho world-thc real Sala-
mhnder 20 whom fire, heat, poison, &c. are per.
fcctly obnoxious.
On Thursday evening last he gave private OK
hlbition Of his wonderful powers to select audi
cnce OF scientific and literary gentlemen at the lee
ture room of Clinton Hall. On entering the Hall
the first thing that strikes the ewes of The spccta
tor Is large oven built Of bricks and resting on
the floor of the building In the front Of tho oven
Is Il small platform with table, lights &c where
Monsieur Chaubert performs his exp.rirncnts On
the opening of the exhibition, Monsieur c. made Il
snort address in nglish--peculierly marked how
CVcT' Dy foreign accent lie assured the audience
that there was not the slightest trick or deception
III any OF his experiments, he courcd tho nnuest in
YoFbgaton of every scientific gentleman VI the room
lie exhibition commenced with red hot shovel
which he drew over his face and tongue with the
greatest sang frOjd imaginable. Not the sIiphtesi
injury was inflicted on him. He also drew IT over
his hair with the same result CRY gentlemen -
SAID ne, "and satisfy yourselves" Several gentle
men reached up their fingers and placed them ON
hIs hair and cheek. They drew them back will, all
Imaginable haste if they had been TOUCHING Tho
shovel itself Ills face and hair were covered viii,
his antidotc, and he told thoru So This excited
much surprise.
Ills next experiment was with sealino vo,v IT.,
held the wax to the candle and dropt IT on HE
tongnc. docs any gentleman want 20 take a seal
aud give it the imprcssiou7" No one seemed do
hFous of that Office, and Monsieur G.. took M n
portion of the wax bet wecn his 6ngor mi IL.
thumb and drew it in a string from his tongrc, -
lie passed over 10 other experiments, and prepared
to take the poison. lie told the company that he
would take from 30 TO 30 grains of phosphorus, 4
grams OF which is sufficient to kill any individual
eff any gentleman, however, wishes TO nse his
own phosphorus, will do So" said he. Mr. Chill
Ion, ehymist' bad brought come phosphorus with
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20

Mas. ROYAL IL ST.. LoUis.-Wc take the following
piece ct pleasant 6adinagc from letter written by.
Mrs. Royal to u southern friend How will tho
blood OF our honest, we'll meaning creole quicker
its pulsations when he reads ofthe fame which ls
in store for him, and learns the llusrious ancestry
which the lady has given to him!-Ho. Rep.
vi B--n has more than once or twice called ,
at my IS;,yines, and pratted soft thinps but bis
nad scalp and sinister eye amt at all to nv fancy:
besides, he's horse jockey, and mystifynp in.
trigucr, which don't agree with my republican ana
moral principles. | showed him the door Roanoke
RIB wrote me a letter from London so illerible
as to look like sheet of paper that a chimney,
sweeps pct crow had been scratching With the
help of Mr.. Agg, was able to make out that he.
offered TO settle his wide possessions, inherited from
his great great Indian grandmother, on me for life
with remainder to issue, if J would marry
him. Was 1t not an inPudent proposal for Il col
orcd fellow to make to lady of outstanding! But
as he is savage in speech and maBners as we'll
in dress, feelings and descent, thought it best
to touch him lightly, and laconically wrote him
81 would not give my buried love, for any lsva
of living mould"
The Bank and Prcsbytcrians, the two monied
monsters OF tyranny, arc uniting. In fact, oun
liberty is done, Won, will perceive by the feS IS m
my books, particularly under st. Louis head
Throughout my whole tour, ] found the Prcsbyts.
rians in possession Of the post Offices Tie t=aveE
ling routes, the steamboats,, with the Bethel Aars
Excepting in your state &c) But this is nothing
They have the army and the navy! and have sciz
cd on the annuites Of the Indians, (paying them
III Iid''-l tIic lunu, IuT, ana santa &c trade; and
wcro going with,a high hand in ST. Louis when
broke IN upon them BY the aid and counten-
ancc OF the army, they kept me from landing two
days, but outwlttcd them at last, and drove the
whole town; five thousand citizens and the army,
(or at least the officers the soldiers being twelve
miles OH all flow before inc! But had like 10 have
fallen into their hands at last. Tho counibals hud
prepared tar and feathers, but fortunately csC1p
cd by noble SPapard conveying privately o.
yer into Illinois. He was the most majestic look
ing crcatsre have seen, and his voice v7ag
music itself. On the fathers side hc.was dcs-
ccudant Of the Castilian hidagos, and on the 100
theirs Of Quentlcvacca, the last aboriginal emperor
Of Mckee, whom Cortcz roasted; but the ron rh.
scruf of ST. Louis called my delivercr Watcbo
nago. ] had inspired him with tender emotions
which me could not conceal; but like mary Queen
of Scotland, could not bcstow my hand on an
inferior although my dolivercr: she refused Dou.
glass, because she Queen and he a Noble
only roe cied the SPaniard, because I was a
republican by extraction, birth, education, mar
rage, principle and habit, tho highest dignity in
human nature; and nc moro than half Indian
Prince and half Iberan gentleman. You will sec Z
the facts in tie third volume, aud note in tho frs,
volume IL
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20
Philadelphia, October Ii, 1881.
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Fact better Than Mcory.-About eight wears aro
five young children to provide for. Her husband
The woman honest and Industrious and after
the death of her husband, she tried to maintain
herself and family by making molasscs candy car
Tying it about the streets and selling it, In this
business the two eldest children assisted her. They
were seen at all seasons, going from house TO
house, poorly clad and poorly fed. At length
the woman compelled to throw herself upon
the charities of the benevolent from whom she
received considerable relief Her'conditon was
also made known to the ovcrseers oft poor, who
took of her and her children for some months
About this time woollcn factory was erected in Il
neghboriug town, and put into successful opcr-
alton. The proprctors advertised for help; and
this woman and all her children were engaged as
operatives, and for The last three years they have
received an annual income of three hundrCd dol
LQyS, cash! This is only instance among hun
dreds of the kind that mi ght be named. What is
the effect then, of manufacturing establish
ments upon the poor? This woman, who was late
ly wandering about town with her children in
forrna paupe-is,' is now receiving handsome in
come, and will continue in this prosperous cond-
ton so long she and hers conduct wcll-and
the town of Portsmouth pays a tax less by two
hundred dollars in consequence of the employment
afforded to this family by wOOt!en factory, which
constitutes nero fraction i'll the great American
system. Let all Tree trade abcttors dwell upon
these things and bring them before the public as
they make their flaming speeches in caucuses, con-
vontioEs, &c &c.-PortsmouM Herald.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20

PDz.EEEChE.

U5-AS the suniect of these papers is ono OF the
most Eitti mportancc and ollahsording interest of
any that has occupied public attention since tl,
days OF tho Hartford Convontion, and involvcs no
hsS'han INC DURATION OF our present form Of gov
crnncnt--:ac avoidance of civil and social wars
ard perhaps tho close connection OF some portions
oil oar territory with, and their absolute dependence
on foreign nations, II is respectful submitted to
'nc printers throughout tho union, whether they
ought not as far in their power to give them a
currcncy.aH nearly as possible equal to that of the
address OF which they review The series
VIII not, probably, exceed four numbers.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20
Wmm-Springs, Va. August


DraE SRI received your favor from Jackson,
addressed TO me at Washington City, and am for
the FIRST time informed thai you had not seen IN Y
letter addressed TO you at Fcksburr.
on state, that impression was made on the
public mind by the contents of that letter, or some
other mattcr-that ! have deserted the JacksOU
cause. There is no foundation for TIC ru.nor I'M
less my adhesion to principle and the kncwn rights
of my constituents, is considered dcscrlon Of that
c1"Sr. cannot consent TO tr0Tsbip men: bow
only IT thc shrine Of principles, and when those
are departed from by any in power be he
Jackson, Calhoun, Clay any ono else, depart
from him so far as his actions contj.ct with the
good Of the country, and the rights of NV consti-
tuCnts. If this is hcresy, then am Il hereto; but
I know the people Of Msyissippi too wen 10
supPoar for a moment tigt they wish me to $40
rlHcc them on the altar Of personal ambition or
private interests. So far Gen. dickson con
forms his actions 10 the constitution, and tho
good tho American people, hc will have my hear
~ support, and no farther. No honest man
would expect or desire more. Gen Jackson has
done much good GoI the country, which duly ap-
prccia'c, and award him my thanks FOR the benefits
resulting from those measures; out it is uhGcniallc
that Ec cnds bis too readily to individuals near
his person, who inconp etcnt 10 advise INN, & un
worthy Of public confidence; they sometimes lead
hin into errors, which no on" depiorcs more than
do, because they operate against the cause which
have warmly espOuscd, and tend 10 bring into pow
or, men whose principles ] cannot approve. Such
mon speculate upon The copifal Of the "Old Hero"
without paying interest and it viii be we'll if they
do MOI exhaust the principal before the end Of MS
term. You have doubtless all that has passed
at WJsi,in gton, concerning The late cabinet, &c
These events have withdrawn many Of the warm
OF Gen. Jackson, iui if the pending
contest for the Presidential Chair is confined Ia
Guy, NY opinion is tina, the President wll be re.
Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-10-20

The following is extract OF letter from tn c
Hon. George Poindcxcr, Senator in Congress from
the state Of Mississippi, to Gen. David Dickson.
Some time last winter and during the absence of
Pondexter by The family of Cen. Dickson and at
their request answered by friend. 1t was then
rumorcd about that the highly talented Senator
Of Mississippi had abandoned the cause of Gen.
Jackson. Ailuson having been made to the letter
in Il Ticksburg paper, and Cen Dickson not ba-
wing it in his possession ot the time, wrote to Mr..
Poindextcr on the subject. The following is his
answcr.=N Orlcnhs Arcns.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09

w. LINDSEY oleaginous Gum Elias
tic Waterproof Backing; for Boots,
Shoes and Harness.
This is prepared with n view, strict
iy to the preservation Of Leather, and
does not contain a particle of copperas.
or Acid. At the same time that
it renders Leather waterproof, i'm.
proves Is texture and appearance.
Ioqyspare-Meit it gently, and ap-
ply a small Quantity with tie sponge
the polish which may be renewed sim
ply by brushing for aeonsiderable time.
without any further addition Of the
backing, and in a short time will i'm
part an appearance and feel similar to
the Gum Elastic itself Price Der box
IS. For sale at w. Linasey's Drug
Store, and at this Office.
January 18th. 1881. 5tf.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09
NATHANIEL LEWIS

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends,
and the public generally, that he contin-
ues to manufacture work in the best and
neatest manner, constant supply Of
Gcntlemen's and Ladies' Saddles, Vslices,
Portmanteau's, Brides, Whips, Robes,
p!atedbits, and s,irrup irons, webbing,
saddle-srees, seating and other articles in
his line Of business All of which he will
dispose Of on reasonable terms; persons
wishing to purchase, are respectfully in
vited to call and see for themselves
January ls,, 1891.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09
MACHINE BUILDING.

TuE subscriber respectfully in
IL forms the public that he has es-
tablished Machine Shop, in the town
Of Richmond, Wayne county, Indiana,
at Charles Stars Cotton Factory. He
lie now ready to receive orders for ma
king and repairing Cotton and Woollen
machinery.on the most improved plans.
Also, Flaxseed Rollers, Pulling mill
and Mill screws, and all kinds Of Job
turning. All his work viii be made of
good materials and in the best work.
napikc manner, and On as reasonable
terms as any in the Western country.
Having had a long experience in the
business he hopes to merit share of
the public patronage. All orders will
be punctually attended TO.
PHILIP WEAVER.
Richmond, Feb. Z, 1881.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09

UVHE Subscriber wishes to pur-
- chase all the cattle's horns, that
the tan yards of the country can produce
for which he will pay the highest price.
Country merchants and others can be
accommodated with combs Of the best
quality, at wholesale. At his Factory
shell combs are repaired in the neatest
manner. Merchants who can procure
horns. may do well by exchanging them
for combs.
A. HINDMAN.
Richmond. March 18th. 1881. l2-tf
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09

4 LII those indebted to the late firm
"a Of Joseph p. Strattan & Co.
either by note OF book account. are
hereby requested to pay the same i'm
mediateiy to Strattan IL Reid, who
are authorised to collect all debts due
SAID firm, as they have dissolved part
nership, they wish to close their bust
ness immediately, and hope this will
necelvc immediate attention.
j. P. STRATTAN d Co.
January ISt. 1881.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1831-04-09

NOTlCE Is hereby given. that by
~ virtue Of a writ of Domestic At
tachment issued by me, and directed
to Charles O'Harra, Constable, and by
him returned executed with the fol-
lowing return: one bureau. one half
keg Of tobacco, half box do, eight pint
TASKS. one windsor chair, one straw-bed,
one key ofvinegar, two tombstones.-
Attached as the property of Jacob G..
Brown, at the suit of Joseph Stratton
and Daniel Reid, trading under the
firm of Stratton & Reid, and that I
will proceed to act on said writ, at my
Office. in Richmond, Wayne township,
in the county Of WAYNE, Indiana, on
the 18th day Of April inst. Of which
IT, said Jacob C. Brown viii take no.
tice.
ABRAHAM JEFFERIES, J.P.
April 2nd. 1881. l4-3t
DDrN-T-TA-rx