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lous French banker, for permission to
search out and carry away, a treasure Of
fifty millions of reals, abandoned by Sir
John Moore. at St. Isabella, in Gallicia.-
A London editor remarks:-The treasure
was sacrificed by Sir John Moore in jan
unry 1909, when, on his unfortunate re-
treat to Corunna, he found himself close
y pursued by superior force of'the
French army, which compelled him to "a
oandon his military chest, consisting, it is
said Of thirty five barrels full Of Spanish
dollars, carried by mules that were quite
knocked up by fatigue. These animals
were driven to the edge of the tremendous
precipice, when the girthsr being cut, the
barrels rolled down a yawning abyss
Some of the barrels having been STAYED,
the British Dragons took care to stow a.
way as much as their saddle bags would
hold. 1t is singular that no effort has ev-
er been made to recoyerlhis money. The
natives are destitute of the mechanical
means for raising weights from so great a
depth. The jealousy ofthe Spanish Gov
ernment, and the want of enterprise a
mongst English spectators, added to the
uncertainty Of success, and the doubts at
taching to exaggerated and unofficial ac-
counts of the amount may explain its hav-
ing remainedso SO long unattemptsd.-[ Phil
adelphia U. S. Gazette.
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For the Star.
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FAREWELL

H9-s lHt. FAREWELL.
farewell, farewell, in that one name,
How many Pangs and tumult' rise ,
i go to quench friendly fame.
With broken heart and wster'y eyes.
'rs thus from every friend I'm driven,
-'Th thus that oil my hopes are rv'n.
Farewell, farewell in That one word,
Dwells wretchedness and WOO /;
Farewell lfvr Ike tho lonely bird,
know not where 60. t-,r. '....... .
From ev'ry joy. from every hope part,
4 fly. yei leave behind frendl, hesrt.
Farewell, farewell, o short farewell,
My ling'rng looks wish pleasure blend
Ny heart withrapt'ring thrill doh swell,
To know again meet my friend.
ggo-thy faithful wsrd is given,
sf not on earth, we meet in heaven, B.
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From The Paiinsuiile (ohio) Gazette.
DELUSION. He'

About couple of We eks since, three
men, calling themselves Oliver Cowdry,
David Whitmer and Martin Harris ap-
pesred in our village, laden with new
revelation which they claim to be codi-
ell to the New Testament. They preach
ed in the evening in the Methodist Chap
el, and from certain indications, conceiv-
ing they might do more good otherwheres
depaited for kintland, where is COM
mon stock family" under the charge Of
Elder Rigdon, Campbelite leader OF
Some notoriety. The men claim to act
under commission written by the fin
ger Of God"-they are very enthusiastic,
tolerably rcsolute--but from what we can
learn need that steadfast determined reso-
luton and popular talent which are nee
essary to ensure any considerable degree
ofsuccess in a new project.
The account which they give is sub
stantially as follows:-at recent period
an angel appeared to poor ignorant man
residing in or near Palmyra in Ontario
County in the state Of New York, direct
ed him to epen the earth at a place desig-
mated, where he would find the new revc-
laton engraved on plates of metal.-In
obedience to the celestial messenger,
Smith repaired to the spot, and on open
ing the ground discovered an oblong
stone box tightly closed with cement
He opened the sacred depository and
found enclosed a bundle of plates resem-
bling gold, carefully united at one edge
with three silver wires so that they open
ed like book. The plates were about
Z inches long and 6 broad, and the whole
pile was about 6 inches deep each plate
about the thickness OF tin. They were
in character unintelIigible to
The learned men of the United States, to
many of whom it is said they have been
presented. The angel afterwards appear
ID to the three individuals, and showed
hem the plates. To Smith was given to
ranslate the character which he was en-
lbled to do by looking though two semi
transparent stones, but as he was igno- !
ant OF the art of writing, Cowdry and the
'thers wrote as Smith interpreted. They
ay that part Of the plates escaped from
hem in a supernatural manner and are to
&c again revealed when the events oftime |
hall require them. ......
The three individuals above named, s
ave subscribed their names to an article {
D the book, in which they solemnly de- {
lare, that they saw the angel and that
C assured them that tie book was d. I
inc revelation. They say it was written |
y the prophets OF God during the p-~od I
the fine for GOO years before /
nd several hundred nlter the Christian a
ra. Ii predicts, We understand, almost b
j events which have come TO poss, such
, the American Revolution, SC. N
These men arc believed by their follow @
rs TO be prophets-and they say that the al
orld is soon to come to an end-within ie
teen years at longest. u -.ys. -u,. II
BY the world coming to an end, they tdi
lly mean, that the inconigible will be pl
It of by variety of means, leaving on b,
the true believers. - They have now dl
me wess for country they know not no
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BELLs.-Bells were first brought into
use by St.-Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, in
the Campania of Rome: hence bell was
called saints: hence toe saints or toc-sin,
in process of time. But Piny reports
that, many ages before his time bells were
in use and called. Tintin-nabula and Sue
tonius says that Augustus had one put at
the gate of the temple of Jupiser, to call
the meeting Of the people. s.a
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SAIL FOR THE STAR.
WINTER REFLECTIONS.

To what change of seasons, and, va.
riety oftemperature is our climate sub
ject but, although the temperature o
our climate is thus changeable, yet the
pleasant and the fair predominates, and
every season is prolific Of advantages
and beauty, peculiarly its own. The va
Frying seasons do but vary our blessings
ever chilling winter is rich in blessings /:
1t brings that leisure to the husbandman
which the milder seasons do not allow ;
that he may enjoy the fruit Of hrs labor
In the inclemen.y Of this season we are
obliged to more retired manner ofspend
ing much of our time-the mind is more
employed within its self.--we rely more
more on our own resources for enjoy
ment or seek within the domestic circle
that entertainment which before we sought
IN wider range. Winter is the season in
which the benevolent and social duties of
christian society, yield their richest re-
ward;-It is the season of festivals, when
friends and acquaintance vie with each
other in expressions Of civilty, goodwill
ond kindness. 1t is also, the season for
study, and intellectual improvement /; in
which we, may reap harvest of
mental flowers and fruit to regale and
strengthen the mind. Winter is the sea-
son for refection;-to review the events
Of the past year, and we involuntarily re-
view. our own conduct many Of the oc-
currences which then vexed and caused
unpleasant feelings are now forgotten or
only remembered to amusc while the hours
dedicated to friendship-to all the kinder
duties of social life are yet remembered
with undated satisfaction. In reviewing
the scenes and occurrences of the past
year, il we have not experienced any
great vicisitudes, to what variety ofpas-
sions and emotions have we been
subject yet in our moral atmosphere we
have enjoyed more of the pleasant than
the gloomy; if the mind has at times beer
beclouded, employment, in the path of
duty, has quickly caused the sun of cheer
fulness to return. We also call to our
recollection the changing scenes Of the
past ycar,-when with confidence wei
hailed the first awakening of Spring, and
beheld with admiration its daily advanc-
ing beauty: Or, when we enjoyed the
summers morning walk-the moonday
shades retrest--the evenings pensive /
sour, d.srer than all the glare of obtru- !
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THE ADVOCATE.

The Portland Daily Evening Adver-
tiser states that mail carrier on cross
route, whom Reform had trusted with the
II. s. Mail, lately pawned the mail bag at
"A shop, for glass Of rum, until he could
gather 8 cents to redeem it. l.
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The question " Why printers do not
succeed in business as well as well as
brewers 20 was answered thus" Be-
cause printers work for the HEAD, and
brewers for the stomach, and where twen-
ty men have a stomach, but one has
head"
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sive day And when we viewed with med
itative eye early autumns changing hues,
until they were lost in Winters robe Of
dazzling white These scenes are yet
fresh in our recollection. Although at
present surrounded with the emblems of
decay-although stern winter suffers not
a flower Of the field to escape its whittier
ing blast-the hardest plants of autumn
have changed their pleasing hues-the
north winds shake the leahess forest, and
the chilling sleet descends while proud
boasting man shrnks from the tempest ;;
from the plain honest dealing of the an
cry elements. Yet, man, prudent and
industrious, has provided shelter he
sits by the cheerful hearth, enjoying
peace, safety, and liberty--free from the
din of war and politcs-engaged in social
converse, or more sel6shly boarding the
treasures of Literature. Perhaps memo
ry retraces the scenes of other, days.
fancy reviews the familiar landscape--the
looks and conversation Of friends with
whom we were then blessed and fondly
anticipates the returns of these scenes
And thus, the grateful mind instead o.
repineing at the cheerless prospect with
out, communes with his own heart-looks
within his own bosom where alone he car
expect to find happiness in any season.
If these reflections do not engage the
mind, then let our sympathy extend a
broad-take wider view Of the exertions
of bencvolence and intelligence and we
shall yet perceive ample cause for exer-
tion, and field for employment, for all the
rational powers and faculties Of our being
and not suffer the heart to be chilled OF
the mind depressed by the ungenial wind;
Of Winter. AT the commencement of a
new year it is peculiarly the season to re-
collect, acknowledge, and 10 be grateful
for the blessings of the past. And in the
year which we have commenced, may we
experience more of the social, benevolent,
and cheerful affections of the heart the
consequent reward Of moral rcctitude.-
Thus in pleasing recollecitons and conf
dent anticipation, may we beguile the
Winter Of life of its severest frowns -
while we look far beyondto scenes more
true,. more happy, and enduring than
these earthly changes. !.
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Ignorance lies at the bottom Of human
knowledge, and the deeper we penetrate,
the nearer we arrive unto it. For what
do we truly know, or what can we clearly
affirm, of any one ofthose important thing.
upon which all our reasonings must of
necessity be built-time and space, life
and death, matter and mind Of matter
and of mind, one philosopher has no less
absurdly, than irrefutably, proved the non
eristence Of the first, and thousands have
attempted to prove the annihilation of the
last. Common sense, however, punish
es all departures from her, by forcing
those who rebel against her, into des-
perate war with all facts and experience
and into civil war, still moro terrible,
with each other, and with themselves !;
for we retain both our bodies, and our
souls, in spite of the sceptics, and find,
"1hai parts destroyed, danish not The ,rhole.
Tough Berkeley take TIE body, Hume the
.J. sool" ,,,.
But it is not to be wondered at, that those
workmen should blunder who know so
little of their tools, and that untenable the
cries, should in consequence Of the build
ing by rules whose principles are errone-
Gus, and with materials, whose properties
are not understood for the tower of Ba-
bel is not the only monument of human
pride that has failed from human Iigno
rance. Alas I! what is man Whether
he be deprived ofthat light which is from
on hige, or whether he discard it, u irail
and trembling creature standing on time,
that black and narrow isthmus, he sees
nothing but impenetrablo darkness on
one hand, and doubt, distrust, and con-
ecture still more perplexing, on the eth
or. Most gladly would he take an OBJ
as to whence he has come, or
yhther he is going ; alas, hc has not tho
means (: his telescope is too dim, his com
,ass too wayering, his plummet too short.
Nor is that little spot, his present state,
me whit more ineligible, since it may
,rove quicksand that may sink in mo
nent from his feet. 1t can afford him no
ertain reckoning, as to that immeasqra-
lie ocean that he may have traversed, OF
hat still more formidable one that nc
,ay have trayersed, or that still more for
ndablc one that he musi i: an awful eX-
edition, that is accelerated by every mo
,ent by which it is delayed Neither is
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the outfit less gloomy, or less forbidding
than the voyage itself :thc bark is cot
fin ); the destination, darkness and the
helmsman death. ste,. .t
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TALEprARINc. Mr.. Folsom, in his
tory of Saco, tells us that in 1867, Julia
ma CIoyse, was presented fora talebear-
er from house to house, setting differ
ences between neighbors. Ah the cruel
ty of our ancestors Suppose such
practice now in vogue, what could be an
swered to the quid nuncs =? what reply to
the query of-',rhat metrs?' We shouldn't
dare to open our mouths /; we couldn't
hack upon our neighbor's character, de-
fame their children, marry off, their
daughters, 'engage' their sons, nor per-
form any ofthe like acts of kindness
Scandal would be cut up by roots ; coz
versation would be nipped in the bud
We should Ioose all the delicious satisfact
ion of having secrets to keep reports
to promulgate,' and the super exquisite
pleasure of having six or eight Juliana
Cloyes CONSTANT engaged in belaboring
their neighbors, and dissecting them inch
by inch. This is the land of liberty, and
the scandal mongers have full sway.
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where, west ofthe Mississippi, where they
say is Holy Spot, and there they are to
establish new Jerusalem, into which will
be gathered all the natives who they say
are descendants of Manassck. They are
led by the spirit, and will know the ground
when they place their feet on il. Elt' -
Immediately after their arrival here FL
der Rigdon embraced the new doctrine
and was baptised for the third time-once,
as a Regular Baptist-once as Campbe-
lite--and now as disciple of the new rev
clation. He says he has hitherto, igno-
rantly preached heresy.-His flock, We
understand, have principally followed their
shepherd, for the second, and some for
the third time, gone down into the water.
We are told that the number baptised into
the new order is rising of one hundred.
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= II is said, in letter, from Madrid, that
Nj. Sarran, formerly Editor Of the Dnd-
peoa Blanc, Paris newspaper, has been
or some time in the Spanish capital, ne
gociating on behalf Of q rich and credu-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-08-12

RAJE hereby orewarn all persons Witnin the u
w States, isom making use Of Sheet Iron, other
msia 10 curing or drying Tobacco unless authorized
by US or our Ag-ntsas we are, by letters Patent,
titled TO the exclusive privilege of using the same
We have determined 10 accommodate the price Of
Rights to individuals, 10 suit their eircums,ances-
For fixing house OF twenty feet square less, lie u
dollars viii be required and for all other houses in pro-
portion Any person can have The right FIX many
houses as he plea'es for curing his crops for the
sum OF fifty dollars-Rgb, for Counties States can
be purchased # us or our Agens.-Messrs Robtri &
Temple Gwaihmey Of Richmond, Virginia, are hereby
authorized to make sails of Rights, transact any bu-
siness relative thereto.
There is doubt but that all The tobacco lately sold for
the best prices, has been cured by the OF Sheet Iron
MARTIN BAKER,
THOS. BAKER.
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TT IVLNGSTONS ECLIPSE will stand at Diamond
"A Grove, the next season. the particulars of which
will be made in due time.
To an enlightened people, like the American on
Blood Stock but little need be said of the benefit that
will arise from cross Of Eclipse and particularly
when have been under the necessity of crossing
too repeatedly the Archer Stock but that Hink
il the best strain of horses in America; nevertheless
all experience has long since taught us, that in and in
crosses serve TO detract from their strength
Eclipse, to character for blood, performances
strength and figure is fully before the public, and
wore his friends to attempt theme Of praise, ii
" ould be difficult a ground for a 4lh of July
Grafton, TO axe the people of the United States
leve that General Jackson intended 10 do wrong.
Eclipse will he kept at Fair Field (Which is within
one mile OF RchmOnd0 from the LIST of December I'M
nj the LIST February next, where hope TO embrace the
opportunity of exhibiting him 10 a great many people
and where j locate myself during the two months, for
the purpose Of making sale of blood stock that may be
committed TO my care.--Preparations afe now making
TO accommodate horses Of every description Brood
Mares, Fillies, Colts and Stud Horses The conditions
Will appear in the American Turf Register in time and
other sources OF information will be ven.--These few
remarks are deemed sufficient 10 call the attention Of
the public TO my object, when upon full investiga-
lion OF my qualifications, such attention, industry,
knowledge OF blood stock, and punctuaity 10 all orders
drawn on me, the many advantages TO selling and pur-
chasing, to know where they may be found, together
with certificates well aitested of blood aud the
Dience OF examining stock that is for SALE induces the
hope That shall receive the support of liberal
muny, that at all times has been willing 10 support a.
NY undertaking promoiive OF public interest," as this
must be acknowledged TO be.
JAS. J. HARRISON.
August 5. 85-w4w
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Ep UDDLE COLLIERY.-The subscriber has with
a y great labour, and at heavy expence opened a
ew Coal Pit, South side OF James River, (Powhaan)
which he has called BueiWe Colliery in compliment to
that distinguished Collier and Mining Engineer, Mr..
John Buddle of New Castle, whose improved system
of working Coal Mines has done so much for the Coal
property of England-Coal from the above Coiery is
now offered for SALE The quality is unquestionably
good-Havng satisfied myself of that fact from the
rious trials have had made of il. / willing in all
cases for it 10 be tested by others at my expence.
N. +. DUNN.
August 5. 25-w4w
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August 2

MOTiCE. The subscriber having determined or
leaving the State OF Virginia, Is deIirious Of bring
ing his business 10 speedy close-a persons indsbl.
ed to him by bond or book account, requested to
make immediate payment, particularly those who Sc
debts have been due any considerable time longer
indulgence cannot be given. And all pernns HAVING
claims on biT, will present them for settlement 10
Hubbard & Gardner, or to Andrew S. Wbi,locke; who
may be found al their store, who are fully auhoriz
to close all my unsettled business.
JACOB Nj. WEAVER.
July 27 22-u
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for sale. : Being am

NTALUABLE PLANTATION for sale. - Being anx
ious TO remove TO the western country, am DESTROYS
OF disPosng Of my tract Of land lying the three not
ed roads In the county Of Goochand twentyOne miles
above Richmond The tract contains between seven
and eight hundred of land and has II large
and commodious brick dwelling house, with all
ry out houses requisite for the comfort and convenience
Of large family, besides good grist and saw-mill
both Of which will be sources OF profit to the owner
further description Of the property is deemed unne
cossary, as Is presumed that will purchase with
out first viewing the property, to whch those wishing
purchase are particularly invited. For the money
great bargain will be sold
RICHARD LEAKE.
July ~ 1870 wifi
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: UAQUELlN p. TAYLOR will receive by the ships
~ Julian Anacreon and other opportunities, from Lon
don and Liverpool direct to James River large supply
OF fall and winter goods, which having been selected
with great care for the Richmond trade he will be pre-
pared to sell such favorable conditions that he in
ves purchasers to- his stock in the hope OF being able
TO furnish them good terms they be can had in
this country.
In his assortment will be found l.
Mkt, grey, BTae green H ind teea PLAIN,
Rose, point, stped duffn and army blankets
Drab and olive fearnoughts and hushiags
White, red, green, yellow, and black fannels
Green and red bookings and baizes
D'ble mled drab, mkt and other cloths
Superne blue, black, olive brown aud mulberry cloths
Do blue, black, drab and mkt cassimeres
Valencia, swansdown, toanet and velvet vestings
Bombazets, marino carcassians and rattinets
Crimson, lemon and blue rich moreen and ,lamask
Calicoes, gnghams, cambricks and jackonets
Worsted, lambs wool, cotton and silk hosiery
Oznaburgs, ticklenburgs and burlaps
Irish linens, lawns, shee,ings and diapers
On consignment, 20 bales Scotch Venetian, Kidier-
minister, double Ply and Brussels carpetngs and rugs
which he is authorized TO sell low in any market
in the United States.
August D. 25-wtSl5th
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July 81
81 AND IN PENDLETON COUNTY FOR SALE.

n AND IN PENDLETON COUNTY FOR SALE
IA BY virtue Of Dsedof Trust executed by Jaeob
III 1ll Jr and Jane his wife, bearing date the 27h day
OF September, 1928, and duly recorded In the Clerks
Office OF the County OF Pendleion, shall on Sliur-
day, the third day OF September, 1884, in front Of the
Bell Tavern, in The City OF Richmond, sell for cash,
public sale, to the highest bidder, all that Tract
piece parcel OF land, situate in The county Of PEN
dIeicn, and conveyed 10 said jacob Hull by hi, father
Peter Hull, by title bound or Otherwise, as will more
fully appear by reference TO the records OF Pende
eouny, containing from $50 10 400 asfeB more or lss
aud bounded as follows, u wit ; o the Sou'h aud
East by Jacob Sader's land, on the West by William
uulPs land and on the North by the lands Of James
Skidmore The tile lie believed 10 be good but we
shall cell aud convey such title ONLY is vested in us
by the Deed OF Trust. THE TRUSTEES.
Augusta. 26--tds