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Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
From th,. London Quarterly Review. VENTRILOQUISM.

The art of the ventriloquist is well known: it consists in making his auditors believe that words and sounds proceed from certain per sons and certain objects in his vicinity, while they are uttered by himself: and it is founded on that property of sound in virtue of which the human ear is unable to judge with any accuracy of the direction ih which sounds reach it. This incapacity of the ear is the fertile source of many of those false judge ments which impress supernatural charac- ter upon sounds that have fixed lccality and phy scal origin. We know of case, where a sort of hollow musical sound, originating within three or four feet of the ears of two persons in bed, bafi1ed for mouths every at tempt to ascertain it's cause. Sometimes it seemed to issue from the roof, sometimes from neighboring apartment. but never from the spot from which it really came. Its supposed localities were carefully examined, but no cause for its production could be ascer- tained Though it was always heard by beth persons together it was never heard when A alcne was in the apartment, and the time of it's occurrence depended on the presence of B. This connected it with his destiny, and the imagination was not slow in turning the disco very to its own purposes. An event, howev- CT, which might never have occurred in the lifetime of either party, revealed the real cause of the sound, the locality of which was never afterwards mistaken.
 In order to understand what part this inde- cison of the ear performs in the feats of the vantriloqust, let the reader suppose two men placed before him in the open air, at the dis dance of one hundred feet, and standing close together. If they speak in succession, and if he does not know their voices, or see their lips move, he will be unable to tell which of them it is that speaks. If a man and a child are now placed so near the auditor that he can distinguish, without looking at them, the di- rection of the sounds which they utter, that is, whether the sound comes from the right or the left hand person, let the man be supposed capable of speaking in the voice of child when the man speaks in the language and the accents of the child, the auditor will suppose that the child is the speaker, although, his ear could distinguish, under ordinary circum- stances, that the sound came from the man. The knowledge conveyed to him by his ear is. in this case, made tu yield to the more for cible conviction that the language and accents of a child could only come fiom the child this conviction would be still further increas- ed if the child should use gestures, or accom- mediate his features to the childish accents uttered by the man. If the man were to sneak in his own character and his own voice, while the child exhibited the gestures and as- sumed features which correspond with the words uttered, the auditor might be little puzzlrd; but we> are persuaded that the ex- hibition made to the eye would overpowcr his other sources of knowledge, and that he would believe the accents of the man to be uttered
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
From the Boston City Gazette.
Sometimes fair truth in fiction we disgnise
 Sometimes present her naked to mems eyes.

Sometimes present her naked to mems eyes.
 Spectator.
 The father ot Return J. Meigs was born at Middletown, in Connecticut. For some time prior to his settleme mt in life, he address ed fair quakeress at Middlefeld, some few miles from his fathers residence, and found much difficulty in obtaining her hand.- She repeatedly answered his protestations of fidelity and attachment with, "Nay, Jo- nathan, I respect thee much, but cannot marry thee, for better is dinner of herbs and ccntentment, than stalled OK, and con tention herewith" MT Meigs finally told Ruth, that he was then paying his last visit as lover, and should strive to form an alli- nee with another family, and would therefore bid her farezueH. The kind and heightened word, pronounced with so much softness, fell upon her heart with healing in its tone, and as he mounted his horse to ride off, the qua keress beckoned him to stop, exclaiming, "refurn .Jonathan! return Jonathan!"-Mr Meigs went back, and fixed upon day for the celebration of their nuptials. The first fruit of their union was sen, which the father in commemoration of the happiest words he had ever heard spoken, had baptized GRE TURN JoNATHAH," who rose to distinction, and subsequently to the office of Post-Master- General of the United States.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW contains an

THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW contains an excellent article on the disease which peri officially excites so general panic. The fol- lowing is an extract:
 "Hydrophobia in man is of rare occur renee. During the last thirty years only six or eight cases have been known at Bartholo- news Hospital and among twenty persons who at one time were bitten, only one had the disease, so that the exceptions from the effects of this supposed virulent poison, here seems to form rule, whilst the observance of the usual laws of cause and effect, if the received theory of hydrophobia be true one, are very rare; is not more frequent than one in twenty! It is said that there are ten ani- mals besides the human species that are sus- ceptble of this disease. They are the dog, wolf, fox, and cat the horse, ass, mule, COW, sheep, and pig. The first four only, as it is pretended, have the power of communicating it. The mysterious and capricious agency with which among the human species hydro phoba has hitherto appeared to select its vic- tins, has been one fearful adjunct in the cata- logue of it's horrors It has set at defiance all the laws by which we reason, either from ex- perience or analogy. By some unknown spell it has seemed to seize upon its unhappy choice, and to have exerted its baneful influ- encc peculiarly over the powers of his mind. Bnt on a short examination the solution of the enigma presented itself As far as we know, it has never occurred to one to suppose, that the cause of this direful malady origin ates in the nature and shape of the wound, and not for any virulent matter injected into it. A wound made with pointed instrument, nail for instance, in the hand or foot, has not unfrequently been followed by tetanus ;- and the same consequences have succeeded wound where the nerve has been injured, without being divided. It deserves particular notice, that the only four animals that are said to have the power of communicating this maladv, have teeth of a similar form. They would make a deeply punctured wound, which more often than any other is the herald ofte- tanus,"
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
From the Providence Daily Advertiser.

Revolutionary Veterans.-We give list of the names, ages, and residence, ot the Revolutionary soldiers who attended the cele- bration of the Fourth in this town. The whole number is 53, of which the oldest is 93, and the youngest 61. Last year there were in all 76 present. Each year brings decrease of these last links in the chain of olden and present times:
 Providence-Othniel Tripp 93, Sim Ingra- ham 82, J. Kaull 81, L Field 81, J. Wiley 81, Consider Miller 79, John Gonsolves 78, Abiel Brown 76, Wm. Valentine 73, William Will kinson 71, John Rowland 73, Joseph Mathew son 72, Thomas s. Luther "A, Samuel Eath- forth "A, Oliver Jillson 72, Stephen Brown 71, Zebediah Farnum 66, James Calder 76, Ly- man Sturtevant 66, Reuben Roberts (colored) 67, Joseph Allen 76, Benjamin Peck 61.- Smithfield-John Usher 78, Eleazer Brown 76, Jeremiah Force 66, Salisbury Freeman 6o, Richard Auldrich 71. Cumberland Jesse Cornell 68, James Chace 72, Amaziah Weatherhead 73, Jonathan Baker 72, Noah Ballou 72.
 Cranston-Richard Guild 6e, William Pot ter 68, Hoffman Potter76, Benon Bates 76, John Stone 62. Gocester-Thomas Edwards 69, Eleazer Clark "A Warren-Samuel Hicks 69, James Wheaton Brayton "A. Eos ter-James Howard 72. Scituate-Stephen Young 72. Johnston-Reuben Chlson 75.- arrlngton-Grintlal Chase "A. South Kings town-Guy Watson 75. Seekonk-Charles Gushing 67, Elnathan Lake 78, Joel Brown 71. Attleborough-Thom Wilmington 67 Freetown-Richard Clark71. Windsor, Vt Constant Weaver 72.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06

John .ddams.-The following is extracted from the Speech of John Adams, delivered in the Hall of Independence, before the Con- gress of 1776, on the adoption of the Decla- ration of Independence:
 Addressing JOHN HANCOCK, the then Pre- sident, hc said
 "Resd this declaration at the head of the army, every sword will be drawn from it's scabbafd and the solemn VOW uttered to main- tain it CT perish on the bed of honor. Pub fish it rom the pulpit, religion will approve it, and the love of religious liberty will cling aroundIt, resolved to stand with it or fall with it. Setd it to the public halls, proclaim it there, let them hear it who heard the first roar oflthe enemy's cannon, let them see it who say their sons and their brothers fall on the fell of Bunker Hill and in the streets of Lexingpn and Concord, and the very walls will crylout in its support.
 "SirE know the uncertainty of human af-
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06

Closing Scene cf Life-The last words of THOMAS JEFFERSON were, " frssign my soul to my God and my daughter to my Country" JOHN ADAMS near his end, reused by the firing of cannon. and 6elng told the people were rejoicing for the 4tn oi 1aly; said, It is e great and glorious day"mand expired with the words Independence toreuer!" on ms nPs. noise of the firing began at night the dying MoERoE .'opened his eyes inguiringly; and when the cause was communicated to him, look of intelligence in, dicated that he understood what the occasion was We know not if there be upon record more striking instances than these, of the "raling passion srong tn deah.-PeteYsbnrg IRts.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06

MT William M. Dunning, 53 Fulton street, New-York, announces that premium of $40 will be awarded to the best essay on each of the following subjects, viz:-Domestic Hap piness; or contrast between the State of Matrimony and Celibacy. The first being in conformity to divine order-the other as in opposition to it. 2d. Religion and Virtue Are they not essentially necessary to consti- tute real Marriage union; and can there be happiness where such union docs not exist!
 "By religion is here meant that moral prin- cipal which refers human actions to the test of divine truth, without the remotest allusion to sectarian creeds. It is expected that each of those essays will comprise about six pages duodecimo size, as they are to be included Tn a work of that form, now preparing for the press in this city, entitled Domestic Hafhf- ness Portrayed; compiled from the classical writings of Adison, Johnson, Hawksworth, Steele, Newton, Witherspoon, and others of equal celebrity, who have occasionally em- ployed their pens on the same interesting subjects. This work will be executed in neat and handsome style and disposed of only by subscription. The above premium will be awarded in conformity to the decision of a select committee of literary gentlemen ap- pointed for tina. purpose and the unsuccess- ful essays disposed of according to the writ ten directions of the authors The names of candidates must be enclosed in sealed en- velope, accompanying the essay, which will not be opened unless the author proves to be the successful competitor"
 The essays are to be addressed to the above named gentlemen, post paid, on or before the 20 of August.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
From the Saturday Evening Post.
 SABBATH EVE.

How calmly sinks the parting sum-
 Yet twilight fingers still, And beautiful as dreams of Heaven
 Iris slumbering on the hills Earth sleeps with all her glorious things Beneath the Holy Spirits wings, And, rendering back the hues above, Seems resting in trance of love. Mysterious music from the pines,
 Der yon dark rock reclined, Falls like the whispering words ofpeace
 Upon the heavenly mlnd And winds with pnions steeped in dew, Breathe gently, as if stealing through From Eden's bowers, they came to bless The Spirit with their holiness. And wonder glittering throng of clouds.
 Retiring from the sky, So calmly move. so sweetly glow,
 They seem, to fancy's eye Bright creatures of better sphere, Come down at noon to worship here, And from their sacrifice of love Returning to their homes above. The Spirit of the Holy Eve
 Comes through the silent ar To feelings hidden spring, and wakes
 The gush of music there: And the far depths of either beam So passing fair; we almost dream That we can rise and wander through The open paths of trackless blue. Each soul is filled with glorious dreams,
 Each pulse is beating wild, And thought is soaring to the shrine
 or glory undefed; And holy inspirations start Forth from the temple or the heart, And chain-for earth's dark ties are riven- Our spirits to the gates of heaven.
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
The following PSALM for the occasion by the Hon. J. c. Adams, was sung the celebration in Quincy, the fourth of July, ult,

J. e. Adams, was sung at the celebration in Quincy, the fourth of July, ut.
 Sing to the Lord, song of Praise;
 Assemble, ye who love his name; Let congregated millions raise
 Triumphant Glory's loud acclaim. From earth's remotest regions come;
 Come greet your Maker and your King; With harp, with timbrel and with drum, His praise let Hill and Valley sing. Your praise the Lord will not disdain;
 Tho humble soul is his delight; Saints, on your couches swell the strain; Break the dull stiffness of the night. Rejoice in glory-bid the storm,
 Bid thunder's voice his praise expand, And while your lips the chorus form,
 Grasp for the fight his vengeful brand. Co forth in arms Jehovah reigns;
 Their graves, let foul oppressors find; Bind all their sceptered kings in chains--- Their peers with iron letters bind. Then, to the Lord shall praise ascend;
 Then all mankind with one accord, And Freedoms voice till time shall end. In pealing Anthems Praise the Lord
Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-06
Tbe alabama State fnteIItaenrrr

Is published every Saturday morning at Four Doi- LdrS per annum in advance, or Fire DollarS at the end of the year. No subscription taken for less than six months. Advertisements will be inserted al One Dollar per square for the first insertion and Fifty cents for each continuance.
 TLetters addressed to the proprietors on business connected with the otIice must be post paid, other wise they will not be attended to-.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-10
NOBcArIOW.

Nh y school Will be- continued The ensuing year.
LVh My CO use OF instruction will comprehend the
Hreek and Latin Languages, English Grammar,
English Co,npnsi,icr, Biography, with the u-e OF
Maps aud Globes, Math, mates and Ari'hmruc.
The school VIII commence Monday, tic 2ith al;
January 1884, ind terminate on the 10Th day OF lie
sember following. There will be vacation of four
weeks, commencing ON the 10th day of June. The
charge far board, tuition. washing, lodging and fuel
Will De- one hundred and ten dollars payable one hail
on the st day at June. l@Gl aud the other kalt Cn
The LIST of DecrD!bcr follow inr.
The discipline of 'hc school viii Ic parcn al; and
as mnch care and kindness viii be extended To bays
cUnhdud lo my instruction rs ~ my children.
My residence Is remote from the kaunts ui vice
aud immortality, nrd remarkably hcai'by. |, is stEa
Tod IN the county OF Louisa, 80 miles from Richmond
and the hko distance from Fredericksburg. The
stage Gcm Fredericksburg Ia Car,ersvllle passes by
my residence, and that from Richmond tn Harrison
bury within i short distance of it.
Letters L. should be- directed 10 .Gar;rcr's =
Roads, Louisa" WM. NELSON. Jun'r
nov 0-lnfIf
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-10

w ID stand the ensuing season my farm nine miles from
place to fredericksburg, and known IS Half Sink
IL Is not saying too much (or submit candor of
gentleman acquainted the facts sustain me in lie
assertion when say, that his are universally ackmow
lodged to possess as much size, strength and beauty as any
colts that have produced by sny one horse in Vg
MIA know several that purchased for less than 90
ven or eight hundred dollars and have myself been offered
$1,000 for year od-he estimate al winch thew .s
held by their owners take be strongest ecommendion
that can be offered IN behalf of untried coils ~
Inc season will commence the 18th February and for.
inmate on the LIST Of July Terms heretofore; Fy Dollars
n, ~" G use 'y the PAYMENT Of Thirty time
Groom "hichs expected either when the maze IS brought on
taken away e' "
Extensive pastures provided aud mares fed rerulaiIv
unless otherwise directed, at twenty five cents day
Gentlemen who last year ny season TO ohnn
ma, that did prove oa " any be) are Informed that
they be again. aud charge Tor the services of
the Horse ucss they should prove in oal in other words
'' mares VIII be insured at the PH7e Of The season
TIE Editions ofho Political Arena and Petersburg nteIicen.
GER will please insert tie above week in their rssnsc
tive papers Tor eight weeks and forward their accounts TO o
jan I3-2aw8wc :" D.
A \ rules held IN the clerks Office of MccklcnbuTG
- county court, on the Sd day Of January 1881:
Peter II. Furgcrson, pitt. against Sarah Hansnrd
William Turner, and SIsann,h his wife. Daniel Fra
zior, sen, Benjamin Frazier, Elizabeth Frazier AIe-
nnder Frozier, Su annoh Frazier, Daniel Frazier
jun, Thomas ~. FurgCrsoD, and Homer " Furrer
son. dfts.-lH CnANCERY
The defendants, Daniel Frazier, SEN, BENJAMIN
Frazier Elizabeth Frazier, Alexander Frazier, Su-
- 1 IA.
Fnrgerson, and Homer V. Furgerson, not hnvinn
entered their appearance according to the act Of
Assembly, and the rules of this court and il annoor
ing satieiacory that they not inhabitants of this
state, on motion Of the plaintiff by his attorney. il il
ordered, that the said defendants do appear here ON
the LIST day OF March court next, and enter their
appearance, and answer the pllntin's bill and that
copy Of this order be inserted in one of the neyye
papers printed in the town Of Petersburg or CITY or
Richmond, for eight weeks successfully, and posted
at the front door Of the courthouse Of said county.
copy. Tesic,
JOHN G. BAPTIST, y. O..
RI OTlCH.-A vacancy having occurred IN the
" female department Of the Richmond Lancashire
an school, ly tho death of tho late teacher, Miss
Mcbccca ~ Bennett, it becomes necessary that tho
Board OF Trustees appoint a suitable person IS Fuc
ccsSoF' 10 Tbs ord, ol Who may bc disposed 10 M
Py' ne required 80 7cud in their opplcatioDs accom-
panied hy satisfactory testimonials 90 qualification
70 tho SECRETARY ofthc Bonid, on or before tho Sd
friday IN February next. The salary is S40O per
annum, payable quarterly.
by resolution Of the Board Of Trustees.
lan 6-9aw ~ JOHN s.. MYERS, So'cy.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-10
LEES
CELEBRATED d HIGHLY IMPROVED
FAMILY EIEDECTNES,
LEES

PAMILX MEDICINES,
EES Anii-BiiI;ous Pills, admirably adapted to
- carry off supeffuuus Bile, and to prevent its
morbid secrctions. Price % and 80 per box, in
tin boxes
LEES Worm Lozenges, q certain and powerful
remedy for destroying all kinds of worms. Price SO
cents per box, in tin boxes.
LEE S Elixir, certain and efectual remedy for
obstinate colds. coughs, weak stomachs sc. Price
81 per bottle.
LEES Sovereign Ointment for the Itch warrant
ed to cure from application, free from mercury or
any perDieous Ingredient Price 37I cents per box
LEES genuine Persian Lotion renders the skin
deiicately soft and smooth, improves the complexion
Price so cts per bottle.
LEES Essence and Extract of Mustard an infal
ible remedy for sprains, bruises, rheumatism, numb
ness sc. Price s. per bottle.
LEES Lip-Saive. Price SO cts. per box
LEE Nervous Cordial, or Grand Restorative
most valuable medicine for great and general debili
ty nervous disorders, loss of appetite, &c Price 81
per bottle.
LEES Aguc and Fever Drops, warranted to cure
II taken according to directions. Price rs cents per
bottle.
LEES Indian Vegetable Specific, certain and eff
teciuai cure for vencrcal and SonorbC.a. Price g
ench. box and bottle
LEES Tooth Acb Drops which rive immediate
relief. Price so cts per bottle.
LEES Tooth Powder, which cleanses and bcauli
fes the teeth. Price so cts per bottle.
LEES Eve Water, certain cure for sore eves
Price so cts. per buttle.
LEES Anodyne Elixir, for the cure of head aches.
-ic'SI per bottle
LEES Corn Plaster for removing and DESTROYING
1orns Price SO cts. per packet. For sale by
GOV 3-law ii. G.. McNEMARA
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-10
WINTER ARABIAN

~ This beautiful and true Arabian Horse
" EA~S will stand again at my stable in the coun
(aslA SE'y at Brunswick, about fifty.ive miles
" S1T S"nh of Richmond, and thirty-,hree
csstEEhzsn South Of Petersburg-fftee north east
of Brunswick Courthouse, Lawrencevile. and eight
teen north west ct Belhed, and be let to mares at
thirty Dollars the season, to be discharged by the pay
ment of twenty Dollars any time during the season
Dollars the leap, and fifty dollars the insurance
and Dollar in every TO the groom The sea
son will Commence the 18th of February and termi
nate the 10Th OF July. Good pa turage for mares
grats-and those who wish. have them well and
strictly attended To at a reasonable price; but no
for escapes accidents
For more particular information of this beautiful
alilon, Gentlemen referred my adycrtiseme
Of the last spring, which will be re-pubshed in
time for those who have not seen it.
February 2.-law. JOHN TUCKER
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-10
THE IMPORTED HORSE,
YOUNG ,HRUETIE.

NJ LII stand the cnsuing season AT his former
w stand, BarbouTsvie, IN the county OF ORANGE
He has been shewn this winter at Richmond in
gInia, aud universally admired for his fine FORM
'fruflc Is sixteen hands high and seven years old,
and has proved himself most extraordinary sure
toni golfer. Not OF the eighty odd mares put TO
him have failed, within the knowledge of The subscri-
Der.
The season will Commence on the 18th February.
and terminate on the LIST day of July. Terms as
heretoiorc-Forty dollars to be discharged by thirty
If paid within the season. Fifty dollars insurance
and one dollar - tie Groom, be paid hen the
mare is brought taken away The best and most
extensive pastu age is set apart exclusively for the
mares sent To Tru!e; and the may be fed with
What hey viii cat, at twenty FIVE cents day. and
SroO'as ~ the village, five dollars a month Anv
one putting five mares with him. the price of one
will be RENTED c. w. GAY
for
Gov. BARBOUP
Barboursvillc Feb. LIST. 1881 feb