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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04
BUCKINGHAM DISTRICT

r, we arc requested TO state that DANIEL. A. WILSON,
Esq VIII be candidate tor this district seat in the
rh'"Ig Congress We Understand that he will address
me people Of buckingham Monday next. that being
'ouH "ay-And II Is also stated that JUDGE BoULpIN will
address 'hom on the day and place. May we ,us
mat The people will take this business Into their hands
ihey WIN nave an opportunity Of hearing the sene
OF e"ch Candidate They will cali tor the truth from all OF
mem they Will have it plainly, clearly ocally
hey WIN be content with wire-drawn arg uments-
w" ask Tor The plain and honest a'owals OF their POLITICAL
creed we nave lately seen Union shaken TO its
IRE by Nulliraon We have also seen the Rights Of the
States I+op"rhzed by encroochmen's upon the Consu
uoh IL IA time that the people should put end TO re-
curence OF such d,-graceiui scenes-The power rests
win them AMI they should exercise it. Let them 90
Tor me Rights ote States. and Tor the Union OF States
and all oiH be tceiL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04
THE DAY.

The DAY.
Fifty seven years have gone round-and again hail
ths return Of the Anniversary oil American Injepen-
dence. We again meet TO return gratitude TO the
sages who pronounced, aud the Heroes who confirmed
US, as Free, Sovereign and Independent States.
we have seen many dark day since the last Anniver-
sary was ushered nhut the clouds dssipsied AMI
Tue blessed sun has again burst upon in glory aud in
peace.
Let US swear to prove ourselves worthy Of the bless.
lngs we enjoy. The cause Of Liberty confiIed Ike
Tue enbemarc P"la'nm Of Antiquity, orr Keeping.
Preserve il, and tho nations OF Europe will LIGHT their
torches at our flame. Preserve all IL. .iia BRIGHT
ness, and the most distant generations OF the most distant
People, may rise up AMI call .sse-But in order to
preserve our Liberty, enjoy it, respected
ABROAD and with peace at home preserve our
Chion-And TO perpetuac our Union, must preserve
the Rights OF the States and OF the People from the EN-
croachments OF the Federal Cow HG ti5i Grant
dtes' BE this our guide, aud this our watchword.
u! we have determined TO anticipate the publication
OIL Tie Enquirer one day, order give Competitor,
an opportunity OF participating in the festivities Of the
July "
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

The celebrated Robert Dale Owen, accompanied by hi,
brother three Of his sisters and NJ D'Arusnont
the husband OF Frances Wight have arrived N York
Frances detained by the sickness of her infant Mr.
owen on his way to Now Harmony, where he proposes
TO fix his residence.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

st-.hasfer Genpal.-We have had report for 8.
veiaI days OF the death Of Mr. Barry at Msysck in
dict H. He Cincinnati on the ed a Gvo t..
yer me tine when he is said have died lie did 1ot ~,
tend me dinner given to Mr. Webslerin cooseonence n
he Intelligence he had received Of the meJanc5oI,, 49,
,ay among his friends Al T. exiog,o, N''V'J '"V''
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/, Lr1nrnns M Pc. Q!

We congratulate the Editors Of the Norfolk Bs,,,r m
on me handsome sheet which they issued on the Isl ind
y, IS me book.suthor say, new edition oonside,ab,,
sn,o'Seo, emended, and improved They pledge them
stGnfio." ~"e % C""'
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

Inc " New York Standard which lately announce ed
lis determination TO abandon its labours will forth an
pear under the auspices OF Mess Henry Hone and John
l. Munord, with vgour and more active abilities
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

HoSEPH BlNFORD, Attorney at Law will in "a,
lngham Charlotte, and Prince Edward all cases entrusted
TO his care will he faithfully attend TO- His office ia d.
recily opposite the Court House fJulv A ~ On
Prince Edward G. H., June 80
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

a IEACn WANTED. Ia take huge Of a snsl,
Z a school immediately. Further information NAV he
va" on to the Patrons in the neiehborhood NJ
TIE Ola Church, Hanover. Va
JuIy4 -
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''4s'0 '"'e"'n''H i' day October 1885, 10 June 30 1893

" ALUABlE LAND FOR SAEE-Haviny turno,
my attention 10 more active life than that of cult
'sthg he so-as such, now offer TO the pnblc The r,,,
VI La"u "heFeupon now reside, situated i'm the co.,n,y
OIL Charlotte on the waters of Little Cub creek Is riis
NoTu "st from The Court house, % West from F,ru
VILE and 30 South of Lynciburg; this tract conlain h.
e' i|oo an l5Oo drres, supposed GOO acre are
ca ana most oil which is in high state of Improvement
nav ins pee" seeded with clover herd grass Tb H.
Hc 'oo'cco gr"n and grass plantation and has Iarye
p'uoh OF hne tobacco land cut aud fine plant n,. IL
"hu produces tobacco finely aud free from water
MS property Is 50 situated to admit Of division ON,
WIN make Two desirable Settlements giving TO each god
improvements, sranary, tobacco barns Sc and tbo .,
OF wafer erms shall be accommodating sufficient t;ma
VIII be given and negroes taken in part or the vyhI T.;
PaySen possession given between this Is, September
PERSONS wishing TO purchase, will please make earlv
plicalon HILLARY r. RfCu S eSltyy "p-
Charlotte, June o. 1888, 80
a[OR SALE-The well known tract of I.nd - -,
county oi buckingham, lying OH Hunts Creek civ
nl'ies from the Virginia Mills, same distance jro
New canton, and sixteen from the Court House con,.;,
ng oy survey 1000 acres, adjoining what is collcd ,
Cold Mine Tract, Hatcher Tindol and o,h.rs 10 .ne
right III the Gold Mine Tract as ia tbonghi 49, our
ght is iuly invested in We therefore solici, al h
may be concerned in mining to examine for tlemsei"a
as 'he Indications good better than anv o,be H.
S part OF tie country although several mines are yyorL
ing IN the neighhourhooI 10 the benefit OF the oynsrS
ne iand suitable Tor corn, wheat and olscco cor,
nous building Tor small family good water and bealibv
The sale will certainly alc place Ire fret dav If Con-
.I.oer next upon the premises, air ID not The ncyt
10y. The terms made known on that dsy
III tff5e-1ce dtees gf lpiHidm qlisti dsceoscd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

ne GENERAL CoURT will probably adjourn Ia. ,nor
row besides The Judges who the bench ON the
Gsy' we nave to enter the name Of Judge Thompson
ceedngs hereafter. v " P'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

ghNk OF VlRGlNIA.-The President and Direc-
tors nave declared Dividend Of three dollars and
ny CENTS out OF the profits Of the last hall year. on each
snare OF the STOCK which, after deducng reservation
OF hlry cents on each share belonging others than the
commonwe"'lh towards the exlingushmcn Of the bonus
TO the State shall I've paid on or afer The 18Th insant
Juiy4 tl7-m] A, ROBINSON, Jr Cashier
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

DO The ~ n{iou G6s.a mud New YORK Eye,ing pnyS
pegso publis. sb.to louf times 49, rooI 70
.0fTIu5 tr
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EXAMINERS BANK OF yIRGINIA.--The Presi
dent and Directors have declared dividend Of three
per cent? on the Capital Stock, the last six months
winch viii be paid TO the Stockholders AN the 18Th inst
WIN NEKERVIS, Cashier
'Uy 16-1t
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

U No N0ArhrRN MAII-.Ys Yesterday morning
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

IEfO WATCH MAKERS have Tor sale two very
"a excellent large regulators belonging TO the estate of
the late VIM. Cowauthey will be sold very reasonable
'u"e 80. li4-ot.J Q. V. RAYWOND.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04

WISH oemploy Teacher instruct three small bows
IN the English language. Application made by mail
10 SCOTS Ferry, AIbemars will be duly attended to bv
'u'y q 1851 JOHN COLES.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15
The Och Street Theatre was literal

The Och Street Theatre was literally cram.
med on Wednesday night, to see Saubert's Fl.
nal exhibition; and particularly to witness the
promised feat of cutting mans head of: Nun.
bers Of people were unable to obtain peep at
the stage, and left the house. Many Of those
who did contrive 10 obtain good places, we're 10
state Of suffering from the heat and pressure,
which nothing but the hope Of seeing headless
gentleman, enabled them to endure They re-
manned to groan and sweat" Tor that purpose,
three good hours or more; the conjuror wisely
having determined to make his deed Of darkness
the cap sheaf to the wonders of the evening"
The audience, however, were not much iuteres.
ted in the very pleasing receptions which filled
up the time. The decapitation was all they
could receive in their minds; and they trembled
with anticipated delight; huped that each sue
cseding trick Vas the usher OF great business, and
but endured the matter in hand.
Finally the execution came: platform was
placed upon the stage; the victim, one OF Monsi
eur's assistants, walked out and took his sta
ton upon the platform. He kneeled. and Sau
bert took of his cravat, barred his neck, and
made several demonstrations OF being about to
slice the patient like a turnip A white hand
kerchief was now bound over the PATIENTS face,
SO as to leave part Of his chin, and his hair, Wis
IDLE to the audience. The Professor then laid
him along the platform, face downwards. gull.
lotine fashion, with his side towards the audi
ence. So far, SO good-the people applauded
aud shouted hysterically--the fun was rising -
But the Professor damped it, by drawing cur
tain across, and hiding his operation. When
the curtain was withdrawn, there was the Pro-
lessor. knife in hand, cutting away at the neck.
He made an end, lifted up round thing covered
with handkerchief, and carried it on plate to
the footlights. This was the head: the true
head being either concealed by a cloth, or stuck
through hole in the table.
The pensive public looked rather sulky at the
dcnouement, and forthwith getting into an i'm
mense passion. Kissed Monsieur, pumpkin and
all, in manner which was, to say the least Of
it, decidedly more energetic than polite. Mon.
sleur vindicated his right to be called phiIoso.
pher. He bore the storm with unrufffed good
humor, and never inquired,
"Qui sont ces serpens qui siflent sur ma tete.I~
though the outcres Of the birds who saved The
Capitol, or even the speeches Of the Yankee sea
serpent, we're mere whispers in comparison -
The curtain fell and yelled the pumpkin, and
the whole troop Of phenomena; the audience
scampered out in high dudgeop; and thus ended
the chapter Of decaptation.
1.-The cunning man" did not shew much tact
in making the attempt. He is one Of the Gle
verest copjurors who has appeared among US,
and should have known better than to unlace his
reputation after this fashion. Pennsylranian.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15

Portugal -Advices from Oporto are to the
Goth Of May, at which time the squadron OF ADJ
miral Sartorius had just arrived oh the mouth
of the Douro. 1t appears that Oporto had sui
fered dreadfully from a severe canonadIng
which commenced at day break on the morning
Of the 10Th. the anniversary Of the constitution.
alists' attemptin the year 1928 TO establish a
liberal government in Portugal. The cannona.
ding was from the south side Of the river Douro,
and the guns and mortars OF battery on the
Gaya Hill were so we'll served aud directed,
that neary every shot and shell told on that part
Of the city within their range. The houses
were very much injured, and the loss OF Lille
was also considerable; some accounts say as
many as two hundred. besides great number
wounded The. hospitals also came in Tor great
share al frst Of the injury Inflicted BY the bonn
bafdment.
The correspondents OF the London journals
acknowledge that fever and cholera are thinning
the popuIatlon-that fnrced loans are the order
of the day-that individuals having money are
squeezed, and sent to prison if they do not pay
that notwithstanding no money are starving
that assertions are Of daily occurrence among
the sodiers-that duelIing and mutiny are
equally common among the officers-and that
the only hope for the cause is desperated
sally. This has been repeatedly threatened, but
as often deferred. In fact the appearance OF
DON Pedro's affairs appears much less favorable,
than our last previous accounts had led US 70 be.
lieve.
The Cholera continues to prevail with great
maignity in Lisbon.
A Polish General Of name Of Boem' has
made proposal to Don Pedro to bring out tit.
teen hundred Of his countrymen; it appears to
me. saws London correspondent, that he has
made his appearance at the eleventh hour, as
the first battle that ,s fought will, 10 all proba.
biIity. virtually decide the fate Of the country,
and that event cannot be long delayed.
lN Y Com.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15

utsble witnesses; and from that time to the pre-
sent bis continued visits to the eastern coast have
been witnessed by SO many persons OF high res
probability, and testified to upon oath publicly
administered, that though the Horse MaeksreI ia
ken by the Boston party cruising tor the Sea Ser
pent, brought his existence for while into d,s-
credit. no reasonable person can no" pretend 10
doubtit. Those wishing for further details on
the subject. are referred TO Gray & bo"en's
edition Of Button.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15

rlcans walked In the fort In the afternoon the
psrty visited the Seneca Indians, who had col.
iected at the Council House on the Reservation
to receive them. They were addressed BY Cap.
tain Pollard, an old and very respectable CHIEF
of the Seneca Nation, who, after expressing the
pleasure which it gays them TO meet the Chleis
Of the Sacs, and after abiding 10 the present
state Of the Aborsines, counselled their brothers
to return home with a peaceable mind. TO cult
vate their land, and no more to fight against SO
powerful people as the Whites.
To this both.the Pophet and Black Hawk re.
pIed. The former said, I'VE have heard
your talk-it is full of truth aud good advice
have said much on this subject to our Great
Father-we shaN go home in peace; we wish
that altof the tribes were collected on the hne
lands west of the Mississippi. | will not make
YOU long talk-~e only came over to see how
our brothers the Senecas lived. and weare glad
to see YOU" Back Hawk said. "Our aged
brother Of the Senecas who has spoken tn Us has
spoken the words of a good anil wise man.
We are strangers to each other. though we nave
the same color, and the same Great Spirit made
US all and gave US this country together brothers,
we have seen how great people the whl.es are.
They are very rich and very strorg-it Is fol'
iy for US TO fight with them. We shal 90 home
with much knowledge that We have got on our
journey. For myself, shall advise my people
to be quiet and live like good men The sd.
vice which you gave US, brother, i, very good,
and we tell you now that we mean TO walk
the straight path for the future. and to c"ntent
ourselves with what we have, and with cultiva-
ting our lands"
The chiefs of the Black Hawk party behaved
themselves with much decorum and prnpriety.-
They were visited bv most of our citizens. and
every opportunity was furnished by Major Gar
land to crafty the curiosity of all who came
They will proceed over land from Detroit to
Chicago. where military escort will receive
them, and convey them thence t" the Mississippi.
A large party Of the Oneida Indians, under
the charge of the agent, Mr.. Savage, left this
port on "Wednesday last for Green Bay, in the
schooner Globe. They numbered in all, men.
women, and children, l45-were well provided
with every thing necessary to render them com.
Portable in their new haJtations, and seemed hap
ply 10 the prospect before them.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15
Notice.

NJ CARUsI intending to visit New York about the
N first Of August, will receive orders. until that
time for the purchase of Piano Fores in the selection
of which, strict attention will be given.
jyS-dl~E2awtlAAug
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15
OBITUARY.

from the Petersburg Iptellgencer. July l2.l
The melancholy duty deyolves upon Us Of al.
noucing the dsctase Of FRANCIS G. YAxcgr
ESQ, the Senior Editor Of this paper, who va,
suddenly summoned, in the maturity Of wears
and in the midst of his usefulness, to I" ano,hs,
aud better world" on Saturday evening last
Mr.. Y. had been in bad health for some wears
but for the last SIX months be appeared to be re.
gaining his former vigor, and his family wer.
looking forward TO long and uninterrupted OAR.
tIcipation in his fostering care aud paternal kind
ness. These deep-cherished anticpations, how
ever we're doomed TO sudden and sad disap.
pointment. We met him ON the Alb iast at the
festive scene at Bath Spring. where he attended
BY invitation, and from whence he retired a. A
very early hour, from an indisposi,ion to be a
locker on where his health did not permit him 20
be a partaker Of the excitemeuts Of the occasion.
On the 5th, we were called from the enliveninr
and animating scene which attended the depart
ure Of OUT Richmond and Chesterfield guests, to
view the diving agonies Of our friend aud fellow
laDores. Abuut 8 o'clock in the morning Of tha,
day, Will. conyersIng with his family, he was In
stantIy Frustrated by an attack Of apoplexy and
paralysis from which the most efficient medical
all WAS unable to sffard any relief. file sui
fered the most excruciating agony until O'Clock
on Saturday evening, when bis spirit threw Of
the fraiI trammels Of mortality, and winged its
wav to its Saviour and its Gud.
The character of the deceased needs no euIu.
~ from our pen. As citizen, the repeated
marks of confidence bestowed by community
among whom he was reared, attest the estimation
in which he was held. As a husband, father
and master, the heart.rending Lamentations of
his household evinced his worth in the most anna.
BILE relation of lfe.-To them his loss is irrepa.
rabIe; and his memory will long be cherished by
those "ho enjoyed the full force OF his affections.
fFrom the Baltimore American, July Is
In the death Of SAMUEL SrERErr, Esq which
took place at his residence in this city, yester.
day. our community has sustained loss Of one
Of its most upright and estimable members--One
who has grown up with it from its infancy,
and was always jealous in promoting its prdspe.
rity. As patriot, citizen. a merchant. lie.
gislator, in every public employment and all pri.
vate relations, his long career Of life has been
without reproach; and, dying at venerable age,
his memory will long be kept in remembrance.
Yesterday the flags Of the shipping in the port
were displayed at half mast, as tribute Of re-
spect to an aged citizen who had served his coun
try faithfully and we'll, in numerous stations Of
trust, and, by elevation and frnness Of cha.ac.
ter and courtesy Of manners, won universal re.
gard for his personal virtues.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15

The Cholera has disappeared from Alton: ten
deaths happened during its prevalence there-the
last, that of DR.. Samuel Barrett, formerly Of
Ashby, Mass. Several deaths have occurred at
Lotions settlement. between Alton and Carroll.
ton. Up to the Goth, at Carrolton, there had
been nine deaths. On the 28th there was one
death at Jacksonville. Three deaths have oc.
Cured at MontebeIlo. (Haucock co., one at
Fort Edwards, and five or six at the village Of
Keokuck. opposite Montebello--amongst the lat
ter was that of Joshua Palen, Of the American
Fur Company. At Naples there have been two
cases, one Of which was fatal. At Middleton
Mills, near Exeter, three cases-two Of them ia
tai. 1t has revisited Galena with great violence:
on the three days previous to the Esd, there were
IS cases. 10 Of which were fatal. 1t then abat.
ed.-Missouri Repub., July Q.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-07-15
From the CireleuiYe (Ohio) Herald.


ANEcDorE OF SENATORS WEBSTER AND Ew.
ING. As Messrs. Webster aud Ewing were
vending their way to CircleyilIe, when about se-
ven miles from. the town. their passage was in
tercepted BY q tree. which had recently fallen
across the road. aud which an honest woman was
leisurely cutting out. They SURVEYED the pre-.
misses, to see how the difficulty might be over.
come. Our knight OF the axe, not knowing Ell
Their Of the distinguished Senators, congratulated
himself on the timely arrival Of two such hale
and able men to his assistance; and very
frankly advised them, as the best means Of escap
ing the difficulty to get down from their carriage,
ard aid him IN the removal Of the obstruction.
Pleased with the republican pIainness of the sug-
gestion, aud finding the mans strength made.
quate to the task in hand, they followed his ad
vice. Mr.. Ewing first took the axe, and WELD.
ed it with effect. as he does his arguments in the
Senate and at the Bar. He was relieved by Mr..
Webster, who was less familiar with choppng
logs from the road, than with removing the Oh.
structions of cbop,logic from the wheels Of 60.
vernment. His efforts were SO labored and inef.
fectus, as to attract the notice of the woodsman,
who declared to him. syou are not doing your
best now sira-.you must he playing the Posson!!
You don't bend your back enough, SIR The
tree cut off and the way cleared, our travellers
resumed their journey-and left the countryman
blessing his stars that they had been directed that
way, which was of the main road,) at that pro-
pitious hour.
Marriage Observation-Disclosures. in Phila.
delphia, by bis Honor the Mayor, Colonel JACK
DowsINo, Of Uncle Sans Army, to the widow
HANNAH NoRRIDewocK, Of the District of Maine.
The Colonel was dressed in bran new suit of
regimentals, present sent on from Washington
by the President on hts promotion, to be used on
this occasion. The Colonel stated that on his
eastern tour the President requested him to sleep
tor him, to save time; aud following the hint, be
lad now got married for Mm!-N T. Gaz.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-07-18
From III. Sketches Of N'esfera .4eiosnt,ne

From ttH Sketches Of Western .4ticeuf'1e
About the middle of July, 1882, sew
eral Wyandotts crossed the Ohio, few
miles above Wheeling, and committed
great depredations upon the southern
shore, killing an old man whom they
found alone in his cabin, and spread.
ing terror throughout the neighbor
hood. Within few hours after their
retreat, eight men assembled from die.
ferent parts of the small settlement am
pursued the enemy with great expedi-
ton. Among the most active and eff
ficient ofthe party were two brothers,
Adam and Andrew Poe. Adam was
particularly popular. In strength, ac-
ton and hardihood, he had no equal
being finely formed, and Injured to all
the perils Of the woods. They had
not followed the trail far, before they
became satisfied that the depredators
were conducted by Big Foot, a re.
nowned chief of the Wyandott tribe,
who derived his name from the inn.
mense size of his feet. His height
considerably exceeded six feet, and his
strength, was represented as Hercu.
lean. He had also five brothers, but
little inferior to himself in size and
courage, and as they generally went
in company, they were the terror o
1.-THE whole country. Adam Poe wa.
loverjoyed at the idea efmeasoring hi.