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Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
POCAHONTAS.

The following sketch Of the character q
Pocahontas, is from Mr.. HiIliard's Life
of Capt. John Smith, contained in the
second volume Of Sparks's American BIZ
ogrGphy. For many interesting particn-
lars respecting this remarkable parsonage,
we refer our readers 10 the work ITSELF
1t is difficult to speak of the character OF
Pocahontas, without falling into extrava-
gance. Though our whole knowledge OF
her Is confined to a few brilliant and strik-
ing incidents, yet there is in them 50 COM
piete consistency, that reason, as well as
imag permits Us to construc! the
whole character from these occasional
manifestations. She seems 70 nave pos
sessed every quality essential TO the per-
lection Of the female character; the most
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
From the Me,p Bedford Mercury.

The following extract from a table in
Brown's Sylvia Americana, will be found val
liable to housekeepers. in aiding them to form
an estimate of the comparative value of the
different kinds Of ~fre-wOod.
The table at large shows the weight of a
cord Of different woods. seasoned the guam
iity Of charcoal each will make. and other
valuable information, founded on experiments.
1t assumes as standard the shell.bark hick-
cry, Of which none is offered 10 our market.
Tho most valuable which is common in this
region is the White Oak, and assuming this
to be worth six dollars per cord. we end the
price affiA ed IN the table to be the value Ofeach
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
y. g. BECEzWHTH,
AZ the sign of Drugs and Medicine.

IS RECEIVING CONSTANTLY,
EENUHNE MEDICINES; English and
~ American PAINTS; Osborn's Linseed
ind also Prepared OILS for painting; Pure
Port. Madeira, and other WINES; L. and 7.
Porter; Gums. Turpentines. Lamp Oil-DYE
STUFFS-Trnsses, Congress Water. Sc
Including all articles and medicinal prcpara-
lions usually found in connection with the a
bove articles. which he will sell at small ad-
vance from cost for cash or good credit.
Il Litchfeld. dug.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05

So much fOFs the Pafchaser--aud now p
word to the seller.
1t is estimated Mat a cord of wood contains
when green l543 lbs. Of wafer; 80 that a
farmer who brings info market cord Ofgreen
wood. has no less load for his team. than an
other who should put an the top Of his cord
Of dry White Oak, three quarters cfa cord OF
seasoned pine, or one hegshead and Two bar
rels Of water; either Of which would seem
like overburdening his poor beasts.
ToUn burned doiDn.--We are informed. says
the Massllon tO.) Gazette, by a gentleman
who visited Millershurgh yesterday, that the
village was nearly destroyed by fre on Sun
day afternoon. Thirty buildings were con-
sumed during ihe c0nnagratinn, 10 Of which
we're dwelling houses, the Jail. and other pub
lie buildings. - ittsbargh Ado.
Grinding Glory.--A workman ont Of work
in Philadelphia. writes 10 manufacturer in
the country, Dear Sir-I am at present ont
Of work, and can find little>to do--you know
my capacity and Fitness. understand that
your mills are again at work-if so. should
be glad TO get employment. Yours TO COM
mand, sc. &c.,
The manufacturer writes $50 Honest Tom,
you have been correctly informed as TO my
mills being again at work. ] have been for
the last month grinding " glory" ia very large
quantities; sent large lot TO market the
ether day. but find the market people will
not take it in exchange for butter, cheese,
meats, or vegetables. However, have We
~ large order from Amos Kendall to manu-
facture twenty fresh packages Of glory" by
the end Of May. If you will superintend a
dozen Of the looms and take "glory" in pay.
| can give you employment for six months.
Yours, &c."-Phh. Cour.
Robbery offhe Eastern MaiA-On Satur-
day morning the portmanteau containing the
Boston Mail failed 10 come with the other
Mails but that night the mail contractors
brought it on in mutilated state it appears
that about 12 o'clock an Friday night, this
bag was cut from the stage between NorwaIk
and Stamford, and was found in the open
field near the road the following day. All
the letters were opened--those containing
money, were taken: those containing drafts
and checks were left and have been received
here. The amount taken must be large, 81.
though not known. Suspicion rests on two
persons recently out Of State Prison, and the
inhabitants were securing the country. The
contractors ought to pay all damages for car
rying the mail behind, contrary to law.
On the morning following one Of the cold
nights of last week, Abijah Merit. Esq. o.
the village Of Sandy Hook. Newtown. found
his rooms filed with dead chimney birds.-
He had the curiosity to count them ana as
lcertained the number to be eleven hundred ana
tsCcnty-tkree. By measurement, there wers
taco bushels and peek. The same chlmney'
are still the resort of hundreds and perhaps
lthousandS mofe.-N HGucn Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
.se painful and debilitGting complaint o
TEE PILES

has been shoronghiy cured. by the administration Of
i Dumfries' Remedy for the Piles.
<NyHIS approved compound also mitigates and re-
y moves the symptoms which frequently accompany
AZ disorder, and increase the danger Of the patent,
"A Pains in The Lons, Headache, Loss OF Appetite,
sAiigestion, aud other marks Of debility.
relieved Patient writes from ds,aDce. Is but
nfres Remedy for the Piles for some time past, and
|akn fuun,l il eminenily successful"
The remedy is quite iaanceni, md may ne admins
A To all ages and both sexes Plain aud a,nple Di-
itH&ons with description Of The complaint accom-
|ISt each package which consists 81 faro 6ores, ore
OinmeDi. and The other an Etecinary.
exe 81 for both articles or SO cents where but one
s lEkMied.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
q NOTICE
"a RHEUMATIC INVALTDS.

NEERSONS suffering under Rheumatic Affection
respectfully assured, that they ca" obtain OF
~ proprietor and his agents safe and admirable re-
Wv Tor RHEUMATISM. however obstinate the dis
III Ter may he, and in all It's different stages
DE-. .Jebb's Rheumatic Imminent!
SE afford immediate relief to the patient. and has
spmeiimes been attended with such extraordinary sue.
6ess cure the mnst distressing Rheumatism IN "a
ffbnrs, when Of years standing.
This highly valuable Linimeu, isrecommended with
pconfdence founded the experience Of many years.
lDt only as cure for that excrucia,ing disease, bu
excellent application for Stiffness of the Joints,
Niisfni,ness, Spr,ins, Chilblains, &c.
Ths article is considered superior to every thing
, and To possess such uncommon virtues, that % ~
etlered from distant parts the eouutry.)
4 An agent recently wries: "Pease send me a fur
acr supply Of Jebbs LiDiment the first opportnniiy-
Nsha probably sell considerable quantity. a. il is
fEenmmenhed by some Of our physicians very highly,
ongh contrary their rules and regulations 70 give
45atouragement such Tor paient) medicines"-Bnt
most decided proof Of their confidence in its inval-
nnhe properties.
mother agent writes: I" wish you to forward me
&}sae more OF Jebhs Liniment, which has recommen-
IA itself very highly" Price so cents bottle.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05

try about three years ago. He was addicted
to intoxicati"n, to which is impntabIe this
'douhIe crime Of murder aud suicide. Report
speaks favorably of the wife, who has thus
falen victim TO her husbands brutality.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05
Wheat and Rye Flour,

At reduced prices, warranted,
For sale by S. p. BOLLES!
February 9 s:
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05

fthow appears that the friends Of the Ad-
ministratio0 attempted II adjourn Congress,
hoping ia cast odinn1 on the Senate, which il
was supposed would disagree. But il soon
leaked out that prominent members IN that
body would instantly advocate the neeasure
when Mr. Cambreleng was put forward to
make q move to reirace their steps.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-06-05

The Reason Why.-A small lad asked per.
mission OF his mother to 60 to Ball. She
told him Il was a bad place for little boys
= why mother, didn't you and father Uss. TO
g6 to balls when you was youDgi' I Yes.
hut we have seen the folly Of IT, answered
the mother. swell m0ther,' exclaimed the
son. I" wans to see The folly 81 ittoo."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-26

LONGER or shorter time, with notifications to
remove reasonable and even plausible oDJec-
tions / am not prepared to beteve, that the act
of the two Houses, thus acting in conformity to
the known will of the people, will meet Hat ne
oative shall not credit that till see 1t. }
Certainly shall propose, ere long, II no change
or no other acceptable proposition be made, to
make the trial. As | see no other practical
mode Of relief, am for putting this to the test.
The first thing to be done, is to approve or dis
approve the Secretary's reasons. Let us come
to the vote, and dispose of these reasons. In
the mean time, public opinion is manifestlng IT
self-it appears to me, to grow daily stronger
and stronger. The moment must shortly come,
when it will be no longer doubtful, whether the
general public opinion does call for re-charter
of the Bank When that moment comes, am
for passing the measure, and shall propose It,
believe it will pass this House. believe 1t VIII
not be, and can not be, defeated IN the other,
unless relief appear in some other form
Public opinion will have its way, in the Houses
of legislation and elsewhere; the People are So
veregn, and whatever they determine to obtain,
must be Welded to Them This is my belief, and
this is my hope. am for Bank, as measure
of expediency, and, under our present clrcum-
stances, measure of necessity. yield TO no
new-fanged opinions, to no fantastical expert
ments | stand by the tried policy OF the coun-
try go for the safety of property, for the pro-
lection of industry, for the security of the cur
rency. And; for the preservation of all these
great ends, I am for Bank; and, as the mea-
sure most likely to succeed, am for continuing
this Bank, with notifications, for longer or
shorter period This is the measure which
shall propose and, on this question: refer my
SELF without hesitation, to the decision OF the
Country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-26

cere friend on this floor than he had been. Inc
whole of his (Mr. H's) public life would attest the
truth of this. He had uniformly supported all
his measures, and had theF greatest commence
in his integrity. ..u - e.;a
He would say more: he was still his friend
and admirer. and happy should he be II ne coula
add he was still his advocate. His duty lmpel-
led him to an opposite course, and the perloo
had not vet arrived in this country when an
American citizen dared not differ from the Pre-
sident of the United States in any mattei
brought before Congress or the public. lie was
not prepared to receive the collar or the yoke
He could not help expressing his regret that such
terms were drawn from him, but he would APP
peal to the partisans Of the President OF the
United States on that floor, and ask them II, IN
stead of sending message announcing the
withdrawal Of the depostes from the United
States Bank, he had thought fit to send mes
sage directing them to be restored, whether
" and as loudly in favor of their return as they
had done in support of their removal lie was
firmly of opinion they would have done so.
The SPEAKER called the honorable mem
Der to order Remarks of that character, i'm
pugning the motives of the House, could not De
allowed.
Mr. HEATH hoped he should be excused Il
he had not confined himself within the strict rules
of the debate, since it was the first time he mao
ever addressed that honorable assembly. lie
said he should not detain the House with any
further observations, but would ask for the read
ing Of the memorial.
The CLERK read the memorial; and
Mr. HEATH moved that it be referred to the
Committee of Ways and Means, and printed
which motion was agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-26

ton with either party, and owned no allegiance
but to truth and Justice, and the common weaI
would either be rejected without a hearing. or
if heard, would be utterly disregarded
The delegates, therefore, as soon as this pain
full and Gas free citizens, they must add. I'm
initiating conviction was forced npon Their
minds. rose to take leave. One of their numhnr
seized the opportunity Of a parting word to saw
with emphasis, that, tothe President and to his
conduct in removing the public deposites Inc
citizens of Philadelphia attributed the distress
under which they labor. His reply to this 70
mark was but repetition Of assertion previous
ly made, and the delegates retired with no causa
of complaint as to their personal treatment. bpt
indignant that the voice of more than ten tbons
and citizens could be deemed by the President
unworthy his attention, and with sad cOnvic
ton that the high places of power, in a land
Boosting ofits freedom, were closed and barred
against unpallatable truth.
This report is signed by Elihu Chaunccv
Henry Troth, Mordecai D. Lewis, Merit Can
by, John S. Warner, Fisher Leaning, Joserb
H. Dulles, Isaac Macauy Joseph McIlvainc
Joseph Smith, Thomas Fasstt, james Marf,
John Struthers, Samuel Comfy, Caleb Cone
Thomas Fletcher, Gideon Scul, Bella Badger
Robert T. Potts. Benjamin Naglee.
The following are among some of the reso,
tons adopted by the meeting:
Resolved, That it be recommended to the FREQ
men Of the several counties Of Pennsylvani,
who agree with us in sentiment as to the cans
and remedy Of the present distress to appofr,
Delegates to a General Convention to be heidi,
Harrisburg, for the purpose of devsing meo
sures to restore the prosperity of the country
Resolved, That Committee of Safety. con.
ssting of thirty be appointed by this meetng
with power to convene from time to time TO IT
vacancies in their own body, to appoint Dele.
gates from their own body, or otherwise to en-.
force the objects of this meeting, at Washing.
ton, Harrisburg, and elsewhere; to correspond
with other committees throughout the Unito5
States, and to adopt such measures as, in Their
judgment, will tend to accomplish the obiectsof
the foregoing resolutions, and to continue II.
same until their eXertiens shall be crowned VII.
success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-26

The State Loan.-The Harrisburg Telegram.
states that the thirteen and d haIfper cent Die-
MUM, offered for the loan by the Bank of Penn.
sylvania cannot be obtained on the S7j000O ya,
undertaken; nor does any one, as yet offer 70
take it at par. We shall not be astonished if
the state is made to pay 10 or II per cent Oh
temporary loans, to meet the demands upon her
Treasury. There are now wanting near three
millions and half, as permanent loan and
we do not think it can be obtained at 6 per cent
Is it the Bank that has destroyed the credit Of
the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? /.
so why does not the Governor speak?
Phil Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-26

From Bermuda-We are in possession Of a
file Of the Bermudian to the 9Th February inCU.
sive; but the only intelligence We can CLEAN
(other than that in the marine department. con
sists of resolution passed by the Assembly 0.
that Island, in the following terms:
Resolved That slavery be abolished within
the colony on the first day of August, and tia.
the apprenticeship system contemplated bytt
said statute (referring to the Act Of Palliamer
Statute Sd and 4th, William w. Cap. 73) be d.
pensed with, so far as regards the Colony Of
Bermuda-N y Amer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

sd OIICE.-Was committed 10 tie Jail If brsfet6eld
county. virginia, on lie 18Th day Of May 1891. az a
runaway, Negro w0man, Sio calls herself Pottv ana
sys che beiong' 70 lanes iIeicfeO eren Of the ssfc
o. GeofgdSe Is about % yesrs q age onr fcei r. or
eleven iDehes lhg Las apparent marks Or scsrs-,,
neafy "'t; enc bad on wien committed 10 jail cot
ion eoffssas Goa aod yellow calico bonnet She
fspa way ~ Tie mouth Of Apf ll iaf slie was sd bv
ihonas o. Iaylor q Ibis county about ie first Of Jsnos
~ 1852 and ctied 70 Georges. Tae owner is request
e 70 come forward Prove properly pay cbsfges and take
her away Size wili be des viii " he ia,t direet,
JOHN g. GOODE Joffor.
August 8. %
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

ri Ew BOOKS AND sUPPLIEs.-Bell on Baths;
Life OF Hamilton, by his son; Bancroit's q. Saics;
Lucia, The berothed; Ayesia the maid OF Kari; Specu
ssfi,s; Works Of Mrs Sherwood Miss Graham; Ran.
do'phs Letters; The Work u the Holy Spirit, by l. H.
Hinton, A. NJ; Jack Downing; David Crockett Colnbcs'
Entomology; Law Library, vols; Blue Book; Ladys
Book le Angns Amir Khan; The Jews and the Mosaic
Low; Edinburgh Review, l19; North American Review
~, Meade on Prayers Waide's Library, No. part ri
Tor August Noyelis,s Library, 20 vols Mackenzie on
the eye; Paxion's Human Anatomy; Laennec on tbe
SieboscVPe, Polyperiam Researches, vols
August D. f2l-3 r.. ID. SANXAY, Agt.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22
BY RaTCEHRE Il COOK.

2 The ENouiRER Is published twice generally and
times week during the
Price, heretofore, Five Dcllis
Notes OF chaacd specicpayng banks ony)
1eved IN payment The Editors will the acty oemt
them by malt postage of letters being paid by the
No will DO discontinued, bat
Eli,oTs until all arrearagcs have been paid up.
Whoever will the payment nine papers, shall
have the tenth gratis
TERMS OF ADVERTISING
Ono rsi Insertions
so No Advertisement
assumed bv a this Is cnyirons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

HOHN II. CHRISTIAN has removed to the large
81 brick luiidiug. recently occupied as BOARDING.
mouse by Mrs. HfGGtNBoTHARf, situated al the OF
the Capitol Square, ner the South gate, where Mrs.
CHKIsTIAN s prepared 60 accommodate Boarders by the
day. week, month year, and will he prepared enter
tam from hl'een 10 twenty members Of The Legisla
tnre Her rooms are airy and pleasant aud the location
cUnv eneni TO visitors residents
Richmond, August % 3I-y4y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

EBUbLiC SALE OF l. IN ID Will be sold on The
"a zoh OF Tue present month, on The premises, Public
Auction, valuable tract OF Land supposed contain he
tween 100 and 1000 acres, lying the county OF Din
Ndde, Immediately DOfch's road 4 miles north OF
Burchs bridge, aud % miles south OF Petersburg
At the same time and place. all the crop Of every
cescipcn corn, tobacco, &c. Persons wishing 10 pur-
chase tobacco will do we'll TO attend the sale The crop
Is hrs-rse one Also the stock OF cattle hogs house.
hold and Kitchen lulnure, plantation utensils &c. SC.
Persons wishing 10 pnrcasc real estate, will do we'll 10
con'e and examine before the day of SALE great
gain will be sold 10 the land Inc subscriber intends moving
to The west immediately The land will he divided TO
suit purchasers Terms made known the day ol sale.
Angus 20 l3l-idl II. RI. TURNBULL.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22
HOPKINsYILLE TAYENG-

FHNHE subscriber having Just purchased that we'll
IA known stand, HopkinSvHie, situated The Bucking
ham roa aud about twenty miles above The City Of Rich
ond, oilers s services 20 s friends aud the public gene
ally, as Tayern-kecpsr The buildings ore large aml
convenient and they have eeenfy undergone thorough
sh'il be furnished with the bet ts, the country can A.
1rj aud that his bar shall contain The best Of liquors. His
stables too shalt be attended by rstrsle osef AID sup.
pied w the best provendcr is needless moreover 10
mike itfher professions lie invics the pnlic 10 test
those already made by eSpefienceand lac 1atcs hin.
sell That they vii be disappointed neither In item nor
any other thiog which my be desired.
HPhnsDHe woui prove desirable resort 10 such per.
sons n Rebmonl, ~ might Wish 10 spend lille Of their
leisure time IN sunner 10 healthy anil agreeable part Of
The country For pi II has been resorted
70 on ihis account JOHN 4. - HARRIS.
Iopkio.yl. August 10 3O-st
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

ENTASHiNGTON COLLEGE The Exercises OF the
w ensuing session Of this Institution will commence
om Tie bfst Monday Of September, and continue I'LL the
first Monday Of Jolly.
ANNUAL EsPsNsrs; Tuition, $50; Board, exclusive
Of bed and washing, $40.
II is particularly recommended, that those who propose
10 enter, should be present the commencement OF The
session.
The course Of instruction ,hs, usually pursued in Col
leses 80
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus 10 considerable
extent. ana Of The he'i description, has recently been i'm.
poriei from Europe
Lexington, Va, August IL, 1891 2s-ts
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

HIOk SAIL he valuable farm which reside
a called Snowden. contains te.fly eleven t,,lst
acres four hundred and fny cleared and IN he ,oo
1ne Of cultivation; hc rest IN woods principally Of oak
boy annually, and The cansl which pssses ,6,o,eg i
y firsta'e mil-sca nile and hall from Fredefirks
burg The improvements IRE, conmodious noIcrn b,ict
house and az necessary Ou ouscs sufficient f1r large
family, sli IN complete repair ON a commsnding en- J,
hence. about one nile above frederick burg Tie land i
lrfiie in fIe production Of corn, wheat &c and u's
wood, ior which there Is always ready insike il inc
hausibe, u moderately usel am willing TO sell D,e
Whole farm, or portions OF IT, 10 suit purchaser
YEANANs SWIM
Angns, 10 % 4,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22

a N APOrHECARY STORE FOR sALE-The sub.
IA scuber wishing TO decline ihe Apoherary business
oilers ior sale bis establishment greet bat Gin can be
had, a. he Is We anxious 10 sell al letters addressed 10
he subscriber, post paid, viii be promptly nded TO-
August o. I26-0 JOHN II. TOMPKlNS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-08-22
Aug. l.

SWEEPSTAKES TO be run over The Fairfield Course:
~ l. Sweepstakes for colts and FLIES, years old TO
run first day oil Fall Meeting, 1884 TWO mile heats, $500
entrance; half ioreit--to close 18th September. To
which there several subscribers
Sweepstakes for year old coils and iiIIrs 10 be
run FaH Meeting, 1884; mile heats. 500 entrance; hall
ioet-lo close LIT Oriober To which are several sub
scTibers.
B. Sweepstakes for colts and FLIES, then years old,
TO run Spring Meeting, 1885; ule heats, 5000
han foiie-to close LIST October, 1884 Seven subscr-
bers
H. Produce SweePsakcs for colts and hllies drop,
Spring, 1898, to run Spring Meeting, 1885; mile heats
S0uO entrance, half fore mile heats ls Februa.
~, 1888. -Four subscribers.
o. Breeders Stakes for colts and Glles drop Spring
1881, TO run Spring Meeting, 1887; mile heats 500 en-
trance subscriber has the right declare oil any
lime before I- May 1886 10y paying S25 loricil-aller
That period the forfeit will be $50 The second best
the race TO dra" his entrance. To cJsc 18Th May 1885
Several subscribers
o. Stallion Stakes for colts and FLIES, drop In Spring
Of 1880 TO be run Spring meeting 1898 mile heats N
trance $780, hall fo' felt And Fall Meeting same year
two mile heats, $500 entrance pay pay-to close Isl
February, 1885
Entries 10 be made any of the above siskes will, he
made TO RICHARD ADAMS pronri,for
aug l. lzo-S Of The Fairfield Course