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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
From the National Gazette.

1t is represented to US from very
respectable sources, that the results Of
the recent elections in Connecticut and
Rhode Island should not produce dis.
couragement among the good citizens
Of any State who prefer Mr.. Webster
as candidate for the Office Of Presi-
dent. Those results have been occa-
stoned by local party divisions which,
it is affirmed, would cease, or be mop
erative in the question Of the adoption
or rejection of the first statesman and
chief boast Of New England, when pre-.
sented solely and fioally to the New
England communities. Ii is still
thought that he would obtain the suf.
frages of large majority in both Con-
necticu, and Rhode Island. The case
OF the late elections is quantity explain
ed as follows in letter from Provi.
dence TO the Boston Courier
"Here, with every thing at our COM
mand, and with the ability to succeed,
we have suffered shame and disgrace,
because many Of our party stopped by
the roadside TO quarrel about masonry,
anti.masonry, snti-slavery, anli.bran-
dy, gin and cold water, orthodoxy, he
terodoxy, Fanny Wright, Be'zebub,
and railroads. Thus We quarrelled
split and divided !; The well organized
forces Of the administration marched
up in the mean time and carried all
before them. We have thus lost our
Senator and the State beside."
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
MTELLiGENCER.
ROMNEY. MAY 9.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Company

Chesapeake + Ohio Canal Company.
We have the pleasure to announce to
our readers to day, that the law of Ma
ryland for the extension of the Canal to
Cumberland, WAS ACCEPTED blythe Ches-
speake and Ohio Canal Company, in
general meeting of the stockholders, on
Wednesday last, and by an unanimous
vote. The adoption Of the law was re-
commended to the company by the Pre-
siden, and Directors, who, in an int.
resting Report. after recapituatng the
former difficulties and gloomy prospects
of the company, express the opinion that
the law Of Maryland is the most favora-
able, under all circumstances, which
could be obtained for their relief. In
anticipation ofthe acceptance of the law,
an Engineer, MIR. Fisk, had been direct
ed to revise the location ofthe Canal be.
tween Dam No. and the Great Caca-
pom, 26a miles, upon which work he has
already been some weeks employed
The Board promise that the survey and
location of the entire line of Canal to
Cumberland will engage their early and
prompt attention.
The meeting, in conclusion, voted
thanks to the President and Directors for
the Jealous, faithful and active manner
in which their duties during the past year
have been discharged, and adjourned to
Monday the All day of May next.--Wil-
Transport Banner, April rs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
A NEWSPAPER IN A FAMILY.

The minds Of active children are ey-
er agog after something on which their
fancy may rest. This principle Of the
human faculty never can be satisfied
short Of enjoyment in something. This
being a self evident position, the ques.
ton fairly arises, what is the best food
for such mindsi If we wish their
faculties to remain useless, deprive chill
dren as much as possible Of sources Of
information-teach them that all polish
of whatever kind, 1t may be, is super
fuous. They then will either be
drones or vagabonds, according as the
bent of,heir inclination may lead them.
But on the contrary, if you would like
TO have the offspring Of your charge
both active and useful, place such in.
centives before them, as would lead
tender and susceptible mind into
train of useful thoughts, which would
so bias future conduct, as to justify the
saying of the wise man, Strain up
child in the way he should 60, and
when he is old he will not depart from
it," One great source of this bending
the twig, may be attributed to the read
ing of newspapers.-There is not at a
ny one time, more matter placed before
a child than he may think he can pc.
ruse in the course Of week, after which
soon arrives another treat, until it be-
comes matter Of course and in pro-
portion to the expansion Of the mind Of
the child, will his esgerness for each
successive paper increase.
When once this thirst for improve,
ment and information has gained an as
cendancy, the little fooleries and foib!es
that SO frequently disgrace neighbor'
hoods, and in which none but the fri
yolous and uncullivated are generally
engaged, will be done away. AT the
sametime, such children are more at
tached to industry; for when the tolls
of the day are over, a mental collation.
awaits the mind at home, 10 the charac-
ter OF a weekly visitans /; the children
are not seeking relief from toll by per.
ambulating neighbours premises
Switzerland Guest.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
Matthias the Impostor.

The New York transcript. says
|'lt is most probable that Matthias, of.
yer the expiration ofhis term Of impri-
comment in West Chester, will be tried
on an indictment which now rests a.
gainst him in this city, for obtaining
laoney by false pretences from BeDja-
min H. Folger. Should this be the
case, his reverence may yet have o
chance TO learn the "art, trade and mys.
fery" of stone cutting, under the tuition
pr some able teacher, at one Of our pub.
tic institutions"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

tive Does not every day prove that
none but the most licentious Of either
party can meet with support
The truth is, the fault, if any there
be, is with the public, and not with the
publishers. The mangled character
Of an opponent is just as essential to
the meal ola politician, as pepper and
mustard among the condiments Of an
epicure's dinner. Scandal Of all sorts
is guIped down with avidity though
on occasional wry face is made, as
sort of saIvo to the conscience.
Why, then, are editors expected to
be fastidious in their daily melange-
when nothing else than high-seasoned
food can be relished by their readers7
We think it time to cease grumbling
a, the RIGHTEOUSNESS Of the press, since
experience has fully proven that he
who seeks to keep his columns free
from asperities and scandal, meets with
little better return than the sneers of the
multitude for his "milk and water" pro-
auctions, and the privilege Of dying
"unwept, unhonoured and unsung."
THE MURDERED CHILDREN.
The Mobile Advertiser, Of the 2Sih
ult. says: "The bodies of two children,
who under circumstances OF such fiend-
ish atrocity, were murdered few days
since in Baldwin county, have been
recovered. They were found in the
creeks near the places designated by
the wretches who perpetrated the hor-
rid deed. The dreadful details Of the
hellish butchery, are too shocking to
be related, or even to be conceived Of.
Suffice it to say the villains we're
apprehended, and yesterday they were
tried and convicted. They were sen.
fenced to be executed on Thursday
next. We regret being compelled 10
add, that the popular indignation could
not be controlled by the ministers Of
the law. The bodies Of the poor in.
nocents, exhibited spectacle that beg
gars description, and aroused the feel
ings Of the populace to uncomfortable
fury. On the moment ofpronouncing
the sentence, they rushed upon the Of
ficers, rescued the murderers from their
charge, and hurried them to the scene
upon which they perpetrated the deed,
with the avowed object Of putting them
to death. We regret this interference
with the regular operation Of the laws;
but, if ever case could be imagined
that would palliate their violation, it is
to be found in the unspeakable details
attending the massacre ofthese helpless
children"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
MR.. BARRY SOLD OUT.

The U. S. Telegraph of Saturday says
We learn that Mr.. Barry has taken
formal leave of the Clerks in the Post
Office Department, and expected to see
Mr.. Kendall's installation announced in
the Globe of to-day. Why this move-
ment has not been so announced, will we
suppose be hereafter explained.-IIaying
carried Connecticut and Rhode Island,
the Regency can now venture to risk
Kendall's nomination before the Senate.
Mr.. Barry, it is understood, goes to Spain.
A General in the Austrian service OF
one of the most ilus,rious families of
the country, had an only child, natu-
raj daughter, of rare beauty and &C.
complishments. A secret attachment
was formed between the young lady &
subaltern officer of one of the regi.
ments CHARTERED at Vienna. Conse-
quences ensued which it would soon be
impossible to conceal. The officer
went TO the general, made confession
ofthe fault he had committed, and en-.
treated TO be allowed 10 repair it by
marriage. The offended but over-has-
~ father gave a peremptory refusal,
and declared that his daughter should
be confined for life in convent. On
learning this terrible resolution, the un-
happy young lady found means to pro.
cure some vtrioIic acid, swallowed il,
and destroyed herself. The miserable
father became overwhelmed with grief
and remorse, and calling the young of.
ficer to him, offered to make him re-
paration for his cruel loss, by adopting
him as his son, and leaving him the
whole Of his property. The spirited
young man rejected the proposal with
Indignation, retired to his lodging, and
blew his brains out.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
STOP THE ROBBERS!
800 REWARD!

THE subscriber returning from
Baltimore, was waylaid by two rulfi-
ans, sbout7 O'Clock, on Friday evening
the 1Olh inst. near the Hanging Rock,
on the North Western Turnpike Road,
about two miles below the Tavern Of
Col. Charles Blue, and after knocking
me off my horse and one holding me
by the throat, they succeeded in taking
from me my pocket book containing
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
-Thirty.nine Fifty Dollar Bills on
the Bank ofthe United States, payable
at Baltimore, and the balance Of the
money was in small Notes on different
Banks, but principally Valley money.
| have no recollection OF the appear
ance or dress of these villains but am
inclined to the opinion that they must
have been the same persons who we're
seen passing house by a female, about
half "a mile from the place where this
helIish deed was committed, fifteen or
twenty minutes pf;or 10 my passing
She describes the dress Of these two
individuals as having on--one a Blue
Frock Coat and pantaloons, and the
other Blue CIose.bodied Coat and
pantaloons. The same individuals
were noticed by others residing below
along the turnpike road during that
day, and concur in the opinion as TO
dress as described-and from inquiry,
| have not been able 10 hear Of any
such men having passed above where
this truly unfortunate-yet fiendish
act, was perpetrated. | am therefore
inclined to the opinion that those per-
sons were the robbers. One of them,
understand, carried mallbundle.-
Their weapons were green chestnut
clubs, as they were found on the next
morning at the place. The above re-
ward will be given for the apprehension
of the villains, as also, suitable CONF,
pensation for recovery OF the money,
or any portion oft.
JOSEPH DORIAN,
Hump.co., Va, AprillS, ls35.-tf
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
A PICTURE.

The Cincinnati Chronicle gives the
following sketch of miser. who resided
at Boston or Dedham;
He was man Of fine talents, per-
feet uprightness, aud with nothing
faulty but his love Of money. This
passion had run into insanity, aad in
respect to wealth, 4 respect him as a
monomaniac. During the latter years
of his life he had yearly income Of
something like $4,000. Hisproperiy
was invested 10 Bank and Insurance
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
To Whom 1t may Concern /!
NHERE will bea petition pre-
sen,ed to the Legislature of Vir-

y 'HENE VIII be petition pre-
senied to the Legislature Of vir-
ginia a. its next session, praying
relief from the grievance inrnnaed nnnn
the citizens of the counties Of Hamp-
shire and Morgan, by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company.-For it q.
mounts to complete prohibition, rem.
dered so from the high toll, and tie
overwhelming expenses caused by the
bad management Of the locks, and
continual breaking ofthe banks Of I'd d
Canal.
Hamp. co., May 2, 1s35.-st.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

Turnpike Road from Cumberland,
|dd. uia Bedford, to Holidaysburg,
Orders have been given, we un-
ierstand, to one Of the corpse Of U.
ptates Typographical Engineers, to
Furvey roule for Turnpike road be.
ween the above named places.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

Flour in Alexandra, s. ~
/" in Baltimore, 4s7.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02
KNITTING MACHINE.

Those who have curiosity to exam
Inc new g. ingenious machinery, may
be gratified by calling at the AgricuI.
|ural Warehouse, where they may see
machine for knitting stockings, the
operations Of which are performed
~ith surprising accuracy and facility.
L is The invention Of a Pennsylvania
Farmer, and has been patented. We
|hould think it would be most ad.
Fantageous machine TO introduce into
h|l public institutions where il is desira
pie to give profitable employ mens 10
Ehildreu.- Boston Cour.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

LoageDity.-Five blacksmiths live
within three miles Of each other, near
Corwen, Merionethshire, and whose
ages amounk TO AIS. Three are broth
ers, and four have the same surnames :
one has lived 81 years 10 the same
shouse, and was never from it week in
Ibis life. A pony, said TO be ofthe ex-
'traordinary age of43 years, is the ven
cradle friend Of one Of these Cambrian
'patriarchs.- SArsvsbxry Chronicle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

sloop Of war Erie was lying in the har.
Dor at the time /; The commander OF
which volunteered the services Of the
marines and sailors to quell the insnr-
rection.-N. " Jour. Com.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

Value Of Blood Horses.--We un.
delstsnd that Mr.. Haun, who recently
gave 5000 for Bertrand junr. yesser-
day refused $le,ooe for him.-Aagus-
la Courier Of 8th ut.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-02

Instruction Of Slaves.-We are in.
formed by Capt. Blanchard, Of bark
Caroline, from Bahia, tina, early on the
morning of the 25sh January, an insut-
rection Of The slaves took place, and
would have proved very serious at
fair, but for the Police having obtained
Information few hours previous which
enabled them to put the garrison on the
alert. About l SO of the negroes were
killed and upwards Of 100 taken pri-
soners. The negroes dedto The woods,
and numbers were shot. Three SOL
diers and one citizen were the only
whites that were killed. The ". $.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

Died, Thursday tho 81 instant in tho cl veu, of o ~ O.
ran Soiqohon wife William io Colquhoun
AMI daughter OF Edmund
The dart Of death hurled passed. the prime OF
NE ana bending beneath Tho weight of though
stance, "the nsaa,e archer his st one in tho
tion amabe accomplished the chain OF The social c,,c
ani the pride delight Of family cur grief min
gicd with Scarcely can ouc Minds realz the 6 ,h ~,
cherished object has boen suddenly and 10
The foil bloom of life, nnched from TO tho
paase destroy impulses of eins Yer we h,I ,
mnnuf at the di-pensaons OF nscruable The
md naiomc niii resting place in the it, God
Dpafte 'his i ~ her residence, Essukin county Messr
AFTER shor, illness the 10th last, sarah r. siaop
consor of Miienor Steton Powhaan county Va and
eight hours amer, hcr infant, aged dayse were in
terrell in the this aable vonnv
d,sconsolatc husband female children brother have
10 depoe tho loss of aeeoustc wife, AID .terher
friends of loved has len large circle of friends
ioamcn sr unmely tender tree the pride nad
oenu,y OF the which suddenly whitening when
should be fresh and dropping It's Branches to
the earth, and shedding leaf nwny
as even 10 The stiffness OF the orostShe ALL she
has mol lost nli No: she Jesus Christ
and IN him she has received things. '
DEArn or Cot McCoris with the sincere regret bat
tho Senate of Virginia. a5 IA. he died of %
at hs residence Addcbourn Tes county ho decrease
OF Col Mccoy will be deeply regretted his friends md
more Immediate by ufyc aio,v Of rho
citizens OF the district he His will be Justly re-
gsueu Us public loss lie intelligent highly especa
Die gennan possessed much experience and tall
en which rendered him of utility every station no billed
ncIoy was successfully elected Delegate from Tyler
county TO tho Legislature of Virginia. believe M or To-
be served for many member Of Pubic Noks
station which required much practical knowledge hc-egh
acquaintance OF the entire the state THESE
stations aud number nnos county he 6ed
Nun much credit toiuse and Community
ne mas hcd but session OF his torn Ia 10
hch ne was called by majority citizens of the dis
ou Ia nat as Ia the other stations and
quilted himself the satisfaction large majority of s
esCV' Mccoy SELF made acquired every shin
ers ofh He had at his meridian when den
arrested ms career OF usefulness. He husband
beiSbarg Gd1ctte. Srpf. a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

ne contemplstes erecting splendid Brick Hotel near
the site OF the building mentioned above.
Other property .holders preparing to improve and
we expect To see in twelve months rapid increase of
buildings and population The South Western Turn
PIKE IRON Tennessee to Buchanan cannot fail of adding
an immense increase TO trade il object great
importance and should be vigorously managed by all on
the route We call the special ate Don OF all to the
'icc oil the Commissioners ON another column
The venerable Bishop Moore, of Virginia, is now
making his annual visit among his children and friends
IN Tins vicinity On Sunday nc preached at Richmond
IN The same desk he preached from, settled minister
nearly half century ago. Although he has reached
age allotted TO but few lac enjoys xcecnt health His
mind Is as vigorous ever, aud his Sermon deli
vered with the ardo and zeal which has
racterzcd his dscourses. Few country have
more patriarchal appearance, and fewer yet have
greater number of cordial friends and warm admirers
" Y. Duly .7dr.
Yesterday there was little buoyancy in the stock
m1dset Several fancy sorts went and there gene
RAJ rmness in prices, thing felt for some time past
The Branch and the Manhattan quiet aud easy
This has bad no small effect the temper of men
minds There may, however, be explosions preparing
below the surface, but it is time enough cry
qnt Peat when they do come Uned States Bank 100 l2
Other bank stocks sold in small quantities usual prices
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15
fFfom l.c gaehanan Adscllleer.-l

bnchnnau AdNcfiEoEt
BANK At BUCHANAH.W We omitted to sinis in our first
number, that Charles b. Penn ESQ had been appointed
President Of the Branch Bank at this place. The build
ing IN which II IS TO be placed is undergoing the
necessary state OF preparation for ts reception and wc
understand that every tns viii be ready 10 CONNIE
the business Of the institution by the Gst Of October at
all events, during that month Tue officers of the In
sttuon so faf yet known, ere
CHARLFs B PISS Presidcnt
james CartmiH, John Garth, Iohn ~ Harvey John
y Wilson, Cary BrfciSeprdgc, james L. Woodyillc
Directors
The Cashier and ofher officers not yet appointed
lNrRoyEYEST IN BUcHFsAs WA.--The energy with
which The james River Company is acting has given n
new spur 70 the enterprises Of citizens II is we'll
known to al wdo have attended 10 TIC subject that no
place between Richmond aud the Ohio can be SO much
bcnehttcd BY The gpeat work In progress ~ Rac
anan II IS admitted ~ all scientific and business mem
that It's position is such 10 make it the Albany Of
the James River
The last few months have shewn the effects Of that
impression. among other improvements Mr.. lohD L.
hobson from Richmond has snpcrintendcd in person tive
crecuonof most splendid thrcc sfery brick building on
Main street, nearly fronting The Bridge This housc
with s extensive back budings has been put Op with
great taste and attention 10 convenience, adapted an
extensive Dy Goods business, and family residence; il
would be an ornament 70 the street Of any city in the
Union.
Besides this, Mr. iIobson Is engaged IN other ex-
tensiYe improvements, among which, we are informed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15
COMMUNICATED.
a CARD
To r. w. Whie, Esq, Printer Of Tie seuttsr~ Literary
AZ

~ n ", VHHe fsSq, PTineT ot lie SoHthsT& LtoyarU
Messenger.
In your last Messenger lines on. the Burning of
the Richmond Theatre which it is due the aut5r 10
state, were published wthou4 her knowledge
In that severe dspensation. Of Providence which,
shrouded your Metropolis in. mourning tho 'venerable
writer OF those lines lost many valued and long loved
friends She truly wept "for oihcrs SORROWS 9gl hoy
oisn; and threw into y and measure the account
snr had received OF that afietive and awful event
This exercise grateful to her own fceIiDrs: and
whilst she was convinced it very imperfect Fri.
butte to The memory of many individuals disting
cd WORTH che assured that it wOuldbs md was an
acceptable Offering to the feelings of thrirrsSrvying re-
alions and friends, for whom alone il wasincnded and
not for the public.
1t ie hoped the Partia friend or such Ne or she must
have been who furnished the piece will gard this
Card as censure, and s less any blame Whatever
attach sir bat Justice requires that the agency Of
The author IN the vnblioa alton should be discaincd
especially as there are some mistakes ia IT, The friendly
contributor, too, is mistaken in stating that it il is nos
Tor The first time published" ghe pSrnlity Of another
trend many years since prceuredi in the same way an
insertion in the Port Foo.
Williamsburg Sept. Lltb, 1895.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

z AND FOR SALE-Havng determined on remoy-
hing to the West, asPn offer for sale nv Tract %
Land, IN the county OF Halifax, lying on Ban river Sc
ven mics Southeast Of tie Courthouse three below
South Boston, and twenty above Gainesville contain
ing 20 acres further description is deemed unne-
cessary, is presumed those wishing 70 purchase viii
first view the premises, which they nved to do If
the above land is not sold before the 25th day of co
Der next will positively be sold on that day 10 the
highest bidderOn the same day, shall sell at public
auction, all my crop of corn oats fodder and ksy stock
OF calte hogs and sheep, two yoke of oxen one woke
not surpassed by any in tie oouay with a ne, I Sr,
rate cart plantation toos and utensils household md
kitchen fsrnsleSe; about 5000 lbs Of pork with INV crop
OF tobacco credit of twelve months MIL be given
on af sums of FIVE dojazs and upwards tie purchasers
giving bond andapProved security aIer Eve the cash
VIII be rcquircd lie terms for the land will be made
known on the dry CRADDOCK VAUGHAN
C0Ptchiori I'd .S-fda