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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

Some ofthe Michigan papers charge
the Administration With playing the
game OF "fast and loose" with that
Territory, in relation to its Boundary
quarrel with Ohio; and there is, we
confess, some color of truth in the al
legation. AT frat, and for good
while, i. was given out that the Presi-
ident was 90 tue side of Michigan; &
he was accordingly commended for his
independence in taking part With an
uninfaenlial Territory against pow
erfai State. The election Of Delegates
10 the Michigan Convention was com
ing on end the repuled leaning Of the
President TO The side Of the Territory
was used TO such good purpose as to-
gelher with the profuss expenditure OF
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03
Various Matters.

l. is stated that through piece Of
smoked glass, 20 new spots can be
discovered on the Suns disc. We
hope some of those emerald hills late
~ admired in the Moon, have no,
been transferred there. Met.
We read in the Northampton Gsz,
cite story Of beastly wretch who
after all other available means were
gone, forcibly cut eff his wife's fine
head Of hair, and sold it TO barber,
for twenty-five cents, wherewith he
purchased rum, and got drunk on the
spot This was Grape of the
Lock" which poetry never could have
fancied. "A part from all joking, it is
the most loathsome illustration Of in
Temperance we everread.
Ohio and Michigan.--By the fol-
lowing paragraph, which we take from
the Dettoi. Journal Of the 18th inst,
We are sorry to observe that the spirit
of insubordination to the constituted
authorities has not yet been fairly laid
on the border Of Ohio and Michigan.
What folly it is Gift were no, worse y
to keep up such an excitement, turmoil,
end collision, 10 attempting TO settle a
question ofterritorial boundary, which
the parties 10 this terInoil, either con.
jointly or separately, have not the au-
thority to decide Bait. Patriot.
Rsnewal Of Hostisties.-A report
reached US yesterday that fresh diff.
cnlties had broken out on cur border
which has proved more serious than
any thing which has yet taken place.
In an attempt on the part Of the Mich.
igan authorities TO arrest and commi,
the judges, who had attempted to ex-
ercise unlawful Jurisdiction, a skirmish
ensued, in which fire arms were called
4 into requisilion, and the sheriff Of Mon.
roe, Mr.. Wood, who was not long since
wounded with knife 10 similar af-
fray, received ball through the arm
from one fthe rebels. We learn that
Major Wing, of Monroe, Immediately
men and renor,s ara current here Thai
our troops will again be called out.
M;c1;oan-Jobn S. Haroer. ESQ,
&c V;ro;n;a the newly annoioted GOV.
srnor for sscretarvl Of Michioan ar.
r;ssd =, The Franklin house in This VIII
zoe Iast evening and left IN the steam.
he's, M;cbigan n this morning for Detroit.
Tbs name n MIR. Homer Il NOT famjl.
- - No and we cannot sneak Of the
ftnese r. tho anno;ntment. hnt I'VE
10 The disarsceful proceedings which
have been enacted there OF late. We
are prepared by Information brought
BY 9 passenger from Michigan, to hear
t1at the people there utterly contemn
the authority OF the new governor
SO far as in policy ne may essen.
TALLY DIFFER from that o. young Mason.
- Cleaveland Whsg, Sept. Is.
W "a rahuelPn,s, On : .'day nign'
tioer Il he menaperie IL Sixth street.
conffived to escape from his cage, and
litla Shetland pony that belonged TO
the same concern. Having despatch
g we no'se, no .uinsu . nne y 'ne
!. o,,ld have torn him 70 n;eces hut for
the timely interposition Of some of the
attsndanis. The beas, was killed and
the man saved.
=a
a Country ,oheye there are no Women.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

seed your dinner-good bye |"
Deacon Bigelow's remedy for abo-
fishing Slavery.
The Deacon, it will be recollected,
is a correspondent Of the Downingville
Gazette.
Now, then, ifthe abolition folks want
to free a niger, they must be ready to
pay for him, and somethin like this plan
may work we'll. Let the Southern
states fix fair price for niger, and
form committee to take charge Of the
matter, and when an abolition man is
SO brain full of philanthropy that he
can't find work enough at home for it,
let him send the amount of the fixed
value of a niger TO this committee
south; and simply says, "Gentlemen,
enclosed is s.; please send me nig'
GER" -
A paper in speaking of a Temperance
Address, SAYS it abounded with OCEANS
of sentiments, RIVERS of love, TORRENTS
of feeling, g. perfect DELUGE OF sense
MARRIED-In this city, MIR. Jacob
Smith, to Miss Rsbecca Bachelor, Of
Philadelphia.
"Extremes unite," the wise man says,
When people have minds
To be bride, this fair one leaves
Her "Bachelorn behind.
Boston Atlas, Sept 10.
Fashions for Gentlensn.-Extract
of letter from London. ssGresn is
The most fashionable color for vests
Nothing newer than the ribbed cassi-
meres for pantaloons. Olive the most
fashionable color coats" Plaid silk
dresses for ladies, are now all the rage,
in London and Paris. OF course, in
New York and Philadelphia, one FASH
ionabIe house lately sold ID cases in
two days.-Met.
Nothing becomes youth, so much as
modesty.
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Miscellaneous.

The Bangor Advertiser tells good
story Of a Yankee who was refused
dinner at one Of the "down east" tav-
ems until he showed his pewtcr. Bon
face then did his best, and at the
sound of the bell 10 walked the yam
kee, and taking a general survey Of the
table, turned to his host & said "Mis-
ter, you've seed my money and Pve
seed your dinner-good bye!"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

o. Mr.. DAVIS, the ingenious '.oa~.
structor of the Locomotives in Us nm the
Washington g. Baltimore Rail foad. was,
whilst the Train gaspngreas aay at great
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

p 1t is stated that the COMET is now
visible to the naked eye.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

Nothing becomes youth, SO much as
modesty.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

T The Maryland elections take place
on Monday next. We hope our neis e.
bouring county, Allegany, will do herdu-
ty and elect men of sound Wing princi-
pies.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

Robbery on the Rail Road.-A
trunk containing from fifteen to twen-
~ Thousand dollars 10 cash, besides a
large amount OF checks, drafts, &c.
was sent from this city to Boston on
the l7th inst. On the arrival OF the
rail road car a. the latter place the
Ttrunk was missing, and has not since
been discovered. 1t was believed by
some that the person who stole il nigh.
return to this city in the steam boat
Benjamin Franklin, and when that
boot arrived this morning she was an.
chored in the stream until searth had
been made. Nothing, however, could
be discoversd.--N. X. Com. I'D.
The whole has siuee been rscove red.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

The whole has siues been recovered.
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Assuredly the case related 10 the an
nexed statement is an extraordinary one
and SO. as certainly. is the verdict OF
the Jury.
Extraordinary case.--The follow
ing ex,raor binary case, the details OF
which are given by one ofthe actors in
The tragedy, came on before the Court
Of Assize IN Paris, on Saturday. la
1926, Posper Bancal, accompanied by
his sister, went on visit to the fami-
sly of Nj. Trousei;, merchant Of An
eouIeme, when he, for the first time,
saw Madame Prioliand, who was then
twenty years of age. Although he
only remained there eight days, SO
great on intimacy had sprung up be-
tween Madame frioliand and himseii,
that after his departure, they CORES
pended for Eve months, when at the
request OF her husband, the cotrespon-
dence ceased. From that period until
1881, when Bancal left France fos
SsnsgsI, he and Maaame Pfioliand ME,
bus twice, sna both times in presence
of her husband. Towards the close OF
1882 bsncal returned from Senegal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-10-03

Ii is stated that through piece Of
smoked glass, 20 new spots can be
discovered on the Suns disc. We
hope some of those emerald hills late
ily admired in the Moon, have no,
been transferred there.-Met.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22

od 10 hnoyeT County, the 9th inst Mira Rebccca A. con
so OF I0Hs e. CGkos Lao, iD the 18th nge1ka
400 custom Of pen9anens SsOgos upSa
WORTHLESS; they considered matters of
therefore, the deep which is felt
iiends OF this amablo, LADY,
poor aud needy 70 whose necessities she
wants she relieved whilst living alone bcspouk praise
Died, on Friday morning. in Washington Mrs Ann Lueinda
Jones' oonso of3en Walter Jones'
In Washington the greater part her life And tLss
at least where her exalted merit well apps-
cecd oulogy her character
would not be regarded, however high, rs inordiuate.
NE regret announce the death Of the
pER SEM the patriarch of Williamsburg Ho died city
saturday last the advanced seventy esbT
yeaTsHo was universally respected boIovcds had
been gradually declining years
before his DEATH be attended church.
with great interests tho soieDtes Ihcnl
hafch departs from ssbsB
meet the past with e present broken forever the oug
esS among cannot regard the
of Robert Saunles will cepected his ps,y
OF character and upboundod hcneyolenco cherished
who knew i1 Mr. - the father the
hahcmntcs the College Of William MaryooM BeoeDu
Died OF Mont lauro the 9th inst, of Measles
w. askin eldest vi the late Aaron Iaskns Powaan M
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
THE VICE PRESIDENCY


Aessrs. EDIToRs The Goth of the present month,
the day designated for the meeting of the Baltimore
Conyrntion, is fast approximating Therefore, allow
me through the medium of paper present the
consideration of that body, the OF William G..
Rives of Virginia, individual emineDty qualified
to I'LL the second Office within the gift of free and
dependent People His talents of the first order cul-
ivated by laborous and attentive research endowed
with sound and discriminating mind pupil of tho
true Jefersonian School, pure and undo Waiting Repub
can distinguished statesman, &c; and, without any
intention rdspostion dsparage the claim preten-
sons OF other individuals believe that he is better cal
cnated, and more likely, under every circumstances,
party, than any other in the Union; and mar
we not reasonably hope, Messrs Editors, that mas
much the ncongruics of Whiggism have be-
come so far reconciled as to take up Force Bill
man, for the Presidency, they will cease their vi
uent yituperations or the sake Of dccency fnothng
else against Mr. Riyes, whose only political sin
honest and conscientious support of the President
those measures pertaining to South Carolina Nufca-
ton, the removal of the Deposites, tSc. ID.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22

Bya By-standsrThe win ofihe people; in the Sashes.
out OF the bushes, drunk or sober
BY Or. T. II. .7rereu-rhe union of the Democracy
throughout the Union: The surest pledge of the Union
oil p ane states and the Rights Of the States.
~ John L. Franhiin.-T. G. Coleman Good fellow,
think you had better been here.
By james Eauikner.-B. w Leigh: Where art thou.
In The minority, as you everbave BEEN
by Col. Jsham H. Britton.-Virginia has had hard
and tough fight to regain her Democratic principles:
May every heart that beats with Rcpublicanis roico
with her, in her late victory
BY j. C- .M;chie.-Modern Whiggery: The political
OSTRICH that underworld by conceang her head,
cape the doom that awaited her; but we have sought
her Quito. how we have unfeathcred her.
By Me Company-Marquis F. Jackson, our host:
Jackson by nanc jackson in princple-He has prepar.
cd as an entertainment worthy of the occasion.
BY Robert NJ Gihiiand-The supporters of Judge
White: The same who, but the other day, denounced
in the person Of The President every principle held dear
at The suggestion Of seperoi.-Thomas Richie and
Francis p. Blair; Able and fearless advocates of tho
Rights of the People
By sererai others." Don't forget the Lynchburg De-
mocrat The Danvilc Observer and the Petersburg Con-
stellaton -
Several off hand toasts "1ro the Fair
The following was then handed in by Bard present,
read by him in fine style, and roPturously eneored by
the company The meeting then dispersed in fine glce
perfect harmony and good feelings having prevailed
throughout, not only amongst ourselves, but towards
our Wing friends.
Hey! no. for hobby horses!
Here go, her tail she tosses!
Hos se sSs ss sss h. n sa i,
See the Dust the beast, she wbirs i'll
First but hard guide her
Calhoun tried, hut could no ride her.
Who her? Mr.. Biddc--
Now she PAGES like a fiddle
Bless the bless his fodder!
Who hut Nick could Ger have ode her,
Stop, too fast! the path forkipg--
Hold tight, Nick the beast is baking!
In wi rowes-how he sticks heri
Hurrah, Niek-says Nick, "she korks sir."
I. Go, then, her way--"not 1, never."
II Whhe, then, sir-'not a ever.'
Fail eend foemost-try
"Sbl no betier'-on flies hat
Down, then jumps-"confound the creteI"
Nick oxcans ''shc the heater,
Old tTok's self could ride her
Curse the day that c'er tried her.' .++t-s.
o.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22


neglected TO inform you Of incident that occurred
in election, and it has not been noticed by Others
l trouble you with it at this time. In consequence Of
the inclemency of the weather, the Polls kept open
at two of the precincts part of the second day which
creased Coles majority to upwards of 800 in this county
hun the candidates. and every other person. being perfectly
satisfied the result the candidates agreed close the
polls Intervening othe FIRST day, and any
that might be given at either precinct afterwards There
fore those given the second day not included in
the estimate
.Ihe Gnl
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22

MARKETS.--Ma "a 1896 q
large, demand good for all qualities
Auction priccs-inferior Tugs 50 So so. =,
Snowy Tugs S6 Sc 80. -'}.
Leafy refused 81 n 50. 80
Substantial stemmng leaf So 80 S1n "a
Dry, rich, we'll assorted shipping leaf %I0 20
S15 so. TsfO
Small waxy manufa' tung leaf &C so a. ~
ZINE pound roll manufacturing leaf $40
@2j 80. ~,
fL0vR-SupPtsss Observation-Disclosures ask Sc in store and
occasional sales making. ~
CorrOS-SuPpies very snall-worth 1s Is Id cents
per lb.
BAGWELL. SMITH e. JONES
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MARRIAGES
DEATHS.

Married. on "Wednesday the 18th inst. by the Thomas r.
Anderson, Mr. Thomas H. Waha Sarah A. Bootb ali AZ
the county OF Halifax. ' = =
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
FAIRFAX COuNTY

AZ meeting of the friends of the Administration Of
the General Government, convened at Fairfax Court
house pursuant to public notice, Monday the 18th
day Of May, 1885, Major James Sangser was called to
the Chair, and Col Silas Burke appointed Secretary
On notion Committee Of three was appointed To pre-
pare preamble and resolutions whcreupons the Chair
man nominated DR. Richard g. Mason, Cap. George
Chichester, and Col Sas Burke, to compose said Cam.
mitieewho, after retiring for few minutes returned
ana reported The following preamble and resolutions
which were unanimously adopted by the meeting.
whereas, we, portion Of tie citizens of Fairfax Coun.
", Virginia, friendly to the Administration Of Gesi A.
Jackson having undated confidence in his integrity
patriotism, and wisdom and cordially approving the lead
ing principles upon which he has administered the Ge
neral Government and profoundly impressed with the
belief tat The best interests Of county require that
man shall lc selected his SUCCESSOR who will CONT
nuc To administer the Government upon those principles
and believing that in order 10 effect this is essentially
important That there be union and concert Of action
among The members Of the Republican party throughout
The United States. Therefore
Res0irtd, That we approve Of the call Of general
Convention, TO be held al Baltimore on The 20ih instant
for the purpose Of nominating suitable individuals as
candidates for the next Presidency and Vice Prcsidcnc Of
the United States
Rosoirsd That DR.. Richard c. Mason, CAPT George
Milard, Arthur +. Lane, Esq, and Capt George Chi
chester be- and they hereby appointed Delegates
any one or more Of whom authorized and requested
TO represent the Republican party Of this county in said
Convention.
Resoirod That the proceedings Of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published
ia the Washington Globe and Richmond ENQUIRER
The meeting then adjourned
JAMES sANGsTER, Chairman.
SiLAs BUREE, Secretary 1'@
~ Meetings, &c, omitted, shall appear in our next
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY

AT a meeting of the citizens Of SOUTHAMPTON county
friendly 10 the present Administrations convened i'm Je-
rusalem, on Monday the 18th Of May, 1886 James d.
Masscnburg called to the Chair, and William ID
Hood appointed Secretary The object Of the meeting
being explained in a clear and lucid manner by the
Chairman, tie following gentlemen, TO wit; George A.
Gary, James Clayton, jeremiah Cobb, Solomon ID Par.
ker, james :. French, VIM. a. Spark, aud Lcmuel r
Nicholson appointed a committee to draft pre-
ambe aud resolutions who. having retired for few mo.
menis, reported the following, which unanimously
adopted:
The dysion Of parties in our country together
with the rancorous feelings by which tcy seem oc-
tuacd s calculated 70 create fears The bosom Of every
rejecting and patriotic citizen; and great as those fears
must be, viewing dispassionatey Use present crisis in
our affairs, they are much increased when look back
for few years contemplate the powerful disscnsions
which have existed the organized jactons which have
shaken Government 10 ts base aud the daring srue
giles OF nionied incorporation, whose bighlne inhu-
ence has been felt in every portion Of country and
whose existence regafd directly at war with
our free Institutions But dark have been the last
few years IN the history OF our Government; still,
in looking into the future, and seeking for more
peaceful times, less bitterness in party feeling We
arc sorry that cannot find Just cause for con-
graduation We deeply regret the rancorous state Of
feeling Which seems Of late 20 have entered into every
political discussion, aud would IL We could soften tho
asperes Of party We willing accord our oppo-
ncns the same integrity Of purpose which claim for
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Roane's majority


There % or 30 votes from King s. Queen placed
on the back OF the polls in King William and conse.
quentfy, not counted in fka above estimate
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22

OIlCB-l Having been informed, that MIR With.
y ington has been procuring subscribers to the Pea
ny Magazine and receiving The subscription nadvabce
in buckingham and the adjacent counties rs our autbo,
zed agent, deem proper to say that ne has no 40
hor',y from us for setting Ali persons are hereby
forewarhed from paying him subscriptions our csDon.
sibihty, Tor the work. MAYO & DAVIS
May -. 5-Jt
A MILLER WANTED Wishing to crspi6v =
IN Miller for tho coming scason--one that can come
well recommended for his ability sobriey and attention
to business msy find comfortable situation at tie tia
Olson Mills, upon the Rapid River with small "a.
miiy would be preferred letter addressed To Eason
q Son, near Orange Courthouse, will be attendedto
EBENEZER ELIASON s. SON
May IL 2-w3ws
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
MATTHEWs COTNTY.

Alta meeting Of the friends Of tie present Admnisra.
ton, held at Matthews Court house, on Saturday, the
10th day of hay, for the purpose of nominating and APP
pointing delegates to he Republican Convention be
held IN Baliimdre on the goth inst, be following pro-
ccedings held
The meeting was organised by calling Col Thomas
liudgiDsto The Chair, and elcctng Walter G.. Lane as
Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been explained the
following gentlemen were appointed committee re-
port to the meeting suitable resolutions viz: Dr. VIM
Shulticc, Capt Thomas james, Charles Atkinson, VIM
Tod, lioulder Hudgns, DR.. A. G. uudgins and Walter
G. Lane.
The committee. after due dcbcralion, reported tho
following Preamble and Resolutions which were unan-
mously adopted by the meeting.
In Republican Government, like that Of the United
states, becomes any portion Of s citizens 20 at
any time, and in any they may deem proper and
necessary 70 express their views and opinions such
subjects Of public Government they think advisable
Every effort 70 prevent such assembfes either By rid
eule SANDER, protest violence any other manner
- calculated TO abridge The rights and interfere with the
privileges OF trecmcn This meeting views tho recent at
tempts Of the Wing pery prevent the convocaton Of
National Convention, 70 unite the Republican party
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-22
CULPEPER MEETING

Alta meeting called at Culpeper Court house. on sa
mnisation for the purpose of sending Delegates TO at
tend the Baltimore Convention, Wednesday, the Doth
inst, the meeting being called order Archibald Buck
ner was appointed Chairman, and Mai. Thomas Hill
Secretary After which, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
LIST. ReSoloed That this meeting in the pro-
pricty of holding Convention in Baltimore lon the 10Th
OF tic present month, for the purpose Of nominating
suitable persons to fill the office Of President ana Vice
President of these u States, after the expiration of the
term of the present ncumbc nsiheIeby securing har-
mony and concert among the Republican party.
I'd ReSofred, That il IS cxpedent at this time TO APP
point Delegates to attend said Convention.
81 ReSoiecd, That in pursuance of the second
resolution, we appoint Archibald BuckDer, William
smith, Esq Maj Thomas Hill, Thomas Is. Male, Esq,
and Dr. William Williams, as Delegates to said Conven,
ton.
9TH ResOircd That the proceedings Of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary and forward
ed to the Culpeper Gazette, Richmond Enquirer and
Washington Globe for publication.
A. BUCKNER, Chairman.
Iltfr
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CHARLOTTE MEETlNG

Pursuant to public notice previously given a number
OF the citizens Of Charlotte assembled on this day at
heir Courthouse, for the purpose Of considering the
subject Of sending Delegates 10 the Baltimore Conven-
ton, to be held on the Doth Of this month.
The meeting having been called order Capt George
Hannah was elected Chairman thereof and Mr. Richard
}. Gaines, Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been explained Mr..
VIM. M Watkins Col Joseph Wyatt, Mr.. VIM Smith.
Maj WIN. Gaines and Capt VIM. Harris, were appointed
70 prepare resolutions suitable to tho occason who after
having retired, reported the following preamble and re-.
solutions, which were unanimously adopted.
In the unexamped prosperity Of the United States,