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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-08
From the Philadelphia Exchange Books,

From the Philadelphia Exchange Books.
Msurrection at Havana. The brig
Carroll, Captain Young, arrived this
morning, eight days from Havana.-
Capt. Young informs US, that on the
18th July, an Instruction took place
amongst the blacks at work on the
aqueduct. They refused to work, and
broke into store, arming themselves
with knives, and killing three or four
whites. In quelIing them, sixteen
were lanced by the troop of horse
About thirty were to be shot in a few
days. -
W A New York paper says that the
Judge of the Circuit Court has issued
rule staying all proceedings in the
Breach of Promise case, lately tried
in New York I; and setting aside the
verdict as contrary to law. Fhis is the
famous Bernard case, which has crea.
ted so much interest in New York, and
the verdict in which, giving the plain.
tiff, suing swain,one Thousand dollars
damages, has been so universally con-
demned by the newspapers.
Summary Punishment and req H.
lustration Of Repentance. One of
our correspondents, residing in Over
ton, Tennessee, has furnished US with
the following facts:
"Two brothers, protesting christiani-
ty, had, some days since, difference a.
bout shooting & being strong able bodi-
ed men, engaged 10 terrible & bloody
fight in consequence. After the fight
they agreed TO permit their mother to
give them each a complete winding,
which she did with severity, to the satis-
faction of both parties" p Cincinnati
Whig. $500
Making butter without salt is re-
commended. 1t is said that the Paris
butter which is so celebrated not only
for its delicate flavor but for abun-
dance combined with excellence,is salt.
less. Strange as it may seem it is
said 10 keep better.
O. The editor of the Pittsburg
Times mentions the occurrence OF sew
eral cases Of Cholera in that city, Wills
the Advocate afirms ;uat the "healll
Of Pitisburg was never better than al
the present moment"
/ Great Y,eld.--A gentleman of Mid
dleburg has communicated to us ths
following fact, which to US appears 81
improbable that we should hesitate in
publishing it were he not of the hrs
responsibility, and acquainted with tn
circumstances.
4 "Mr. Gabriel Skinner, respectable
farmer of the neighborhood of Middle
burg, of this County, planted singh
grain of Rye from which grew 6!
strong, vigorous stalks, each bearing
apeifect head, end averaging 60 grain
each-giving an aggregate OF 4oS'
from one grain. This we believe t.
be unprecedented, and its correctness j
amply vouched for. "--Leesburg TIA.
Wash. -
The Postmaster General has deter
mined "that the piece of paper, consti
tuting the face of a seal, affixed TO
legal instrument or other documen
sent by Nails not considered charged
BILE with postage under the law
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-08

An honest German being present up.
on sacramental occasion, beholding
the communicates going forward to
partake Of the bread and wine, stepped
forward, and lifting up a foil cup,
drank the contents; an elder looking
upon the scene, and believing that
Honess had taken the wine first, igno-
rant of the usage, rendered him The
bread, Honess replied, 81 dank you
sir, | is more dry as hungry"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-08
Jonathan was passing, asked how it
was be served The other Why,
4 turned out myself"

"GEopoNrcs. "-"Well, Sambo, what
are de agricultural prospects dis sea-
SOM" Goa, Poaap, | hardly know.
Dat 'tater hill oh mine grow nicely
but | Gosh dat reddish don't grow
none." "Dat's cause you be ignorant
OBJ de scientific principle of Harticulter,
Sambo. | understand 'em you see
| sign for the Horticultural Magazine.
My corn, sir, is all turnin yaller--dats
a sign OBJ ripeness; got dem cabbage
stumps you gin me all polled, and |
just been plantin' some silk worms
"My goodness !" "Yes, sir, spec to
have silk factory goin here next fall"
* Gosh! pomp you 60 ahead rightisb,
dal's sarlin. Tell US de scientific prin.
ciple OF de silk worm, will you Pomp ?"
"Not as you know on !--shan't do it,
my Bob IL see gin tomorrow !'--
Dedham Pat.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-08-08

g The editor OF the Pittsburg
Times mentions the occurrence of sew
eral cases Of Cholera in that city, Will
the Advocate aflirms ;,uat the "healll
Of Pitisburg was never better than a
the present moment"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
POsT-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. 4th MAY, 1895.
NOTICE

To Mail ContrdctoyS and oeS ,cho are or man he Gre
ne practice of accepting The dras of persons in the
employment of the Post Office Department. for services
thereafter to be rendered. also for moneys due will be
discontinued. No drafts drawn after promul CATION of
this notice, will be accepted paid, unless drawn in
pursuance of some special arrangement.
is intended to pay promptly. at the end of the pre-
sent and each succeeding quarter all Just claims
ing against the Department, within such quarter, such
manner as will hereafter be made known
As payments for services rendered will be promptly
made the performance of the services contracted for
will be rgidly eXactcd.
Fines Will not be imposed without full inquiry and
sufficient cause but when imposed, they will not be- re-
mitted.
Arrcaagcs of former quarters will be paid fast the
department acquires the means.
No retrospective allowances will be made any eg
lar service hereafter rendered. such carrying the mails
IN another manner, speedily frequently
than Is stipulated for in the contracts. improvements
will be paid for only when they shall have been previously
approved and ordered by the Department, and the rate
of allowance fixed according to law.
AMOS KENDALL.
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Spring Goods.

MN S. VALENTINE HIS received BY The last
. " c's from New York and Philadelphia large
present anu pprlacling season winch having toen pGr
chased WITH viii be sold at the lowest market prices,
wholesale and~ctail
Extra supc rfn lue black and fancy colorl cloths and
caSSincrcS. \
Angola and ys-e ia cashmere.
sumner ci ON. rino do, and Grape camblet
sr"ar ,,, rrineI and crcassa,,s,
super. ws'i'e suu ASn French drillngs,
iIrpyr oa l"u S so plain brown linens
Bear duck, dowlas, ans oznabures
Scotch and German b,fS ms ana oznaburgs
super, oHscheu ana haS cached Russia shectngs,
Birds.cye do, and huckabaI
Irish linens, lawns, ana linciNau,brcs
Russia diaper. crash, and brown Holland
Damask and diaper table cloths,
Best black Italian lustring,
Super. glossy Gro de Paris and Gro " Swiss
beautiful assortment off plain, colore<;ro dc Mans
Small, figured. fancy colored Gro dc NapN
Hermann shawls and handkerchief
Rich blond, gouZc, and silk muslin do,
Ladies hosbin, silk, and Hermann gl,ycS,
do silk and cotton hose, all prices.
Misses stout mixed and white cotton hose,
Supcrine midGling and common thread cambria hdks.,
Painted French lawns and muslns, some grey,
New styled plaid, striped and plain ginghan,s,
Plaid striped and plain black do
Supcrtnc and common calcoes. very cheap,
Lain and figured Swiss jaconet nnslins.
Book, null, and cambria do
Super white and colored cambrcs
Plain and figured bobnet and grccianctt,
Bobinct quillings edgngs, and inserlngs,
Cambria and muslin do do.
Black and assorted colors Italian Grape,
Fine yellow and blue nankeens,
Plain tati,.ta and gauzc bonnet rbands
Rich cap and black love do
New style silk umbrellas and parasols
Bead bags and purses, plain and gilt,
Shell and imitation tuck, side and twist combs,
SILK velvet, white ard colored Marsccs,
Valencia, royal, re and jeans yesiing- -----
Ffay, pongee ana small figured pocket nd 'kfs,
Rich painted worsted table covers,
Pl,id aud striped domcsiics,
Apron checks and furniture do,
Brown and blcachcd shrtings and shcetngs
Blcachcd and brown Jeans,
Cotton oznuburgs and diaper.
With variety of other goods, enumerated abov,
MANN ). VALENTINE,
White Buildings corner 9TH u IL streets, Shockm Hill
April II. ll2-wGw
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generous uniVcrsalIy good name Will cutlive
every attack that has been made upon IT. and lveriy be-
heve that by permission Of Divine Providence he shall
live % hold Che high public trust with which e abiding
coniiencc Of Pcsdent JAcEsea las onc1ed him, the
end OF the Official term for which the President has been
elected, Major Barry will exhibit the Post Office De-
partment To the country in condition Of strength
and prosperity unsurpassed by any department of CO.
vernment IN tic world and half cualed any pc
Rod OF ITS own history, while in the hands Of any OF his
Unashionable the sentiment of this prediction may
at tins time be, amid the owng exccraions OF the host
OF interested parisans arrayed against the Depart
ment III all parts of the country have adopted it upon
such evidences of It's business altogether sasiac
tory to my mind, and such all candid minds will yet
assent TO. Gould |, under such circumstances yield il
TO the fury of mad preiudces discaim it when called
upon IN order to avoid its temporary unpopulariy,
should be unworthy the confidence which the of
your letter implies, and iahcss to my honest
victions.
have the honor To be,
With feelings Of sincere respect,
Your friend and obedient servant,
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P0aSgss y.
. Nucu YEr eENAlSs uNsrNe.

1Erom ne london .reirop0l.taH.l
THE UNEQUAL MARRsAGE.-nS MRS. Andy.
" Joy--ioy to the young and happy pair,
The youth i lcarnql, the mailcu lair,
They are rich in friends and IN GOLD aud lands,
Ana love has united their will.us haulS.n
Thus the smiling wurlj Ia its sentence passed;
but the honey niooa has ceased TO last,
Aud already cOntcniing views divide
The wearied bridegroom AMI sullcn bride.
From Whence can such earthly lars proccsd'
Alas. the riddle too well road;
They share no feelings or thoughts in Kind,
They ARE not linked ia the chains ofnind.
lie has a name aud glory Won,
Genius cNults la her gifted SON;
Aud she Is sOullcss, and weak, aud vnn,
a cold, light daughter of Fashion, traiu.
lie loves TO gather from Lcatning's store
The trcasuros ofso!eniifc lore;
90 trace the deeds OF a former age
In tho classic historic page;
And OH whca the poets strain bcsuilos,
lie ventures to seek the muses. smiles,
Aud the Tyre ofiaw can boast tone
SO sweet aud So perfect rs his own.
She to light TITLES dcvotcs her hours,
Weaves IN gay garlands her greenhouse flowers,
1urns over the leaves OFFS vain romance,
Then bends ON the mirror heightened glance;
Psrchance dcvsing some art OF dress
To heighteu her native lOvcliuess,
At the welcome time when, observed ofoll,
She shines in the bright aud crowded hail.
His speech and his actions bear impress
OF the calm, deep power OF holiness
In the earliest spring tide of his days,
lie sought not Pleasures dclusive ways;
Aud though votivc crowds his steps pursue,
His spirit is like the sunilowcT true;
10 earthly objects IL is not given;
But It rests its sicadiast gaze on heaven.
No thoughts sublime in hcr mind have biI,h,
Her hopes, her wishes are all of earth;
She hears him dwell upon hoy themes,
as though his speech were OF tabled dreams.
the gifted feel pang intense,
ii hen they ilxfslt bar burninu .te
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a. NrLsoN, Secretary.


TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO AMOS KENDALL
To Amos KENDALL, Esq
SIR The deep regret which thdundersignedf feel at
the separation which is about to take place by your
removal to higher and dgnifcd station impels
them totcndcr you this testimony Of their gratitude
the Kindness you have at all times extended to them
while you were discharging the duties Of the Fourth
Auditor
Connected with YOU as they have been for many years
past the undersigned cannot refrain from pressing
high sense they entertain of the in which you
have attended 20 the various and complicated
tons of that office. Socitous only, that the public bu
siness should be faithfully and promptly performed you
required less from those under your supcn than
you were willing to do YOURSELF while, at the same
time, they had the benefit OF yOnr information and adj
vice. to aid them in the discharge of their respective du-
ties This, gives them pleasure say, was on all
checrluly and readily accorded to hemand for
which they respectfully present you their thanks
Aiiabc and polite TO those with whom you had daily
intercourse, you examined their cluins carefully, and
where sense Of duty compelled you to suspend re-
ecl any Par-iew, very few, went away dissniis
fed 1t was your good fortune, in most cases.
prcudccs which had been engendcred against YOU
by epFescniaoG ignorance; and those who came
with uney1able views OF your conduct went away
Vinced that you anXOusly disposed To do them all
the Justice which could be expected from correct public
officer. These admissions have heard from the par
ties themselves, and deem 1T duty we you to state
them on this occasion.
Such of the undersigned had the pleasure of your
acquaintance before you entered the duties Of this OF
fee bear testimony the uublemishcd your
private life and the unfnching character of your public
course. They deem 1t proper time to make this de-
claratIon act of justice required of themno
having received more unmcrcd abuse from those who
believed they had interest in the destruction op-
ponent; who miscd by the false representations of
others, totally ignorant Of your true character.
We reiicrae, SIR, the feelings Of regret with which
part from YOU soltcned only 10y the hope that the
change will conducc to tic interest OF your family
while twomoes your own honor and the public good
Drawing conclusions from our knowledge Of your
talents and integrity, cannot doubt that the station
to which you called you will discharge It's duties
CRAFTY to the hopes of your friends and dsappoint
the groundlcss fears Of your enemies
With the most sincere wishes for your prosperity and
that you may long retain the confidence Of that
try which you have faithfully scfycd we bid you
aiirciionac farewell
a.. H. GfLLiss, RoBr. r McGmf,
j. MEcuIf,, RogT. JOiNsroS,
WV. HUNrHR, GEO. NJ HAD,
KoBF. GrrY, ~ G. WILLIAMS,
Gro. GiLnss, ltiCn'D. BENSETr,
81 FOBREsr, SAINT. GiuBB.
foUrih H0dfoT's OGcc,
U0shiHgioH Hpld, u, 1885.
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TRIBUTE OF REspECT TO WM r. BARRY.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO WM. T. BARRY
AT meeting OF the Officers and Clerks of the General
fost ohce, and OF the Washington City Post Office,
sembled IN the large of the Department. the 2st
April lS3o on the occasion OF the approaching with.
drawal OF Major Barry from the Departments
On motion OF DGeid Saunders, the meeting was or
gained by calling j. w. Hand to the Chair and APP
pointing Geo Pitt Secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions then pre-
scented by S. II. Hobbie, and unanimously agreed TO
Whereas ii is understood that the Hon. WIN. T.. Bar
ry INTENDS soon to dissolve the connexon existing he
tween HIM and the Post Office Department and TO rive
to cur venerable Chief Magistrate the aid of his talents
IN another branch of the public service;-
RcS0ircd That cannot contemplate this separ lion
from us, of one who has held such important relations
and displayed in his personal intercourse such kindness
and urbany towards us, without expression of cur
Acknowledgements, and tender of good wishes for
his future welfare.
Resoieed That the great and unexampied extension
81 the mai establishment under the administration of
Major Barry, proof of his zeal in the public service
and ms devotion to the wishes and wants of the people
To multiply and quicken the streams Of intelligence
until they should bear its blessings to alto cmb,yo
sStehehs ana irohtcr population, as well as TO the
older communities OF the Republicans been the anL
ton Of the Postmaster General.
RcSOtrcd That entertain high regard for the vr-
tues and talents of Major Bary grateful recollection
OF his many acts OF fricndlness and courtesy and an
ardent hope that his future lot may be crowned with
ReSoised, That the Chairman and Secretary comnru-
ncae these proceedings to the Postmaster iestimo
NAL OF the sentiments and feelings cherished towards him
by the Officers and Clerks of the Post. Oice Depart
ment in the City of Washington
In pursuance OF this resolution, the following letter
was addressed to the Postmaster General and the an
nexcd reply rsccived:
Posr OrrlcE DrpARrMExr,
2lst April 1885. {
Dear Sir: We have the honor to enclose certain rcso
lutons, unanimously adopted meeting of the Officers
and Clerks of this Department, held to-day and
you, sir, that, making this communication we perform
task most grateful to feelings.
We are, dear sir very respectfully your obcdien ser
wants, j. w HAND, Chairman
GEORGE Pitt Secretary.
Hon. WM L. BARRY Postmaster General.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12
March %

INVALUABLE CORN AND PLASTER MILL FOR
y SALE OR LEASE.-This building is situated OH
the south side OF 6 street in the city of Richmond
and Immediately adjoining the Basin of the James River
canal from whence it can draw abundant and uni
form supply of water. No mill surpass in eligible
lily of situation II is built of and brick 40 feet
square, stories high with tin painted roof uns3 pair
stones feet diameter Of French burr, all the inside
gecring Of IRON sets OF elevators with and fan
the materials Throughout of the best quality Ano.
Their pair Of stones may be added for being
reserved for them-and pair for grinding plaster
in which large and lucrative business done parcu-
lar seasons Of the year.
will sell the above, lease it for a term of years
In the latter good security will be required for the
punctua payment Of the rent seinaunually. and for
keeping the Mill in good order it will be- finished and
ready for work in few weeks. will also sell
very valuable SITES for FACronEs, with abundant wa
ter.power adjoining the above. have also some llousrs
and Lors ia different parts Of the City, which avn
willing 90 dispose Of
Full particulars may be learned by applying at the Of
fec Of the Gacgo Mills =. J. CIGEVALL1E
April p. lief
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-05-12

MJEGROESi NEGROES IL have stationed myself
~ az the BoliDqbrook Hotel in Petersburg to buy
Negroes Persons Wishing 70 SELL either in Town adj
joining counties, will well to give call asl expect
10 pay liberal prices for suc likely of both sexes
from ~ 10 30 years Of agc-Mcchanics and house
servants in partculr.kny information directed 10 the
subscriber, viii be attended to promptly.
RICHARD Y. BEASLEY
May II7--w
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with the wise and good
D'-s'udy's peaceful solitudc
Che feels no JOS at his coming tread,
But turns in disqnietudc aud dread
From the powers his varied speech displays,
Toh hang on coxcomb's lisping praise.
We sons of mind, will my words avail
Will ye study the moral ormy tale?
fo are raised above common iacc--
Descend not then from your starry place.
To choose a bride from grovelling sphere,
Who will shrink from your talents ia scryilc fear;
lc must shadow your glorics from her sight,
Lest like Psyche, she die in blaze OF light
Your welded bliss caa be found alOno
Ia her whose genius can prize your own,
Your taste improve, and your thoughts in,pire,
With kindred spirit and answering tire:
The world may cxtol your honOred name,
Aud bihd your brows with the wreath of fame;
But its praise is light the ocean foam,
Compared TO the kindly words of home.
knowledge may surely some skill impau,
To teach you To road the human heart
o then combine, in your choice for life,
The enlightened friend and devoted wife,
One who with glad cXulting glow,
VIII share Your triumph and fame below,
But with holicr fcrvor, and deeper love,
Assist your steps to "A world above.
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Mays.

a VALUABLE TAVERN AND FARM far Rent
"a The subscribers wish for one or more years
their Tavern, at Louisa COurthouSc and the Farm at
tachcd thereto, containing nearly AGO of Landoi
which, about 300 it supposed cleared and is
pretty good farming land with meadow that would
yield, If udiciousy managed hay enough to supply the
Tavern. There is in the course of completion
large and elegant brick addition the Tavern which
will afford nine spacious and elegant lodging rooms
be ready for by the time possession will be given;
making the number OF rooms belonging the Tavern
49, besides large dining room in the cellar sufficient
dine upwards of an hundred persons sitting with
closets &c This property combines advantages rarely
to be met with. Louisa Court house is attended by
persons t universally admitted by all persons
who frequent the place. than any other Court house
the State public daysand there being but one tavern
the place. and all the other houses there being re-
stricted from selling spirits giving accommodations
by boarding otherwise that will interfere with the
interest OF tile Tavern will of course, large
custom such occasons-and it is situated on the
Main road leading from Richmond through Charlotcs-
Vile TO the Western country and where the road from
Gainesville To- Orange Courthouse crosses the said
Main road and has chance all the travellers of those
roads The stable is cXcnsivc-fire wood COW nicnt-
and all the houses viii be in good order-and more
hcalthf place is in the United States Possession
will be given the first day of November next Per-
wishing 20 treat for the property will please adj
dress John Hunter, at Louisa Court house. who will
promptly attend to all communications.
CHARLES THOMPSON, in.
JOHN HUNTER.
March % IOG-wtf
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EmyHOSE who had subscription papers enclosed to
n them from Green Bay, rOttcsvc, Dabneys Mills
Partows (oI New Markct for tie purpose of obtain.
ng subscribers for the Virginia Gazecttcer are earnest
~ requested to make immediate return 10 the Offices
from which they were addressed.
May 3 1-3t
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~ g. Immediately after the ABOVE sale will rent for
year TO the highest bidder the new Lumber House
fronting the Basin Of the Canal entire to be divided
into two Tenements. +. H.
April y. 11G~-wid
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NOTICE

The parties concerned in the foregoing order of Court
are hereby notified, that have appointed Wednesday
the 10th day of June next at 10 o'clock, A. NJ as the
time TO commence the settlement Of the refer
red to III the said order of Courwhen they will attend
at my Office, at Notoway Court house with all necessa
ry accounts vouchers &c. enable execute fully
the said order of Court.
CHARLES WORKMAN, M. C.
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Hchmond, Fredcrictsj,rq and Po,onoe Ra3-Rtod
& 2 q Resolution Of Use President and Directors On
u ID the "a March 1885, tic Stockholders are required
to pay their respective shares, 50 per share, ON
before tlc 10Th Of May and So per share on or be-
fore the 10Th June next be deposited 10 the credit of
the Company i'm The Bank Of Virginia
WIN. p. SllEPPARD. Trcgswcr
May !. 1i7--t0J
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WA8UfNOTOY, May II, I5lj.
CctfCmta:--I have The pleasure TO acknowledge the
receipt by Che haud5 of the Chief C,Ik of the Fourth
AUDITORS Office Of ,ouf communication, dated 27th ut
For Ibis c1pesson of your personal kindness, tender
YOU my heartfelt tanks aud is tie grateful 10
me- because 1t entirely spontaneous and xpeccd.
Ii las been my design 10 public life to carry myself with
perfect Justice and imp1tiaiy towards all with whom
may have had official relations and the united pres
sion Of your good viii, which has been sought by in
no oicr way, is at the time confirmation Of the
soundoess Of tie principle and the most gratifying evi-
dencc of my success in its practical application.
You do Justice, when you say, chat have ncver
cxectcd from you Than myself willing 60 poE-
form IN OR Government where public oifcers bat
Le servsnis 81 hc People fhc higher he elevation and