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Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26
AWFUL EARTHQUAKE.

\ hWT I l. LAX t1(k u AN T..
! We have been favored with thu
following extract of a letter from {
young Baltimorean, now in Valpara
$50, which details some facts respect
: ing the affairs of Peru and Chill. Il
also mentions the report in clrcula
ton at Valparaiso of the destruction
in China, land the entire disappearance
of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
HOUSES, caused by an earthquake
;, which left nothing, but a black and
stagnant pool, where but moment
before countless thousands existed In
the quiet of unconscious security.
! Baltimore Caz.
Extract Of letter from, gentleman
! Of Baltimore, now in Valparaiso,
dated November /, 1885.
"Afl;,irs on this coast about the
same as when l last advised you.with
but little or no alteration. In Peru
Salaverry continues still to retain his
hold, from last advices,-and affairs
expected to be brought to a final cri-
Sis by this time. If Santa Cruz, the
President of Bolivia, should prove VIC
torious, it was thought that Salaverry
would, after his defeat, retire to Ii
ma, burn the city, and take vessel
at Callao, and so depart vanquished
and in peace-leaving a sad memento
to future generations of his short tho
tyrannrcal Government.
"The Ulysses, Capt. Hobson, was
at CobJa loading copper ores for
England, last month, and whilst there
Savaverry's sloop of war, the Liber-
tad, came in the harbor, having land
ed 80 men up the coast to march a.
round and take the town in the rear,
in which they succeeded-with the
loss of few men on each side. Among
the Bolivians killed was the Governor
ofC. They then burnt all the public
property-not molesting any private
destroyed the cattle and fort, spiked
the guns-and then embarked on
board of the Libertadt and sailed for
Callao. With the exception of few
shots through some Of the dwellings,
no other damage was perpetrated.
''In Chill we all go on quietly and
prosperousl sly-although business is
now very dull, owing to the disturb
anccs to leeward, as purchasers for
there hold back.
1--WE have accounts here stating
that Pekin has been DESTROYED hy an
or thquake and 100000 houses en-
gu;phed--so that where the city stood
there Is now black and stagnant
pool"
VALPARAISO papers to the 10th have
been received at Boston. The fol-
io vim IS given in the commercial GA
zette. as an eXtrct from one of them:
"The Pekin Gazette contains the
details Of the most terrible earthquake |
within the memory of man. The
shocks continued with intervals for
twenty one days. 1t is estimated
that in the four provinces. one hun
lred thousand houses were destroyed.
fhe fields were covered with dead bo-
lies, and no one to bury them,and the
survivors were obliged to live in the
open air exposed to the inclemencies
Of the weather. At Pong Tehin. the
earth opened and a stream of black
water burst forth which carried away
produce, men, animals. houses. and
whatever it met in its course.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26
HEART-RENDING.-Adist distres.

sing occurrence transpired during the
last week in this neighborhood' Mr.
John Moore, of Jackson township
Champaign county, discovered on the
night Of "Wednesday Of last week that
his kitchen was on fire. At the time
he first perceived it, he says that one
bucket Of water would have extin.
guished it. Selling a bucket, he ran
to the we'll and lowered it, but it slip.
ped from the pole! One ofhis daugh.
ters let down the only remaining buck
ct. and it, too. was lost! Thus depri-
we'd of all chance of putting out the
fire, they were forced to leave the
house to the devouring flames. Du-
ring their attempts TO procure water,
the nj ght being windy. and the build
/ ing dry and combustible, the fire had
made alarming progress. Mr.. Moore,
considering it fruitless to endeavor to
master the flames, turned his atten-
ton to the safety Of his family. Four
of his children slept in the loft
Thither the father ran, and succeed
ed in getting three Of the children
from the bed-one remained in it a.
sleep. Two Of the three taken from
the bed. loosed their holds of their IA
ther before he reached the lower floor.
and with the one in the bed. 1,*rislct
in the flames! The building was
burnt to the ground; and Mr.. Moore.
and wife, and, we believe, two OF
three daughters. escaped to the neigh
boring houses. with no protection a.
gainst the inclemency of the weather
but their night clothes. The next
morning, the father in company with
some of the neighbors, succeeded in
taking the bones of his children from
among the cinders of his dwelling.
The neighboring farmers immcdi-
ately collected, and proceeded to re-
build the tenement Of the distressed
family. But time alone can heal the
wounds caused by the horrible fate of
those who SO lately were among them
full of health and innocence of child
hood.-Springfeld, Ohio, Pioneer.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26
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Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

Love Itself can scarcely bestow 4
rapture equal to that which is felt. IL
ms first virgin enthusiasm, by a patri-
OF who knows himself sincere.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26
Y l. Nj 3 Z Il ls.
THE AIMEE AND THE JEW.

THE YANKEE AND THE JEW.
Captain told me a trick OF
his the other day. Said he. II once
took out an adventure of gloves to
-. where l thought they would
sell to charm. Well, l got there,
but the devil glove could | set any
body to take. AT last came a sneaky,
long-beardcd, smiling Jew, and offer
ed me sum below cost. and rather
than carry them back again, let him
have 'em-but ! thought it plaguy
strange that nobody else would buy.
Before left, tho, / smelt the rat
The Aminidab had gone round to all
the merchants, arranged it with them
to let him buy at a discount, and share
the G obs. Not as :you knows on
boys thinks | 10 mvself,'--here tie
Captain put his finger on his nose and
winked-"you don, fleece me, Jew
or no Jew The nextmonth went
back to the same place on the same
errand; nobody would buy the gloves,
as hoped, except that son-ofa gun
Aminidab, and he took 'em as
before, below cost. and was oil
YOU'RE trapped my old rat,' says to
myself. 1t wasn't haitian hour before
down he came to the ship. you
you--you've cheated me- says he.
Il havn'f says l. You have,' saws he,
'thosc gloves are all Of one hand Il
know it, says ], 'and could have
told so afore you took 'em il you'd
tho't to ask You must take 'em
back cried he. I'LL be - If do
answered !. 'lt'Il ruin me- snivelled
he. $50 much the bet.er,' saws Ill
know you-youold william, and you've
brought your goods to bad market,
If you think to weasel me-now give
me - Il named round sum, |
tell yc.) .and Ill let YOU have the
mates.' He had to do it-so out
with the mates and got the money
from the sniveIling Aminidab who
looked as dum founded as a COW with
her tail cut offs
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

PERrLs OF SEA-FowLING.-Afa father
and two sons were out together, and.
having firmly attached their rope at
the summit of a precipice, descended
on their usual occupation. Having
collected as many birds and eggs as
they could carry, they were all three
ascending by the rcpe-the eldest OF
the sons first, his brothera fathom or
two below him, and the father follow
ing last. They had made considera-
bic progress, when the elder son look
ing upwards, perceived the strands o!
the rope grinding against sharp cd re
of rock. and gradually giving way
He Immediately reported the alarming
fact. "Will it hold together till we
can gain the summit asked the faith
er. ut will not hold another minute.'
was the reply; sour triple weight is
loosing it rapidlyr' "Will it hold
onc!" said the father.-s'It is as much
as it can do" replied the son; seven
that is but doubtful '.Thcre is then
a chance, at least, of one Of US being
saved; draw your knife, and cut away
below!' was the cool and intrepid
order OF the parent: exert yourself,
you may yet escape. and live to COM
fort your motherr' There was no
time for discussion or further hesita-
tion.-The son looked up once more,
but the edge of the rock was cutting
its way, and the rope Rad nearly Sc
vcred. Tie knife was drawn, the
rope was divided, and his father and
brother were launched into eternity!
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

The New Orleans Union OF the 25d
ult. savs--''The suit so long pending
between the United States and the
City has a, length been terminated
by the decision of the Supreme Court
at Washington, against the claims
o: lie government. The consequences
OF this decision 10 the city are of an
important nature.-The sum of Sl.-
100000. the proceeds of the sale of
the lots on the levee. and which a.
mount is now in the City and Com
mercial Banks. will become the prop
erty of the city-this is more than
sufficient to pay the whole debt Of
the city. and thus removes one of the
most serious objections to the bill of
Alderman Labatut div ding the city
into three sections"
A discovery was accidentally made
by i chemist in this city a few DAYS
ago. which is worth recording. He
had been stung by a wasp in the hand
and while suffering extreme pain, had
had occasion in the course of his b.
siness. to put this hand into a jar of
potash. when the pain Immediately
left him. Surprised at this effect, he
determined to try an experiment toI
p-o:e the efficacy of the remedy, and
accordingly ON the following day, he
caught bee, which he irritated till
il stung him. He applied q drop of
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

4 Cutting Hetort.-Whi,e the Bri-
tish Admiral Warren. was lvlng in
the Chesapeake. Captain Smith was
sent by Commodore Stewart. then at
Norfolk. TO negotiate an exchange of
prisoners. News had just arriv ed Of
ths capture Of the Java; and the ad-
nlla'. speaking OF that event. asked
hlm, how 1t happened that our f,rigates
were So successful in taking theirs.
Captain ). answered. that he knew no
reason for it unless it was that we
tought better. No." said the Adm;-
III. '.that cannot be: but the reason
Is. ;.lat two thirds of YOUR crews are
British seamen.' Then" replied
Smith. ''the other third. being Ameri-
cans. makes the whole diiference."-
TIE Admiral was silent.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

A VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-Dr. Nc
Williams Of this city has taken out
|patent for 4 stove for heating carria-
'ges of all kinds, which is one Of the
most valuable inventions which have
ever been made. 1t is remarkable
in its structure. and may be sold for
six or eight dollars; and it consum
the most inconsiderable quantity Of
coal. The advantages of such 4 stove
are almost too obvious to be mention
ed. Taking up very little room. they
may be fitted t, the bottom Of gigs
or chaises, and of every variety Of
carriage, and are particularly we'll
adapted to rail road cars. Tho ex-
pense Of fuel is not above three cents.
for hundred miles travelling, ut an
ordinary rate. 1t is only necessary
to make this invention known to sc.
cure its introduction very generally.
For triiiing expense, n stage driver
may now be as comfortably situated
on his box, as by the bar-room FIRE:
and the pleasures ofs!eigh-riding ny
be enhanced a hundred fold. V.,.s
stove is now used in the cars of the
Baltimore and Washington railroad,
and gives entire satisfaction. The
passengers are kept warm during the
whole journey, and are never annoyed
by smoke-the stove being air tight.
We intend, mex; week, to publish
drawing and specification of This stove,
for the advantage OF all who may he
disposed to benefit by it.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

TERRIBLE PRrcEs.--The prices of .
moderate pair Of ducks in market
yesterday, was $3.50; OF Little pair
Of chickens. Sl,5o; OF good pieces Of
beef, 10 a 1G cents per lb.; Of veal
hind quarters, IA cts; Of eggs, Cts.
each, and none to be had at that; sp-
pies, S1.3l a b1shei. Tie c.s,n:ry
people seem TO have no mors COM
passion on US than the landlords; and
even the men who are constantly
brswliuc abou; oppression ant h'YH
prices, il they have any thing - S:i,
sticaie for the LIST cen. Ike rea: j.v-
locks. In spite Of Free Trade. we
would almost recommend stIIsc
arains. such enormous prices. were It
not for the grave inquiry Of what we
should do in the mean time, before t.-c
country Peop.e should De
brought to terms, circumstance TOO
little considered in strikes generally.
"a: 10 be quite serious. these extreme
" high prices are sad indeed TO. the
poor. whose means are in no small
degree reduced bv the weather, which
prevents out door labor a great part
Of the time. Their wants call for 4
;bera. relief from the orerilowing
abundance Of the wealthy, with whom
The expenses Of going to market. b
t.,ey more or less. are Of very little
.nportance-N. r. yaxr. ef Cos.
Richmond palladium., 1836-03-26

LEGAL RIGHTS OF WoNES.-Dy the
common law. a husband is permitted.
lawfully and reasonably to correc,
his wife. But this privilege has been
taken away in modern times. Am1n
cannot grant to or covenant with his
wife; and all compacts between the
parties, entered into before marriage.
are annulled by the marriage. The
husband is obliged to pay the debts
Of the wife before the coverture. But
this obligation ceases with her life:
for ifshe die before the suit is brought
the husband takes her personal prop
erty and holds it against her credit
ors. ifa woman be injured IN person
o. property. sIandered. struck. Or dam
nified in any mode whatever. she can
obtain no redress without her hes
bands concurrence; without Uslny
his name as well as her own, she can
not recover. Ifhe receive inconven-..
ence consequential on an injury done
20 her. he has action for damages.
Juia consor..ixm on,isit. because he has
ost her society. If she makes a will!
md afterwards marry. this act IS Al
of the will. 4 promise
Dy a man to a woman. in contempia-l
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-08-06
VIRGINIA,

VIRGINIA.
Al ru.ss held In tho Clerks Office Of
tic Cirsxit Superior Court Of Lao
End Chaaeery Of Hardy County
on tAs first Monday in July, 1886.
Archibald Welton, plaintiff, against
Abraham H. Seymour, defendant,
IN CHANCERY.
The said defendant not having en-
tered his appearance and given securi-
~ according to the act Of assembly and
the rules of this court, and it appearing
by satisfactory evidence that he is not
an inhabitant Of this country: IL is or.
dsrsd that the said defendant do appear
here on the first day OF the next term
and answer the bill Of the plaintiff /;
and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in some newspaper pub
lished in Romney, for two months sue
cessively, and posted at the front door
of the courthouse Of the said county
of Hardy. A copy Teste,
CARLES LOBB, O. o.
July 9, 1886.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-08-06
VIRGINIA, TO WIT

VIRGINIA, TO WITT
at rules Aoldsa in tbs Clerks OGss
of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and CAanesry for tAs county
of Hampshire, the FIRST Monday in
Jsns, 1886.
Lewis Largent, plaintiff, against
Sarah Largent, widow Of John Lar
gent, James Slane, Administrator
with the Will annexed of John Lar.
gent, dec'd., and the children and
heirs of John Largent, decd. de-
PENDANTS, in CHANCERY.
The defendants John Boxwell and
Milly his wife, late Miily Largent, not
having entered their appearance and
given security according to the act Of
assembly and the rules Of this court /;
and it appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that they are not inhabitants Of
this country 1t is ordered, That the
said defendants do appear here on the
LIST day Of the September term next,
and answer the bill of the plaintiff; and
that copy Of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published
in Romney, for two months success
lively, and that another copy be posted
at the front door Of the courthouse Of
the said county Of Hampshire. A
copy-Teste,
JOHN B. WHITE, G. H. C.
June IL, 1886.
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July 16, 1S36.-4w.

Sarah Powell, Elizabeth Powell, Sa.
rah M. Powell, Mary Powell, Els
sha T. Powell, Peter r. Powell, jos
seph Walker and Bar,iIla his wife.
late Bartilla Powell,
PLEASE TAKE NO.
TICE, that on the 9th day of August
neat, (1ss6) | shall proceed at the tav.
ern Of William Armstrong in the town
Of Romney, between the hours Of six in
the forenoon and six in the afternoon,
ofthe said day, to take the dispositions
of Richard Hall and others, to be read
as evidence in sui. now depending in
the Circul, Superior Court Of Law and
Chancery, for said county, in which I
am plaintiff, and you and another airs
defendants, as you ara not an inhabi.
tant of this Commonwealth, you are
thus publicly notified to attsnd.
Yours, &c.
WILLIAM FRENCH.
July 16, 1836.-4w.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT:

tlh1INiA, TO WIT
III rules holden in tie Cierk's Office
of the County Court Of Hampshire,
the first Monday in July, 1886.
John Roberts, plaintiff, against
Alexander Rowan and William Bose.
ly, and John Vandiver, adminis.ra-
tors of James BoseIy, deed defen-
dants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendant Alexander Rowan mot
nothaving entered his appearance and
given security according to the &C. Of
assembly and the rules of this court !;
and il appearing by satisfactory evil
dence that be is not an inhabi.ant of
this country Nis ordered, That the
said defendant do appear her on the lst
day Of the October term next, and
answer the bill OF the Plaintiff and
that a copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in soMe newspaper published
in Romney, for Two months successive
ly, and that another copy be posted al
the front door of the courthouse of the
said county Of Hampshire. A copy
Tes,e, JOHN B. WHITE, s.H.o.
July Is, 1886.
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VIRGINIA. TO WIT:
June IL, 1886.

VIRGINIA, TO WIT: M
At rules held in the Clerks Office Of
The Circuit Superior Court Of Lao
and CAaneery Of the County of
Hardy on the first Monday sn June,
1886.
John Hope well and Hannah his wife,
Plaintiffs, against
Abraham Vanmeter and Garrett Van.
meter in their own right and as Ex.
ecutors Of jacob Vanmeter, decd,
Isaac Vanmeter, son Of Jacob, Ann
Vanmeter, Rebeeca Vanmeter, Su.
san Vanmeter, and William S. Gun.
ninghaw and Sarah his wife, late
Sarah Vanmeter, defendants.
IN -CHANCERY.
THE defendant Isaac Vanmeter, son
of Jacob, not having entered his ap-
pearance and given security according
10 the act Of assembly and the rules Of
this court and il appearing by salts
factory evidence that he is not an in-
haitian. of this country 1t is ordered,
tina. the>said defendant do appear here
on the first day OF The next term and
answer the bill Of the plaintiffs, and
tina. copy of this order be forthwith
inserted 10 some newspaper published
in Romney for two months successive
ly, and posted against the front door OF
the eourl-house OF the said county Of
Hardy. A copy--Teste,
CHARLES LOBB, CO.
June Is, 1886.
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July 9, 1886.

Messrs. William Snodgrass, Adam
Harness, Conrad Harness, Elizabeth
Harness and Elisabeth Dell,
PLEASE TO TAKE
Notice, that on Wsdnesday the I7tA
day of august neat, at the Office of
William Seymour, Esq, in the town Of
Moorefeld, Hardy county, between
the hours OF six O'Clock in the morning
and six O'Clock in the evening of the
same day, l shall proceed to lake the
dispositions Of sundry persons, which
when taken l shall offer as evidence in
suit depending in the Circuit Supe-
rior Court of Law and Chancery Of
Hardy County, in which William
Snodgrass and Sarah his wife are
plaintiffs and myself and others are
defendants. Yours,
GEORGE FISHER.
Hardy CO., June IS, 18s6.-1m.
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Mr.. William Nc Cracker,
July Is, 1886. -4w.

TAKE NOTICE,
that on TIE ION day Of august neat,
(18S6) ! shall proceed to take the de.
positions of sundry witnesses to be Of
fered as evidence 10 suit, in Chance
~, now depending in the Circuit Su-
perior Court of Law and Chancery
for Hampshire county, in which / am
Complainant, and you and others are
defendants. The said depositions will
be taken at the Tavern Of William
Armstrong, fn the town Of Romaey,
between the hours OF six 10 the fore.
noon, and six in the afternoon Of the
day aforesaid-and since you are not
an inhabitant Of this State (Virginla,1
you are tkus publicly notified.
Yours, &c.
TIMOTHY WILLIAMS.
July l6, Iss6.-4w.
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aCy NEXT WEEK. LET'S
MIR. Thomas Edwards.

PLEASE TAKE NO
TICE, that on the sth day Of august
neat, (lS56) between the hours of six
in the forenoon, and six in the after
noon, at the Tavern of Christopher
Heiskell, 10 the county OF Hampshire,
| shall proceed TO take the dispositions
of Anthony Edwards, Robert Sher-
rard and others, TO be offered as evil
dence in suit, now depending in the
Circuit Superior Court Of Lsw and
Chancery Tin Chancery) for hamp-
shire county, in which am Complai-
nant, and you and others are defen-
dan,s--and as you are not an iohabi-
tant of this State, you are thus publicly
notified. Yours, &c.
JAMES ALLEN.
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VIRGINIA, TO WIT (,

VIRGINIA, TO WET
At rules holden in tAs Clerks OGcs
Of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Lag and CAasesry for the county
Of Hampshire, tAs FIRST Monday im
jane, 1886.
john Culp, plaintiff, against
George Culp, Dennis CUP, and James
Allen, Administrator Of John Stew.
art, decd, defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
The defendant George CUP, no.
having entered his appearance and Civ.
en- security according to the act of
assembly and the rules Of this court !;
and it appearing BY satisfactory evil
dence that he is hot an inhabitant Of
this country us ordered, That the
said defendant do appear here on the
list day Of the September term next,
and answer the bill of the Plaintiff and
that copy Of this order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published
in Romney, for two months successive.
ly, aud that another copy be posted at
the front door of the court house Of
the said county of Hampshire.
A copy--Tes,e,
JOHN B. WHITE, o. nc.
June IL, 1886.
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VIRGINIA, TO W.T.:

VIRGINIA, TO WIT:
At rules held in tie Clerks OGcs OF
the Circuit Supe, ior Court Of Lao
and e1ancsry, for the County 81
Hardy, on TIE first Monday Of Ju-
iy, 1886.
Solomon Shireman and Catharine his
wife, (late Calharine Hal.erman,
Nimrod Thorn and Elizabeth his
wife, (late Elizabeth Halterman,
and Christian Halterman, heirs and
legal representatives Of Christ ian
Hal,erman, Decd, plaintiffs, against
Joseph Miller and Isaac Miller, adj
ministrators Of Jacob Miller, decd,
and John Miller, executor of An.ho.
ny Miller, deed. Jacob Snyder
and William Robinson, administra-
tor of Christian Halserman, decd.
defendants. IN CHANCERY.
The defendan, William Robinson,
administrator of Christian Halterman,
dec'd.not having entered his appearance
and given security according to the ael
of assembly aud the rules Of this court !;
aud it appearing by satisfactory evi.
dence that he is not an inhabitant Of
this country; IL as ordered, That the
said defendan, do appear here on the
list day Of the September term next,
aud answer the bill and amended bill OF
the Plaintiffs /; and that copy OF this
order be forthwith Inserted in some
newspaper published in Romney for
two months successfully, and that a
mother copy be posted a. the font door
of the courthouse Of the said county OF
Hardy. A copy -Tes,e,
CHARLES LOBB, C. o.
Jaly IS, 1886.