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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1837-08-17

SPRING Wharf.-The Gettysburg
Star Of Thursday, states that James
RenSh9v, Esq. Of Lit:leGown, and
Mr. John L. Noel, Of New Oxford. in
that county, have each deposited in
the Star Office, specimens Of Spring
Wheat, which ~as sown by them
about the lst Of April, and which be.
ing now harvested. - proved To- have
yielded quite abundantly. Mr.. Rem.
shaw obtained his seed from Europe
and that sowB 10y Mr.. Noel was Amer
lean. The Star says the grams of each
Of the specimens are plump and large.
and invites the Farmers Of Adams
county 20 call and examine them.
We are glad 10 perceive from the
above. and other evidences Of the fact,
that our intelligent and cnterpnzing
farmers IN VARIOUS parts Of the country.
arc turning their attention 10 Spring
Wheat, a. an important variety, OF ad-
duiOn 90 their agricultural prOduCts.-
We have not doubt that they will
bnd their account ia IL. When a hard
winter or other disaster, overtakes
their fall seeding, the Spring Wheat is
the very thing. and comes IA admir-
bly, ~ q means OF repairing damages,
and restoring TO the farmer the cheer
ing prospect Of foil crop.
BEk PsirisL
The Gettysburg Seniinel also men-
lions that MT. David Zelgler. q that
borough. sowed tWo bushels II seed 10
the Spring, and that the iold has been
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

asd ofthe field. Said he, sit is "a lie!"
/ answered was not there, and did not
state it on my own personal knowledge.
He then said, if they had not got out OF
provisions, what they would have done.
told him they always got out of provi-
sions, and were hungry in sight of the
enemy.
We came to no understanding. He
required proof that Jesdp had called for
men, and | cut out Of the newspaper
the Report of the Committee ofthe Le-
gislative Council, who, waited on the
Governor, and enclosed it to the Sec
rotary.
Among other things, I told him that,
if he would mount his war-horse; after
the 4th Of March, / thought he could
soon put an end to the war but that it
was not every son of Achilles who
could wear the armor or WELD the
sword of his father. I am, sc
JOS. NJ. WHITE.
J. Knowles, Esq. Nat. Int.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
New YORK, April a.

Money .Maket.-Stocks have decli-
ned shade-showing the scarcity OF
money, as all sales were for cash, and
there was no disposition to sell on time.
This, however, argues that stocks can
not become much lower, or we would
find spectators more active in making
sales. There was, however, from some
unknown cause, general feeling of
dependency. Whether it is the fear
of bad news from the South, or the
withdraw ofspecie to ship to England,
or the statement of the meeting Of a
Cabinet Council, where it was resolv-
ed as impolitic to rescind the Treasury
circular, as has been alleged, some
thing has occurred to check for a mo-
ment the returning confidence ofmon-
eyed men.-&ar.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
NEW York, April s.

The pressure in the money market
continues without any abatement. In
stead of being bettered, it seems worse
than ever. There isnow no regularity
in its action-all is impulse, hesitancy,
doubt, alarm. It is almost impossible
to give any definite statement Of the
price of money, and the rate of negoti
ating commercial paper. Wall street
has lost its balance wheel, and every
thing now moves by fits and starts.
Private loans on paper are nearly at an
end. In spite Of the relief granted by
the Philadelphia and New York banks,
the failures continue. On Monday at
least half dozen houses came down,
and one large importing house among
the number. Yesterday, owing to the
heavy payments to be made, it was fear
ed more failures had taken place, but
they will not be generally known till
to-day. The reaction goes on with re-
markable tierte. Yet in spite of this
panic and alarm in business, it is re-
markable fact that nota single bond due
to the Government has laid over for
week past. This fact speaks volume
"a whole library, for the honor, stabil-
ity and general integrity of the COM
mercial community.-HeraM. 81
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
New York, April 6.
Correspondence of the Intelligencer.)

Correspondence of the Intelligencer.)
All the news | can give you is bad,
bad, bad. The greatest dependency
has seized hold of this hitherto arro-
giant and unconquerable community.
There were three failures of some i'm
portance yesterday; and many, even
rich men, are asking for an extension
oftheir payments. | learn that almost
all the orders for European goods have
been counteracted by the merchants in
Pearl street. Many Of the leading mas
ter mechanics are discharging their
hands. Building, to great extent, is
put a stop to; g. labor is falling in price.
Itpains me to communicate such news,
BUTT must come.
Stocks are falling even below zero.
The most frightful sacrifices are made
in stocks, in order to raise money.
United States Bank is down to Is IA.
The best of Internal Improvement
stocks are far below their value.
rs The National IntelHgencer Of Monday
last says-The information from New York
up to Friday, 9th inst.) 3o'clock P. M. con-
tinued unfayorable. Stocks further declined
on that day in selling price, generally from 2
to 8 percent.-and number of failures were
reported amongst them the great Exchange
and Banking firm of ST. JOINS, said to be
for large amount. A good spirit neverthe-
less was manifested by many, and hope still
was entertained that the worst had already
happened.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
ITEMS OF NEWS.

Louis PHILIPPE, king of the French
so fearful of being assassinated, that he 4!
had his carriage lined in and out with sill
iron.
We learn from the Boston Morning poJ
that the mortality among children in the WI
tern part of Massachusetts is very great
Scarlet Fever and Canker Rash are the m,
vailing disorders. :
The Arkansas Gazette states that seves
persons of Miller county have refused 10 h.
the taxes levied upon them by the State \
thority, and claim to belong to Texas. n
Governor has thereupon issued proclaim
ton, calling upon them to submit, or he sls
use the military to coerce them.
GENERAL JAcKsoN's BIRTH-pLAeE.-G
neral Jackson was born in Waxhaw setf
ment, South Carolina, on the 18th Mar
1867.
THE CHARTERS of the State and Peopl,
Banks in Mass. which were taken away
bout year since for illegal and usurious Dr.,
tees, have been restored, and they are mo-
doing business.
The Wheeling Times says that the me-
chants of that place estimate the increase
the transportation between Wheeling and f
Atlantic at one hundred per cent. over that
the preceding seasons. Several new hoas
have just been opened there, for the transa
ton of wholesale business.
tits stated in some of the last English D
pers that Mr.. Buckingham, the celebrated d
weller, and the powerful advocate ofthe Ten
perance cause, will resign his seat in Pari
ment, and visit this country with his family
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
TIE BETTER CURRENCY.

A New York paper says, "Mississippi
bank notes are at discount of six per cent.
and Ohio bank notes UNsALEABLE." And
yet we are told that the object of the specie
circular was to fill the western and southwest
tern banks with specie, AID that the object
had been attained.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

A Mobile paperinforms us that the steam
boat lone was burnt to the waters edge on
the evening of the 3oth ultimo,while descend
ing the river Mississippi, opposite Governor
Remains plantation. She had on board sew
eral passengers, and upwards f1,2oo bales of
cotton. The clerk, barkeeper, ehambermaid,
two negro boys, and several passengers, per-
ished. Among the saved are ne Captain who
swan ashore with his wife and youngest child,
the steward, and one passenger. who rescued
Captain Miller's two other children.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
INTELLIGE1NCEEe.

90 The Circuit Superior Court ofLaw and
Chancery for this county, adjourned on Tues
day last, owing to the required attendance Of
Judge DOUGLASS, at Richmond, in the Court
of Appeals.
We understand that an extra session of the
Court will be held in July next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

0s- 1t appears. from the Richmond Wing,
that the Treasurer of the State has received
the second instalment of Virginia's portion of
the Surplus Revenue, payable on the LIST of A.
pril, amounting to the sum of $732,s0 33,and
has deposited the amount in the Banks of that
City.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
For the Intelligencer.

Tor lne lnteIllSehcef.
To the Voters of the Senatorial District
composed Of the Counties of Hamp-
shire, Morgan and Berkeley.
FELLow-CITIzENs When I ac-
cepted the nomination VIII which I
was honoured as a candidate for a seat
in the Senate Of Virginia, | had hoped
that my health, infirm as it then was,
would have improved with the advance
of the season. But I have been disap-
pointed in this hope. MY health is
daily becoming worse, and ] feel salts
fed that should be selected, it would
be impossible for me to discharge my
duties as Senator ofthe State LegisIa-
ture. Under these circumstances, I
know but one course of conductwhich
is left me-to decline appearing before
you as candidate; so that you may
at once select an individual upon whom
to cast your sufrages.
Iregret, fellow citizens, that | have
not been enabled to visit you this spring
at your houses, and to renew that friend
~ intercourse with you,. which was in
days past source of pleasure to me.
I now take leave Of you, with my
best wishes for your prosperity. Your
fellow citizen.
EPHRAIM DUNN.
April IL 1887.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
THOMAS SLOAN.
Mill Creek, April 6, 1887

To Messrs. Charles Blue, Isaac Wclverton,
and Aaron Malick, Committee.
GENTLEMEN Il take the earliest
opportunity to acknowledge the receipt
of your communication Of the 2Sth inst.
in which you inform me that was nom
mated by portion Of the democratic
party, lately convened in public NEE
ting at Romney, as candidate to rep
resent the county of Hampshire in the
next General Assembly Of Virginia. /
cannot but accept, gentlemen, nomi-
nation thus made, and in doing so, |
should wish to express my sense Of the
high honor that has been done me by it,
and to entreat it of you to make known
to those whose organ you are, that II
my citizens Of Hampshire should
confirm the nomination they have
made, that I will use my best efforts to
advance their interests and to execute
their will.
Accept for yourselves, gentlemen,
assurances of my esteem and believe
me. Your obedient Servant,
JOHN PUGH. :
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

IS JOHN KERN, jr. and RICHARD PARKER,
Esqrs., were appointed Commissioners to take
dispositions in the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chancery for Hampshire county, at
the late term of said Court.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

0G- James Rawlings, Esq, was elected on
the LIST inst, President of the Farmers Bank
ofyirginia, to supply the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Mr.. Nicholas.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
.1Goney .Matters IN Philadelphia.

y
Although several failures have oc-
CURED both in this city and New York,
since our last, we believe that the crisis
has gone by, and that the panic will
soon pass over.--Rgporte1', .Hpr'I 8.
The Natchez (Miss.) Herald states
that the brokers, who have any money
left, ''sell it in Natchez, on good en-
dorsed notes, at Z per cent per month"
Business men (says the same paper) OF
course will give no such prices, as they
may as well be ruined by a failure as
by the equally sure operation OF exor-
bitant interest.
The following observations, also by
the Herald Give utterranCe to the feel
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
EPHRAIM DUNN.

PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
The great improvement bill has been vE-
roED by Gov. R1TNER. Much excitement
prevailed at Harrisburg in consequence of it.
After the VETO was read, an excited debate
took place, land on taking the vote in the House
on the passage of the bill it stood-yeas 4s,
nays Al. Two-thirds being required to pass
it. the bill was lost.-Balt. Chron.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

{kg- The British House of Commons esti-
mates the loss of lives in the mercantile ma
rine of that country, at not less than ONE
THOUSAND annually, and the loss of property
at nearly THREE MILLIONS STERLING
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
LATE FROM FLORIDA.
ST. AUGUSTINE, MARCH 81.

Fort Dade, we have intelligence to the 26th,
and Of the most gratifying character. Many
Of the chiefs and their bands have come In,
and some have gone to Tampa Bay, and there
is strong prospect of peace. Our savage
foe has been compelled to consent to remove
beyond the Mississippi, and preparations are
making to accomplish this desirable object
speedily.
We have been politely favored with the
following extract of letter to gentleman Of
this city, dated
HFoRT DADE, March 26.
"You undoubtedly have had minute
details of all the doings with us since our
visit to 'Topkalika. 1t seems that the
Indians were as sick of the war as our
selves, and were happy to take advan-
tage of the first chance of coming to
terms. There is no doubt that the war
is ended, SO far as the chiefs have pow
er to contract. One camp is inundat-
ed with Seminoles, who are moving
south of the Hillsboro', in conformity
with the treaty stipulations, which re-
quires them all to be there by the list
proximo. Cloud, with his band, are al
ready at Tampa, where all are to as
semble by the 10th.
"Philip's son came in yesterday, and
brought assurance of his fathers "ad-
hesion." He says that the Ratchet is
buried with them and, in reply to a
question as to what the Mickasuies
would do, replied that they would of
course come in, as Micanopy had or
dered it; but if they did not, the force
of the nation would compel them at
once.
ri have had many conversations
with Jumper, Abraham, Alligator, and
Micanopy, and have not the least doubt
of their sincere intention to fulfill the
terms subscribed to. Alligator is a
most sensible, shrewd, active, and jo-
cosc man worth all the Indians I have
seen. Jumper is in decline from
pulmonary affection. He is sensible
man but, from the state of his health,
and consequent low spirits, much dis
posed for peace. Abraham is cum
ming negro, of good consideration with
the Seminoles, and who can do more
than any other. Micanopy is not the
fat old fool we thought him, but GER
tamly possessing good sense, and actu-
ally exercising regal powers. He was
respectable in appearance with the
Council, his remarks evincing judg-
ment, and his department suitable and
COMFORTING with his nominal rank
The above is fully confirmed by Of
fetal dispatches received from Gen.
JEsUP.--.Nat. Int.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

A WORKING WoMAN.-There are stran7
anomalies in the human family, and we tai
the Amazonian subject of the following OBJ
uary notice from the last Belvidere (Ware
eo.) Apollo, to have been one of them
Died at her farm near Belvidere, \
the 23rd instant, ELIZABETH QUlc5
widow, aged about 60 years.
The deceased was a very remarkI
Bile woman, and we'll known in all I'll
country round, by the significant nan
Of Farmer Quick. Some 25 or 4
years ago, her husband died; leaviIA
her with three oung.children, daug
tiers, and the farm chiefly unpaid II
According to her own account of d
matter, lately given to aneighbor, s.
thus reasoned with herself in regard
her then situation and prospects. WIN
ly inexperienced in those CALCULATED
usually familiar to men, about the 4
pense and proceeds Of land tillage, ST
determined, Notwithstanding her ID
and the disadvantages of a constitute
at that time feeble, that, rather thI
venture hiring extra help, she won
work the farm herself. She said 81
believed that the differences in the Ell
ployment ofmen and women, arose Is
Their from the arbitrary usages of soci
ty, than from any physical differenc
Of constitution. Subsequent expe5
ence seemed to confirm her in this
pinion; for, as she proceeded in her ou
door labors, her health became beHN
established, and was accompanied wi
strength in proportion to the task. I'll
result of these labors was, that she pa
for the homestead, built new houss
and enlarged her establishment eye{
way; and quite recently bought anot
er farm, having considerably mo
means at her disposal than were requt
ed to pay for it. About two mont
since, Mrs. Quick went to the WOO
and without any assistance, felled n
timber, and cut and hauled home
one day, five two horse loads of woo
besides doing her usual night work.
feeding and foddering the stock, s
The alterations of heat and chill ,cau
ed by the exercise of loading the WOO
and riding home upon the same wi
wet feet, caused the disease which
nally ended the labors Of Farmer QmI
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

0g Below we publish the letter addressed
by the Committee, appointed by the late ere
publican Meeting held in this place, to in
form Messrs. SLOAN and PUGH of their NOM
ination as candidates to represent this county
in the next Legislature, and their response
thereto.
.Messrs. Thomas Sloan and John Pugh.
GENTLEMEN AT a meeting Of a
portion Of the Democratic Party Of
Hampshire, held at Romney, on the
97th inst. you were nominated as candi-
dates to representthe county ofHamp-
shire in the next General Assembly of
Virginia; and the undersigned were
appointed Committee to commune
cate the nomination to you, and ascer-
tain whether you will accept it. We
hope the nomination will not be de-
clined by you. An early answer is
respectfully requested. Yours SC.
CHARLES BLUE,
ISAAC WOLVERTON, g.
AARON MALICK,
Committee.
March Is, 1887. ..
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

o. The Hon. BAILIE PEYToN, declines
being candidate for the Gubernatorial chair
of Tennessee.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15
March rs, 1887.
To Messrs. CHARLES BLUE, Isaac RoLvAR.
ToN. and AARON MALIcK.

To Messrs. CHARLES BLUE, Isaac WoLv1R-
TON, and AARON MALIcK.
GENTLEMEN:-I have received your
communication Of the 2Sth ultimo, in
forming me that at a meeting ola por-
ton Of the democratic party Of Hamp-
shire, held at Romney, on the 9th of
March, ] was nominated as candidate
to represent the county of Hampshire
in the next General Assembly, and
that you were appointed committee
to communicate the nomination to me,
and to ascertain whetherI will accept.
In answer to which, gentlemen, per-
NIT me to say, that when [ consider the
flattering support I have heretofore re-
ceived at the hands Of many Of the
members of your meeting and the vo-
tiers Of the county generally, I deem it
proper to accept the nomination ofyour
meeting.
tmay be proper for me to say to you,
gentlemen, that a recent accident, by
which / have received serious bodily
hurt, will, in all probability, render me
unable to canvass the county in the
manner which the custom of the coun-
try seems to require. With sentiments
of high regard, | am, gentlemen, your
fellow citizen.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

Il wJe in a Mousand.-An old g
tleman, somewhat famous for his
mendous tough yarns, preached
during the recent pressure, which
amusing enough for its absurdity,
well as for the confident air in Whit
delivered if. He ;.2uuualn
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

We see it stated in letter from New York,
in the Baltimore Patriot, and other papers,
That the Hon. Churchill G. Cambreleng, is to
be Minister at the Court Of Vienna, and that
N. P. Willis, is to be the Secretary of Lega-
ton. The writer says he is glad, because by
and-by, we will have a pleasant work by the
author of ''Pencillings by the Way all about
.sAustria and the Austriaas." 1t may be SO,
but we will venture the assertion, that it must
be, if at all, under other circumstances. We
do not believe, that there is the least probabil-
ity that Mr.. Cambreleng or Mr. Willis, will
go to Austria, at .leastin the capacity referred
to.-Wash. Met.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

G. CRozrr, Esq. has been appoint
ed by the Board of Public Works Prin-
cipal Engineer Of Virginia. Under a
late act Of the legislature. His salary is
$3,000.-Wiach. Nrg.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

"a distinguished citizen of Mis-
sippi, who was yesterday in this eli
states that there is to be a Convent
in Texas on the first Monday in MI
He adds, that he himself is on his vi
from Washington city to Texas to
tend the deliberations, and that Sci
tors Calhoun and Preston, of the Unit
States Senate will be present. If sd
a proceeding isreally to take place,wI
do We see no mention of it in the I'd
as and New Orleans papers.
Louisville Journal
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1837-04-15

THE RICHEST MAN ON EARrH.-The
Paris correspondent of the Albany Daily Ad-
vertiser says:-''Louis Philippe is withoutex-
ception, the richest man in the world. He
receives annually, in ready money, sum of
twelve millions of francs. He derives rev.
enue OF perhaps twenty millions more from
the lands, forests and other property of the
crown He is in the enjoyment Of the pri-
vata. fortune of the Orleans family, which
should have been united to the national do
main, as was the custom with former mon
archs, on their accession to the throne, but
which he was allowed to retain by an act con-
scented to by Lafayette, Lafitte and tile victo-
rious insurTeetionists, who little knew what
they were about, on the eve of his taking the
oath to observe the charter as king of the
French. The amount Of his private fortune
cannot be less than ten millions of francs per
annum. He possesses besides, an immense
sum in rs/y money, estimated by some at
between 6ua hundred and fifty and two 81
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-09-19
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1nOR Coughs, Colds, Consumption Cainrrh, Cr2
- Asthma, "huopiug Cough, aud Of all other lsur
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Pamphlet containing history Of be medicine
'keich 81 the doHsos Tor which It il
Uhehtcs from unqu'tionabie sourees-amIe duocli"ni
accompanying each boti'e--nAy be had ofany olthe A
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CERTIFICATE.
For the benefit o. 1.-THE oiIcted beg leave 10 give the
Rev. y. ". Downs Vegetable Balssmc Elixir the high
81 possible recommendation. have gwen il to child
+" NINE whore lungs evidently dangerously affected
aud Tor whom We wer" much alarncdatter having tired
many other remedies IN yain-thc rcsDt istho dsesHh
now hPrroutly removed and the child r,tpred 10 hulb
TO effect this one phial only has been used
STEPHEN CHANDLEk.
sianbrIge June %, 1896.
lf1he above medicine s for sale at the Rutland Bod
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