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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
LETTER FROM COL. GHOLSON.
Al 100.


To the Editors IF the DsmocrGt
Gentlemen: | see by the Democrat OF this date, that
ain again announced candid ale for Congress My
health is bad lhal justice 10 the Democratic party OF
Mississippi who have heretofore sustained me- requires
that should decline to again. cannot undergo
the fatigue of a at this time; nor could serve
if elected, unless my health should improve more IN a
short time than present appearances indicate.
Being thus compelled 10 decline canvass, have
only TO assure my friends that if my health would have
permitted would have taken great pleasure IN being
again before the people. You will please withdraw my
name and inform the public that will not be candI-
date. Your obedent scrvt, ,. J. HiOLSoN.
RAcEs-The match for $50 900, between Ltnna and
7agora n, Nachpz, the 18th inst, three mile heats,
was won by the former, in heat.-Iimc, Gm. Gs-
Ancora had The track and went oil at kiiing pace
In The frs, quarter the saddle slipped and in the third
nile the rider fell and she was declared distanced
The $1,000 purse, four mile heats, was won by Nh
Garrsons c. Wagacr, in two heats, beating Mr. Taylor
Zelina, and Mr Stevenson Paul J0acs-lime I'm ood
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
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VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

Both Houses are winding up the public business with
all possible alacry. Yesterday the Fl of Delegates got
through all the Engrossed Bills which were on their Ia
bleand with Two exceptions passed The rest OF
the bills 10 their engrossment-The new Revenue bill
reported, and acted 1t embraces all the material
features which fell through between the two Houses on
Tuesday
The Senate is very closely engaged-The Legislature
will probably adjourn on Saturday or Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
FROM FLORIDA.

SAvAaaAu, March 80 From passenger per steam
er VIM CASTOR, Capt King. arrived nj this port from
Gareys Ferry and St Augustine, and from other sour
css. we learn the iollnwing
letter from Tampa, dated March 24'h (iast Sa;nr.
day0 says-.hetAeen five and SIX hundred Indians ano
negroes are their way 10 Tampa from Fort Jupiter,
under the of the Tennessee volunteers and por-
ton Of the Cd Regiment OF Dungeons
Another letter confirms the above, adding lhat-"We
have no other news by express"
II IS stated that Major LOOMS of the Is; infantry, had
captured two Indian women who say that Sam Jones
had gone to the South and Alligator 10 The West and
that they both willing to surrender ii they were IN
viIed Maj. L. had circunnavigated lake Oke cho'bee
in boats.
On Saturday last, we are also informed, Capt. fiew-
command of two companies dragons, arrived at
Fort Mellon. About three days march from that foIl,
he states and while crossing large cypress swamp,
slru trail Of Indians, pursued and overlook them -
They in number ~ to %. Capt h lost four OF his
men in the attack, and wounded himself in the all
domen, hit dangerously. He took four prisoners,
and killed, supposed several of the lndIans-the
balance ped II is reported that Coacoochce or lid
CAT is of The prisoners
The news of the capture of 500 Indians, &C. by Gen.
Jesup said be confirmed by letters received at Fort
Mellon which informant left last Sunday. touching
at Gsrey's Ferry on "Wednesday .-Ge0rgian.
THE CHERnKEEs "A peremp,ory rrqnison has been
made by the General Government on Gov Dudley Tor
four Companies Of Infantry. 10 be in immediate Tead'.
ness in the Of their services being needed TO AID
in The removal Of the Cherokee Indians Should, there
fore the offer for Volunteers not prove successful
draft will become nrcessnry-Raeigh Register.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05

your paper has extensive cIrcu!5ton IN this
and ali it contains whether Editorial or Commpn,,
believed by a number as undoubtedly ltue-in the a.
sence of my friend MIR. Crockett have hoarli r.a
10 set your Correspondent right as TO - ton nj ~
above statement Mr.. Crockett is MR. Il npn.,
10 the prominent measures Of Mr. Van Buren, a,,,,"
tra,ion makes him one tul 1, meme OF those uIras,,
he more opposed, than The Sab Treasury Scheme ~.
such is the general opposition here 10 it, that re, t
op,oncnt Mr. Yost. Who truly stated 10 h. tiara,
qo;ur Deuocrat and is a supporter Of he pnwcs ,I
has found 1t necessary TO adopt The st," o., u
question \. l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05

tina, the people mag comprehend your position N me
canvass and go the polls prepared to vote rnde
y,ncy. view hints which have been thrown out
in this lasy and imperfect scraw should be the means
of causirg the Republicans of the District to take tns
mater into considerations the object of the writer VIII
have been attained.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

ing Communications upon our last the conclusion
of Mr.. Tunsall's Speech on Internal Improvements
"a VoTER OF HANOVER" to the People Of Hanover, will
appear in our next.
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with "Onc" is requested.
To THE EDITOR OF mn

have accidentally observed in your paper of the 22d
inst. Communication, stating that 'Charles L. Crock
EFT, thorough going Wing and Sub Treasury man, is a
candidate 10 represent the county Of Wythe" &c. AS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
CONGRESSIONAL

wAsHrsoroS, April2 Both Houses adjourned day
al an early hour in consequence Of the announcement
If the death Of the Hon. Isaac MckiM In the House.
Mg Howard announcsd The death OF ms Venerated and
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05
TyesJcu Anil g. 1873,

9. FUNERAL OF THE LATE HON. ISAAC McKIM.
Pursuant TO order, the House Of Representatives con-
vened few minutes before / o'clock for the purpose
of attending the funeral obseques Of the Hon Isaac
McKirn, la,e Representative in Congress from the
State Of MARYLAND; which were performed in conformi-
ty 10 the order of arrangements published in our paper
of yesterday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-05

~, - ill.,,
heavily upon myself. Elected by the same constituent
cy, we have been for years, in the hab OF the
most unreserved communication with each other upon
every topic relating public duties and upon his
strong sagncity have been accustomed greatly to rely
His un,ring attention business has long been con.
sp,cuoas in this House. No care no time, no labor,
seemed to him great be devoted TO the public GER
vice In this House. amongst his constituents, in his
State and by his country, his ubsence will be felt 1t
only remains for pay such respect to his memory
as 10 due TO it, and, for that purpose offer the follow
ing resolutions
Resolred unanimously That the members and officers
of this House will attend the funeral of Isaac alcklm,
deceased late member of this House from the State
of MARYLAND at II o'clock tomorrow.
ResOived unanimously, That committee be appointed
to take order for experimenting the funeral OF lsnac
Mckm, deceased.
Resolosd unanimously, That the members and officers
Of this House will testify their respect for the memory
of Isaac McKim by wearing Grape on The ie' arm Tor
thirty days.
Resoiced unanimously, That when the House adjourn
TO day, it will adjourn to meet again on WEDNESDAY
next.
The resolutions having been unanimously adopted
the House adjourned over till Wednesday, meeting to-.
morrow (Tuesday) at IL o'clock TO attend the funeral
obseouies of the late Mr. Ackum.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20
VOL. III.


Hereafter whenever any country subscription to the
usrold. reaches fortnight of It's close SUBSCRIBERS
al, receive their papers, done up in yetfo~ ordppers'
This plan is adopted in order to give our patrons IN
the country notice. either to renew their subscription
hv fresh remittance, or to expect to cease at the
close of the period for which it had been paid Sub
acr;bers will therefore, understand, after this notice,
what is meant by receiving their papers done up IN
yslloso lorappiag paper.
Nv this method we furnish individual subscribers
with proper notice, without putting them to the ex
pense of postage and thus shave Amos Kendall, by
way Of requa for his shaving 50 often our suoscr-
bets. The fashionable morals of the present DAY, as
sanctioned by the Honorable the Kitchen Caelnet'
are to cheat as much as you can, so that the law
does not reach you. do not practice on THIS primer
p,e TO any exteAt except when have dealings Win
the Kuchen-and on such occasions 1t Is adop'eu
mrely in self defence-f you don't shave you Il gel
shaved. Every day am receiving letters complain
N, that tho Herald has failed when, at the same
rime. | know full we'll that it is regularly mailed
Why these complaints Because many OF Amos
cub treasurers will be looking into the Herald 10 see
the lineamens Of their master accurately depicted.
They read laugh but forget TO put the Herald into us
wrapper again. Hereafter beg them az favor-as
personal favor to meto try to be as honest as they
can know they have precious little OF that article
hat precious little is better than none.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

The New York state elections which take place IN
November next, will determine the ascendancy either
ofthe wing or Of the democratic party in this state,
and this decision in New York will inevitably give the
mex, presidency in the election Of $780, either elo
quent Henry Clay Of Kentucky or cunning Martin
Van Buren, Of Undertook.
AT the recent election in this city, both parties were
nearly equally balanced, the actual difference not be-
ans l60 votes in 40,00o-s mere uHe in popular
cop,ess The position Of both parties is believed to
10 similar throughout the statethat s to say neck
a.a neck. tail and tail-very like whale and very
1.-The whale.
In this condition Of things, the Editor and Propric-
tor of the Nsw YoRx HERALD, having pity for the
Ignorance of man, and love for the beauty Of
woman, will turn some Of his attention to politics
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

APPEARANCE AND REALITY.-In the Orphan Of Pc
ru, which came out on the 23d Of March, 1885, Grmal-
di played prominent character; but evea during the
earlier nights OF its very successful representation he
could scarcely struggle through his part His frame
weak and debiliiated his joints stiff aud his mus
cramps and spasms ofthe agonizing nature, Men
obliged TO be kept waiting at the side scenes, who
caught him in their when he staggered from the
stage aad supported him. while others chaed his limbs
which obliged to be necessarily done until he was
called for the scene he could have appeared
again. Every time he came off, his snews were gath
cred uPpno huge knots by the cramps that followed his
exerons which could only be reduced by violent rub
bling, and even that frequently failed produce the de-
sired effect The spectators, who convulsed
with laughter while he the stage, little thought
that while their applause resembling through the
house. he suffering the excrutiang and horr-
bic pains But IL until The twenty nth night OF
the piece when he had alternative, in consequence
Of his intense suferings but throw mp the part
On the proceeding night, although every possible
remedy tried, ne could scarcely drag himself
through the Piece and on this occasion only with
the difficulty and by dnt OF exraordin mary
physical exeres aud agony that he could conclude tho
performance, when he carried to his dressing room
exhausted aad sowerless. Here, when his bodily
guish had in subsidized he began to refec
painfully and seriously his sad condition And when
he remembered how long this illness had been lowering
about him. how gradually IL had crcpt ever his frame
and sabdued his energies. with what obstnacv II had
bafed the skill Of the eminent medical professors
and how utterly his powers had wasted away beneath
it, he came to the painful conviction that his profession
al existence over. Suffering from his terrible
suffering nothing. he covered his face with his
hands and wept like cnld. The morning he sent
word the theatre that he disabled by illness from
periorming-Lys Of Grinsidi.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

during the next six months-net as partsdh
for he has too much experience ever 10 DC
partisan-but as a philosopher as a patriot as
an independent thinking, and rehectRg Delng-an
animal that may be called phenomenon IN human
affairs. The history of the various movements OF
beth parties in every part OF the state from TINS Tune
up TO November next will be faithfully collected, re-
corded, compared and commented on IN this paper
We shall investigate and analyze the results OF tse
last few years and endeavor To place, accurately ana
fully before our readers the state of the question: each
day. each week, or each month, as the new events
turn up on the tide of time, like dead mackerel with
their white bellies uppermos on the tide OF the eter-
nal ocean, 1t will be in fact, such PERIODICAL PHI
oscphical analysis of the political elements, heavlng
and throwing in this state we daily give OF the
financial elements rushing and raging throughout the
nation.
In aid of this project perfectly original IN this
counuy-we desire independent men of both parties,
and in every county-sach men as love beautiful truth
with rapture and adore more beautiful woman with a
deeper rapture-to forward US information in detail Of
the several districts, SO that by comparing the whole
in this great central point of thought and beauty we
may be able TO reach some probable and accurate OPT
Mon as to the result of the state election and
the fate of Francis Granger and William l.. Marcy
in November, involving it does the fate OF Henry
Clay and Martin Van Buren, in 1910.
We are on the eve OF greater movement IN New
York. and deeper excitement in the Union, than any
country has ever seen since the call of Abraham
The preliminary contest fer November begins this
day the work. Both parties, we learn, intend to ae-
ebrate the recent victory-both claiming 1t to be
theirs-and both swearing, like moss troopers on a
foray that they will carry New York next fall per
as aut nefas, which being interpreted in the ocofoco
vernacular, means-"agln all natur."
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

F SRSS EEMAhE ss..s.
does not have her regular snd proper course.
Sold only By Mr.. siRD. MIDWIFE and Female Ply.
clan, No. Division St New York.
Ing safe cure and sasc,osi ren-dy. -
1 az excellent remedy for 'oe nipples pregs,,a and
- lENLING's ORIENTAL BALsAMiC CON.
- rOUND-An sfhcscous sslutary and efeetual remedy
wa.n Teeasy Of he Msne. aas =, s..sr% "a.
lion q the bladder and In all diseases Of the Urinary Organs
samie Compound, short space of,ime height,
~ the cure 2, se above sess. ! een6.
nrn Of the British facny which viii the high reputs
rrep,red only SS w. sssag White csspe London Sold
NATHAN q. GRAHAM,
WIFI No % Nassau street. corner Fulton.
HyrSST h GE EIa:. 6,l.ss = nD REoPs
fs-Tbo.s ,nie,e 18th he yeneresI s.,,.s s ns9 20
,hs, snd safe certain and efee,usI cure by apply
drives every vege poison the sys EN- IL very
Gays. no matter how aggravated the .dea Is be
friend being unable to detect the Bsh
sco sny diet The wonderfs cure. en- eted by
this extraordinary mesicne In psrs tn a. States
have rendered v 50 celebrated ha, In universal demand
GU, IN single Instance has y ever been
been cured after every thing ese has JAILED Cerhcass can
be- seen ny applying ~ this Office.
Tho universal of puts all compelion 1t dehsnee
yop wish remedy he sad find No. sDivson C. The
Te prevesi nsas.. every bottle win have the written sig
ssiure Of Dr. LEvisoN Of whom can be ob.s,ned PR
yately at llirnea. mBlm'
TrHE PHTLOHUPIiEns STONE AT LAST
Il DlsC,WEREDl-Dr. POkTTS Ers~oator tails
to eradicate certain delicate plant N taken al the on
set single susciensnd f OF longer dursos, sin
gle bottle geseraly suAiees Every afflicted br
his physician, Tor the directions faithful and
expressive enable the Individual To treat his disease
well melhos Of preventing IL Indeed thousands have
said that the prevaencs e this annoying complaint hes wen
aerny decreased sce the Eradcaor has made public
n easy the stomach without ainiisg the brea
For sale by a. n ID. Ssa,s Fnissn and william
syne Bowsiy WALKER and Bond
and Bovery ". Nopes. s4i Brosdwsy, rao r. Burnett
9Th assnn.. Ia Philadelphia, by . r. Gnmth -,
Price 81. w5oiu
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

ron ALDERMEN AND ASSISTANTS.

wbie TOT mai. Aid. ss6 i,eS Majority IN Assistants
Leaving an average majority ia Common Council between
sss and i,cis, OF $50.
The above are the exact majerities In the annexed
table we give the Of those who have the MAORI
ties together with the total vote in each ward.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

LEGO Foco RETURNS,

Those marked with star are wings. and are elec'
ed and those marked with dagger are locofocos an
elected.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20

" A GOOD HOUSEWIFE should never he witheu, a
box of DR.. BENJAMIN BRANDRETPS VEGETABLE
UNIVERSAL PILLS They have been proved by thousands
Individuals be the best discovered,
and may he taken all under ircvnances by
payng strict ttentiou the directions which accompany
each To he had genuine o NIL the advertised BY
DR. Brsndrcth and likewise Ut bis office, l Broadway.
opr ose the Park
H. Beware OF counterfeits Az ageats who sell the ges
uinc medicine have cerhsste sealed ard signed Bran
dreth, D. Purchaser, before you spend yoar
money rolu
Custom House business.
~ THE Subscribe begs leave To Oder his service ~ ue
Mercantile Community IN business u sy MY raw co.'s
sected with Custom House the Revenue Department
OF the relating thereto, believing that an
officer IN he New York
Custom HOUSE. Will be snd have entitled him 70 the cond
.,otf w F DAVID ~ LYON. No Broad 90.
4 OsT-A few days ago, black Newfoundland Doo.
IL with and nny Of white hair round his neck
and bsshy black tail tipped with white. he Is sbsut Il
months old whoever will reorn said dog 70 the
swan, shall he iberaly ~ wardes ai91t
- EED OAy s-A very superior htrd-secd from which
- they raised cost ~ per bushcl-now selling by
bse si less than a. Apply nj le% Dusse st. seim
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-20
n. q. Brinkley,
ATTvRN EY AT LA w

JACKSON, TENN,
III win strictly attend to the collection and adjustment or
claims in any part Of the Western District
Foster Fogg Nashville, Moore 4 jackson New Yorh.l
James klrof Jsckson, Root yefrpys Co, do.
hrmoar abe Co, do. Gpl, Can pbell Co, Phiad.
Richard McRee, do Lake A Co Baltimore,
Whiting STARK, New Oriesps'
AIs Inns
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12
STANTON AND PARK
ERSBURG TURNPIKE


Sealed Proposals will be received un.
til the 9th Of Angus. next, for construct.
ing the section Of the above Turnpike
between the Buffalo Gap and the Bull
Pasture Mountain. The proposals mus,
designate the part of this DISTANCE bid
Tor; the time OF completing and the price
expected. Bond aud Security will be
asked in proportion TO the amount oil
contract.
Persons wishing TO examine the loca.
ton will obtain every necessary infor>
nation from Mr.. Jos. II. Anderson. the
Engineer now engaged on the line.
Printed Specifications will also be fur.
nished by him or by Mr.. B. Crawford
al Staunton.-The proposals must be ads
dressed to c. CROZET, Principal En-
g'neer. Staunton. Augusta.
@- The Editors Of the Lexington
Gazette. Rockingham Register. Rich>
mond Wing and Enquirer, will please
publish the above until the ist Of
August. and forward their accounts TO
this Office for collection. &C.
JULY IL.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12
TRUST SALE.

By virtue Of deed Of trust executed
to me by George Nicholson, OH the 9th
day Of April. 1856, and Of record in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta. for purposes mentioned in said
deed. ] will sell, TO the highest bidder,
for cash, before the Wayne Tavern, on
Wednesday the 18th day OF July, the fol.
lowing personal property TO wit One
CarryslI Body, one set Of Blacksmith
Tools, viz: one Anvil, cae Bellows, Vice,
Screw Plates, &c. one Stove and Pine.
one Mahogany Sideboard, two large
Tables, one Clock, one Secretary, two
Bureaus, one dozen Chairs, one Se,tee,
two Feather Beds and their Furniture,
three French Post Beadsteads, two Ov.
ems and Lids, one pair Brass Andirons,
one Fender, and Shovel and Tougs, two
Pots, one Cow, one Looking Class, two
Tin Safes. two pair Andirons, two long
Kitchen Tables, end oil his right title
and interest in and to claim due from
the United States Government. or from
the State OF Virginia, 10 the Heirs and
Representatives of Henry Nicholson,
decd. on account Of service in the Rev
olutionary War.
Such tile only as is vested in me by
the deed aforesaid will be conveyed to
the purchaser.
J. S. Carroll. Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12
NOTICE..

The subscriber offers for rent, com.
Portable DWELLING ROUSE, smsH
garden well filled with necessary siuffs
Tor family use, and also, Blacksmith
Shop and good sci Of Tools. He would
sell the smith tools on very moderate
terms, large pile Of fire wood at the
door, also some Charcoal, and a guam.
tity of Coal wood ready lor burning
Also, quantity of good hay sufficient to
feed horse or a mich COW, one winter
season. The above property is situate on
the free road 25 miles west Of Stanton,
and, adjoining the lands OF William H.
Bell. The terms made known by
JOHN GREAVER.
July IL,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12

The loss Of the Pulaski, fatal as il has
proved, is siIipt ofsome Of its horrors by the
joyful accounts of those who have ESCAPED.
1t now appears, that about so passengers
have heen saved in various ways-and many
on parts OF the wreck which f1oated in pieces
Some @! these were driven out 10 sea. and
drLt,ed about for several days and nights
suteting every variety of torment from fear,
cold aud hunger--uniiI they were picked up
by some passing vessels. Judge Cameron,
one OF the victims, was not the respected
Judge Duncan Cameron of Raleigh. but bis
estimahle brother John A. Cameron, former.
" Editor heFayeiteville Jonrnal-Judse
Rochester is well known in the annals ofour
coan'ry-being citizen OF Buffalo il New
York. He was the republican candidate for
Governor OF New York, in 1926, md has
discharged the duties Of various public sta
tions-Judge Of the eighth Circuit, Repre-
Sentative IN Congress, Minister to Guati.
maLa, S'c.-Richmond Eng.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-07-12
MORE NEW GOODS.

The subscriber takes this method OF
informing his friends and customers. and
the public generally. that he has just re-
turned from the North again. where he
has purchased fresh supply OF Goods
to replenish his broken assortment I. W hich
me is now receiving and Offering tor sale
as cheap. or cheaper, than ever. His
stock now is more full aud complete than
it ever has been. particularly his assort-
ment Of Silks. Musiins. CaLicoes, Shoes,
Hats, and Fancy Goods.
He hopes now TO be more fully able
TO suit and accommodate the tastes, fam
cy and interest Of his customers and
friends than heretofore, if possible. Be-
ing assured that those who have dealt
with HIM are satisfied and well pleased.
he would more particularly invite all
others 10 come and see Tor themselves,
aud no reasonable expectants shall be
dissatisfied with their bargains
A. nj. MOSBY.
Staunton. July IL, 1888.
N. b. The subscriber has quantity
of WOOL g. FEATHERS, which he
offers for sale. A. nj. Nj.