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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-27

INTERNATIONAL COPY RIGHTS.
Mr.. Clay of Kentucky and said. he had been re-
quesed to prescn, petition, very numerously signed,
by individuals embracing every class of the community
members of literary institutions, authors merchants
and in short all the classes OF socety-n behalf of poss
ing amendment to the copyright law that u.s. at ex
tend the privilege Of copyright authors of such foreign
countries as allowed American authors the copyright
thereafter other remarks, he moved that the memo.
rial be laid the table, aud printed which was ordered
accordingly.
Mr. Rives also presented memorial, which he said
was precisely similar, and which did require any re.
mark from him, it spoke ably and fully for itself He
would only say that it from Of the brightest
ornaments Of American literature, end was entitled to
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15
1.-THE follo,piog f ON late English Jou, nal !

IMPORTANT TO PRlNTERs.-We are hap
nv to communicate to our brethren of the
press, that we have found simple and
economical substitute fer the ordinary ley
used for washing types, and which is APP
piled by method which does not deteror-
ate the letter so much as the brush or
swing trough does, and clears away the
ink far more effecually than either. Re-
ceipt-put into close earthern vessel two
Scotch pints of rain or river water: take
one pound orcausticor unsacked lime, and
one pound Of pearl ashes, and mix them
among the water; cork the bottle and shake
we'll for twenty minutes, then lay ii aside,
and allow the ingredients TO settle. In the
course of next day il should be carefully
poured out, quite transparent into another
vessel, where 1t may be kept for use, always
taking care TO secure it well from the &C
ton oftho atmosphere. Thus, an alkali
Of the most powerful kind sproduced: the
the application Of which, while it cleans
off the ink and dissolves picks on the face
of the latter, has not the slightest tendency
" liJuTe TIC HlCtol1 do We law PiONSh ~
numerous experiments. 1t is used for
washing jobs, &c. by being poured on a
small piece Of sponge, which should be
firmly ed onthe end Of stick, like mop,
otherwies it will seriously injure the fin
gers Of the operator, After ithas once
been laid on the job is cleansed from the
alkal by dashing couple Of pals full Of
water on it. Wemay add that half a
fathing's worth ofthis ley will be sufficient
to wash the largest form, and may be &C
complished in five minutes. After most
satisfactory trial Of twelve months; we
would recommend it to the trade.--H
ing sc!t its advantages, we are anxious
that all our brethren should participate in
the benefit of our discoyery.--Forrest
Gazette.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15
LOWE AND MARRIAGE.

A case was recently tiled in Rutland,
Vermont, in which Miss Munson re-
covered $l425 Of Mr.. Hastings, for a
breach Of marriage contract. The curiosi-
ty the thingis, that the Vermont Judge
charged the jury 'that no explicit promise
was necessary to bind the parties to mar
riage contract, but that long continued at
tentions or intimacy with female, was as
good evidence of intended matrimony as
special contract" The principle of the
case undoubtedly is, that if Hastings did
not promise, he ought to have doneit! and
so the law holds him responsible for the
non-perlormance of his duty. A most ex-
cellent declsion---a most righteous Judge
compared with whom Daniel would appear
but common squire. We have no idea
Of young fellow dangling about woman
for year or two without being able to
screw his courage to the sticking point, and
then going off leaving his sweetheart half
courted; we hate this everlasting nibble,
and never bite--this beating the bush
and never starting the game-ths stan
ding to the rack without touching the corn;
it is the crying sin of the age. There is
not one girl inltwenty can tell whether she
is courted or not. No wonder that when
Betty Shippers cousin asked her if Billy
Doubtful was counting her, answered.
don't know 'xaclly-he is sorter courtin'
and sorter not courtin.' We have no doubt
that this Hastings is one Of these 'sorter
not fellows, and most heartily do we re-
joice that the Judge has brought him up
standing with $l425 verdict.
The Judge says, that long continued at
tentions,' or intimacy is just as good as
a regular promise. Now we do not know
what would pass for intimacy according
to the laws Of Vermont; but supposing at
tentions' to consist in visiting girl twice
week; and estimate the time wasted by
Miss Munson at each visiting to be worth
a dollar, which is dog cheap, Mr.. Hastings
has been making fool ofhimself fourteen
years and some odd weeks.
This decision makes new era in the
law of love, and we doubt not will tend to
the promotion Of matrimony and sound
morality. Utica DEM
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15
THE NOBLE SCIENCE OF LAW.
The following fine specimen OF legal
acumen we find in the Charleston Courier:

The following fine specimen OF legal
acumen we find in the Charleston Courier:
gentleman ofthe profession, now no
more, of the Western Circuit, defended a
client for hog stealing, but notwlthstan-
ding his efforts, a conviction was had
The Act OF Assembly in describing his Of
fence, says-''lf any person or persons
shall be indicted and found guilty of steal
ing any sheep, goat or hog, for stealing of
which, he, she, or they may be convicted
as aforesaid" The next section imposes
whipping in default Of payment of the
fine.
Upon the trial it came out in evidence
that the hog stolen was a pig, Among the
other grounds in arrest Of Judgment and
fora new trial was one which went to the
merit of the case, viz; "That the defen-
dant was found guilty Of stealing hog,
when the evidence only established that
he stole pig, which was no offence I'M
der the statute"
Judge Mott, who was the presiding JUS
tice, asked the learned advocate if he in
tended TO press that ground?
Alphabetically shall press that
ground, it is my chief reliance in the
case.
Judge Nott.--You then say pig is not
hog?
Internationally. What would
your!honor call young sheep?
4 Judpe Mott A lamb
| Advocate.--What is young goat?
| Judge Nott.--A kid.
| Advocate.-A young dog?
Judge Nott.-A puppy.
Advocate.--The young of domestic
hen?
Judge Nott.--a chicken.
Advocale.-The young Of the gaudy
butterfly.
Judge Nott--A worm.
! Advocate. Il think your honor will now
see that have most ample and irress
Itible dcfence-and in the course of my ar
gument, will be able fully to satisfy the
court on the point. The learned gentle
man proceeds in the case.
ARGUMENT.
May it please your honor. My unfor'
tunate client has been convicted of hog
stealing against the most positive testimo
ny. All the witnesses for the prosecu
tion declared the animal TO be pig
(Laughter.) Now, | would ask, if phi
can grunt? Every body knows that h
cannot. He can speak, but there is n
grunt in him. Laughter.) Can he gal
a substance by roofing. No, then he ca
be no hog. When man says he will g
the whole hog, brstles and all, he canno
mean pig, for pig has no bristles, ant
is but the minion Of a hog. daughter.
If your honor was to send your seryan
to market to buy pig and he brought yol
home hog weighing 300lb., | apprehend
you would not consider him as having
obeyed your orders. (Laughter.) When
you speak ola man, you certainly do MOI
mean an infant at the bosom of its moth
err. If he be one and twenty years of age
he will be man, but until then he is ar
infant in law and in fact. When pi&
can grunt, he is hog; and not till then
shall urge the point no further.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15

MURDER.--A desperate rencontre took
place on the 10th inst, near VOLTS Fer
ry, in Hardin county, Tennessee, which
we regret to learn, resulted in the imme-
date death Of Martin Fraley, Sen., wor-
thy and highly respectable citizen OF that
place. 1t appears from information gath
cred from persons near the tragic scene,
that the misunderstanding commenced be-
tween the son-in-law of the deceased, by
the name Of Lenox, and two brothers by
the name of John and Solomon Step, who
reside near Big Bear Greek, in Tishemln-
go county, Mississippi. The Steps, 1t is
stated, being intoxicated with liquor, made
an assault on the family Of Lenox, who
on being apprised Of the fact, returned to
his house in company with the deceased
and young Mr., FraIey, his son. A rem
contre Immediately insued, in which j.
Step gave the old man several fatal stabs,
from which he almost instantly expired
Young Fraley was also considerably lnJu-
red. Tho deceased, we understand, was
entirely unarmed, and had no other object
in the interview but to make peace between
the two parties. The steps made their es-
cape and have not yet been apPrehended'
1t is believed they are on their way to
Texas. A reward Of 1000 dollars, IS OIL
fered by the widow and friends oil the de-
ceased for their apprehension.
Tf'uscumbia Alabamian.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15
VOL. 3.-NO. 46.
From MillingtOn's Medical Experience.
EXTRAORDINARY SYMPATHY,

The singular sympathies that forewarn
a future union between the sexes, have, in
some instances, been most surprising.
The following, which came within nv
knowledge, is perhaps one Of the most sin
.gular; Mr.--a brother officer of mine,
was man of taciturn and retired habits,
seldom frequentei public places of amuse-
ment, and when there felt anything but
qualifications One evening after supper,
he was, however, prevailed upon to go to a
ball. We had not been long in the room
when to my utter surprise, he expressed
great admiration of u young lady who was
dancing; and, what still more amazed us,
he engaged her TO dance.--Such an act of
apparent levity on his part struck US as a
singularity, which might have been attrib-
uted to an unusual Indulgence at table, had
not the contrary been the case, for he was
remarkably abstemious. The dance was
scarcely over when he came to me, and
told me with look of deep dependency
that his partner was married woman.
The tone Of sadness in which he addressed
me was truly ludicrous. A few minutes
after he left the ball room. Thestrange-
ness of his conduct led me to fear that his
mind was not in sound state; but was
confirmed in my apprehension when he told
me the following morning that he was con-
WINGED he should be married TO the object
of his admiration, whose husband was d
young and healthy clergyman in the neigh
borhood. Here matters rested and we both
went abroad. We did not meet until three
years after, when to my surprise, | found
that his prediction had been verified.
The lady's husband had died from fall
from his horse, and the parties were mar
ried. But, what rendered this crcum-
stance still more strange, is that a similar
presentiment was experienced by the
young lady, who, on returning from the
ball, told her sister, with much emotion,
that she felt convinced that she was des-
tined to be married. The conviction en-
Uttered every. moment of her life, as, des-
pite of her most strenuous endeavors, she
could not dismiss the stranger from her
constant thoughts, reluctantly yielding to
the hope Of seeing him again.
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[From the Natdkez Courier.

The Jailer in the Parish Of st. James,
La, must be very kind hearted fellow.
The Iberville Gazette accuses him OF
pampering the slaves when in his custody
with fare entirely too good for runa-
ways. The Gazette says;
"Atthe prison ofthe parish Of st. James,
they are not only nell used, but they some
times drink Vine at dinner! We wit
messed this ourselves in one instauce.--
No wonder, then, that slaves should so Of
ten abscond from their masters, when they
are so literally dealt with, in state of
idleSess, in prison"
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petit SoinS,' and did and said all that might
have been expected of him in such case.
Madame SCHNEIDER went to bed, and sent
for physician.
Well, you will say, what is there ex-
traordinary in that? Yesterday ! had a
stitch in my side, and headache; and
what can they have to do with your an
ecdole9 Don't be impatioS| much--as you
shall hear.
Quarz was seated by her bedside when
the doctor entered. He feIA her pulse,
and his lips expressed, by Slight but sig
nifcant contraction, that he entertained
no very favorable opinion OF her symp-
toms; whilst Quarz kept his eye onstant-
fly fixed on her pale coNntenand, where
the finger of death seemed 10 have set its
fatal seal. He was sad and motionless,
and awaited in silence the stern DEGREES OF
Heaven. But the patient had perceived
the evil augury ofthe physicians eye.
81 see," said she with feeble voice, 81
see, alas! that | am doomed to die. Doc
tor, am grateful TO you. had rather
know the worst, than hatter myseIfwith a
vain delusion."
"Well," said he, "since | must--since
all the aid ofmedicine is vain, leave you
madam"
He cast melancholy glance at Quar-,
who was now really affected. The pa
tienl expressed wish to be alone, and
Quar- and the doctor retired 10 all adj
Joining chamber. Some minutes after
ward they we're again summoned.
"Joachim." said the dying lady, ad-
dressing. Quarz, 'you perceive that am
about to leave you. But before quit this
world-be(ore | take my eternal rest,
have one favor to beg Of you-only one;
will you refuse it on my death bedW
You may imagine the reply; Quarz did
what you or | would have done in his
place. He promised whatever it might
be, to comply with it.
81 hoped it would be So" said the wild
ow, with voice still feebler, shut dared
not rely on it. 1t is--that before | die,
you should make me yours. Call me but
your wife; shall then be the happest Of
women, and have nothing farther to wish
for"
The request was singular one; bu
Quar- had promised, and really the en-
gagement bound him to nothing, for, in ;
! few months, the tie would be broken b,
the divorce of death. He therefore con
! scented with good grace, and sent for
notary public. The deed was drawn u
in due form. He signed it, The docto
: signed it as witness. The widow, witt
! trembling hand, affixed her signature II
the paper, and all was over But all wa
not over.
"Doctor!' cried Mrs. Quarz, jumping
nimby, and completely dressed, out o
bed, 81 am not so near the point of dealt
as you imagine, and have every inclina
ton to live long for my husband"
Now look upon the tableau. The aston
ishment of the two witnesses--the notary
wiping his spectacles, thinking his eyes
deceived him-the doctor biting his nails
at being deceived as well as the rest. On
ly think of doctor being taken in!
Quar-, who was we'll pleased with the
adventure, said smlingly lside-"A good
actress, faith! If were an author wouIc
write part for her."
The curtain fell. Madame SCHNEIDER
was young and pretty, and rich beside.
London Court Journal,
|
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-11-15

The Bank Convention Of this Stale as
sembled on Monday at Vicksburg' we
are informed that delegations from all or
nearly all the several Banks In the State
were present, excepting from the Brandon
Bank Nat. Con,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-07

Gle of Roberts, who lived about Ave miles
from the city, to whom the secret was told,
the oil man iho't the joke too good one
not to be enjoyed, sent out for some Of the
neighbors, and midnight found tho joviA
assembly destroying the good things the
aunt had provided, and laughing over tho
trick so successfully played upon the veal
thiest shipper ofthe south. Ia
Early in the morning Robert and hie
wife we're attended by their uncle and auut
to the house of Mr.. Hallowell. the young
couple anxious for the effervesence Of their
fathers wrath to be overland the antigua.
ted pair TO witness the reception, and 70
act as modlfcators on the occasion. They
were met in the parlor by Mr.. Hallowelt
whose first words were; "You young
rogue, little did | know how my advice was
to act upon me. We'll Robert" he added
laughing heartily, you caught me that time
and YOU deserve 10 be rewarded for the
generalship you have displayed. Here my
boy-my son suppose must say--hers
is deed for property worth eleven thous'
and dollars. and from henceforth you are
my partner in business" a.s
"And here" said the uncle, Initiating
Mr.. Hallowell's manner. sis draft for
twelve thousand, and henceforh you are 70
consider yourselves my heirs and sncces'
sors 10 ali possess. Here be happy.
"The plot was devised and reccommen.
ded by Julia" said Robert; "and she, Of
course, is entitled to the whole which re-
sign to her with all my heart"
Sand herewith said Julia, appoint you
my agent to take charge of my property
and manage my affairs" 4
The old folks embraced each other,---
laughed and embraced again. That day
and many days thereafter, were spent Y
mirth and fes,ivity, and the affair went OF
| finely.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-07
M UsIC sTORE.-.MUsICAL in


Vh STRUMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and for
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand oil
Morse g. Broiher) where those wishing to Pur
chase are invited to call and examine for them.
selves. The following articles can be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violincelles,
Kent Buglos, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do,
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
lebottoms, small Buglcs, Pandean Pipes,
Bugle crooks and shanks Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Fllgeolets and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the colebr ted
stamp of Breton one of Claudofs famed in
struments, and one containing the stamp OF
Thomson Admirers of the Violin are invited to
call and examine these celebrated instruments
Just roc ivcd as above large ASSORTMENT of PI-
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors, Precoptors for the flute, fife,
&c., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
| bugle and fageolet,
Alse, EAccordeon, Mouth harmonicons,
| Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
| &c. &c.
AS soon as navigation opens, every addition
! which tho market requires will be received, and
| the assortment kept full. Pianofortes will be con
stanty kept on hand, together with all the neu
| music US soon as it is published. Music Ass0cia
tions will be furnished with every thing in this
| line, on the most reasonable terms.
| BURGER g. STEVENS.
| Detroit IAN g 1888. ly76
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-07
PROCLAMATION
BY STEVENS T. MASON,

Gopernor in and oper-t State Of Michigan.
Whercas, by tho sixth section of an act of Con.
prcss passed the Goth day of April, 1918, 1t IL
declared. That if any person shall, within the
territory or jurisdiction of the United States, be-
gin or set on foot, and provide or prepare the
means, for any military expedition or enterprise
to be carried on from thence against the terrific
res or dominions of any foreign Prince or state,
or of any colony, district people, with whom the
u. States are at peace any person or persons so
offending shall be declared guilty of high misde-
meanor, and shall be fined not exceeding three
thousand dollars, and imprisoned not more than
three years."
And whereas. by direction Of the President
of the United States, my attention has been
requested TO any movements OF the charac-
ter DESIGNATED in the the act above cited, with
in this State, and my Interference desired, to
arrest the parties concerned. should any prepa.
rations be made of a hostile nature, against
any foreign power Ia amity with tho United
States. a ..E -Ia,DyfLr .ffHf. ).
Now. therefore, in compliance with the request
of the President Of the United States and in view
of the popular connections now existing in the
Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, de-
hereby clution, and enjoin upon all good cit
| liens of this state, and all other persons whom
| soeyer, resident or being within our borders
| 10 abstain and desist from the commission o
any act which may, in the least degree, violat
tho laws of the United ates, or disturb tn
peace and amity now existing between the PEG
Pile Of this Union and the government OF Grea
Britain.
And do, By this Proclamation, further cnjci
upon all our officers of this State, TO aid in th
faithful enforcement Of the laws Of tho Unite
States. and in the arrest Of oil persons who ma
attempt their Infringement, .a...,t II.
In testimony whereof ! have hereuntc cot n
hand. and caused the seal Of the State
l. .. he Al rcd, this 2sth day Of Decembcr iS2'
STEVENS T. MASON
BY the Governor, L. sa
Krrrzro Psrvcnyrrr, Secrstdry y oto's'
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-02-07
THE LAPSE OF TIM z
ny VIM. C. BRYANT.

ny VIM. C. BRYANT.
Lament who viii, in fruitlass tears,
The speed with which our moments fly;
Isigh not over vanished years
But watch the years that hasten by.
Look how they GOMEZ mingled crowd
Outright and dark, but rapid days;
Beneath them like summer cloud.
The wide world changes as gaze.
What grieve that time has brought so soon =
The sober age of manhood ont
AS idly might weep, at noon,
Too see the blush Of morning gone.
Gould give up the hopes that glow
In prospect like Elysan isles,
And let the charming future 60
With all her promises and smiles7
The future!--cruel were the power
Whose doom would tear thee from my heart
Thou sweet'ner of tho present hour;
We can not---no, we will not part.
Oh, leave me still the rapid fight
That makes the changing seasons gay,
The grateful speed that brings the night
The swift and glad return ofday;
The months that touch with added grace,
This little pratlcr at my knee,
In whose arch eye, and speaking face,
New meaning every hour see;
The years that Ger each sister land,
Shall lift the country of my birth,
And nurse her strength till she shall stand
The pride and pattern of the earth;
Till younger commonwealths, for aid.
Shall cling about her ample robe,
And from her frown shall shrink afraid
The crowned opprsssors of the globe.
True, time will seam and blanch my brow;
Well. 1 shall sit with aged men,
And my good glass will tell me how
A grizzly beard becomes me then.
And should no foul dishonor lie
Upon my head, when am gray,
Love yet shall watch my fading eye,
And smooth the path Of my decay.
Then haste thee, Time, tits kindness all
That speeds thy winged feet SO fast;.
Thy pleasures stay not till they Pill,
And all thy pains are quickly past.
Thou niest and bear'st away our woes,
And as thy shadowy train depart,
The memory of sorrow grows
A lighter burden on the heart.