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Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

I'm FA1R--k will bs sen by reference to | mo- tce in following column that few young ladies of this place are to have Fair next week. As appro- prate to the occasion, copy the following from New-YOrk paper, written and published previous to a similar Fair at Fishkl Landing.
 To the Fair to the Fair one and all let us hie. The FAIR to admre-at the tables to buy. How plsasant the bower 1.-the ladies, how fine The cake how delicious !-their charms how divine What a splendid and suTDptuous and tasteful array The Graces and MuseS have been here to play = Here the Genius of Catering presides in his power; Ills pleasures are tieeting-make haste to devour Here's candy and comtits, hot coffee and pies; Come revel in luxuries none here despise.
 Q haste ye new corners ! make quickly your own The goods which prolusely and loosely are thrown. Like flowers on your pathway, like stars overhead, They meet you and greet you wherever you tread. Your change shall be paid exact as for pills. Here are pncushlons, shaped like broad oaken leaf, And there Q rag-baby, go big !-past beiief!- Here are aprons and neckknots, and what-nots and
 slippers,
 Work baskets, card-baskets, bellows and nippers, And the price for each one not 50 Uery alarming, For if you examine, you'll find they are che rming.
 The Poughkeepsie Eagle of July 21, says" The harvest is now in progress in this county, and the crops are secured in fine condition The wheat turns out very wel and better probably than it has yield cd before in ten fifteen years. Rye was never bet ter. Oats and barley will fall short of an average crop, having been considerably injured by drought. The meadows are first rate If the season is only wet enough to carry the safely through, it will be altogether highly favorable to the farmers"
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

Van BWren among the Nallifsvs. The followinO toast was given at of the 4h of July celebrations in Charleston, S C., which we take from the Mercll- ry:
 Martin Van Bursn-pledged to support the interests sf the South-Ae $ bifsV piH but hs must be suoL lOUa5.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

Death ef Knapp-We are called upon to announce the death of Col Samuel L. Knapp recently of New. York, who departed this life n, Hopkinton, Mass. on been familiar to the reading public, and he has af. ways been greatly esteemed in private life.
 N Y. Eruess
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

Virginia Legislature-A special election was helG in Buckingham County, last Monday, to fill vacan cy occasoned by the death of member of the House Of Delegates. which resulted in the choice of the Whig candidate by majority of lbs. This gives the Wings majority of two in the next Legislature on joint ballot.-N. Y. Express.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

PriUlege,-A wife in Maine, by law of that State, can divorce herself from common drunkard. This valuable privilege ought be universal. It may not be ass to add here for general information, that the laws of our State allow the wife and other friends of the drunkaTd, on application to the Chancellor. to have his estate put beyond hia cOntTOlN Y. Papc'.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

In this village, on the 2lst inst. MT. Charles Law renee, aged 42years.
 In this town, Milton Soc) on the 18th inst. Mis- Mary Merriman. aged B.
 In Warren, on the 18th inst. MT. Chauncey Deni son, aged 79-a revolutionary pensioner
 In Hartford, Mir. George Reynolds, aged g; Mir Enoch Roberts, aged 46.
 Al Somers, Mrs Lucinda Murphy, aged 73. At Hudson, N. Y., Mir. Francis Perkins, aged 8. formerly of Norwich.
 In Stamford, David Holt, aged 56 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

Irredeemoble Gousrnmsns Papsv!-The Secretary of the Treasury has issued fourteen millions of dolarl in Treasury Noses which have been paid to public creditors. Six millions mora are being issued. Twan. ty Millions of Dollars in tho "irredesmable paper of Metallic Currency Administration And this twenty millions all swallowed up by the Nonda War. Exploring Expedition, and other equally disastrous Expedients "-Aiany Eue Jour.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

Death by Ligktning-We are pained to learn that during the thunder storm on Sunday the 24th ult. Mrs Roby, wife of Gilman Roby. ot Dunsable, Macs. was killed by lightning. Mrs. Roby wss returning from church. and had just entered her dwelling, as she was in the act of shutting the door aer her, the lightning struck her, and killed her instantly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

The West5rook Bank RoSbsry.-Fifteen hundred and fifty dollars were ished up from the foot of the Steamboat Wharf in this city on Saturday-S135O in bills and S200 in gold It is supposed there were five robbers, as the above sum embraces about one fifth of the money stolen. The robber probably esca: ped to Boston in the Steamboat of the 2d inst and fearing detection, threw his money into the water.
 Portland Aduertiser.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-26

MARRIED, In Milan, Ohio, MT. Benjamin W. Abbott to Mi Lorana Judson, daughter of Asa Judson, Esq. Woodhury, Con.
 At Winsted, Mir. James B. Gilman, of Hartford, Miss Jane Elizabeth Bull In Hartford. Dr. Horace Wells, to Miss Elizsbe Wales.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

W The Richmond Wing Of Friday says:
IL was rumored here Yesterday, that the APP
p"i"tment OF Secretary of the Navy is abou,
10 De Conferred upon JAMES McDowELL,
Esq, al present, delegate from the County
OF Rockbridge. This, if true, Indicates the
purpose OF Keeping up the infueace of the
ben'on'an branch of the party but in point
oil talents and requirements, Mr.. Mcdowell
Is lar above the horde who aspire to depart
ments.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

The NILE.-This celebrated river
flows through the middle of Egypt from
one end to the other and where the
Nile ends there Egypt ceases to be.
10 this stream the country owes its i'm.
Portance and its civilization; therefore
EgyP: has been justly styled, "the land
watered by the Nile The irrigation
OF water causes the land to yield in a.
bundance that vegetation which could
support so dense a population. Origin.
ally the Nile had seven mouths. but five
OF them are now choked up. The river
IN many respects presents peculiarities
unknown to other streams. it receives
no tributaries; and for a distance of near
1900 miles, flows on an unaided current.
Another popularity Of the Nile is this.
that although no rains descend no damps
are eXhaled, no tributary streamsfiow into
1t ; still each year, at the same hour. on
the 9th OF June, its waters swell and
overflow its banks. The Delta formed
by this stream is said to have been pro-
duced within what is termed the hiStor,
ical ages, and received its appellatiop
from its shape. which resembles the fourth
letter Of the Greek Alphabet, and is in
the form of triangle.
Buckingham'S Lectures.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

Theological DiScusSion-W learn from
!he Baltimore Transcript that the Rev. L,
T.. Everett, Pastor ofIhe Universalist Church
OF mat city, has invited the Rev. r. J. BSec-
ken1idge, OF the Presbyterian Church, to a
puoiIc oral discussion of the question, DO
the scriptures OF The Old and New Tesla
m me teach The doctrine OF endless misery ,''
me Transcript SAYS The invitation has been
accepted, and The discussion will take place
as soon as The preliminaries Can be agreed
upon. The distinguished controversial sbili-
',es oi both OF these gentlemen, as well as
me me Importance Of the subject, will render The
discussion of considerable interest.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
KENYON HARPER.
Feb. 10 JACOB SOSEY.

G5- II is remarkable, that, with decided
majority in the Legislature agains, the Sub.
Treasury scheme, all efforts should fail 10
get up instructions 10 our Senators, when j,
IS known how important one vote NAV be in
The decision Of the question, and that MIR.
koane will certainly vote for the bill unless
instructed. We are not ourselves in favor
Constructing Senators-but we venture IN
assert that at least niDe-tenrhs o: The Lepis.
lature are-and it is for them TO saw wbv il
is thai instructions should be passed for the
vile purpose of Expunging the records of the
Senate, while now, they will not do so much
as move finger, TO avert from the country
one OF The greatest caIamities.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

,,. m Clay IN maryland A meeting oflhe
W hIg Members oflhe General Assembly of
Maryland, and other Wings of the State then
present, was held in the ball ofthe House cf
Delegates of Maryland, February 10, 1888
pursuant to notice, at which Richard Thorn.
as presided. At this meeting resolutions
were adapted, recommending to the suffrage
OF the People of the United States HWY
CLAY,aS tit person for the Presidency; ap.
proving Of a National Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for that office, whom, when
nominated, whether it be their first choice
or any other, they pledge themselves TO sup.
port and authorizing the Wing Senators
and Representatives from that State TO unite
with other Wing Senators and Representa-,
yves 10 Congress TO appein, suitable time
ana place for holding National Convention
Tor that purpose.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

vs. RICHARD II. ToLER, Esq, the
talented editor of the Lynchburg Virgil
man. lii consequence of the solicitation
OF many of his friends and fellow-ci,i-
zens, has announced himself candidate
to represent the couHty of Campbell in
The next House of Delegates.
w. AUGUSTUS WATERMAN, ESD, is
announced as candidate 10 represent, the
county OF Rockingham, in the next House O.
Delegates.
W. IL is stated in The Richmond ENQUIRER
mat " ILLIAMMcCoY, Esq. will again be
Candidate 10 represent The county of pendle-
ton.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
Large meetings oflhe Conservative Party

Large meetings oflhe Conservative PARTY
have been held IN Philadelphia and Pil.sburg.
ana resolutions adopted strongly csndemninp
the project OF the Executive. Similar meet
lnSs are called iii The various coup,ies of The
State. The Madisonian says, that the wa.
! !e are thoroughly agitatcd lhroughou, the
keystone.
A the meeting in Philadelphia, Gen Ro-
oert PATTERSON, whose name stood at The head
OF The V. b. electoral ticket, at The late cleo
'ion' presided. The call for the meeting was
signed by three others, who were also Van
Buren, electors. These are squalIy signs for
The sleek headed officials at Washi1oton
" hen rats quit house, il is near its fall.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

1he BankS.-The bill for the temporary re-
iief OF the Banks OF the Commonwealth which
has passed both houses of The Legislature
continues in force the first, second and sev
enth sections OF the &C, OF the 24tb of Inno
last, until the 20lh day of March next: and
suspends until the first day of April mex, So
much OF the act of the 25rh of March las,
entitled ian act increasing the banking can,
ltal OF The Commonx eaI,h," as relates 10 tho
Bank OF Virginia, the Farmers Bank. and
The Bank of the Valley. anu
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
SPECTATOR.
~STEUMTCN-
THURSDAY, MARCH 8. ls IS

&~Ihe partnership existing between
the undersigned for two years past in the
publication OF the "SrAuNroN Spror..
TOR" has been dissolved. and the busi.
ness will in future be conducted by KEN.
TON HARPER, who has become III. sole
proprietor OF the establishment. In the
re'transter, the business has been so ar.
ranged as not to interfere with the reou.
lar years ofsubscribers. Their accounts
will begin and end as heretofore. As
the junior partner in the late firm is a.
bout to remove from this country. it is
particularly desirable that the accounts
should be settled as soon as possible. 1t
is hoped, therefore, that every friend Of
the establishment, who knows himself
to be indebted. will take an early oppor.
tunlty to discharge the small sums which
may be due US.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

Col. GIDEON A. STRANGE, delegate
from the county OF Fluvanua, died in
hichmond GU the 23d ult., of lock Jaw,
caused by surgical operation which he
had undergone few days before. Col.
strange was most amiable and estima.
bic gentleman. The usual tribut,. of
respect was paid to his memory BY both
houses OF the General Assembly.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

Result ofhe Experiment -TheNe w York
Express states that there are 300 Of the best
stores in the LIST Ward alone of that CITY with
The ominous words, "To Let," upon the
doors-a thing unprecedented in the annals
OF That enIerprizing community. Does moi
The party, which, by its rash Experiments.
oas wrought this ruin, deserve The appelIa.
ton Of DestructiUes Its chief, indeed. NAV
oeJustIy compared with the conqueror Atrle
81 whom IT IS said that the grass ceased 10
grow wherever the boots Of his horses were
'een-so completely did desolation and earn
zee mark his progress - Fy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

a challenge, of from five 10 ten yeors-and
from three TO seven years Imprisonment for
an assault, defamation or abuse fo, re,,s,,o
challenge. The bill was read twice and
referred TO the Committee on the Judiciary
IL appears that Col. Webb made grea, ef.
'orts to lind out The time and place of meeting
between Mr.. Cilley and Mr.. Graves. in or.
der TO prevent'it, and that he. in com,o,,
win TWO friends, went 10 Bladensburp and
GreenleaIs Point, determined by the sacri.
nee OF Their lives, if necessary, 10 Illustrate
the duei. The understanding was that Webb
should approach Cillcy and demand the fight
Tor himself, and, if he refused, to tell him
that II he aimed his rifle at his (Webb's>
friend MIR. Graves, he would instantly sho,,
him. This it was expected would cause the
parties or the ground TO interfere. when
"eoo was TO shoot down Cilley, and he and
MS friends proceed TO defend themselves in
The hest way they could.
IL Is mentioned in the ENQUIRER tba,
Messrs. Clay and Crittenden, and some other
gentlemen, also went in pun sui, OF the com.
oatanis, with view TO bring abou, an ami.
oaoie Experimentation, did not find them.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

IN time IF Peace prepare for War.-
IN ape Goa, as soon as young lady is en-
Sagen 10 be married, she suffers her finger
pans 10 grow long, so that in case she should
oe ooiigfd 10 throw herself on her reserved
figh's, she may come 10 the scratch with
some prospect of sucCess.-Boston GaIary
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

WILD P;GEoNs-The Raleigh Reg
lister says The woods are crow ed
with myriads OF these birds-so large a
number never having been before in this
section OF the country. We have heard
OF one flock SO large, that when roasting
they cover an area OF , miles in length
and one in BREADTH"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

EX-Governor Woii OF Pennsylvania, who
resigned Inc comptrollership of The Treasu
,fy' on the appointment OF Mr.. Muhlenberg.
nus ola rival, to the Court of Vienna, has
n nee. nominated 10 The Senate as collector for
Philadelphia A letter writer states tina,
ms resignation OF The Office OF comptroller
was mere strike for higher wnges,'' which
ne has obtained III The colIeclorship.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

n tabular statement appended 70 the
superintendent Report, shows that, for
The year ending Oct. 81 1887, Ohio had
IN operation 1896 public Common
Schools, and no private, and that the
former were attended by I07, Sl5 schel-
ars' and the latter by ~, 275. That the
number OF their school houses is 4 ,3S7,
and their value is estimated at S5l3 SIS
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

The Bachelors ofHouston, Texas, have
published remonstrance, addressed to
the oOOO young ladies oS Boston, who
petitioned Congress against the annexa-
ton OF Texas. The remonslrants de-
clare that they are mortified at this CD.
position Of the young ladies, inasmucb as
1T maniteSts disposition to oppose u.
II ioA Of a more domestic nature.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

DAHLIAS.-it is little more than twenty
years since the first dahIIa was in;roduce1
INTO Europe, and already j. has become the
universal favorite Of The florists. Itisana-
i've Of The marshes Of Peru, and was called
after Dahl the famous Swedish bo,anist Tbe
number ofknown varieties IS nearly five hun.
dred. "'"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
CuARLEsToN & r. FL =.

= y y bU. %.
Inc indian prisoners, who have for come
t'Ine past, been IN confinement al Fort Monl.
'rIe' are to leave this day, if The wind is IA,
yorabie Tor New Orleans, on their wsv IN
! IN. far West, in the brig Homer Cant
NABB. The Chiefs were embarked ve.,sr,
day, the others will go on board this morn nor,
ing Lieut.. Reynolds ofthe U. s. NaI;nss
will have them in charge. " ~ - mes
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

+, COMPANY FoR RELIEF OF IND1cEsr
h : nMA A., Joint Stock Company has
: oe1h Io Sr e IN Richmond, We, with CAP
I,a' ol 90 ,OOO, at S25 each, for the humane
pu,Pose OF purchasing materials for poor fe-
mare. 10 10 make into garments and then sell
'ue'n' ana mus continue TO replenish the
uedsuly TOT iulUre operations. The officers
charge nothing for their services.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

A Yankee pedlar is making his for
tune in the valley Of the Mississippi bv
selling purely vegetable pills for the cure
OF tever and ague and other diseases-
Inc pills are peas soaked in solution
of liquorice Wv"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

"IscoNsIN TERRIroRY.-Amonst the
acts passed at the second session. ins;
closed OF the Legislature, are the fol.
lowing to establish and incorporate
The Wisconsin University at Green
bay; the Bank of Racine; the Bank Of
Iowa; the State Bank of Wisconsin At
Prairie du Chen; the Milwaukee and
and Racine Mutual Insurance Comma
mes; the Milwaukee and Rock River
canal Company; the Rock river rail
road company; the Marquette and Ken
lucky city canal company; the Racine
and Rock river rail road company; the
Philandran college in the town of Den
mark; the University of the Territory of
Wisconsin, the Davenport Manuel La
Dor college; au act to prevent disasters
on steamboats, navigating the waters of
the Territory; all act to incorporate the
city OF Burlington. The legislature
closed its IaborS on the Doth January
having been in session 70 DAYS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

on Wednesday the 2Sth, the bill for the
establishment of an asylum Tor the deaf and
dumb, and blind, was read third Time in
The Senate and laid on the table
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

Inc bill TO confer Banking privileges up-
on the Charleston and Ohio Rail Road Com
pany, has failed in the House of RepresenIa
hves OF Kentucky. The vote upon ORDERING
II to a third reading stood 10 10 50
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

II slngie term Harrison in a
.e'ler TO The Editor OF Missouri paper, states
That II he were elected President, he would
under N" circumstances, become a candi.
date for second term.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

William ii. Mcfarland, Esq, has re-
signed his office as Councillor of State in
consequence of his election as President
OF the Farmers Bank of Virginia.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
CUPS FOR US ALL


mr. Editor-I like the wsv vour A,;
cultural Society has, of oGerinq' Cnns ns''-
who have not got English cattle. Van ara
right TO encourage The farmers 10 raiso 'Le
corn anu grass 10 feed them on. am ola1
too that you give the mechanics a cbantas 'a -,
The cups; for what could we far,oers Jo ,.i,b'
out them TO help US? Your sor;e,v h",
offered cups for US all, and though 1 am mo-,
a member, am going 10 Law H,vsaIt ~, 49,
get some OF them. So, sir, YOU NAV inst law
oy Tor me, and my family. the foIlnuy;,J,
cups: For the best acre OF Baden corn ana
lor Inc best ten acres OF wheat. have oot
me SEED corn and the wheat is growing. and
lei any man beat me who can. NV wife
says she Can and will produce the best 5O
yarns OF plaid linsey, Of any woman in the
country, MRS. +. not excepted. And az No
one would show butler last year. she will ,,,,,
~ zen pounds next year, and let even The
bngilsh cows beat her if they can She
speaks Tor these two cups. NV dauvb,er
sally says she will put in the best % Sards
Of max linen; and she has got he'd onilt
where. N'' oe'' any
mere IS one more cup intend 10 trv for
ma, Is Tor the best fdTm alLthings cons;dereJ
like that nightly have set 10 raast.
iIghsing up my fences, cutting briars match
ing The houses, hauling ou The rnannre -,
&C, and let the judges come out nex, f,Ii r
'hey please. send you This, ivst n 10, rnr,
neIgh6oFs have notice, so thai thew car, soy
t6ey hdd'Rt time and couldn't fir &c ~
mem look sharp next October or I,u ~
nome railing the cups, and tbey'II 90 home
cursIng the judges, when it was all Their " oun
'au''S' A PLAIN FARMER
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
C0mmunicatiOn from a friend in Ken.

tuChy.
Is with no ordinary qualification that
observe the Wings in different paris
OF the Union maniiesting their prefer.
ence TO our distinguished fellow citizen.
fienry Clay, for President State after
9'ate Is arraying itself in the ranks of bis
supporters. The sentimenti is becom;no
stronger and stronger that he alone ra9
unite the entire Wing interest in ever
quarter OF the Union. His popuIarity
Is spreading itself as broad, protecting
mantle, under which the wasting and
stricken energies of his loved, but in.
Jured country, may yet revive. God
grant US speed, in delivering our country
from the hands of aspiring demagogues
Public opinion is undergoing very great
change in this country. Every day
brings US news of a few proseJytes, leay.
Ing the disgraced administration and
coming over to the ranks of true repub.
llcan principles. think we can elect
our President at the next presidential e.
lection without any difficulty but we
must use energy and perseverance. With
theSe we can overcome all things ard
then, d not until then, will our country
be In that flourishiDg condition that i
was lO or IL years ago. Yours &c
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08

The Neutrality bill has passed the House
OF Representatives, and been sent back TO the
Senate for consideration in lis amended form
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-08
From the Ftant,iin 6ar,,,,

NO one Can read the following " ithout ex-
periehcing genuine pleasure in the evidence
Il {, aHords OF The great utility of Agricultural
societies. In promoting Improvement in ALI
The affairs of husbandry and domestic eoonn.
my. Who can doubt that The writer is a wi.
ser cetter and happier man, than his neioh-
hor' who feels not The high and laudabIe am
Oilion 10 excel! What an example as a man.
neIgbbor and citizen Who will con-
Pele with lin for the cnns2