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Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
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& 2s 4DQWNHED0B HAS removed to the sand Iasslr cicur|at Court House, 611 two Ne1t hf fho e Centred Altfaciionis is' where he WiII continue l0 sItl11sogfWcgSge.e Booee R &fnan1.
 equal tO any in the stnie. ' Just received from New.Yosl, 100 eideS ,ug SOLE LEATHER, with variety Of Unnar Leather. CaIf skins, Morocco. LlninRs, Bind. ings, &c. &c.
 Cash or leather paid nexchange for fIides. Lifekfel2. Nsv. IA. 2A
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
GEWVeE&.

f ADIES and geMtlemen's lined Gloves A also, ladies' kid, gents buckskin. cash mere. nlerino. black and cold c. skin, and coarse woollen and cotton Gloves; boys and misscs woollen and cotton Gloves good lea ther Mistens. for sale at
 Nov. IA. l. LAWRENCE'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26

C1e6aaly, C3.Ockea.e. ESgssklaeSe. a R3.OS8 Sg1eG MS19s6 Ws@sse,s Molasses, Sugar, Ten, Coffee, Spices, ground and unground. OUR, Salt, Snuif and To- bacco, smoked and pickled Holabut. pickled and dried Goldfish, Shad, Mackerel, SoLE LEATHER, &c. # l&a' SD. WHEELER
 Lackfeld. Oc,. g.. IS
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26

AfG Court 9f Pyobate holden af LiicAfsld. sOith- <. n and tor the 0istrict Op 1ke 2d ; dgyof December A. D. i6SQ . Phsssskas Mi- q gMeY, Esq. laies Judge q tke C0lrt ef Rrobste r for soid aiaricf. being dead pscsssu, Calvin ! Bsstsf, Esq. Judge ef ihs Cont Of PsobSse ' sfor fhe adoining ad;islricf ef Pyuaosfh sphO
 nsoy 5y lasc aci, hol9ing tke sGsss !: E~ss <, .FTlfiIS Court doth order and decree that X. 1 the creditors of the estnte Of ANN BisH. or, late of Litchfeld. deceased. be allowed six months from this 2d day of December, 1889, within which to exhibit and present their claims to Benjamin Kilborn. adminis- trator on said estate, for settlement; and all claims not presented during that time will be debarred . recovery !; and this court doth or der and direct that the said admiuistFafor give public notice of this order by adverii- sing the same iA newspaper pnblished9in Litchield, and by posting the same on the public signposs In said Liichheld nearest the place where said deceased last dweit.
 Certified from record.
 9s c. c. WooDRurr, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26

U1UG Canvass, Worstcd Cruel, and mark kH, inr Cnnyaas; Oil Silk, worstcd Tippcis and Ghnwls, finc Linen Cambric and Cam hTie HandlIifs. |. LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
More New RoolrR

received. among which are, Barns Mannai for Church Members; L,fs and v.!,.s pondence of Mr. Hankes; Christian l.ussl sOIsn ls BOOK Young Lady Home; Web. Sse. Se s,.. rsa s.snHaI Young Mans Guide; The
 AagGst 29. Ia sAS'
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26

{ Athamow Cooking Stoves,
 both of't the old; patterns. and likewise of thcF new and latest improvement whici, by hav-. ing more spacious oven and more copious. draft around'it, (well calculated for roasting turkeys and d'pigs for thanksgising) is war ranted to do rtie work in manner which c6y1t't be Oe0Z-and has an external fin- ish that laughs at comparison. Besides, the adaptation for work is such as entirely to oi,- viate the difficulty of lame backs and scold- ing wives, thus reducing every lining 10 order- coapenieHce, and EcoNessy. What moro cAse be desired? Prices, w5ehout variation, ,l6, 23,, 26, % dollars.
 <, Pipe 6Eted Furniture,
 Made of first rate material and in good sfyle,.
 Litchfela, Nor.2l. S5
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
NEW GOODS, -
 .Qt tae G2aeSx0 CsySAa Store.

TyHE subscriber has received an addition
 II tO his former stock of Goods, which he is anxious to, sell cheap Jor cash. Purchasers can find at his store, among other articles. black, green and olive Cloths. Pilot Cloths. Sattinets. Mcrinos, Mouselin de laines; Ital- ian, Poult de Soi and Lustring Silks; French, English and American Prints; Furniture do; Rob Roy, Brocha, Merino and other Shawls; Veivets, light and dark Vcstings, cold Table Covers. Table Linen, Irish Linen. linen Cam brio, cross. barred and sarsnet Calnbric, Book Muslin, Bobinet Lace, linen cambric and silk -lIandk'fs. silk and gingham Cravats. brown and bleached Sheetings, brown and bleached Drillings, Canton Flannel. Ticking. Cotton Check, Corded Skirts, Cotton Diaper, Batting and Wicking, white and coloSed Wadding, SOcks.and M0casins, Hose. Gloves, UmbFels las, Suspenders, Sc. &c. &c. pa .ys~-
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-12-26
NEW GoODSv again!

Isaac Lawrence "AS just received from New York anex. III tensive assortment of fashionable and seasOnable DRY GOODS, which are offered fnr sale Oct. tU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

FOREiGN.-By the arrival Of the ship North
America, London dates to the 9Th and Livcrpool
TO tic eth of April have been received al New
IO!k. Parliament was not in session. having
adlou:acd during tie Easter HOLIDAYS from the
lsi to The lih April. The political news is con-
SequenIly unimporiant The latest dates from
n.e United States received IN England were 20
the it:h March, and produced but liitle eject.
The London Chronicle states that a PROPOSE
ton has actually been made 10 the United States
authorities, and forwarded 10 Washington. which
II IS believed will lead to Tn ultimate settlement
OF the disputed boundary question. The Eng
!is papers, IN ihe meantime, (says the y. Y cor
respondent Of the u. ). Gazette are Inundatipg
the country with long articles on the subject. in
general bclraying most lameniable ignorance
10 The premises. One hing, however, appears
evident, that all idea Of. a war with England NAV
be given up, and that ihe affair will ere Iona b.,
satisfactorily seitied in some way or other.
Tie London Money Market was IN rather an
excited state, owing to the great reduction which
had taken place IN the specie funds OF the Banl,
81 England within the last three months.
The Cotton and Corn markets were active and
si LiTefPool the Wheat trade had shown svnan-
toms OF return TO that activity which prevailed
Through bout the scason.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09


The Cbillicoihe Gazsiis announces
The dss'h. on the 2Sih uii. II Gen. Dun.
can Macarthur. in tie G-th wear Of bi.
age. lie vas one Of the earliest seuler.
and most distinguished ciiizcns Of Ohio.
Public DsfraHes-Pu5lie LrHds.-yye
' ,lieve there arc sixty-ssyon public land
districts aud The sane number Of officer
appointed. called RrcEivfas, whose du.
~ II IS 70 sell the land and receive the
money.
The Congressionsl Committee report.
,psgo lt2) sfXrY.TnRTr of these officer
a. aJauhSrs Nth names. dates. sad sums.
many 81 which sums sra from $50. OOD 60
500, 500. AZ these were out Of Office
90 long sEo a. October. 1897.
they also report q list Of S.sr nEcrf.
was. whose defsUlts have been a.cer-
famed since that date portion u ESQ
also, are for large amounts.
Here are sevcniy-two ~ this eiass n
officers who have plandefsG The public
Of more than q million Of dollars
II should be noted that lhs lisl was
taken from Mr.. Woodbury. - Report
The Committee had neither time nor
means 70 eater the dark reeessss Of any
Of the uHrTorfed ressivsn--.N y TTzei.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09
BAcEiNG oUr.-ThO last Richmond
Hn,uirsy sa1s.

BACKING oUr.-Tho last Richmond
Enquirer says:
"li We should lose Virginia so,r. She Will Ger.
ainiy 80 FOR Mr. Van Bgrcn next wear. TIE
reasons are clear as ight-lst IL We should loSe
the MAJORITY of Delegates, We shall carry II by
TIE General Ticket ueXI year. We shail have a.
large majority in Shenandoah, Rockingham
and Page alone, as vii BE- sufficient to oR.ei
alfn"s' every county where the Wing may carr,
a majority. d. the 2ni place We shalt not have
our idl strength, DUNG iliis Spfns-aud Tor fiic
most oDfiobs reason ga the wofld--Ihat IA Sotne
iew ei i.ie dchaiAblc counties. ihc Conservative.
vii unite with The Wings. ~ ia the hope Of ear.
yiAg ihe county"
And upon this reasoning the Enquirer
consoles itself for defeat this month by
claiming a victory a year thereafter -
Though We may lose Virginia tin 4,
spring" saysthc Enquirer. 1--WE shall Ger.
iainly carry her nexii' Wc can have no
SOFT Of objection 20 the administration
party IN Virginia poitponing their vicio-
~ which the Enquirer seems disposed
TO DO, much after the manner Of Caleb
Baldsrsion. when he postponed the ex.
plosion At "Wolfs Caig." The post.
Poncmeni however. u u does take pIsce.
will be decentralization PshioL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

MR.. RIVES. We deem Il our duty. even \,
'h's laie day, 10 give Mr.. RiycS hearing be-
tore our readers. many Of whom, however, have
no doubt already perused his mastery defence.
The calm aud digniiied manner in which he
meets his iraducers, will Ut once command al
'en'on and all will admit, tina, in reference 10
his presen, position, on the financial question,
&C., he has the advantage OF cnure CONSISTENCY.
Ia regard 10 the purity OF his motives, he has
dlSaTmed SANDER itself, having shown conclu-
s"eiy that he resisted the Scduciions Of high or
ice father "'an abandon h.s convictions OF du,y
aud his yindieaiion has been SO complete, tina,
the most malignant Of his enemies have only
been able to suems,ize him with the crime Of
failing to Joi'oe The party lie would not sink
or swim with them. In tina. did he offend them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

OnieiNAL InFA.-Ths Richmond En.
quiref. in calling upon The party 10 besiir
themselves i1r the coming e.scton. re.
quests The active members Of lhs party to
make neighbo1rhood gathering. faise
the war.whoop early on the morning Of
The election, 10 every nook sBd eolnsF
snd Pui fire On &c back Of eV0y Dsaoeraf.
&c TaYspta."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

fft.l'f.f ~ fFf"iff.As tfNfffUu.
ffstei,y, Hmg,ii, sas .Hs,era
The Enquirer SAYS on Tueiday. tha,
Lucas che Administration Candidate
will beat Barton u be Lucss) be aehre.
and his cxeriions W,H drscisk" Osr
neighbour oughttohlse gwen Lucas somo
hini ~ 10 The direction 81 bis exerlio.si
Whist would he advise, Cal al the
Wings feds and srlsioefais. sll The sink
sod swim" party. true old Republicans
Now our Information is. that Lucas viii
Dc beaten by q handsons msjofiiy--thai
sherTard certainly, and very likely 10.
'eii With bin, Will be elected % Frede.
nek-S Wings Of course N Berkelsy-do.
: % Jefferson, u the Wbixs c9oose-O'.
ferrall reelected 10 Mofgan The con
test N HampsbiFe will Be close. and We
shall not be surprised Il the Wings. Glib.
son aad Odsll are deiesied. The Win.
chester nsighbogfbood. Is The Only eusr.
ter % Virgins where We spprshsad sbv
loss. Gfeensville. Rappahaanock Monroe
Amelis. and possibly one 10 Piusylvsnia
are doubtful, but their loss will BE- more
ihsn dously comPessa,ed>--RieA. WAie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

STOCKS AND MONEY IN PHILADrI.-
'PIlIA.--The L. s. Gazette Of Monday. s,v..--
We refer 10 The regular report Of sales at The
inst AID second board on Saturday and add that
i"e demvnd for stocks indicated an increased
he2!'hiul tone IN The market. Almost every
h'nd were GA advance. ana the Indications ar.
favorable to permanent rise. or cour.e tht. Is
indicative Of case "a Tire money market
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

The Globe announces that Nr. PENNY.
HteKrn has accepted the appointment Of
Judge 81 The United STATE, Count fsr the
nstuct Of Western Virginia saG that
GrrrS y. SsHurLs a thorough Loco.Fo.
COZ takes lis plscs asa candiGa.o for
Congress fsr The Shenandoah District.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

ihe Charleston CourseI says hat a match race
~ 1wHNIT rmprstyD D)ttafs sale-haif Tor
lFi-naA been made ~ hr Jouv e. Rnatrs
lhe New Mafset Course, near pefef.l,r,,g 49,.
hri DAY q ne faI meeting NJ. H,Tlsr.
sames IerisaiosifA % O~era, Mr. Rosrrs NJ
areA o. ne Qvsfa. The pafGes have he hberty
% running sisheF Of &c honss Eamsd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

PATENT CoHN PLANrER-It is stated
in the Norfolk Herald of Monday. that :
very ingenious and We: simple continuance
for planting corn. has been invented and
patented by a Mr.. J. NJ. Forrest, OF Prin.
cess Ann county, Va. II is represented
to be in the form OF plough, and as the
furrow is laid of by the share, the grains
are dropped With it through an aperture
in round. revolving box, containing the
corn. A couple of hoes, attached TO the
machine, throw the earth from both sides
OF the furrow. and cove. the seed corn
thus sirewn TO proper depth. Tie ma
chine is one which effects a great saving
Of labor, and is said TO perform its ALLOTTED
task with mathematical precision and GER
tainiy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09
POSTSCRIPT
A SIGN WORTH NOT,Nc-r,. reader -;

SIGN WORTH NoTiNG.-rhc reader will
observe ,n another SOLEMN. the paragraph from the
h'ehuo"d enquirer. giving np. in ELECT, the con-
tr'' as 10 the complexion at the next Assembly
"hrn u's Nh's' obtained the victory last spnbr.
the elastic veteran exclaimed, "Neser iaind, We
shall beat them merit sear'" And now ~hrn .'neSt
yeAt" has come, after swearing FOR two au,hs tia,
Tie ''ieoie ~er- up, and tina; the Why. and Con-
r's'''cs would DC swept like shs before the ~ind
the hclmsHsn Of the Democracy la. 'throvn ou. al
-nehor to ~ind~arj, and declares ttere - not a
doubt Mr.. Van Dureu will carry the State ia 1870.
IL - '"'as'er'~l by What species Of logic the posi-
ton :, sustained. We ere eontcnt "a let the cheerful
OLD sv",iemsn e"Joy Ill the pleasure, OF 'hope de-
ierr,+ 1t 10 qualification enough for us, that the
Ad''ees from all parts &c the State show that The
Wh'ssSre properly impressed with lhe importance
u thc pending contest, and th-t they mean e. rnar,
To victory ~iIh steady aud unfaii ring step. JET
ier'on VII keep her place ia tbs line.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

RHODE ISLAND. The oGic.al count har.
~ iasrn pIaer. % b. nov asc~rain-t nat seven
Whig Senators ar. rL zen. Tte Nyt y ,...,.,.. \.
on Ioiut vote - ". There ha,,oy h.en ~
choire 10 Governor StuCft W Krgs. "a
hffi Senaior, Vih of1fiste ~ Governor NJ
hing b Wing. and ENJOYS me ennrc confidence
% he parry u s stated has for ses.ons of a
ruvate nature, De- repeatedly refused 20 h. a c,t.
didate Tor Governor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

Late Mexican p1psrs received OF la
vana are sad TO contain detailed accounts
Of the installation Of Santa Ana IN the
presiGenUal char. and Of the raising Of
bait Iniii,en Of dollars from tie clergy.
10 ensble Bosiamen,e 30 carry on The war
wiih Nigof against the Fedefalisls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

THE FRoNrIsR The Washington
Globe Of yesterday say. tia, Reports have
been received al the War office. which
state that perfect tranquility prevails on
the New York portion Of the border
On the Vermont border there IL some
excitement. and there have been coca.
sIonai burnings, limited 60 icw barns,
but not extensive confsgra,ions and
bl0odshed." as reported IN several Of The
papers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

The TRIAL ny JURY.-The Pennsyl.
wanna Freeman says: "A bill securing a
jury trial 10 persons claimed a. fugitive
slaves has passed the lower House OF the
New York Legislature, after an animate
debate, with only sir opposing votes
Both parties gave II their support Re-
solutions on the subject Of slavery in the
Distric: Of Columbia. are also before the
Legislature"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09
Sj6sCI2tg5s

To IBIS let u, add the na,ionAl deb, in.
CURED by tho issuc Of Treasury Notes.
0gd mUitOn 81 wbicb sfe Yet oatstanding.
aHd Tie fesuitis about $4,000 O00 per
innuH' How 10 The quonism ,ocifsrou,
idvocaics 81 20 rs'renchment and reform. "
Ike ihsss How do the hard working Ter.
mot' aud mechanics like ~ Are they
W'.''ng 70 labor for 80 pfoAiga'e and ~.
competent an AdminisiIsuon; Wepause
fog rgplst"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

NiobLsvAt. JsHssssa 20 ya,1
March ga. 1879.
Dsss Sw,--Yours 81 me % iasi., haaSsA ne
~ yourself. IN uhek 500 ssd asny q ~,
ilitLfs sish 10 kbow ia course 4. n eisstsg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

The Norfolk Beacon states TIA. tho .ta.
~ Of the duel between Messrs. Jones
WiIion - uaques,ionably true. The bo-
~ Of The latter, who fell 20 the affair has
been bufiod at Cufniuck Court House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

The Lexington. Miss. Union states.
'hss Isnd which viii not bnog over = per
ssfs sssb. v sslliog on credit from 10 70
10 dollsFs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09
VIRG'A FREE PRESS,
NUAME1ST0wu.
rnUnsDAv. NAY .. s.sp.
WITHDRAWAL OF MIR. sTRIDER.

The fricads OF JouS SrRrpEK, Esq, who pro-
cured has nomination a. candidate for tho
House Of Delegates, have authorized Us to With
draw the name Of that gentleman from the lis, OF
nominees. They have done 50, not from any
change Of opinion as to the meiii. OF fitness OF
Mr. Sirider Tor the station, but on the ground
that his unavoidable absence from the county
has prevented him from awaiting himself of the
usual advantages Of Canvass befo,c the people,
and because thcy do not wish to test his jusl
CLAIMS under isaJvanIAgeous circumstances.
@
The friends OF MI S,Tiicr have acted like
trus patriots, Ia saenfeing their individual pro-
ference a. moment like this for the good Of the
lcouu,ry They have been actua,ed hy h,-h re.
gard to tie character Of their nominee, and tc
the cause which all true Wings have a, heart
They cannot consent, NJ this period TO be IN,
Instruments Of their WHY adversarcs, to divide
distract aud defeat the party which they honcsll,
believe TO be struggling for the triumph Of cor
rect principles. Jefferson vii! therefore be tru,
L. herself, and true Ia the Commonwealth Their
= clear and decisive Wing majority, and !, i
but iair and right that her voice should be hear,
IN The next Assembly. rejecting her sentiment
faithfully and unequivocally. To proposition
SO clearly Republican and sound, there can DC n
Lust objection.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09
F'sn ias .N;Ub,Tn Spectator.
nEAn nFTnr.f

When John Quincy Adau,ss alleged
extravaganza "ccst him throne" the
highest annual expenditure was but SI3..
600 COO. "ReiIencbY ent and reform"
Fcsouaded from The throa. Of every DEM
agogue ia the land, and poor old Johnny
q wai laid on the shelf 10 make room
for that pure. economical and profound
Statesman The Cid Hero, "quonihil maius
me, liusve terrIS. He "Teireno he'd" with
a vengeance. from thirteen 10 forth mil.
lions, and yetthe democrats cfied-"Hut.
"a Got Jackson Wei their idol resign.
ed at the end Of the second term after
having saved the dear people from the
trouble OF selecting successor. Hisdrpu.
~ now Ieigns. not only "in hi, stead ."
bat IA tie hearts OF the faithful. Ofcour.e
he endcars himself to the country by Us
care u Their Interests, aud by Lis rconom.
zeal expenditure OF the feyenucl The
following eX'rici rom On Official report
Of tho Treasury viii show hoU the m latter
siand-, aud Ne hope that it Will prove
satisfactory 20 the democracy.
.llp oyoia'ion5 ~ a, ne Ceasr,,,.
.i'i 40 'iPi"'n-''s sr.1io,o1i s.
s.',uy 1855 g5s GS
sa'f 5IW5sI 90
Il ,oi 'ionsry 49, o0,,r p~nsio-et, g.sgJ.osl IS
c"r'cni c'p,nsss 9TH, iaiiaD D,p.it-
r,,,,"''"s sd 'grprs'siog Iadi-sbe.-
Toy mi'e So rrasrs', or,he useful
-tls o go ~
p,'ats sis,us 45oCs ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

PoToNtc FISHERIEs.-The Aiexan.
dria Gazette OF Friday last says:-"We
understand, that IN consequence Of the
great demand FOR fresh fish this year, and
their being taken from the landings In
wagons. SC. there has not. this season.
been put up on the Potomac, as many
IaTreiled fsh, by one hall, and certainly,
not exceeding two thirds, the quantity pu,
up last year. The fisheries on the Vir.
elnia side OF the river have, we regret TO
say. been generally unsuccessful.
Fish were selling yesterday a, the Fish
What. at Alexandra as iollows:-SHAp
$40 per hundred and Herrings 50, - per
thousand. The fish now, however. are
generally, what are called tight sc,les. or
down run 'er'. which is an indication that
The season Is drawing 10 q close. They
are taken readily by the wagons a, the
above prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

John .BRriaugi.-This individual. who
had been an inmate Of our prison EOS the
last twelve months. under sentence OF
death, departed this life on Tuesday nigh,
Issi.-A short time after receiving his
sentence. no labored under mental de
rangemeni. which continued until his
death. On account Of 81, he had been
Tespiied four or hye times. by the Cover.
nor.- hamjvSbtDg Wig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

THE DANKS-Thr act Increasing The eapl-
isi Of The Banks Of tins Commonwealth, passed
near the elose Of The session, restricted these in
stitui'ohs IN their loans and discounts TO an
amount not exceeding friss their capital stock.
IL was soon found that this act 50 Ear from add
Ing to the money facilities OF the State, would
have required heavy euItails TO h,lus the Banks
within IT'S provisions. The Farmers Bank Of
Virginia, for insis vse. has now in circulation
about Eve millions Of dollarS--Ils whole capital,
when increased, would amount to two millions,
and under the new act II could only discoun,
four millions. IL would. therefore, have been
compelled. # /, accepted the new charter, to call
in Que million and half OF dollars, and ruin
and disiwss would have been the consequence.
o'her Banks, We presume. Geie IN a pcsition no,
more favorable.
/ Pefcciving these mischievous consequences
por,cnting, Mr. Robertson. the delcsa,e tom the
City ol Richmond. the last day al the session.
obtained leave TO bring in a bill To obyiate tie
evil for a season. and II was passed Without op.
position. We regret We have not al hand CO.
py oil the act, but We can vouch for tie correct.
hess Of il substance. IL saspeuds until tie Isl
of January next 50 much OF any sci is REQUIRE.
that the amount Of the loans and discounts OF tho
Banks shall not exceed twice tie amount Of the
capital stool. thereof
POSTSCRIPT
Since we referred TO the subject o. the G,ni,
We have been enabled TO obtain copy Of the ac
passed on the last day Of Tie session.
An ACT 10 amend the acts concerning Tho
banks Of this state. Passed April 5, 1881
BE "a snaeisd ty tho general as,etssIs, That N
much .! any act as requires that tho amount OF
tie loans and discounts OF the bank. of thi, com
'aonvsalth shall not exceed twice the amount
LOT tho capital stock thereof. shall be and Ia,
same Is hereby suspended until the first day Of
January next.
This act shall be in fierce from its passage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

ANshita 'oS TTHs USirTb Sr.rls.
Tbs ST. job Chronicle. speaking ri q
ear bciSeea Great Britain and the Ini.
ted states, says We see nothing 10 pre-.
vent ibs total annIhilsiion. by Great Bri.
tam, % the Uaiied Staiss.ss nssioo Hi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-05-09

The BALTIMORE CHRoxIcLr.-Mr.
Nathan Parker has become associated
with Mr.. Poe IN the prop'ieior.hip of the
Baltimore Chronicle, and from tie high
terms IN which be - mentioned Will 90
douo; add a nes interest 10 iha, excellent
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