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Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1839-02-06

DELAwARE.-The Legislature met
Dover on Tuesday last. The Senate was
organised by the election of Thomas ia.
cobs, (dem.\ TO The speakershiP, and S. q.
Laws (dem.) was chosen clerk. In the
House, John P. Brinckle (dem.) was elect
ed speaker, and the other officers are of
the same politics. A U. S. Senator is TO
be elected at this session. Both parties
have counted on success.
Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1839-02-06
The Cumberland Farmer.

j. A. BROWNING & Co propose pub
fIshlng IN GALLATrN, tennessee a month
lv periodical, bearing the above tile. To
be devoted TO Agriculture, Horticulture.
Domestic Economy and the interests of
practical Husbandry in al iis -vwrl.ss de.
pariments. The great Improvements which
have been made in The last few years. have
been the result of unceasing expert ,ents in
physical science and the diffusion of ljobt
am"ngs, the agricultural community: still
to advance those Improvements and increase
The light already thrown on this important
subject, shall be on, fixed purpose. believ-
ing as We do tha, The advancement Of aor-
culture is the only means oi producing
substantial p. osperi'y, IN every depar,met.
of trade as we'll as of increasing our nahon-
al wealth. We do mol expect TO bene6
the public so much by our own ihcuoh,s as
by the experiments and observations of
others, and especially those made by Ap.
ricultural Societies. 4
Ii is well known that such an under,a-o
king cannot succeed un less the apricul-
tural community takes an interest in il.
therefore, ofthe Sumner County Apricul.
tural Society, and of Inc Societies Of Mid.
die Tennessee generally il asks patronage
and especially the liberty of publishi1u
their experiments
Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1839-02-06

In the discharge Of our duty as the con
ductor of a political press, we shall scru-
pulousIy avoid wounding individual and
private feelings. ''Our banner is now TO
he battle and the breeze We have
planted our feet upon the ramparts of the
Constitution, and call upon the people 10
come 10 the rescue. The constitutional
hammer waves over us in this contest for
zee principles, and if we faIf4et ITS sacred
olds be wrapped around us.
G. P MCDANIEL, Editor.
Clinton, Sept. 10, 1883.
| he Southern Marksman will he pub
lished weekly, at five doliarS, in advance
or six dollars at the end ofthe year. Ad-
verisements will he inserted at the usual
rates. No subscription can be received
for less than six months, nor will any dis
continuance be made until all dues are
paid.
Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1839-02-06
POETRY.
ON THE DEATH OF A SISTER.
BY CHARLES sPRAGUE.

BY CHARLES sPRAGUE.
know that we must part day after day,
saw the dead DESTROYER win his way.
That hallow cough first rang the fatal knell,
As on my ear its prophet-warning fell;
Feeble and slow the once light iootstep
t grew,
Thy wasting cheek put CD deaths paid
$50 hue,
Thy thin, hot hand TO mine more weakly
lag chung.
Each sweet good night fell fainter from
thy tongue,
1 knew that we must part-no power
could save.
Thy gu et goodness from an early grave;
Those eyes dull, though kind each
glance they cast,
Looking a sisters fondness to the last.
Thy lips so pale, that gently pressed my
cheek,
Thy voice-alas! thou could'st but try to
speak;
All told thy doom, felt it at my heart,
The shaft had struck knew that we
must part.
And we have parted, Mary--thou art
gone!
Gone in thy innocence, meek'sufiering
one.
Thy weary spirit breathed itself to sleep,
So peacefully, it seemed sin 10 weep,
In those fond watchers who around tbs
stood,
And felt, even then, that God was greatly
good,
Like stars that struggle through the clouds
of night,
Thine eyes one moment caught a glorious
light,
As if to thee, in that dread hour, 'twere
given
To know on earth what faith believes of
heaven;
Then like tried breezes didst thou sink to
Nor one, one pang the awful change con.
fessed.
Death stole in softness DER that face,
And touched each feature with a newborn
grace;
On cheek and brow unearthly beauty Law,
And told that liGe's poor cares had passed
away.
In my last hour be heaven so kind to ME,
ask no more than this die like thee.
But we have parted, Mary--thou art
dead!
On It's last resting place laid my head,
Then by the ccffin side knelt down, and |
took
A brothers. farewell kiss and farewell look;
Those marble lips no kindred kis returned;
From those yelled Orbs no glance respon-
sive burn'd;
All! then felt that thou had'st passed
away,
That the sweet face gazed on was but
clay;
And then came memory, with her busy
throng
OF tender images, forgotten long,
Years hurried back, and as they swiftly
rolled,
saw thee-beard thee, as in DAYS of old;
Sad and more sad each sacred feeling grew.
Manhood was moved, and sorrow claimed
her due.
But not forever--in the silent tomb,
Where thou art laid, thy kindred shall find
room;
A little while-a few short years of pain,
And, one by one, we'Il come to thee again
The kind old father shall seek out the
r place,
And wrest with thee, the youngest of thy
race;
The dear mother--bent with age and
grief |
Shall lay her head by thine, in sweet re-
lief; {
Sister and brother, and that faithful friend;
True from the first and tender to the end;
All, all, in his good time; who placed US
herey
10 live, to love, to die and disap ,ear--
Shall come and make their quiet bed with
thee,
Beneath the shadow of that spreading tree;
With thee to sleep. through deaths long
dreamless night;
With thee rise up, and bless the morning
light
|
Southern marksman. [volume] (Clinton, Miss.) 1838-1839, 1839-02-06
CONDITIONS

The Cumberland Farmer will be pub
iished monthly, in quarto form, on good
paper, with fair type, at one dollar per wear.
IN advance, or on the receipt of the frst
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
NEW ORLFANs, Sept. b.

Food for letioiC Ferer.-The batquc Eleanor
which arrived yesterday morning from liavre brou ght
10 the city 60 steerage passengers chiefly Germans
they are fall hlooded fresh and healthy inviting
subjects Tor yellow Jack We looked on them as
among the doomed, aud sofrowed to think that such
robust aud srrong constitutional individuals, should
be grapplod by so fierce an enemy Advertiser.
AFFECTING Persons resident in the first mum
epalhy must recollect, nj some time other having
seen haggard, decrepid aud poor old man, seated
IN II small aud rough sh1pen cert,--sef manuiactu-
ed--sct propelled, by means OF hand stools 1t
WIS Panfu 10 observe HIM when he left the uub Oxen
pathway and endeavored at the intersections
OF the streets, anu many eyes would then be fastened
on hun; yet he always secured willing to be assist
ed no doubt because The process was attended with
diteuliy, perhaps pain to hlm. lie dwell in one of
those III ventilated disease, en.euderne little apart
heHls that are SO compacuy crowded together in the
back yards OF large, aud sometimes imposing bull
dngs ia the city proper "a few colofed people ior
The ighbors sand 10 be somewhat repulSive aud
distant IN his Inanuers they rarely visited Inn,
entered his guesess sanctum, Although apparently
~ on Saturday last, enquiries we've made respec-
ting his health. On Monday morning, not having
been perceived m the interim, some person entered
his wrelehed, and fu from cieaniy dwelling, and
found him stretched out lieless corsethe cavities
oil ms deeply sunker and ntiven eyes literally cram
med with dRtS-patt of the eye lids eaien-Iud other
portions OF the lace and body covered with them as
II an ant hiil Some Of the nose had been gnawcd off,
whether by millions OF those peisercrng aud de-
sfucye lutte insects, or by rats, could no, be asce
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

MT hhhNBt '1tpi. IL.
FIRE.-Aboat two O'Clock yesterday morning it
was discovered that fire had been Communicated 10
the boxes and other co,busube materials ia the eel
Ter Of Mr.. Sankey's Bookstore, and that they were
burning rapidly. The alarm promptly ggen.
and the hrerneu promptly repaired 10 the point OF
danger, aud by great activity exungu,shed the fire
before il Communicated 20 any thing on the floor a
boye the planks OF which maay places
burned through, and the store rooIy was filled with
dense and heated smoke, which would have ignited
immediately, had Mr.. Sanxay suffered the store
door TO have been opened, That being kept shut
aud the waller being poured in torrents the eel
lar, the fire was thus oyefcoae--shich would have
been difficult matter, had gotten among The pa
per and books Of the store. The fine books, paper
and other articles, are notwthslandine greatly IN
Jured by the smoke.-he heat and donseness OF
winch, caused gumous substance settle upon
the glass; so thick that things could be dlscerned
through u. The damage 10 The stock is estimated
10 be $4,000 a, least. Mr.. Sanxay is insured ion
sl5.OOo. Ii is supposed that The stobe was sci on
he ny some incendiary.
On Saturday night the alarm OF five was given a.
bout 10 O'clock IL originated from small wooden
building beai the Dock, Of little value which was
c0uSu med / comnii,r
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

IRON STEAM BOAT.-We have heretofore
noticed the acl that iron steamboat of large di
mansions was IN the course of construction at Plus
burg. and learn from the Advocate OF that
city that the boat was launched on the 9th instant
The curiosity which had been awakened to see what
advantages an iron vessel possessed over u wooden
one, as to the dfaupht of waera matter Of so much
consequence IN river navigaop,-drew large crowd
to witness the first plunge of he boat and great indeed
was the astonshmenr at finding that the IRON vessel
drew but nine and haifmchcs while of the same
capacity Of wood, would not havo dawn less than
twenty one inches 1t was also asccitalned that she
did not leak one drop.
The boat will be completed in about five weeks
The novel arrangement OF her steam engine, aud the
advantages she possesses boats of ordinary con-
strncton, are thus detailed in the paper above men
toned -
She will have two engines, entirely distinct sup
piled by of boilers. 70 obviae the only oh
lection usually found with double engines-whlch is,
that having no couplings The Engines cannot run
when the boat is sll creating liability to short
supply OF waer IN the bollefs--two small ngines,
working N right angles, placed close The after
end OF tho boilers. for the purpose of working the
force pump and the cold water pump. The boiierS
thus supplied independently Of he propeLiipg In
eines-dlmInlshlng vastly The hazard Of explosion
To place security against explosion beyond question
altogether, the safety valve and safety guard nsen-
ted by our ingenious townsman, Cadwalladcr Evans,
Esq. hive been attached TO the boilers.
To guard against sinking, The hull of the boat has
been divided into three compartments lengthwise by
two stannch, water tight. bulk heads OF fon-Ether
OF these divisions filling with water would suffice
10 sink the boat.
To s,fen her, there is, in addition these two
bulk heads, one running fore and ali from stem to
stern.
Against fire, every provision has been made in the
hull, which is complete every respect without an
inch OF timber or other combustibe material.
Here, then, is boat. the product OF Pusburg en-
terprse aud mechanical Skill the first of any consid-
cradle size built in the country, which, when finished,
vi" afford the safest rehicie for the conveyance OF
persons and property winch can be produced in the
shape OF steam boat. She cannot be sunk, she
cannot be burnt, she is proof against explosion, and
she runs IN almost water at all aud what, we
would ash, does the traveller or shipper want mos
than these!
Her lengh in deck is 60 feet, length ofkccl lao
feet, breadth o beam % feet inches depth of hold
Is feet.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

YgNIlE subscriber offers for sale large number Of
n MORUS MULTICAULIS TREES, either
by the Blu or Tree. Intending to remove to The
south, he will sell Them at a more reduced price
than they can probably be purchased elsewhere.
For tern s. &c. reference is gwen to Mr.. r. g.
Morlss OF this place. VIM. A. SPARK.
Sept 10 3ufs
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

Extract ola letter dated NV LoNDoN, Septem-
Der Ilth. 1S30.--N J. Post
The various accounts Of the lo,0 black Bdtti-
more schooner the papers Of your Guy so gross
" exaggerated that | deem II proper to give you
some facts, from nhleh you can draw your own con
illusions. THIS notorious schooner was built al lia-
sana she is n fraction fifty eight tons custom
house measurement. This YOU will perceive Is
much less than any newspaper estimate. She has
been iaic1 by some OF them at 10 tons. | have
seen Joseph C,nques, he is called, and all the ne
grues. together with the canHibdl, with such huge
tusks-'ihls cannIbal is really the greatest OF all
humhucs.-lhis tremendous creature, or, rs II let
Ter writer express II. "demon.'' is a miserable
looking African, with his upper front teeth pro
Jeculg horizontally they are not however much,
II any, larger than ordinary. have seen many
nhitc men whose teeth were larger than his. The
authority upon which they pronounce hun aeanntba
am not abe to lratn.--l believe IT To be all moon
shine. and originating IN The same source with the
speech OF Cmqucs 10 hls comrades. Indeed, the
whole story, 1t has gone forth, is tissue Of ex-
aneeTatIon about the iatlo the OF the
''long, low black schooner" The negroes arc t,,e
most miserable specimens Of humanity | ever saw ;
TWO rcsoule \ aphe,s would have driven every one
OF them overheard. The forty thousa hd dollar car
go might possibly be worth five il.ousaud. A New
York paper has been been ssing IT'S readers with
account OF the exe'.c,ent oeeasioned by The arr
val OF lhls vessel n, New London-lhe fact Is that
tbs arrival caused rather less excitement here thnn
5 usual On The arrival OF whaleman."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

CHARLorrrsviLLE Sept II.
U'arersity Of prginia.-l94 had naalrienated n,
this Institution Yesterday noon.--The present ses.
sum will be as honrsblng as any OF the previous
ones. tJeDersonian.
Dreadful Occurrcnce.-We learn that while Mr.
Jes<e Garth and wife Friday last were looking al
.Dr<hsm Cow and calf belon gng TO them, that the
Gov become enraged, aud threw Mrs Garth down,
gsxed her. and afterwards tranpled upon her. there
by woundiDg her in most shocking manner. Mrs
Garth 10 not expected 10 recover. Mr.. Garth was
also very mach injured in endeayoong to defend his
vile from the attacks Of the Cow. 10.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
BOARD and MUSIC.

MFRS. JOHN TOMPkINS continues 10 give in
W. strnctions IN MUSIC on the PIANOFORTE
and GUITAR, and TO receive in her family young
Ladies who visit Lynchbuig for their educstion
Mrs. T. will expect portion OF the charge for
Board aud Tuition in advance, al least as much as
may be entirely agreeable TO her pations.
Sept2 Ito if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

ure TO The institution. being notling more ihan 'hat
lad, expended unnu garrison OF some 9 OF 70
soldiers together with the essiiy which snPo-
sed upon the Visitors apply nort,0n Of The APP
nrorriaion 10 the erection aud repair OF bud,nes'
compelled them TO limii the number OF regular "a
deus. which TO he educated and sustained os 'hs
STATE 10 % So that from Necessity. ~ Senatorial
Districts had TO be excluded from its benefits Tor
the FRS, year.
- : f-..4,, ,.,,;,,,y
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

FROM MEXICO-By an arrival at New Orleans
from Havana the 4th lust. the editor OF the But
letln has been put in possession OF the latest adTi
ces from Vera Cruz and Tampco, containing inli
accounts OF the stale OF affairs in the Interior OF Mex
Ico &c. The plan ofreform and Cancellation adopt
ed by his exeellency Gen. Busamente, has been
crowned with the most signal success and toJudge
from the nnanmty OF feeling exhibited IN the mum
Der OF congratulations and Fluctuations which are
daly pouring in upon him from every State ana De
paiment Of the Republic, and even rom tie rectuse
OF Manga de Clare, (who was lately appointed COM
mander in chief Of his na live Siate,) peace may De
said be established more than ordinarily hri
basis. The rumor that Santa Ana was Jealous o'
the rival President the Mexican papers treat win
the utmost contempt The pure patriotism Of that
faithful servant Of the country, say they, Is shield
thai will forever wand off such impualions. When
the county trumrhed, he called on him 10 return
that he mi ght him the sacred trust placed IN
his hands, aud full Of glory and satisfied with tn
umphs, he retired to enjoy repose which he so
richly mered, in order to repair a health willingly
sacr feed for the public good and now that tran
guilty generally restored in the country, Busta-
mene and his cabinet busy engaged organizing
societies for the encouragement Of horticulture and
agriculture in general Several Of the cotton gins
and other agricultural implements illegally intro
duced into Tanplco during the revolution, II is SAID,
are To be Immediately but III active operation. No
rus MultcautiS and Cotton is Tie order OF the
day IN Mexico.
The yellow fever alarmnely prevalent and IA
tai among strangers at Vera Cruz. The comman-
der Of the English packet Hope, which sailed early
in August for England, with near million and a
hall OF specie board, died OF the black vomu be
fore the vessel reached Havana.
About the sane time the French brig of.war
Noltlgner sailed tor France, with the second install
mcn oflhe indemnify
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
Tract OF Land,
ESGCAIfON.

TENHE winter session Of the subscribers schoo
4 will been on Thursday The Sd day of October
Tuition is paid iof on entrance.
WIN. $. REID.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
D,nEsrsr TyrELLGsEsCE.
From ks " Y. Courier q Sept ID
NEW YORK STOCK AND MONEY MAR
KITS.


A. unusual degree of excitement and connSon
rx,ae IN Wall street throughout the Whole oi Sa'af
l.,. cansed by the announcement ~ an early noaf
tina, the notes of the ,f,,y Fund Banks "ou,u no
longer be received by the SAFE Bans' ann Mefen's
Ex,hanrs and Leather Manufacturers Banks. "hleh
b,a n,e,inuslv acted as agents for the redemption
If the Safety Fund money IN consequence ~ We
understand of failure on tho pif OF some OF Tue
ro.ntry banks 10 comply with the spulations OF Tue
late arrangement for The redemption al theH P'pe',
So large portion OF our circulation Is eo'hposeu %
was experienced IN procuring banhabe 'anas, anu
premium Of Q, and some instances even rs high rs
per cent. in others was paid 10 brokers' 10 oo'a'h
them. The pressure ON the money market was as
NAV be presumed, much increased by these auuioh-
al enbarrasments.
The Stock Exchange on Saturday opened "lhoui
any material change ~ priee, nni' onllea old'es
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

FENtlE next session Of the subscribers school
4 will commence the third day of October.
The price OF tuition is sic session. payable 10
advance UENNlNGHAM V. REID.
#
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
j. 5. Il c. c. WEXFORD,
fredericksburg:
Or MURRAY FORBES,

1'he Merchants Of Lynchburg are requested TO
call at j. 5. d G.. c. Wellford's Frederick burg
anu see lhe Goods as they pass through These
n"ods aie suerior 10 any thing Of the Kind offered
Tor sale at this time.
Sept. IOt II.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
10 VOOg Growers.

{ WASH or Woolen Goods will be given for Wool.
" 1t IS preferred washed before shearing and
every fleece separate.
We have now on baud, and are daily manuIaciu-
ring, at the Fredericksburg Woollens Factory A
large quantity of frst rate CLOTHS Tor Negro Go
thing.
Applications FOR the sale Of Wool or purchase of
Cloths may be made to
j. 5. Il G. G.. WELLFORD
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

tained-perhaps tie former Gre oaiy .onpleiiog,
when dsturhed) What the latter had commenced,
aud 10 which as feast. fhe la ger dcpredaors inen-
ded 10 return. when darkness again idsofed ihet'.
From not being observed. any movement nole-
ed IN his apartment from Tie day mentioned, was
conjeciured he died on thai ssening aud remained
slut up. his death unknown 10 solitary indvidual'
until Monday morning. lie appeared, judging
from his physiognomy, be Spanidrd, and without
doubt, had relatives IN the city. PLAIN coffin
provided, and afterwards, ensrapped 'nlhe
protecting mantle OF our common mother, earth,
he wa, shut out from the n,sriads 10 whom he had
been but shon time previous prey. 10.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23

The apple atoms for admission. we are informed,
were very numerous. although several Senatorial
Districts had no candidate, and the Board had to
pc(otm painful and delicate task in selecting
from many yorrs men OF distinguished merit 5nd
promise, ft1se thai have been admitted.
met.t roll was registered and recorded for future
Consideration, in the event OF an enlargement oil the
Institution for the purpose o iiing vacancies III inc
event OF the non acceptance OF those appointed.
The Institution III 70 INTO operation on the III
Isy Of November next. Rich. Ipiag.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-09-23
VIRGINIA MILITARY ACADEMY.

The Board Of Visitors Of the Virgiois Military In
",Ase. a,st a. Lexington The I0lh OF September
sas 'Ppo'nted the following Cadets for The 1aslhu
f"s limited zpPropr alton made by the LegisIa.