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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-08-15

A Rodrer.-The Detroit Post tells sto.
ry Of a woman, al Pontiac, worth abbreyia.
ting. Her husband had contracted debt.
the amount OF which exceeded his pecunIa.
ry abilities to meet, aud was greeted with
the dernter resort of certain professional
gentlemen, in the form Of ." YOU are hereby
commanded" &c. The wife indignant. az
SO unceremonlous visitation, commenced
first belaborlng her spouse for contracting
the obligation, and succeeded in eiectinr
him from the premises. She then attacked
the constable, who, alarmed at her feats of
arms, had succeeded in obtaining the aid
of four or FIVE others TO assist him in the
discharge Of his duties. She, however,
nothing daunted by numbers, attacked them
right and lett and finally succeeded, after
giving them a sound drubbing, in standing
as the undispuIed possessor Of the field
Such wife would be an Invaluable acoulsi.
ton 10 scores of husbands in this city SINH.
larry situated with hers.-N. T. Star.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-08-15

Retort.-Some years ago, Roger NJ.
Sherman, aud Perry Smith, of Rhode
Island we're opposed to each other as ad.
voca'es IN an important case before court
Of justice. Smith opened the case with a
violent and foolish TRADE against Sherman's
political character. Sherman rose very
composedly and remarked shall uos
discuss politics with Mr.. Smith before this
court, but am perfectly willing to argue
questions Of law, to chop logic, or even to
split hairs with HIM" "Spllt that then"
said Smith, at the same time pulling a short
rough looking hair from his own head, and
handing it over towards Sherman. "Mav
it please the honorable court" retorted
Sherman as quick as lighting, d" / din't say
briaisS,"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-08-15
From IKE baltimore Sun.
SELF. EDUCATION.


IL IS well known that some Of the most
learned men the world ever saw, commenc.
cd life oppressed by poverty, and every
source Of knowledge apparently beyond
their reach; yet, by perseverance and in.
ous'fy' they surmounted every difficulty
ana removed every obstacle, till at length
they blazed forth upon the world and men
sd" with wonder those who seemed mark.
ed by fate TO languish in obscurity, had
reached tue pinnacle Of fame, and were
looked up 10 with reverence by those who
once were considered their superiors. We
need not cite any particular instances !;
they are So numerous as to be familiar 10
oil, and there are few persons who cannot
point out among their own acquaintance, at
least one who Is self taught man. and
has by Jealous application, arrived 10 a
hlgn degree of excellence in the pursui. TO
which he bad devoted his energies.
But how few are there who seem inclln.
ed TO follow the example thus setl They
lo'k on and admire; they feel pleasure in
witnessing the progress of their friend, and
are proud to claim him as their acquain.
lance, but they never dream that they too
might become educated and acquire the
stores Of knowledge which has rendered him
a better and happier man. There is 10
station in life in this country, wtere man
cannot spare few hours each day for stu
dy, and there is no business in which that |
man cannot improve himself By devolino
his leisure hours to the Improvement of his /
mind. The knowledge he gains may not
directly have any connection with his par. I
tlcular calling in life; but the requirement 7
Of tina, knowledge will lead him TO renec.
lion and that TO improvement in business.
But II may be said, "a iourneyman |
mechanic Is too old 10 90 10 school, and even
Il he IS not, he is too much fatigued after
work, to bother his brains with study. To /
'als we answer, that no one is too old 10
earn; for If hts life were heightened out to
lie would al the last hour Of his
lie have something to learn; and as to a
mechanic being "too tired after work to
bother his brains with study" we fear that
ne who would seriously urge this objection, |
would be apt to bother his brains with some !
hing worse. II, instead of spending has
elsnre hours 10 tavern, or idIy iaunrino
iboilt the street, man were to devote that
ime TO the perusal Of useful books he would
eturn 10 his labors IN the morning more
etreshed aud better con,enied, than if he
lad the evening before revealed 10 the plea.
ures OF dissipation, or enervated his mind
y lisIlessly loungiug about corner. !,
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-08-15

Horrible Combindfion.-ltls stated in
western paper that Miss Clorinda Clou
teaches school at Shrt.TalI Bend,
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27
IComnsnication.l


Capt GroRog Bpioes,
Dear srws late passengers IN the ship fowhattan,
handed by yos beg leave express to very strong
Of gratitude for the kndsess and attention have
perenced from you during recest voyage from England
and particularly yosr soeos anxiety for the comfort and
of your smse paesgersas also for the skill
and ability evnced by you rnder some tyiag
daring prosetd voyage Tor which beg leave to offer you
our sincere thanks asd good wishes for health and
happiness.
And We casnot conclude thi. testimonial 81 feelings
whou adding II best thanks to FIRST and second Of
sc,r Ners Rhand and Jone FOR the uniform kndne. and
attention We have experienced from hem which you
will have the kindness 20 convey 20 them.
Dear Sir,
We remain, yours truly and faithfully,
Signed JOAN Nelson, Sarah Scott,
Mary Mellon, sssstt Scott
james Scott, Catherss Scott,
George Scott, Charlotte Scott,
Joseph Blackwell, Louisa Scott,
James 4. Scott
To Cant. GsoRog Bnees
Dear srAs senior passenger ~ the ship powhatsn, feel
extreme pleasure in complying with the united request Of
10 convey TO you this testimonial Of osr feel
ues for the svarabe ksdaess and attention have expert
ncsd from you during our late voyage from England
remain, Dear Sir, yours, Sc.
May "a, 1879 Signed JOHN NELSON
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

SHAMEFUL STATE or THE srRExTs.-The old say
ing the nearer the church, the farther from God"
will apply most admirably in the matter Of the Cor
poraton Attorney and the streets The streets gem
orally are in a most shameful condition; those Of the
second ward, never were worse; but Immediately
opposite the Office Of the Corporation Attorney, the
enlre length Of Dutch street is in the most unpara
lelled filthy condition. The street is nearly half oc-
cuped, and we believe nearly all owned BY the Col
gates; and in front Of their dwellings and soap fac
tory the filth yesterday was enough to breed pes
thence. We do think that after being permitted to
discharge the liquids from their factory for
so many wears through John street, Maiden Lane,
and William street. to the annoyance and injury Of
their fellow citizens they might abstain from rem
derng Dutch street dirty as almost to prevent
persons passing it, The entire length Of JOHN street
from broadway to William street. is in the dis
graceful condition will Mr.. Mckeon or Alder
man woodhul look TO this before maligssnt fever
breaks QUIT
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

TRRsTos RAoIs-The Spring Meeting will COM
mencc over the Eagle Course, (Trenton, N. j. to-
morrow, Tuesday the 18th. The proprietor informs
us that there at the Eagle Course, the stables
Of Sol WIN. r. johnson, amongst which are Boston,
Wonder, Rocker, and several others-Mr. McDan-
iels stable consisting Of three four from North
Carolina amongst which is vasht 'the conqueror Of
Portsmouh'-Mr. KsndaPs stable, consisting Of
Henry A. Wise, Master Henry and several others
Mr.. CampbelPs stable, also Capt r. +. Stockton's
stable, consisting Of Hornbowsr, Manlopen and sew
eral others-Mr. Lairds stable, consisting Of Deca-
tur and several others also the stables Of hsssrs
Helling Ellis, and Combs; and that several other sta
bles are hourly expected.
From every appearance, therefore, the Trenton
Races will be well attended The railroad from Jer-
sey City TO Trenton will come int play for the
first time This will facilitate the easiness Of access
so much that we have no doubt Trenton, during the
present races, will be more crowded than on any for
msr occasion. From Philadelphia and New York
the company will be great.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

EsrEAnBoAr NoH0PoLr.-The shameful imposi-
tons praetsed by the managers Of the several Steam
boat Companies in this city have become SO great
as to call forth complaints from all quarters. Not
only is this the especially with the Hudson River
monopoly, but also with the company who run the
Providence Steamboats, from this city. We have
shown up some of the tricks Of the former: we shall
take the latter in hand in day or two. In the in
term let the public patronise the opposition lines
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

90 The great South African chief, Dingaan, (cf
whon we gave 50 graphic an account in our report
Of the Missionary meeting in this eity) has been
sssd up by the Dutch farmers. and totally subdued
with the loss Of $4,000 Of his tribe.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

Tom CARPESrHR's LAsr-The living Napoleon's
last anecdote 10 as follows Sally and Bridget, two
ehambe rmaids, quarrelled which farthest into
good society Says Sally to Bridget-"Did you
ever dance with Mayor Clark ~ "No." "Then
you are no company for mel have" "You waga-
bond" replied Bridget, triumphantly, "have not
danced within two couple Of hint"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

&C. FRRER, the new actor, appears at the Olympic
tonight. On Saturday he published a " Card" de-
nying the imputation made against him by the "Com-
mercial Advertiser that he had abandoned his
wife and family in England We have seen his doeu-
ments, and they state clearly that there was lega-
separation between him and his wife, who receives
a regular maintenance from his earnings. Probably
Treer will explain these matters this evening from
the stage,-hence the Olympic will have full house
to hear the curious details Mr.. Frssr is a stran-
ger in this land, and is probably, ignorant that no
man is allowed even by rumor, to itrsat his wife,
except pious clcrgymen. In them it isperfectly
cusable.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

90 THE RKv. DR. BRowSLEE made prodigious
onslaught on the Untarians last night at the Duteh
Church. We muck fear that the excellent doctor
will find the Unitarians harder TO swallow than the
Pope and purgatory TO boot.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

IRrsp EnrenASr OrrIss.-wc refer our readers
TO an advertisement on this subject in another col
ums. Want Of room today prevents US from enter
ing into its merits. II ought to be encouraged.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

M They have not yet elected an United States
senator in Come Sherman stands fair chance,
and will probably be elected on joint ballet There
w.. no choice on the first vote in the Senate. Belts
race,ve cd sight votes.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

tt- In Mssissippi, a man named Alva Carpenter
was convicted of murder, and sentenced TO be i'm
prsoned. This the people thought would never do;
so, as the prisoner was about being removed from
Court, the lights simultaneously put ont, and
Carpenter stabbed N three places; he died instantly
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

Co. Several letters have passed between Nc
and Charles Jarvis the Maine agent, relative to the
cut timber. They have concluded, IN Maine, that
i will do for the English to tonch the logs at
present
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

To- c. Van Ness, Esq, late American minister e
Spain aud family, arrived at Philadelphia on Friday
from Malaga.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

OJ- Noah is eternally twaddling about old de-
mocrats"-" old democrats" What does it mean
Old democrats generally old fools old rogues,
who ought to take arsenic, or write sc. I. T." af
ter their We only believe in young demo-
Gratis and young democracy-male or female.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27
HEAD QUARrrRs o. TINE Army,

FoRT KIsc, FLeRrDA, MAY 11th.
The Express is just about leaving here, and as !
have few moments Of my own, ! take pleasure in
devotng il to you. am here as Aide do Camp to
General Me Comb and together with military duties
and Indian duties, my time is constantly employed
The General is making an effort to terminate this
Florida war, and from present appearances every
thing bids fair for Yesterday eight hostile
warriors came into camp, under a white flag to
express their friendship, and 10 make known their
willingness 10 terminate the war They wished to
be favored they and their wcmen and children had
suffered long enough. have seen great many In
dams bat think these eight the most sgly and
de .aon-likc looking devils ever saw. This morn
ing they started ont with the purpose Of bringing in
ali the warriors they could find, together with Sam
Jones il they cssd fad him. think they were sin
cerc as they manifested much good feeling and
friendship.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

&C. The Trenton arrived Saturday, from Canton,
with twenty days later Intelligence, having sailed
the 3lst Of January. Several DEGREES had been put
regulate the Opium trade, and TO forbid the busi
ness. One was recommended to the "hg Calming
slance" Of the merchants.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

INPoRrAs, FROM FLonpA.-The following letter
received in this city Saturday, has been handed
ms for publication
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

THE JARVIS CAsK.-Ths " CONNIE rcial'' states
that Doctor Jarvis has backed ont from his proposed
arrangement with Mrs Jarvis, and that the trial be-
fore the Connecticut legislature takes place tomor
row. A great many unmanly inuendoes are made
against the lady, by certain class of the press-but
these inuendoes are natural to the creature.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-05-27

Two o'cloek-Csnsols are % TO 4 for Account.
-Four o'clsek-Consols for Account elsssd At o3s.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-02
LOUIS. 8. u. seplsmber ., 1899.

To TaE Hon. w. @, RIyEs. h
Sin, The undersigned in accordance with the
wishes Of many Of your friends and iellow-citzens
Of the county Of Louisa have 10 request YOU 10 fur
nsh them with copy Tor something Of that charac-
er) Of your Speech delivered TO large assembly OF
The good citizens OF the county, the 7th inst In
making this request we are aware OF the trouble 10
which we subject you, (or Il Is little labonr 10
write on, address like the one TO which we
aliude, but we trust the anxiety which we feel on
the occasion in common with many others, is suffi-
Client apology,
We are respectfully
Your friends and fellow citizens
p. HACKET,
JOS K PEN bLETON,
JNo. r. QUARLES,
JNO. ELLIS,
NATH. MILLS,
CHAS. B. HOPKINS,
b. w. BRAMHAM,
VIM. M AMBLER,
DANL L. HICKMAN,
VIM. F. JOHNSON.
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SPEECH OF
WILLIAM G. RIyEs.

Aa Public Diaasy giuea him at Louisa Conrt-ho use
Va, on he ia S,ptsmber, 1889.
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MARY DILLON
A Real Blessing TO Mothers.

DIR. w. EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING SYRUP,
CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETH.
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bottle of the Syrup should be used the gums open
the pores. Parents should he without the Syrup
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AGENTS.
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G. CRUIKSHANK, Georgetown.
BELL & ENTUSILE, Alexandria.
EDWARD Mcdowell, Fredericksburg.
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A. DUVALL, Richmond &
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-03
NORTH CAROLINA.
e

August 81. ls;n.
congratulate you upon The result Of The North Ia.
rolra elecions. The people Of this State have twice
pronounced sentence Of condemnation upon Mr. CLAY
in 1925 and again in 1899 and The elections oi
1889 may bp considered indication that hav will
not that in $40 The people % North
Carolina have twice spoken their confidence in Mr Van
Buren, once in I-32, when they voted for him as Vice
President, and agan in 1855, when they voted for him
President and they will no, reverse their opinions IN
ls40 The best informed ard most intelligent men Of
The Wing party [who 10 speak their sentiments
a regard The late election as clear indication of the
public will in this Stale, in favor q" The Admnisa alton
Il never knew period when the people ihe vo,ers)
Of the Stale reused 10 srnse Of their pnlii
cal rights and the necessity for asserting them and
The overthrow Of the Opposition party has disappointed
Wing hnpes and lowered The tone Of their precns,ons
wish could that II had also snfipned the temper
Of their intolerance. But there is good To he px.
iracisd fo,a The evils Of politics The violence
and malgn,iy Of the Wing press to keep up the
vigilance Of the people, and dp harm now a-days To
the character personal or POLITICAL Of those whom they
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-03

PRESSURE Is rRE MoSEY M.REEr-lrs CAusE =
The following article from the New York Evening Post,
communicated or TIM. purpose. the Edror. by a
person whose situation has given him an opportunity
observe the proceedings OF which h speaks will be
read with interest as giving cortec, exhai, If nn-
the chief causes of the presen almost xap.d scur
city OF money
from the N Y. Erening Pos,)
The disasters which are gr,rdrp the bushes.
men m THE city ard Philadelphia, have been produced
solely by The specua,uns in v all street and Chpsnu
strse-ont mme particularly the Inter. their opera
ii"ns were on gigantic scne. In 1887 and ISIS Mr.
blddle threw large amount Of funds into the South
and invested titmin cotton He sent his son, youth
OF abou. twenty years OF age and unsuccessful
chsni, May Humphres, TO Liverpool TO sell this cot,"n
and To transact general commission business
"This mushroom house, though new, and without =
knowledge either Of the business people IF England
obsined a larger amount Of bus ness Than " &
Browne & ca. the Btrings. the Lizards or any 81
the old established and substantial houses of ha, great
commercial mart Early in 1888 il discovered that
the cotton crop xoud be Short that MIR Bddis held up
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-03
GREAT DsMocRAric GALS.
Democrats

In 1893. Crans'on and Tinshas had ma jor;.y over
pearse and Howard, ofl020.
Al this election, their average majority is ab.u, 500
WITHOUT including the scattering votes, which will be
about so
heard from, bu: estimated in the above The same
II, s;nI
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-03
In 1890, Planters Bank chartered. ca.
"sevcniy five millions two hundred and lIy thousand

IhE loTTos CiRcrt.R.-In al'usnn 10 this mngnif-
cent nt n"p"ly. "a suggested hy snme Of the leading
planters OF The South and S"u'h States, under
their proper signatures, the Mobile Register has the fol-
lowing sound remarks:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-03

The MYSTERIOUS SCHonsER -We have received
sevenl communications relating 10 the capture OF this
vessel. which however furnish us with information
that is no, comprised in The following letter:
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-08
A@BNse8
FOR THE IOWA PATRIOT.

Heman P, Graves, Bentonsport Van Buren,
Co., /. T.
G S. ShaIklin, Mount Pleasant, /. T..
Isaac Beeler, Towards Settlement, Lee Co
John ]. Smith, Esq, Henry Co.
Hawkins Taylor Esq, Westpoint, Lee Co.
Robert Leeper, Denmark, Lee Co.
William Barrows, Rockingham, /. T.
]. G. R. Mitchell, Esq, Davenport, I. T.
Fry B Hazeltine, Esq, Keosauqua, Co. I. T
E. D. Il. Sway, Esq. Pennington, l. I.
Henry Emo, Esq. and DR.. Walker Of Fort
Madison, IT
Rowland & Brady, Bloomington l. T.
Jas. NJ. Clark, Wapello, I. T.
Charles Coffin, Meredosia, Ill.
Joel Catlin. Esq. Augusta, Hancock Co, Ill
d. McNiel, P. M. Monmouth, Ill.
I'D. Holmes, Quincy Ill.
D. B. Ayers, Jacksonville, ILL.,, Morgan Go.
VIM. H. Brown, Esq, Chicago, I'll.
Hart Fellows, Esq. Rushville, Ill.
Col Bailey, Macomb, Ill.
George Holton, Alton, Ill.
DR.. Joseph Wilkinson, Warsaw, III.