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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-16
NEW SEsEsEAG AND SUMMER
81 - % Ed 3.
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
Our stock Of Spring d Summer

e. % % ID =
rs now fully to hand, and is offered to the public
4 as the cheapest aud most desirable we have even
before exhibited.
great care, WHEREVER and in WHATEVER
WAY they could te boushr to the best advantage,
whether PRIVATELY, at Auction, or of the
Importers and Manufacturers
shemselyes,) we 1aier ourselves shall be able TO
offer an assortment general and as well suited
both TO the well as the pulses oil our llends
as anv other this in market.
Our Stock is very large, and consists in pat of the
following:
Black. blue black and coloicd Il L. Ia $ plain
and fa'd,
CHALLEYS. a great variety,
MOUSLlN DE LANES AT Is. Sd per yard
yf,rintca CaTnt,ricEts, lawns and Illus
$>s~ ii;ss, from Is, Cd
Calicoes great variety, very cheap,
Ginghanis entire case at Is. per yard,
90 bales Cotton Cloth. from Cd. TO Is. per yard,
Bleached do from Cd. to Is Cd. per ya,d,
Q entire bales German BurIaps, bought Of the I'M
porter, and at very low prices
Cotton Oznabnrgs, a large lot al Cd.
Plaid and striped DomestIcs. FOR servants dresses,
Ladies Shoes, from S. to the hes, Kid, al IS. Cd
Mems, Bows aud Misses do do
Ble1ched and brown Linen Drings,
Summer Cloths ErmInets, Grape Lasting and
.Camblets, Gamhroons, Italian Cloths. Geo. Nan
keen, brown Linens and Casslmeres, oil every quail
ity and description,
Two pieces Napoleon Cloth, very superior article,
for gencmcn's Summer Coats
Blue black and invisible green Cloth, entirely ne"
and unusually low.
Vesngs splendid assortment
Leghorn Hats for gentlemen.
60 doz. Palm Leaf do Cd.
l case Florence Braid Bonncts, very fine.
do Nuns do style.
Besides great variety OF Fancy Articles, such a
Gloves Hosiery. Scarls Fancy Iaulk erchlets &c
&c. all Of which will be sold very cheap, Tor cash.
BURTON & ROBES.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-05-16
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April Is
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

e ire Us alss adduced q The payment Tie -
- the regular fsAlnsse 4 Tie decree -
Cent d Chmeery.
I'D endsr the charge Of the court, and found YER
dics OF S!!o for the plaintiff, and cents costs.
and Derry.
For defendant, General Sandferd. A. H. Smith and
Jonathan Miller
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

o. Psrsoas wishing the HERALD, to be served
regularly 1t their houses, during the ensuing win
ssr.wil please leave their names at the office, II
Ann street. In cold winter the newsboys are not
found - easily beautifully in the streets-sc
you can have it At your houses. warm and comforta-
HE with your coffee.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

Co CONFERENCE.-The following remarks are.
taken from the last number of the Medical Jour-
nal' The surprising effects produced BY DR..
Taylors Balsom III Liverwort in nj " cas-.
cannot fail OF exciting deep and thrilling interest
throughout the world. We have so long suppsssd
this disease incurabe, that II Is dcu To credit our
senses, wnen we see gersens evidently conssmptivs
restored 10 health. Yet this is fact q dsiIv oc-
currsncej how then can we question H. In our nsxt
number we shall be more explicit. Meantime. We
hope our physicians viii use this asdicinc. and
port 10 MS its effects"
The original and genuine Ia sold a. SO Bowsry.
1td&ws
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12
u. .. msrhal's Once.
Before Justice Kirkland.

Commift0i Of Sisps Captain. Frederick Adol.
phus Petersss, the master Of the Americas schooner
katharise, was brought up charged with violating
the act d Congress which prohibits the carrying
Of slaves from any foreign ports other than those a
the United States.
X. H. Dundas, r. Navy, commander Of n. b. M.
brig Dolphin, detailed the facts IL the capture Of the
xatharinc she coast Of Africa and also the ureof
Of her being employed a. SLAYER.
His Honor thought there was sufficient testimosv
to hold the accused to bail, sadaccordngIy commit
ted him In default OF finding surcties in the sam Of
5000.
The British Consul and number Of otRcial cha
racters, with several ship owners, were present At
the examination.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12
POSTSCRIPT.
BY THIS MORNINGS BOAT.

Two O'CLecK, SATURDAY MeRxINe.
Suspension Of she BaIsisrsove Danks-The
Devil On his Flight.
All the Baltimore banks have suspended speeis
payments. Immediately ON the receipts Of the news
in that city, Of the soPPage Of the Philadelphia nsti
buttons, the directors Of the several banks held
meeting and passed the following rosoulution:
"Whereas information has reached this city that
the Banks OF Philadelphia have suspended specie
payments-Therefore Resolved, That under the cir
cumstances this meeting deems il advisable that the
Banks OF this city forthwith suspend specie psy-
ments for the present, and recommend the same to
the Boards Of the several Banks"
This was passed before bank hours on Friday.
Immediately on the opening ofthe institutions on that
morning drafts and demands for specie were present.
ed BY several brokers from the Eastern cities, whs
had arrived the night before by the rail road train
The city was quiet 1t was Recommended to the
City Council to issue Corporation notes to meet the
wants of the community. Great excitement was
created.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

NonISArroH or PBILu HoSE.-The whig Con-
vention have nominated Philip Hone the candi-
date for the State Senate. Probably q more tho
roughly unpopular candidate could not have been 50.
lsctsd. His last connection with public life was a.
Mayor Of this city, to which he elected by
accident, in Consequence OF the quarrsls Of "the
party" In year he oasted himself by his blum
ders. II he had been nominated to preside al din
ner party make talk. speech. or propose toast. II
would have been we'll but in more important point
Of view he 10 closely Identified with clique In Wall
street, who are trying TO produce panic and sus-
pension Of specie payments, merely TO accompany
the United States Bank In the high road to perdi-
ton. !" own Of L." The wings are ON the
verge Of destruction, IL they don't take care.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

CARELsss DnIvIro.-The authorities certainly
should pay attention "a the infamous conduct n
some of the omnibus drivers. An accident occurred
on Tuesdsy last Broadway, scar Ann street, which
came very near being fatal. Brower's stage No. 4,
wishing to pass one Of the Waverley line, run the
pole sts the wavsrley line omnibus, which came In
contact with the leg Of lad, he being much hurt,
and was conveyed TO the drug store Of Southland g.
Dellse, where Dr. Morgan examined the lad asd
found flesh wound in the inner part Of the left
thigh about two and a quarter isches in depth.
Every attention was paid 20 the lad by DR.. Morgan
and Mr.. Dcilue. lie was carried home by the Dr.
where he Is doing we'll Dr. jerks Smith was also
IN attendance, but we think Il would have been quite
az well had he not tormentsJ the poor lad during
the examination aud dressing Of the wound with his
learned questions.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

%. Can thr great, masnGcest, metropolitan
theaire b. built during the present crisis Late
~alculsss
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

DISTINCTIVE FIRE AT AIKEN, s. CA Gre broke
ont in this town the 18th instant and DESTROYED
property to the value OF 100000 Lewis Jones, sen.
Steedmas and Merritt, +. Durbeck, Lewis Jones' ir.
Wise and Darbeck, Jones, Meetze, and Bowknieht
James Mosely s. Co., James Upper g. Co, H. Co
nada, Mckee & Poag, and Schartze and Toney were
entirely burnt out, and the public market house de-
stroyed. There had been Q severe drought for six
weeks, and water could not be obtained to stop the
q as d s late HsVn. will B.
hvered in Charleston, by the Hon. George MsDufie.
FRoM FLoRDA.-We have heard q rumor that
Tiger Ia has been taken, but can scarcely credit
it, Governor M'Call has r-ised $4,000 and $50
men, Tor the purpose Of giving the Indians battle
The suferings OF the Fleridans said to be very
great, both from the Indians and the banks.
SICKNESS AT THE SoUrH.-There were but ten
interments in New Orleans the 18th ult., and Of
these only three were Of the yellow fever Not !
single death had occurred II the " Masou de Sautes
for fourteen days, and there were only thirty six
remaining sick therein. The health Of the civ had
Improved very much The board Of health OF Au-
gusta, Georgia, report only two deaths on the Sch
inst. Accounts from Natchez and Baton Rouge are
unfavorable. The fever continues 10 rage IN the
former place, and had broken in the latter The
inhabitants of the afflicted cities were anxiouslv
awaiting the arrival ola frost.
o. fProsper M. wetmore 10 to be the locoioco
editor, we are glad Of il. He will improve their
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

LIVERPOOL PAcKErs.-Thursday the Patrick
Henry was launched, aud on the 7th Of next month
she sails for England under the command Of Captain
Joseph c. Delano. She is very beautiful vessel,
and is Of sufficient size to carry nearly one thousand
tons Of merchandise and forty first class passenger
Her cabins are not surpassed BY an, ship aoat and
she throws the Roscius, Sheridan, ana others COM
pletey into the shade in point Of accommodation and
comfort
Another packet Of the same tonnage Of the Patrick
Henry, to be named the New York. will be launched
next Thursday or Friday from the ship yard Of
Messrs Webb and Allen 1t is said that she will
even surpass the p. H., which we think is next to an
impossibility, but shall see. She is to be Con-
handed by Captain Barstow, late Of the South
America.
Aid even another is now nearly completed for Mr..
Robert Kermit and WILDE launched early next month;
Captain Thompson, formerly ofthe ST. Andrew, viii
command her. There is end to ship building
in New York. These three packets will cost
S25O0Oo.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

New JERSEY ELEcrIoS.-Complete returns have
been received. The Council stands 10 whigs to
locofocos. and the Assembly 50 wings 2Olocofeees
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

0ct- The SUNDAY MORNING ATLAS comes out to-
morrow with double sheet and an engraving of the
Fair at Niblo's.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

Go AHrsp--Ths Cellector of this port, and the
Postmaster endsavoring 10 purify the "partv."
give clean shirt, asd make It respectable They
have ossted the "hut esders' from the New Era
Office, bat before Of the gang went, he very
charactersticly threw all the type into p' Gin self
defence" a. these essuists curiously call IL We
suppose the next thing the "bui-end" philosopher.
viii do, will be 20 get drunk gin and reel round
corners, purely "in ELF Defence
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

o. II Prosper M. Wetmore 10 to be the locofoco
editor, we are glad Of il. He will improve their
manners.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

saYeus ven polite lsstev 10 NJ ent he's been TO
ne vim sssssss 70 .ss~srs Thk 10 doubt, will Be dis.
,ssr w ssS
my siisus dsing my sbsssce former assure
s.es deem We lsy have 20
nnsA Ssssr.rs wac mot the ssst policy sir after you
s wa ssssy p..s. So.. % had Sssi
vs.sl M esivs you, ,ryou did no, out~i, me. saw
through W. iy IL preences aud would prosccu
VI IN against you dins emit ISSUE but the feminine
dsiiessy Of client shrunh from hs esntss You should
tsvs sss Hsd 20 rejoice in secret triumph tina,
scssy and never permitted hsmas TO hear your ersa
ton:
That isdy no longer your wife, The rsproaeh which may
attach " your name longer affect her; therefore,
alluded 10 In letter be made without injury
70 bat him Who DE- srvss exposure to the odsm which
suit =, law win Be- eomnssced against YOU on Saturday
saspot send BILL u y not easy 70 estimate the proper
asoSn An impArtij jury can beat determine a. name
Saturday the me r commanding the suit, that you may
hsvs soss ii~s for rsasehou and il possible that
psrs Interview might enable adjust branch of the
Caas. o'Cosron
Edward windust examined BY counsel for defence
know DR.. and Mrs. Brandreth; they have both
boarded II my hotel They had separate apartment.
while % my house, and when Mrs. ID LETT under
stood she ws.s % s'"s sing; she was gone some
She afterwards left again, and I don't know where
| she weut When the doctor left the oty he nave
orders that every thing sheuId be furnished TO Mrs
Ga. We charge regular bcarders so per month
or S460 per year. In case ~ sickness we make M
sntn charge except FOR attendance or for nurse 81
| ner week.
| Cross-examined-The Doctor ssme 10 nv hsuss
very shostIy after his marriage. He stsid for
nigh, bat "ccspisd separate Apartments from his
w'e. She sisid oil 2Ist 81 December, and dasins
the time the Doctor never came e. see her A lady
named Oman from Cincinnati came and sssid several
days. The board ~ that isdy was paid ~ the Doc
tor. Never heard who the lady was.
A cheek nm the North RIVE Pank Tor 1888. dated
2lst Of December. an ~, able 10 Mrs Brandrcih,
was here put IN and admittedly both sides.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-10-12

NV KoNR, Illk JAhuaFy I6a6
Mas BsArsRHra You promised 10 sepd mo he hso.ch
and my Iochsl yoa yin perform that prosiss .hs
FEEL obliged.
state Of your letter. mat ron will rsepirs moneys
cannot part ~ any us advised What Ia N.Y. ii
hardly 10 thai ss.lS have ths sos
M sntruhs crcv's'rd about End shsw sry YOU With
msn Asht In court ~ isws ready " psy yoa
jus shall a. nothing esesp, e~dea,or ~ .shlsh
have hssn always rsena hisd, md hs ~as
shsd until without any hspsn ,how douht and
d. Nv character oesvs = an ~ shr 10 s.ahi
tbs beyond ~ dsui. and shnsld fs.r wors IN
lie than b. obliged Live perses vho c he u.
miserah d. ctif yeu have been a. Mny God oruiv
you and make you Jour coadnct 40 rsal, opsn
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-18
For the Voice of Freedom.
C. WRIGHT.

Mr.. EDIToR:-
1t is sometimes said that slaves contented and hap
py. am not able to form opinion to what thi
remark be true, if it be true at ALI for il
slave state technically called although there is
thing Of slavery in Vermont. hope, however, tina
the opinion that slaves conened to remain in their
present condition, true in any instance if their
tenment but another to stupidity and ignorance
specng their natural rights Those who make this apol-
ogy for slavery, certainly do by that slaves
contented and happy because they willing submit
cruelty and oppression upon christian principle Such
apology would be too papably absurd There how
be various opinions relative the question: wheh
what is assumed in this apology be or false If
may be allowed express opinion where am rather
destitute of facts to support it, should say that fear
too true, that in multitude Of instances slaves become in
sensible to their nalienable rights and that they feel
conenment, at times like that of the well-fed OK. But
tell me not that the slave is conened and happy hui
being held in serve bondage deprived of the priv-
leges and rights which God has given him. contented and
happy! All, how fallen! His oppression has subdued the
noble feelings of his nature Ifhe has chains up
his feet his hands, his mind has been enchane and
it has whered and pased under the weight of oppression
lie forgotten capable OF
feelings of human being. Tell not therefore, that
conented in their bondage if you would convince
me that the evils of slavery toerable For in way
you forcbly illustrate the runous effects of this
cruel SYSTEM / know there is christian submission,
which we cannot but wherever find it. That
slave who gives his back the smiter from christian pr-
ciple worthy of admiration. But he who has had the
noble feelings in his soul which placed there by his
maker, pased instead of chasened and sancfed OBJ
jec Of pity have frmer than possess
human beings driven market like brute-beass
them cruelty goaded to their daily abour by cruel
and insulting taskmaste But these are merely inciden-
tai evils connected with slavery when compared with the
rnp of the intellectual faculties consciousness of natural
rights and moral feelings You may talk of whps,-of
stocks-of acerated backso of the cruel rack but do
not tell me that the slave has forgotten that he
1t makes my soul sick 1t makes remble for my
try Could know that the slave, under all his prva-
tons, maintained lively of what he is and what he
may be- by walking in the fear Of the Lord might COM
mserate his condition, but would be mingled
with consolation But when told that he has SO far
forgotten that he is entitled to naenabe Shts
man. the sad tale completed and you have proved the
system be wholly cruel without exenuang crcum
stance. H. Z.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-18
THE V0IU . OF E@N18D0Mo
For the Voice of Freedom.
Mr.. EDIToR:-

MIR. EDIToR:-
Some time sinceI received Newspaper from New York
entitled Christian Journal Extra had right to ex-
pec such caption, that the paper contained
signal Importance to the Christian community. But
was surprised and mortified to find it completely filed
and closely printed too, with controversy between the Elk
Committee of the Am A. S. Society and the Board of Man
ayers of the Massachusetts A. S. Society," the gst of which
to lie in the question whether party has, has
not been wanting in courtesy the other That great
good men, associated in of the grande enterprises that
called forth the energies of the spirits of the
world could be diverted from their object long enough
preface and publish the Extra question that they could
appropriate the necessary to the
they could call the attention of the public especially the
noble army who have struck for the determination of
ry and the deverance of three millions of their coutry-
men from than Egyptian bondage, controversy
trihing and about which, neither party ought have be-
slowed fifteen minutes thought, is to my mind heart
fickening consideration.
My an-slavery brethren in this region, sure will
say, I" 1t is dreadful leetle thing for contend
about" Should our Southern brethren, whom
DESTROYS of retaining from the sin of saveholdng, get
hold of the Extra should blame them for burning
it. 1t is sad to think how much the of Freedom might
have been advanced by the sheet had contained in
stead of the than useless matter that fills it, aec
tonate and earnest address to brethren of the South
clearly setting forth the Obligation and beseeching them
by every motive which be drawn from Heaven Earth
and Hell to comply with the obligation to emancpae their
slaves Such address Mr.. Stanton, Mr. Birney, Mr.
Leavitt is abundany able prepare. Let not be sup
posed, Mr. Editor, to represent Courtesy of small i'm
portance between and man, between different bodies
Of men. Christianity, in the loneliness Of its heavenly
spirit demands it of all in of each other
But beg that where question arises whether has been
properly observed, the parties would settle it among them
selves. Let add that while charity is careful render
lieve has been withheld and slow to complain when
manifestly has BEEN C. WRIGHT
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-18

Spiritual Dignity.-We heard of a judicatory
of the church, once, that had been guilty of ty-
rannical act, towards member who is an aboli-
ZIONIST, and it was ntimated to this sufferer under
ecclesiastical Lynch law, that if he would furnish
them some pretert they would restore HIM The
man in the simplicity of his heart, exclaimed, II
they have done wrong why do they not say SO
what do they want a PRErExT for Oh said
the negotiator it will not do for court to reract
its steps they must have some pretext; they cam
not lose their spiritual dignity Then let them
the most of it; must live and die an honest man.
Mass. Aboluioaist.
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N UNH BIER

above all, let us Undue the minds of our Il
with just adherence of the occupation.
man-steaer, that when they come to take 3
ces on the stage of active life, they may cal
our principles with zeal and efficiency.
ISAAC PIERCE, co,,,,,-
JOHN w. HILL, OoMN'll
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-18

*Lke horse in a bark-ml.
"a
tThe power of the North in 1888 was of - of the
14l 26l AZ 2
Senate 80 of the House, - of the whole power of
Congress, while by the census Of $780, the North had
more than - of the free population. AT the same time
4S0 2I9
the power of the South was while her free population
was loss than - Of the whole
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-01-31

and Comptroller, to furnish the Mayor with oil
information he may require in relation 10 the FIN
ances Of this Municipality.
On motto" of Mr. Peters, it was likewise unan.
mnnsly
Resolved, That this Counci! do persist, nowi,h-
standing the oh]eci"ns of the Mayor, in its resolu-
ton of the 22d instant, au'horsing the TREASURER
under the snprrineniance of the Committee u!
Finance" TO have Discounted in any Of the banks OF
this city, such an amhun of nilIs receivable as
may be necessary TO meet the current payments OF
this Municipality.
On motion, the Sd article, in relation to a com.
mun'ca1ion from M Cubochc, was laid upon the
table, subject ,othe call Of the Council.
on motion OF Mr. Peters, the rules being dispens-
ed with, 1.-The three following resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That this Council is much obliged to
his Honor the Mayor, for tho advice contained in
his message Of this day in relation 10 tho finances
Of this municipality; and hereby inform his Honor,
that it fcels itself fully competent 10 fulfil that por
ton Of its duties required by law-which says it
must have the sole control the receipts and OK
penditurcs Of tho money Of their constituents.
Resolved, That in order 10 inform the Mayor on
the financial condition of this Municipality, the
mittcd to him by tho Secretary.
Resolved, That the message DO published.
Two communications from the Recorder
laying complaints against Lieut.. Crane o.
the night watch and Patrick Ward Com
missary of the Batteau, were referred tt
the Police Committee.
A communication was received from the
Comptroller, transmitting the following
yearly account.
True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1839-01-31
UOwing 10 the great length Of the Proceed
ings OF Council, we have had to omit much matte
prepared for This days paper.

The U. s. Schooner Woodbury. Captain Nicholas arrived
this city yesterday from Vera Cruz whence she left the
lGh instant We indebted Captain Nichons, for the
Information thai, Capt Pauding last Wednesday week
had called Admiral Baun who informed him that the
Ports Tnmpco and Me,amoras for the present open
Commerce. and he pledged himself that they should not be
closed without giving timely notice. The Fort of Vera Cruz
agnin hockaded, merchant however allowed 10
anchor hut allowed to discharge cargo under penalty Of
coniscation.
The city Of Vera Cruz, is held by small Mexican Guard
ito inhabitants by the order of Santa Arua have left with all
sheir movable property The French have Of the
Castle, and the army of Santa Anna eucamped about
twelve miles tho interior supposed to be about 1000 strong
WhenACapt. NICHOLAS left, there the Port of Vera
Cruz the Barqnc Ann Louisa fNew York. the Schooner
Amelia Alexander and Washington New Orleans the lat
had her papers endorsed and the others would be endor
sed before they left the harbour