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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-04
Beautiful Extract.

have seen a man In the glory OF his
days and the pride of his strength. He
was built like the tall cedar, that lifts its
head above the forest trees; like the
strong oak that strikes its root deeply
into the earth. He feared no danger
he felt no sickness. His mind was vigo-
rous like his body; he was perplexed at
no intricacy; be was dauuted at no diff
Guilty; into hidden things he searched.
and what was crooked he made plain
He went forth iearIessly upon the face
of the mighty deep; be surveyed the
nations of the earth; he measured the
distance of the stars, and called them BY
their names; he gloried IN the extent OF
his knowledge; in the vigour of his un-
Outstanding; and sirove 10 search even
into what the Almighty had concealed
And when | lacked on him | said, '.What
a piece OF work is naan.-how noble in
reason how infinite in facultIes.-in
form and moving how express and anna
ble!-in action how like an ANGELA
apprehension how like a godm
/ returned--his look was no more lof-
tv. nor his step proud; his broken frame
was like some ruined tower; his hairs
gazed vacantly upon what was passing
around him. The vigor OF his inteliecl
was wasted. and of all that he had gain
ed BIZ study nothing remained He fear
ed when there was no danger; and when
there was no sorrow he wept- His me-
mory was decayed. and treacherous. and
showed him only. broken images OF the
glory that was eperted. His house was
10 him like a strange land. and his
friends were counted as his enemies, anc
he thought himself strong and healthin
while his foot tottered on the verge o
the grave. He said of his son-he i
my brother; OF his daughter know hel
not; and he inquired shat was his owr
name. And one who supported bis las
steps, and ministerei 10 his many wants
said 10 me, as looked on the nelancho
" scene. sLes thine heart receive in
| struction, for thou hast seen an end o
all earthly perfection"
have seen q beautiful female tread
ing the first stages of youth, and enter
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-04

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Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-04
The wreck of Love.

,,. bareue was launched on raPture's ii
Il 5esnty's sunniest day;
.s,e.rless on, in conscious pride,
eploughed her joyous way;
The breeze OF bliss her snowy sails
All soft and sllents~elied'
ore, d.rapse seas, with gentlest gales,
Her careless course she held.
ray seized tie hslm;-his will commands
The pilot, pleasure gave,
The barque TO steerto fairy lands,
v here wisdom's folly's slave,
And DER the CLASSY surface now,
WITH needless haste, she Aies,
While hope sits smiling on the brow,
Al hoodwinked wisdom's eyes.
b., bark along the deep has sped
The balIowed dirge q wo;
Jsy drops the helm-and hope has fed
Pale pleasure shrinks below.
Where ara thou love THE bellows roar
About thy vessels deck;
Love wakes upon distracdon's shore
shaHe's vortex CULTS the wreck.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-04

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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

onainlel Win The characters. would sooner conclude
rist they came In ak indulgence than 10 dur. sa.
uIday during The whole examination and argument
Of his case he presented the same nnilssed feature
Calm as a summers morning. he lpeked as ''use
ike the prisoner Ut tie bar as any eeni'en''"
present. lie has that esenness 81 temper so 'h-
poItant IN prosecuting schemes aud pioittngs 'hpap
sise or h zardous. Ills interchangeable entertflze'
tempered with prudence and regulated by system
would be an acgu1sifi"n 10 any community oP'
without these II must cary ruin IN lis wake. Nha''
ever he Ihr denoustnent OF bis present position ne
has secured 10 himself a fame which is Tar from be
rng epl,cmefsl. lie has just entered upon The
prime Of life. vel his numerous undertakings and
seytral expansive works E has complaed.-amonR
'hcn tie majestic rail road bridge across James
Riyer-afe monuments vi his enterprise aud ene'
Gy. 10.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

Blue hk.-This writing fluid is extensively used,
but according to the following paragraph from the
New York Commercial Advertiser lis use should
he ayelded 10 letter writing, book keeping, aud, in
iaoi, all important wrling transactipnsl
oneo Of our WallstIeet friends has called with n bill
OF exchange received this morning, from New Or
leans. dated March II. The bill itself is perfect.
the filling up and signatures having been written
IN black lnk. But the Letter Of Instructions. which
filed the residue of The first PAGE of the sheet, with
the exception OF some hall Il DOZEN words or irag-
ments OF words, has been entirely oblileraied. By
some means, the letter got wet IN the writing ands
entirely crashed out. So also of he account current
u" the SECOND and third pages. More than three
ionrths OF the wiring has entirely disappeared,
and the liquid Of which il was formed is now probably
mingled with The kindred blue Of The Gulf Of Mex
ico. In any event, this account current is most
conclusively hquidaei. By The way, it would be
well Tor spectators, buying lots in lithograph,c
cities. To wrne them notes IN blue ink.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
PLAIN TALK.

The Democratic Central Committee in Richmond
has lately put forth an Address to the People of Vir.
ginia, filled with brazen lalsehoods. 1t is signed BY
Faomas Richie, as Secretary of the junto, but its
siyle hetrays that another pen is entitled TO the in
fanny OF its authorship. Among other outrageou.
ISLANDERS, il declares that Gen. Harrison is botl, an
Abolitionist aud a Federalist;'' and that his sup
poriers 10 the South as we'll as in the North, knOc
this to be true, yet 'they dare not avow and are
afraid to deny H." Now, it is not only denied, but il
is diSP1ored, every day. But, falsehood is immor-
tai, and rises re invigoraied by every seeming
death-blow il receives. b. w. Leigh, Esq. Chair
mar of the Wing Central Committee, justly in1ig-
nanl al this assault upon the Wings Of The South,
and, through them, upon Gen. HARRISON, has sum.
moned the Committee TO meet at once, 10 repel this
lmputation upon themselves and their candidate-
an lmpu'ation, which, under his own signature he
bra nds as IA wilful and i%mpudenl falsehood."
James Lyons, also, the Wing Elector, de.
olores it to be "a w%ilfnl, unbl ushing, and, he be-
lIeves, conscious fdisehood."
Peter V. ID ,niel, a federal office holder, is the re-
puted author Of tins base llbrl.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
AN IMPORTANT sUGGESTIoN.-va,

AN IMPORTANT SUGGESTIoN,-w,,
IN the next Presidential term i, is al,nos, CO..
that the Territory OF FLORIDA will apply for ADM.
sim into the Union, as one of The States 60.
Confederacy. How will Mr.. Van Buren, ac, n,o.,"
question: u he be reelected will he reto the law. i
IT be passed by Cougressi II he acts upon n.
principles avowed by him in the Missouri con,,o..S
sY, he will be compelled to do so. And Tia, !.
will so ac,, who can doubt Has he ever ren...",
OF thai bold attack upon Southern institution. a.,
rights has he ever recanled The docrrin. a.
avowed ! IL so. when and where Why do no, h..
friends call upon him for a pledge, where a pl.d,.
Will be availins : They dare not.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.

a correspondent of the Baltimore Patriot, writes
the following rom New Orleans, under date March
Gel have 10 record another steamboat acciden,
on the waters Of the Mississippi. The steamer
Selma. Captain Blood. on her way to ST. Ions
from New Orleans. was suarced on Tuesday niebt
last. near island llobb. The night was very dark. Ii
happened Al nine O'Clock. She was extricaleI from
hei per,lous situation by the strenuous exer:ions of
her officers, and run ashore upon the banks, where
she broke apart lengthwIse. and the wreck sunk.
The passengers and crew were saved, but the car.
go and all the ba. gage was a total loss. Some Of The
gentlemen escaped " sans culoile,' aud some of the
ladies were reduced 10 /" la deiniere chen,ise.'
The kavel Family were on board, aud LOST in
cash, dresses aud property, $4,000. A Miss Curns.
u d"nseuse. was snipped of The earnings Of her WIN
'ers campaign aud her wardrobe. The passengers
after remaining up TO their knees in water all nleht.
we're taken of next morning some going up and
d few returning down The river. The value of the
cargo was estimated al : loo, 600.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

A Democratic indignation meeting was hcit
in Philadelphaon Monday last an the subject of tht
%rrsumptlon bill lately passed by the Pennsylvania
Legislature. A preamble, resolutions, speeches and
so on iraOspiied, 10 Which said bill and those who
voted Ion j. were denounced in a manner thai would
have sent the whole business into non-existence il
The fro,h aud foam Of the cbuliuion denuncialor,
could have had an discriminating influence. This
meeting Is said 10 be n daring assumption To repre-.
sent the Democratic parry, and The American Sen
incl. a~dignlied and firm Democratic pape,. saws
that the Democratic citizens of The city and counl,
may feel 1t rhrlt duty TO take The necessary steps IL
sustain the Administration of Gov. Potter wauloply
assallcd in the meeting above referred to.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
LYNCnRUKG, APRIL 10, 1910.
DISCUSSION OF MONDAY.

James G. Bruce. Esq. the Wing Elecior for this
District, paid a visit TO our county on MONDAY last,
-d addressed the assembled people at the court.
house. Nj. BIS speech WAS a model Of powerful
yet ~d'gnI6ed re 'soning, based upon impregnabIe
facts. Avoiding every thing like mere d%eclamatio u,
YET occasionally very eloquent, Mr.. &. addre ssed
himself to the judgments Of the people. And we
cannot doubt thar, in despite Of Party bigotry, some
were convinced TIA the times demand a change
and thai Gen. Harrison is ? precisely The man by whose
agency that change ought TO be effected. Mr..
Bruce refuted Tie ridiculous charges OF Federalism
and Aboliionisrn, now brought againsl the Demo
cratic General" and the enemy Of the Missouri Re
striction. lie demonstrated that if Gen. Harrison
has MOI been exactly orthodox on the Tariff and In-
ternal Improvement question $, he stands on ground.
in reference 10 these topics, not more Objectionable
that that occupied by Ms. Van Buren. lie held up
The enormous expenditures of the Administration,
IN broad contrast with its pro Misses Of Retrenchment
aud It's professions Of Economy. lie illustrated he
baDeiul effects oiihe Hard Money policy; and vim
dlcated the Banking system agalnst the imputat.ions
Of its antagonists. And he concluded by a power
full appeal 10 the patriotism OF his auditors. Mr.. b.
was listened TO with deep attention, by a large au.
ditcry.
A recess was taken for dinner after Mr.. Bruce ron.
ciudfd, "hen The Rev. John Percival mounted The ros.
lrum, in reply. He made some very sensible remarks,
but they were like a grain of wheat hid in a bush.
ell of chaf-be recited one Of Esop's fables
told sundry anecdotes-cracked a few iokes-anJ
thus kept the court house in a roar. The Rev.
Gentleman, however,, was occasionally serious-par-
ticularly when he adver,ed 10 the ctrruptions of the
Banking sysem-,he beauties ofthe Sub. Treasury
ne erits Of Starery, anu The insignifcance ofhe Abo,
tion controrersy--and the wretched system Of Popu.
lar Education in Virginia, 10 the latter of which he
attributed our ignorant juries, &c. &c.
Mr.. Percival "as followed by Mr.. Tolcr, one of
The Wing candidates for the county Or. Flood,
The Loco Foco candidate for Senator, concluded
the discussion, by a very brief address.
Our friends abroad may desire us to say something
of the prospects OF The Wings in this part of the
State. But as, one reek from TO day, the people
will speak for themselves, we prefer to wait until
that period, in order that we may send forll, GU,
tidings in an authentic shape.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
~CnARLEsToN, April 7

FROM FLOR1DA.-The steamer General
fffnch. Capt. Brooks, arrived at his potl YESTERDAY,
from Garey's Ferry, Black Creek, (Florida,) having
On board, as passengers, Capt. +. Searle. ASSISTANT
Quarter Master, brs. J. b. Wells, and S. II. Ar,
mold, all of the L. S. Amy alao two Hospital
Nurses.
We learn that Col. Twiggs had returned from a
fifteen DAYS scout up the ST. Iohn's River, with the
Blood Hounds, which, ii is stated were fnund 10
be perfectly nseless-all attempts to induce them
10 take the trail Of the lndIaas proving unsuccessful.
The Indians were discovered in a bnai, AMI shot
one OF them said to be a brother of Sam Jones.
Courier.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

The Eos AMI lie Fies.-For the Illustration Ct
Esop's fable Of the Fox aud the Flies. so oppoatiy
quoted by one Of the speakers al the Cour, House
on Monday last, read The sketch of a few OF tn. De-
faullers. on The first page of this mornings paper.
It is a black chapter in the history Of thi, AdmIuislra-
lion, winch is well calculated to make The cheek Of
every patriot Jingle with the burning blush Of shame.
The most corrupt court in Europe can offer no such
revolving picture Of proAigacy and crime, connv.d At
and REGARDED by the government for political pur.
poses, 10 the adherence ofihe world.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
NV YoRk,Apnl Z.

NV DIRK, Aprl Z.
CoNNEcrIcnT IS Vine. Wing all over, rom
top 10 bottom! The Administration there has had
a terrible shaking, beyond all Others before and
now, unquestionably, fliey will let old Connecticut
.lone. Our victory is fur hopsand majority, a
House. The New Haven boat has just come IN.
with colors Tying, aud confirms the substance oi
thcse tacis.
1be Connecticut election has been looked 10 10
his quarter "iIn the greatest anxiety. Because II
was the opening ol the Presidential campaign.
II was deemed oil HE utmost importance by both
parties 10 strike well the first blow. Our custom
house has been poured IN upon the State. The
eloquence aud talent Of tie best of Boston Loco
ioroism has been summoned. Collector BAN.
cRofr made a PRECIPITATION Of The State and no
stone was left uhiufned To Dust Gov. ELLSWORTH,
and 10 recover lost dominion. The effort, however,
has been all in vain. The Wing majority is IN
creased, both in numbers and IN the Legislature.
Connecticut has magnlfcently opened the grand
ball Of he civic revolution, 10 which Ohi,. Indiana.
Illinois and Tennessee viii respond. The Yankees
nov are all Wolverines in the cause Of old 1ippeca-
noe. They drink the " hard CIDER and sound
I" The hurrahs,' even in the land Of steady habits,
with all The ere of the lIoosiers. aad he Moe casin
men Of The log cabins. Massachusetts, for example,
seems almost mad Tor AN election 10 rid herself G.
ven ofthe suspicion OF h c0toism.
The city news is without interest. There is
much congrdtulallon over The favorable result in
Connectcui, and d general belief that The effect will
be favor able here.
Mr.. LAsAK, tie German member Of our Assem-
bly,. sent there by Tammany Hail, addressed the
Democratic Wing Germans last night, aud ayowed
his intention Of going for Gen. HARRISON.
Nal. Int.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
THIS

We copy from the Richmond Wing the following
to gentleman of New Orleans, the orig,n Of which
sin the possession of the editor ofthe New Orleans
American, is tull, explicit and TO the point. 1t afhrms
that Congress has no right TO ionch Slavery in The
States, and that il has no constitutional power to e.
name pate The Slaves in the Distric, OF Columbia,
without The consent Of Virginia and Maryland, and
Of The people Of the District. In reference TO the
first position, he stands on equal ground with Mr..
Van Buren,. In reference TO the last. he Stands upon
far higher ground-in this, that he throws around the
slave question in he District of Columbia The shield
OF constitutional protection, while Mr.. Van Buren,
rests II upon The shifting and uncertain plea of erpe.
diency. The constitutional inhibition is as perpe,u.
al as the constitution itself. The ground of erpedi.
ency may protect us to-day, but ii may overwhelm
US Tomorrow. Read the letter, people Of Virginia
and say, Is not Gen. Harrison The man for the South?
I'll PLEDGE GIVEN.
IAN Buren's Opinions Of abolition in The District.
w onder !, Mr.. Van Buren, conld be coaxed into
telling the People Of Virginia what he thinks of,be
power OF Congress TO abolish slavery in tie Dis
trci! lie lid think il constitutional to abolish
What says he now? Will he reply TO in,erro,ato-
f'es upon thai point?
oion ma, point, Old Tippecanoe is satisfactory.
eSpic'', ana up to the hub. Here is The evidence:
! NJ following letter was " imten TO THOMAS SIoo
Esq a gentleman well known, and of pre,, ,e.nac-
liability in New Orleans:
my Dear Sir iosp'
i answer The questions yol proposed to me this
morning. nth pleasure.
Isl. l 30 not believe that Congress can abolish
~ ~ !" ,"o SAYS or" any manner int Jere ,cih
me property Of Tic c,tisens in heir slar,s. bu, unnn
'"e application oiihe States, in winch case. and in
30 u'hef, 'hey might appropriate money to aid the
'"'e 50 applying TO get rid of their slaves. These
op'h'ons l h.te always held, and this was The o,ofund
"Pnn "n'ch ! voted aga'nst'h Missouri restriction
!" u ION Congress. The opinions given above |
are precisely those which we've entertained IN,
Jefferson aud Mr.. Madison. ~ ~ -"
-o' Do NOT BELIEVE THAI CosGRrss can
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

CnINcn BUG The Fayetteville Observer saws -
The fears Of injury from this pestiierous insect, are,
we regret 10 learn, already realized To some extent in
the fields Of small grain in the upper counties. The
Young and tender stalks already exhibit the blighting
effects OF The visitation, and there is no knowing how
extensively their ravages may be frIi, AesInterely
sympalhize " lh our agricultural friends. who, 10 the
evils OF hard tunes and low prices, are in danger of
losing that portion Of the fruits Of heir industry
which human agency could not wrest nom Them.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

Ieran Bonds.-Texan treasury notes are now
selliI < at "A discount Of from 70 To SO per cent
Bonds bearing an interest OF Ten per cent, are about
10 be issued by The government, by means OF which
the floating currency may be funded, and perhaps
its circulating value brought somewhat nearer TO
par. The attention OF capitalists in New Orleans is
rad to be turned TO these bonds. The opportunity
for speculation is very great, and if the young re-
public. by the Development of her resources and
The firm position OF her Government. should find
herself able TO meet her responsibilities promptly.
there WILDE many fortunes made by the holders Of
her notes.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

Mobile was the scene ofa horrible outrage on tie
25th ult. Two men named Monk aud Edwards
called AT a Mr.. Hughes clothing store, IN his alb
senee, and looking al some clothing used insulting
language 10 his wife. They soon lett, but returned a.
bout 3 o'clock, =. NJ, on horseback and without
llsmounting, requested Mr.. Hughes, Who had IN lie
nean"iie returned, to stepto the door. As soon
as he appeared Monk drew a pistol, shot him IN
The head, and rode OF with ms companion. They
we're pursued by the Captain OF the Cry Guard. AID
Edwards captnied-Mook escaped TO a swamp. bat
every exeftion was 10 be used TO secure HIM
Hughes was alive next day-there "eie, however
no hopes ol his recovery.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

BEowBEATING A LAwrER.-Ata late trial before a
Justice OF The Peace in Noun. Vernon, KY. law
yer who was concerned in The case had Tie remer-
ny 10 call the Justice. a meddleson1e fellow & a ras-
cal, upon which, the disnltary arose, aud taking up
the bench upon " lich he hadbsen sitting. W tn a sin
gle sweep btouRhtil III contact with The side of the
lawyers head. with such judicial force that tie learn
ed counsel was Frustrated.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

A Hint from Jndse Lynch.-Ata meeting of,he
cllizeus OF Natchez, recently held there, for The pur-
pose OF devlsing means TO nd the town of The uu-
'ncrous Ibcendiaries which burnt il, the following
resolutions was passed
Resolved, Tina, the pickpockcts. gamblers, and
loaiers who have no ostensIble mode Of making a
living, BE- allowed forty eight hours to leave the CT
" aud all hose remaining after that time, may ex.
pect TO receive their Just dues"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

HOAX.-The Enquirer and its echoes have
been making a great noise about Gen. Harrison'
being in The hands of committee, &c. and abouthl
refusing TO reply TO the '.Oswcgo Association" y
now turns out that there is no such thing as an US
wego Association, and that Miles Holcfkiss. then
Secretary, is "A keeper Of a groggery and nlne-P pm
alley in that place. The letter, rurporting TO ba's
been written by Gen. Harrison's committee, Is S
10 be forgery. Particulars in our next. III
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

The New York American states that orders have
been received at the Brooklyn Navy Yard TO get all
the u. ). vessels in thar poIt ready for active ser
vice. These vessels are The Independence, lust re
turned from Btazll, the Fairfield, the NaiclIcz, The
Boston, The Relief. The greatest despatch is order
ed 10 be given 10 completing tho new steam ship of
war now under construction there,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16
ERENCH

" X. STROZZl respectfully Infprms the ciri-
1'A Gems of Lynchbu,g that his moving into the
county is merely To afford , m re comfortable home
10 his family. He will continue TO give lessons IN The
French Language 3 times d week. The iumor that
he has quit town is untrue; he has n family TO sup
port and cannot leave. nor will not leave as long as
his honor is al stake. As for his capacity and de.
meanor he cannot give better evidence than that az.
iorded by his own scholars, who are principally La
dies Of The first families.
April 9 Ati if
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1840-04-16

HoRRlpLE.-Five persons, l. o mothers and three
children, named White. all of one family, disap.
pcared from G,eensbmg Ky, in July, 1898, and it
has now been discovered that they were all murder
ed aud buried IN one hole. Carring:on Simpson
and Two Others, the murderers, have been arrested.
They did II Tor one hundred dollars