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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

TIMES OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF CoNcRrss
correspondent recently asked Of us how It happeucl
na our representative II displaced at the next election
Wouid sun hold over the next session of Cpnors.1
ihis question we ought 10 have answered SINNER l.,
uo!ng IT, we refer To the following parapraubs C,u
Nlansiied's Political Grammer."
az. SECTION 4rH. st clauIe The tine, ,L,ce,
ana manner OF hotdmg elections for senator, ami ron
rfseHahUeS shall be prescribed ia each SyqeBy me III
iSdaHre heTeof; out he Congress Da0H at agy to,e b.
tdU make alter such regul4ioas eTceDi a, m ~. ~
ceS Of choosing senator's
IS. Under this section Congress has tho no,vo To |
appoint Tue times aud modes Of choosing reureeIta.
yves ana senators This power they have new eI- !
e'e'Seu' ana The Time and mode &c choosing ,em IL |
Consequently very various. In some states New /
iork ana ONO members Of the House of RJresenta-
'Cs are CHOSEN IN the year previous thssoluton
Of Congress: in others as New Hampsbi,end Virgin
a. IN the spring following; and in oiher.,gaIn as in
Indiana, in the following summer Cc5ress has. er
oep' on Two occasions on or aboi The first Mon
u'y W Decembor hut suppose. that ON The emergcn.
Cy OF ms case they should appoint DAY early IN the
sPhhgi ~ what manner would ne slates now cleo
ing representatives. ~ The su,ner be rcpresenied1
Inc power olregulating the Il - and places Of cleo
ing representative. was TIA given 10 Congress- in
order that IL msI have tho over Of its own prese
tom Otherwise the states sht prevent an election
The reader will see = congress having failed to .
appoint The times Of ,l"s It's members, they were
fixed by the Slater hey acting separately have NJ,
pointed different ii. u
The present r. ross expires on the 4,b or Al, Il
Ohio elects hcr mbers IN the October ,y, re-. II
diana in the lst subsequent Suppose ,La IN. ~, g,
dent sbouId Congress together on the L., ~ - +
On, c,rro, cent will see that Indian, -, way. .,
represent u
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

Prorideniial E'cGpc--During the thunder yes
erday iorenOon the lightning struck the weather cock
Of thu Dutch church at Kingston. Ulster county, ran
down The rod by which It was attached 10 the ceiling.
above the pulpit diverging along beam raining
across the church. aud passing by the window Ell
her side Of the pulpit 10 the ground, SCATTERING the
glass 10 pieces. There is every probability that our
worthy Iownsman. DIR. DE Wit. who had dismissed
the congregation above minutes before. would
among others have fallen victim. the lomps. on
either side Of the desk knocked down by the fluid
and The lsth and plusler from the ceiling were driven
INTO the pulpiL-.N L. Com. AIDE.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
NC ON FLECTIoVs an

p BIZ oN ELECTIONS-Tbe f,lI,,i,. 3.
y the me prevention Of betting election. g. :
ed. n !, 81, , ,ts OF The Virginia Legislature w
hc, ,o.L,, ,''''f"a''on ofou readers generally
. ruary 90 1870. ''O'' ELECTIONS Passed Feb.
-, De enacted BY he General A,,,nly, ~,
~, ps snail bet or wager upon any eIcr,,o, ~ ,'
n. % Office 10 be made under the on,h,,,,.
OF Nus commonwealth. or Of the 49,. ~
% OF both "r shall bet or wager npon The ,,"S,
!, ~ OF 'uch election whether such bet or vogo,
!, ,,,",.S!y ~ my ,'ng' OF the value Of one dollar
ne shaH upon the conviction thereof b
~ unlawful gaming. and for every such Offence
'''l 'p'iei and pay The Of twenty dollar. n, ~
,"Ee,ed 20 any Of fho modes prescribed bv The -,
"'"ed 'an act N reduce into one the several -,
'otent un'nwiol gaming and IN evo-y case ~ , y"
Kod ia the bill Of costs 'laI be
= lhis at shsll Be 70 forco from ond ,e., d
~ q SepsssnhsrAeKf T N n - ,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
AFFECTING CALAMITY AT ALBANY. NEW

YORK Fall II the Dra'r 81 the Stale street Canal
BASIN Brifge-Our city is scene Of the most disires
snug and CalamiIous Dispensaih At D O'Clock this
nicr Don; just the steam boats departing ior
New York, aud when hundreds Of people cross
ing Le Bridge over The Canal BASIN, the Draw broke
and prCcipitaed from SEVENTY EIGHTY PERSONS and
three or four horses and into the Basin! They
fell about twenty E. ct into twelve feet water The
struggle for life among hc sufferer Was brief but NV
ful! We shuddor at the horrid recollection Of it
Hundreds of citizens with dozen boats sPrag To the
relief of their drowning fellow-ciIzens. At O'Clock
u tCsd bodies had been recovered.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

~, ~ "'hce IN tho list Of pass.ngo-
g. 'S'eih steamer, on her recent dsy 'ne GT
was n, - ., Nj. George Pitt Tbi, o.n,Ia
Tho i.i,oJ stated some months ago coprn;ss
/ ,rti."erH'A 'es Government o. ipou,,o ;., ny
,spn - ."o various post Offices in Eprono ". mo
NJ Fnarn' No believe, been directed cbiso. iis oi-
orgari,s, ''cI0 particularly since the cb,na, y mat
bas ,ocaaJ ne fosi Office department ocI ~ Us
C.;'' u 'he commentator Of rnan,, = - i"s'ahd,
Ls 49,, 'oi me despatch aud reeu',,,,, ;,i su'sned
pIi,, 70 ''Heu It's function. We 49, "hIch
a '0 our shofes much impressed - MINK Mr.
Co., = ~ "ihch every thing app,Y . "' perfect
~ n ",'u uehNery Of letters is ne r s me ro-
- =; " O''''e OF The United Siato. ar ~ Ai'hough
; 'u'",he' sui the expenses IN, - s consider
OF mails are 80 grsa, os ., u h The trans.
~ ~ tue slate. The natural we no actual pro-
'o'eh' quite preclude all consJ OF me country
,, 70 me charge letters In d. I' :, gam In
,,o,'', o mat u Is something ma, - 'eE STATES.
N, Pr e alteration ~ this eoun,, ''i o,u rates
mcnt ., Ouu recommend a reJu,o. y, ~ si'hough
ims,;, '''hgien' still we do mo, g., .io Govern
IT, We would propose , one moment
-" ~ 'o Pehny-wise system az A. pOr,"h anything
"a Ss promoters, When NJ p O"iano lIiil aud
Europe with pe,'anda report of his pr,cs,I. mt
will doultles. -. ~ oe'ofe Congress iis cs IN
gu,dsnr m "ii'rd soEac useful him. g. 1''icisms
most in,., DurnR his residences in Tn.I our iuIure
se have ,a. N seeking the best nc,,,. ne was
JfI,ce ,onI-H "a Know that the beog. r and
omnl,. e''u nm every requisite caiI'. VI our Post
n1,o,,, ~" o. hto'gec'. We sb.I a. 'Of The nc-
49,. ''e fruits Of his oIcu,.io 'V'N win some
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
J e. WHARTON Esaor aud I',qp-.etsr.

TlsrSls-Jhe Tu-Weebly Terer n published ON
Tuesdays. Thursdays and Saturday, Mt S5 per ennurn
"A advance. SC az The end of the wear a. fnr six
n'nths No subscriber received ior less tern than
siX months.
Tho Weekly pnper tho Western Virginia Times. is
published on Wednesday a. - 50 PER annum IN nd
vance. or 50 If not paid within month irom the
beginning OF the year. Nonew subscribers VIII be re-
cc'sed. except such pay in advance. For months
81 50 Is invariably charged No suisse riber received
Tor less term than six months, and paper dscon
iaued. except ut the discretion OF the publisher. ut
all arrearages paid.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
TIE BUCKEYE BLACKSMITH

We learn from the Reading (Pa) Journsl that Mr.
Bear addressed a tremendous meeting ut OrwIgsburr
on "Wednesday last On Thursday. he was escur,el
INTO louisville, by comnee OF about thirty black
smiths and addressed very large meeting nj that
place. The officers Of the meeting were I'll black
smiths. dePuialcn Of some 40 or 50 miners from
Miners,ile invited him address them. which he a.
greed TO DO Their meeting was held on Friday
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

MEME. TrSEt, UrHaRsrS.-An Indiana corre,pon-
DENT 0i The Globe says -"Unlooked for and unw leone
news Tor our distant friends The election is over and
We are beaien!' There Is mystery IN this which
no ono esn explain" - Belshaztar thought when he
saw the hand writing Ola the wal the people. like
Daniel, have given the Interpretation thereof .l'hou
hast been weighed m the balance and found waning
Anu mus The mystery clearly explained, that he
who runs may read ~ : Gsz
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

CT. CUJTiTiNG,--'rhoro WI, o,i,.
fGco' last saturday a, IocEnn, ' gathering Of Loco
nj .,,y On their way 10 ~ Few went from
dis1~viIlli' avs where the lion. NJ, c pace they stop
from New VS., administration mern,, ~ IoTmsry
days W.5 "s cry, happened to be .Don assembly
onc celia, a. p % make a, nusb show. ' ap5 Jew
Fa,o friends resolved ,b ,ne,L as'crnbago our I a.
md calling upon M ,' themselves , into oommi Gooo
AMI, ", ine'n Ihey were rerf,,ai pe would nc.
ny ~, ,hs'I Kind invitation were politely and IN
bs would give greater pleasure - Horned hat no
iway, rr, Sa,nl'aei he republican PRIME ul,ns but
Il o, ssc.ri,. s p, Pie.on and arg1nopi. o' s' bad
ir1,s1 Thee v ,. .a F'co meeting .. ,v' sn noi
'-'' b9folo yog,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

/" amusing TO SEQ Amos Kendall. q lawyer by
proisssion abusing the lawyers unworthy Of cUnf
dense IL Is said. that when bull once brought
INTO the House Of Assembly Of Jamaica, for regulating
whoriugers. distinguished member said MIR Seak-
er, very much approve OF The bill. The whartnce
arc set of knnVes. uIs years Hy.sy''
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

coagtertea Money Horace Bacon and Daniel Thorn.
ION wsTe committed 10 prison Buffalo on "Wednesday
for attempting pass counterfeit money on board Ihe
steamboat Star, from Ashabula Anots the spurious
notes IN our Possessions were some on the Tanners
Bank Of CaiskIll sems the Bank Of Cheoango and
Others on the Mechanics & Traders Bank OF Alb
any.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
TIE GREAT SOUTH WESTERN CONVENT

We have seen several gentlemen. who were pres.
entat the Nashville Convention They all seem ma.
Ole 70 give foil uerance 10 the enthusiasm kindled IN
ro" Ot''s" hy mat mighty assemblagc Of frcemcn
They concur In stating that not less tina, an 0Oo -
mere ana tht the extraordinary -rirft manifested on
The occasion was such NJ never cau be manifested save
when great nation is abOrng under the throcs and
commissions Of revolution
We coy The following from the Nashville Whir Of
Friday. We shall probably be able to flrats, The 40
gucl tomorrow.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
ertalrs s. Auecrtieer.

PUBLISHED TRI-WEEALY. AND. wEEKLY
WHEELING, VA.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
WHEELING.
SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST %. 1850

In consequence Of the desire for political iuiorma-
non and returns Of oelctons the present period. we
propose In furnish Papcr. fiom the present time
until the lst Of December on the following terms
Our friends will perceive they somewhat less than
our regular charges; and payment will in all cases. be
expected in advance
TRI.wEEKLY. 81 oo
wEEKLY, 80
FLAG, o.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

Connected with The above, is Of the most er
tensive READING ROOMS in tho United States
Terms 10 subscribers, IS year. Strangers are free
visit 1t for the space of one monh those who con
,uue visit IL for longer term will he put down as
snhscrihcrs.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

The TtopECANOE FLAG Is issued from ihs office
on ths 81 and l.L pf every month. Price 50 se
iroll Ibis u.ae until the Presidential election.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
THE PEOPLE ~ COUNCIL
THE GREAT SOUTH WESTERN CONVENTION

We have detained our paper ths evening. with q,
wee 10 prcsc 20 distant friends some account C
ms Jay great work u Nashville-of the mighty II,
salhefng Of - real people and Of their bundles ON
'nusias" ii me carsr of conditional liberty ON f
occasion Of the GHEar SOUTH WEsrrnv CoNyEVr,ov
On approaching tins most interesting t,.r 49,. 81
That our poor powers Of description are wholly -.
qnaie 10 any thing like on impr ssi5n 10 The lie a.
The scenes Hhth have This day passed before ou, mi
m1si bowIldcred vision. The richness aud grsuda,,
OF The pageant and The variety Of incidents 10 wBieb
gave rtei be fervi5 zeal ofihs People and The 5g,
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

MlTTaTy ItCTITy W0TICVF o
shove; will charged 50 cents Tor 3insertions
-iess.
The proceedings OF the city council city ordinances
and orders, regularly appear in this paper.
Connected with the office Of publication Of the
Wheeling Times and Advertiser IL a JOB 8 BOOK
PRINTING OFFICE, where may nc had on fayora-
Lletcrms, Blanks 10 order, Cards. Handhills, show
i;s, &c done in the rcaesi style aud short notice.
FOR vale nj the Compiling Room Of the Wheeling Times
aud Advertiser
City summons. County summons.
Execuuons Executions.
RondS Bonds.
Summons Cor as-ull Recornizancss OF
bail.
County s. nm-ns fr Assault, Deeds Leases. WarrRnts
SC..s1uts Road, Declarations % forInsl Bills OF Ia
dinr. pcdlir's Noirs. Notes Of W & NJ. Bank, Notes
81 y. ". Bank. ChoDS IS on oil tho banks, bound ant
glsiu. Sc. Nc.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29

ADnd
1t Disirct-John w, Murdaugh, Of Norfolk.
81 do James w. Pegram, of Petersburg.
81 do Wm. :. Archer Of Amelia
Iih DO Rich'd kidder Meade, OF Dinwidde
5;h do Henry f. Watkins. OF Prince Edward.
9th do James G. Bruce, Of Halifax
7h do Whmell =. TGnstsll, ofPusylvania
SIh do Thomas Joynes, sfAccomack.
9Th do Norbome L. Sutton, Of Caroline
10Th do WIlloughby Newton, of Wes;morean
1lh do James Lyons. of Richmond City.
l2sh do Valentine w SUuthnll, of Abemare
l3Ih do John s Pendleton of RappahannOck
l4th do John Janney, OF Loudouu.
l5th do Andrew Hunter, of jefferson.
10Th do Philip Williams Jr. of Frederick
l9Ih do Wm- Seymour, olIlaTdv.
lSlh do Briscoe G. Baldwin Of AugustaA
18Th do Ballard Smith. OF Greenbrier.
Goth do Edward Johnson of Boteto,irt
2lst 40 John n. IIumes OF Washington
Pad DO George w. Summers, of Kanawha.
23i do Waitnan I. Wiley. Of Aionongala.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
FOR PRESIDENT,
HON f.. II. FOSTER Of Tennessee.
VICE PRESIDENTS,

w W. MPhersoH, Esq, Of Arkansas, Hon John
Gdyte. of Alabama, S. a. BoUca, Esq Of Missouri
Of Mississippi JoI5 J,c!f,HI, eHipCky; Ign As Riggs
Of Pennsylvania. r. y. ErIine Esg of MARYLAND IT,
D. Sforer Of OHIO, A. c. BqLin of louisiana, J. W.
of Indiana. '''
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
y d "a ~ n 4 4. 4 Il.
IL yVpcr,yf.
~ fIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA ELECTORAL TICKET The following =
shs electoral tcSet agreed upos, and recOmn~na"''
49, canon winch met on ho 24h Feb al Rich
.,..nI.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-08-29
TEXAS OF ADresTIsIss.'

H Advertisements handed in without specific order
will be published til forbid and charged 81 for three
Insertions and S5 for every Subsequent Insertion
80 also with ell advertisements ordered ull forbid
, 1840-08-01
The CultivatOr and Genescc
Farmer

THESE two popular and valuable agricultural
Il journals were united on the lst Of January,
1910. The consolidated paper is conducted by Mes
ss. GAYLORD & Tucker, editors Of the late Gene
see Farmer, and published on the first of each month,
in the city Of Albany, N. Y, ut One Dollar a year
in advance. II is believed to be the cheapest publ
cation in this country, considering the amount and
value Of its contents, the number Of its illustrations,
and the beauty Of its mechanical execution. The
six numbers Of the united paper now printed, are
filed entirely with original contributions from more
than one hundred eminent practical farmers in differ
ent parts Of our country; and contain more than City
illustrations, among which are portraits of different
breeds Of cattle, sheep and hogs; plans of buildings,
~piggeries, agricultural implements, ~hot-beds, pumps.
gates, hot-air furnace, .~teaming apparatus, &c. &c.
No efforts will be spared on the part Of the Editors
and Publishers, to render the consolidated paper wor-
thy the high favor and patronage which the two pa
pers Sc separately enjoyed.
Postmasters and gentlemen disposed to lend their
influence to aid the cause OF agriculture, are respect.
fully requested to act as agents. Address
JESSE BUEL & co.
Publisher Of the Cultivator, Albany.
, 1840-08-01
O & M'CUNE,

"AvE received in addition to their former stock,
III by recent arrivals, the following articles, to wit
Rectifcd whi.key. American and Peach Brandy,
Linseed Oil, Candles, Starch, Soap, &c.
Nails and Brads, all sizes;
Carpenters and CoopeIs Tools, Stoves, various pats
Saddle Trees, assorted, Manila Cordsge,
Bed Cords and Plough Lines.
Writing and wrapping Paper, Playing Cards,
Horse Collars and Hames, Trace Chains, &c. &c.
Hope Cotton Yarn, at $3.50 per bale, No. 5 to 10,
many other articles too numerous to mention
All Of which are offered on the best of terms.
Louisiara June q, 1910.
, 1840-08-01
HAYS EMINENT.

TNH extraordinary chemical composition, the re-
( sult Of science and the invention Of a celebra-
ted medical man, the introduction of which to the
public was invested with the solemnity Of a death
bed bequest, has since gained a reputation %unparal-
leled, fully sustaining the correctness of the lanented
DR.. Gridiey's last confession, that she dared not die
without giving to postcrity the benefit of ais knowl-
edge on this subject" and he therefore bequeathed
TO his friend ami attendant, Solomon Hays, the secret
Of his discovery.
1t is now used in the principal HOSPITALS, and the
private practice in our country, first and most GER
tainly for the cure Of the Piles, and also extensive
and efectually as to battle credulity, unless where
its effects are witnessed. Externally in the follow
ing complaints:
For Drop,y- Creating extraordinary absorption at
once.
SpeLings--Reducing them in a few hours.
Rheumatirm-Acutc or chronic, giving quick case.
Sore Th-oat--By cancers. ulcers, or colds.
Group and Hooping-C ough--Extemally and over
the chest.
AL Bruises, Sprains, aud Burn,--Curiug in a few
hours.
Sore, and Ueers-.whether fresh or long standing,
and fever sores.
Its operation upon adults and children in reducing
rheumatic swclIing., and loosening cough. and tight
ness of the chest by rela xation of the parts, has been
surprising beyond conception. The common remark
of those who have used it 10 the Piles, is, at acts like
a charm"
THE PILES.-The price, 81, is refunded to any
person who will use a bottle OF Hays Liniment for
the Piles, and return the empty bottle without being
cured. These are the post We orders Of the proPrie-
tor to the agents, and out Of many thousands sold,
not one has been unsuccessful.
We might insert certificates TO any length, but pre-
fer that those who sell the article, should exhibit the
original to purchasers.
OF For sale by DR.. T. S. WATERS e. BRO.
Bowling Green, Mo.
, 1840-08-01
A OF MISSOURI, D.

conn,v VI If IinooID' s..
In the Circuit Court for August Term, 1910,
Leonard Henry, eO~plaio'ot'l On a Petition in
rs Cnancery iofa
Martha Ann Henry, defeudt.} Divorce.
THE complainant, Leonard Henry. having on the
l. 18th day of February, A. d. ls4O, fled in the
Office Of the clerk Of the circuit court Of the county Of
Lincoln, and state Of Missouri aforesaid, his petition
against the said defendant, stating that on the 9th OF
August, A. D.. 1887, he intermarried with said de-
PENDANT, with whom he c~ontrived to live until the
Both of January 1889, wien she wilfully deserted him
without cause, aud has remained absent for the space
of two years; that when she left him, she placed
herself under the charge Of an unmarried man, that
she left the country with said unmarried man, and
that he said complainant believes she is now living
with him, the said unmarried man, IN n state Of adui
terry. And praying to be divorced from the bonds Of
m~atrimony. And, it appearing that said Martha Ann
Henry, the defendant, Is not a resident Of this state,
and an affidavit Of said complainant to that effect
II is by these presents ordered, that unless the said
defendant be and appear on or before the first day Of
the next term of the circuit court to be begun and
held at the Court House, in the town Of Troy, within
and for the said county Of Lincoln and state Of Mis-
souii, on the fifth Monday in August next, and file in
said court her answer to said complsinants petition, the
same will be taken for confessed against her, and that
this order be published in some newspaper printed in
this state for eight weeks successfully, the last inser-
tion to be at least four weeks before the next term Of
said circuit court.
Given under my hand, and seal Of Office, in vaca-
ton Of said court, this 2sth day Of May, A.. D.. 1910.
June 6th-st. FRANCIS PARKER, Clerk.
, 1840-08-01
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have
IN taken oct letters of administration on the es-
tate Of James Culbert.on. deceased, from the Clerk Of
the County Court, Of Pike county, bearing date the
2lst day Of July, A. D. ls40; all persons, therefore,
who have any claim, u rainst the estate of said deces sed,
are required to exhibit the same duly authenticated for
allowance, within one year from the date of said let.
tiers, or they may be precluded from having any bene
6t of said estate, and if such claims are not present.
ed within three years they will be forever barred.
JAM CULBERTSON, Adm'x.
WILLIAM D. GRANT, Admir-.
July 25, ls4O-3t.
, 1840-08-01
PETITION FOR DITORCE.
Is tn: WARREN CIRcUIT CouRT,)
May 9th lS40.
Elizabeth Benson, by
Cornelius Howard,
her next friend. In Vacation.
rs.
In Vacation.
Adam A. Benson.

Adam A. Benson.
NOW, at this day, appears Elizabeth Benson BY
l. Cornelius Howard her next friend, and files in
the Office OF the clerk Of the circuit court OF wancn
county, her petition, setting forth in substance that in
the year 1885, she intermaried with one Adam A.
Benson, in the county Of Warren, that they lived in
said county Of Warren agrecably for about six months,
that in the spring of ls36 they moved to ST. Louis
county, in the State OF Missouri, and lived together
there about eighteen months agreeably in their do
nestle relations, that in the fall OF 1880 said Adam
A. Benson prevailed with the said complainant to
visit her father. Cornelius Howard, in said county OF
Warren, and promised that he would come there in n
short time and see her, and then he would visit his
mother in the state of Georgia-that be failed to
come to see her at her fathers but shortly after she
left home be left st. Louis County aud she has never
seen him since. That he has wilfully deserted and
absented himself from her for the space OF about two
years, and without reasonable cause, and she has
continued TO reside in said county Of Warren since
his fret absence, and she prays that she may be d.
vorced from the bonds OF matrimony by her contrac-
ted with said Adam A.. Benson. And she files her AZ.
fdavit in support oil her petition according TO the
statute, stating that said defendant is not a resident
Of this state, and t~hereupou it is ordered by the clerk
Of siid circuit court, that said Adam A. Benson be
notified that unless he appear on the first day Of the
next term Of said circuit court to be begun and held
at the court house in the town of Wauenton in said
county, on the fourth Monday Of next August, and
answer said petition. the same will be taken for con.
fessed. 1t is further ordered by said clerk, that n CO.
py Of this order be published in some newspaper
printed in this state for eight weeks successfully, the
last insertion TO be at least four weeks before the next
term Of said court.
A true copy Of the record.
Attest, JOSEPH d. WELLS, Clerk.
Junel3 81. BY JOHN A. McCLELLAND, D. c.